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Families Managing Media Inc

EIN 47-5470710 · Matthews, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Families Managing Media aka ScreenStrong empowers parents to confidently develop a balanced digital media lifestyle. Focusing on the connection between brain development and media use we provide solutions to reclaim kids and reconnect families in todays digital world.

Income
$85,919
Spending
$74,129
Reserves
4.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 58%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 (3)
  1. $41,487 spent. Courses and educational resources were pivotal for ScreenStrong in 2025. The Kids Brains & Screens curriculum and school program expanded successfully providing educators students and families with effective solutions for screen-related issues. By engaging 10 more schools and conducting 33 workshops ScreenStrong significantly enhanced its influence on student well-being and screen literacy.
  2. $9,703 spent. The ScreenStrong Families Podcast provided weekly content in 2025 with close to 100,000 episode downloads. It offers a platform for various experts endorsing the ScreenStrong message. The online community expanded to 4,691 members aiding global parents combating screen addiction. Staff and volunteers oversee the forum to maintain a positive environment for all participants.
  3. $12,137 spent. Dedicated to empowering families to counter the negative impacts of the digital world ScreenStrong Ambassadors and Community Leaders actively promote the ScreenStrong message locally and online. These individuals an extension of the ScreenStrong team undergo specialized training to conduct workshops establish support groups and offer continuous assistance in their areas. This expands ScreenStrongs mission nationally and globally. In 2025 32 new Ambassadors and 82 Community Leaders joined broadening its global presence to countries like Indonesia the Cayman Islands and Latvia.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 April 2016.

    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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