Mvp3 Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our purpose is to provide educational film and television training vocational skills training literacy programs mental health forums and artistic workshops as well as pathways to jobs and careers in the field of film and the arts.
- Income
- $178,000
- Spending
- $107,400
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 7.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 5
- Highest pay
- $48,000, president
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 40% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 50% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 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 (4)
- $80,814 spent. Westwood High School Film and Media Program We delivered a 36-week in-school media and film program at Westwood High School to 50 students. Students received hands-on training in screenwriting storytelling camera operation lighting sound interviewing on-camera performance and basic video editing. Working in small teams students produced short films and video segments about their school and community. The year concluded with a showcase where their work was presented to peers teachers and families building confidence communication skills and digital literacy.
- $20,000 spent. Summer Film and Acting Camp We hosted a summer film and acting camp where campers learned acting film production camera operation sound teamwork and basic editing. The camp included a music and film contest in which youth developed creative projects that were evaluated and recognized for creativity effort and collaboration. Campers received certificates for their participation and skills along with information on additional learning resources and opportunities to continue their development after camp.
- $3,000 spent. Lets Come Together Music Series We produce a monthly Lets Come Together music series that showcases three performers each month. The series provides ongoing performance opportunities and paid work for local musicians while bringing residents together in positive family-friendly settings. It serves as a platform for artists to share their stories build their audiences and contribute to recognition of Memphis as a hub for music and culture.
- $3,586 spent. YMCA -Esther Plan and Esther Fund for Abused Women & Wardrobe Style Design for Film
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 October 13, 2026.
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 November 6, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
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