Nonprofit · EIN 27-1028618
MULTIMEDIA RESOURCES AND TRAINING INSTITUTE
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SEATTLE, WA 98104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $317,910 | $348,782 | -$30,872 | $217,088 | $0 | $217,088 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $600,116 | $331,211 | $268,905 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $317,910
- of which government grants
- $265,347
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Benefits paid to members
- $238
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $53,800
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $53,800
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,000
- Occupancy
- $5,338
- Travel
- $450
- Depreciation
- $31,100
- Program services (functional)
- $348,782
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $247,960
- Total assets, end of year
- $217,088
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $217,088
- Gross receipts
- $317,910
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- WA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaye Abunie | Executive Director Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| Asfaha Lemlem | Treasurer Former | 2 | $0 |
| Paul Jackson | Board Member Former | 2 | $0 |
| Peter Gruenbaum | Board Member Former | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaye Abunie | Executive Director Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| Asfaha Lemlem | Treasurer Former | 2 | $0 |
| Paul Jackson | Board Member Former | 2 | $0 |
| Peter Gruenbaum | Board Member Former | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 808 FIR STREET, SEATTLE, WA 98104-5143
- In care of
- % ASSAYE ABUNIE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Assaye A Abunie, 18044 Burke Ave North, Seattle, WA 98104
- Signed the 990
- Assaye A Abunie, Director
- Phone
- (206) 696-1381
- Website
- www.mmrtiseattle.org
- 990-N for 2017 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Assaye Abunie, 1225 S Weller Street Ste 210, Seattle WA 98144. Mailing address: 1225 S Weller Street Ste 210, Seattle WA 98144.
- Return prepared by
- Shiferaw Books Plus
Mission
Youth are empowered to act as community advocates by learning digital photography, video production, digital imaging, journalism and documentary practices in interviewing, investigation, storytelling, and writing.
Program accomplishments
- Yesler Young Media Makers Summer Program 1. The MMRTI Summer Young Media Makers Program, supported by the Seattle Housing Authority and Seattle University, provided paid internships for 45 middle school students and employed 12 mentors. Interns earned $1,200-$1,400 depending on age, and mentors were paid $20/hour over six weeks, with a total program cost of approximately $73,000. Participants learned video production, photography, interviewing, editing, research, and script writing. This summer, interns created 13 short documentaries addressing community issues impacting young people.Expenses $65,000 · grants $65,000 · revenue $65,000
- Digital Navigator, SHA and City of Seattle 2. The Digital Navigator project, funded by the Seattle Housing Authority and the City of Seattle, has supported approximately 1,200 low-income residents at Yesler, Lake City, and North Seattle with essential digital equity services. These services include digital navigator assistance, technical support, digital skills training for 150 adults, and access to computer labs for internet use. The project also helped residents-especially older adults and BIPOC community members-enroll in low-cost internet programs. Funding of about $55,000 supported instructors, digital navigators, open lab assistants, and the purchase of necessary equipment access through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and $80,000.00 worth of computer was purchased for training purpose and over 100 laptops were given to those people who need computers most.Expenses $40,000 · grants $40,000 · revenue $40,000
- Yesler Terrace After-School 3. The Yesler Terrace After-School Program, funded by the Best Starts for Kids program through Schools Out Washington, supported 15 young people during the school year and 20 students during the summer. The program provided homework assistance and taught leadership skills, civic engagement, visual communication, mentorship, and teamwork to youth ages 8-13. The annual $46,000 funding supports instructors, assistant instructors, mentors, and the purchase of supplies and materials.Expenses $35,000 · grants $35,000 · revenue $35,000
- Other ExpensesExpenses $208,782 · grants $208,782 · revenue $208,782
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-1028618
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $217,088
- Income (IRS master file)
- $317,910
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2021
- Posted by the IRS
- August 9, 2021
- Reinstated
- Effective September 15, 2021
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $317,910 | $348,782 | $217,088 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $600,116 | $331,211 | $0 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $238,409 | $236,415 | $0 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: Assaye Abunie Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-1028618).
Questions about MULTIMEDIA RESOURCES AND TRAINING INSTITUTE
- What is the EIN of MULTIMEDIA RESOURCES AND TRAINING INSTITUTE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MULTIMEDIA RESOURCES AND TRAINING INSTITUTE is 27-1028618.
- Is MULTIMEDIA RESOURCES AND TRAINING INSTITUTE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2021 and reinstated it effective September 15, 2021.
- Are donations to MULTIMEDIA RESOURCES AND TRAINING INSTITUTE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MULTIMEDIA RESOURCES AND TRAINING INSTITUTE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MULTIMEDIA RESOURCES AND TRAINING INSTITUTE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MULTIMEDIA RESOURCES AND TRAINING INSTITUTE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of MULTIMEDIA RESOURCES AND TRAINING INSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Assaye A Abunie.
- Who are the officers and directors of MULTIMEDIA RESOURCES AND TRAINING INSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MULTIMEDIA RESOURCES AND TRAINING INSTITUTE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $317,910, expenses of $348,782 and total assets of $217,088 at year end.
Other nonprofits in SEATTLE
- SEATTLE THEATRE GROUP EIN 94-3130227 · last filed 990 for 2025
- CASCADE PUBLIC MEDIA EIN 91-1221895 · last filed 990 for 2025
- SEATTLE ART MUSEUM EIN 91-0640788 · last filed 990 for 2025
- SEATTLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC EIN 91-0667412 · last filed 990 for 2025
- PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET ASSOCIATION EIN 91-0897129 · last filed 990 for 2025
- KUOW-PUGET SOUND PUBLIC RADIO EIN 91-2079402 · last filed 990 for 2025
- SEATTLE OPERA EIN 91-0760426 · last filed 990 for 2025
- EXPERIENCE LEARNING COMMUNITY EIN 91-1626784 · last filed 990 for 2024
All nonprofits in SEATTLE · Washington · Arts, culture and humanities