Nonprofit · EIN 46-2843898
HEADFIRST ARTS & MEDIA INC
Tax-exempt · EL CERRITO, CA 94530
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $266,085 | $345,292 | -$79,207 | $491,087 | $0 | $491,087 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $232,602 | $297,013 | -$64,411 | $540,013 | $0 | $540,013 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $140,000
- Program service revenue
- $123,438
- Investment income
- $2,647
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $269,240
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $269,240
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,005
- Accounting fees
- $761
- Travel
- $2,944
- Program services (functional)
- $345,292
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $540,013
- Total assets, end of year
- $491,087
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $491,087
- Publicly traded securities
- $246,068
- Gross receipts
- $266,085
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2013
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoav Potash | President & Director Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $269,240 | $269,240 |
| Joshua Safran | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Anne Beytin Torkington | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yoav Potash | President & Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $205,000 |
| Joshua Safran | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Anne Beytin Torkington | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7128 PLANK AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2038
- In care of
- % YOAV POTASH
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- 1122 FRANCISCO STREET, BERKELEY CA 94702
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Yoav Potash, 7128 Plank Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- YOAV POTASH, 1122 FRANCISCO STREET, BERKELEY CA 94702
- Signed the 990
- Yoav Potash, President & Director
- Phone
- (510) 508-6964
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 46-2843898 or by the name HEADFIRST ARTS & MEDIA INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Headfirst Arts & Media, Inc. produces videos for other nonprofit organizations (including social service agencies, domestic violence prevention organizations, and educational foundations). Through the production of these videos, Headfirst Arts & Media, Inc. helps nonprofits publicize their services, expand their programs and raise funds for their mission. Headfirst Arts & Media, Inc. also produces independent documentary films that inform public understanding of contemporary and historical issues.
Program accomplishments
- In 2024, Headfirst Arts & Media, Inc. created a videos for the nonprofit organization Children's Health Council. Videos were produced on a fee-for-service basis.Expenses $5,000 · revenue $15,450
- In 2024, Headfirst Arts & Media, Inc. created a videos for the nonprofit organization Jewish Family & Children's Services. Videos were produced on a fee-for-service basis.Expenses $5,000 · revenue $123,438
- In 2024, Headfirst Arts & Media, Inc. concluded the production of "Among Neighbors," a documentary film intended for educational use. The film had its world premiere at the Warsaw Jewish Film Festival in November, 2024.Expenses $335,292 · revenue $140,000
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
- 46-2843898
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $491,087
- Income (IRS master file)
- $266,085
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $266,085 | $345,292 | $491,087 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $232,602 | $297,013 | $540,013 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $480,758 | $370,145 | $563,661 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $122,631 | $231,137 | $497,671 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: YOAV POTASH | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $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 46-2843898).
Questions about HEADFIRST ARTS & MEDIA INC
- What is the EIN of HEADFIRST ARTS & MEDIA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HEADFIRST ARTS & MEDIA INC is 46-2843898.
- Is HEADFIRST ARTS & MEDIA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to HEADFIRST ARTS & MEDIA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HEADFIRST ARTS & MEDIA INC 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 HEADFIRST ARTS & MEDIA INC 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 HEADFIRST ARTS & MEDIA INC 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 HEADFIRST ARTS & MEDIA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Yoav Potash.
- Who are the officers and directors of HEADFIRST ARTS & MEDIA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $269,240 (Yoav Potash, President & Director).
- How much revenue does HEADFIRST ARTS & MEDIA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $266,085, expenses of $345,292 and total assets of $491,087 at year end.
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