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Chakana Media Inc DBA Reconsider

EIN 46-4754502 · Accord, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceWeak35 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RECONSIDER IS DEDICATED TO FOSTERING INNOVATION, CREATIVITY, RESPONSIBILITY, AND COMMUNITY TO CREATE A MORE CONNECTED AND HARMONIOUS WORLD.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
-5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 77%
Employees
6
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$90,950, managing dir

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 62% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    2 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. FUNGI INITIATIVES-MOVING ART,INC.,FANTASTIC FUNGI ,LLC AND CHAKANA MEDIA, INC.(DBA RECONSIDER,)HAVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FUNGI FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVE AROUND THE FILM FANTASTIC FUBGI AND MYCELIUM.THE INTENTION OF THE COLLBORATION IS TO EDUCATE YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH FILM,IMAGES,ESSAYS, AND ACTIVITIES ON THE IMPORTANCE AND ROLE OF MYCELIUM IN OUR ECOSYSTEM.
  2. PARTNER INIATIVES-RECONSIDER WORKS WITH SEVERAL ALIGNED ORGANIZATIONAL PARTNERS OR PROJECTS THAT SUPPORT THE EMERGENCE OF TRANSFORMATIONAL MEDICINES TO RESPOND TO TODAY'S MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIETAL COLLABORATION.
  3. RECONSIDER INITIATIVES-RECONSIDER FOCUSES ON BRINGING VISIONARY LEADERS TOGETHER IN THE VETERAN,FIRST RESPONDER ,HEALTHCARE,ADDICTION AND RECOVERY, AND OTHER COMMUNITIES. THESE ONGOING INITIATIVES ENGAGE DIVERSE VOICES AND DISCIPLINES WITHIN THESE COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT EMERGING PROGRAMS , SUCH AS RESEARCH , TRAINING,EDUCATION, AND POLICIES.
  4. $1.5 million spent. RECONSIDER FARM - THE RECONSIDER FARM IS THE HOME OF RECONSIDEER PROGRAMMING.IT INCLUDES A REREGENERATIVE FARM WHICH SERVES TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY INITIATIVES AND GATHERINGS.
  5. RECONSIDER FARM - THE RECONSIDER FARM IS THE HOME OF RECONSIDEER PROGRAMMING.IT INCLUDES A REREGENERATIVE FARM WHICH SERVES TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY INITIATIVES AND GATHERINGS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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