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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
64/100 · methodology

About Make a Difference Media

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Headquarters
Clearwater, FL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2006

Mission

Ournon-profitisaplatformthatcreatesevents,programsandhands-onexperienceswiththemissionisbringtogetherleaders,scientists,artistsandexplorerstoutilizethepoweroffilmandphotographywiththegoaltoeducate,inspireengagementandinnovationinimportantareasimpactinghumanity'swell-beingandthegreatergood.Wetargetyouthfromunderservedcommunitiestobeincludedinourprogramsandevents.Ourprogramscoverawiderangeoftopicsandarepassionateaboutfacilitatingabetterunderstandingofourcomplexenvironment,oceanhealthandexplorationandinnovationsineducation,humanhealthalongwithexploringwaystoaddresssocialjusticevalues.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 337.61%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 64
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 284.0% of total expenses ($18,653 of $6,567).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Make a Difference Media has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds 4 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Make a Difference Media draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-27. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Make a Difference Media is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Clearwater, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 203217476. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 64/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $6K in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Make a Difference Media's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 203217476. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Make a Difference Media has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 64 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Make a Difference Media is located in Clearwater, FL, United States. Its registered address is 1033 Flushing Ave, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Make a Difference Media has $6K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Make a Difference Media is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $6K in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Make a Difference Media. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Make a Difference Media holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

BLUEOnTourOutreachheldoceanliteracyprogramsfor10thgradersat4PinellasCountyschools. Make a Difference Media is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $6K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Make a Difference Media are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Make a Difference Media is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 203217476, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
Under $10K
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Deborah K•••••
President

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Make A Difference Awards announce 2021’s Wellbeing Stars - Fair Play Talks
Jun 2021
www.fairplaytalks.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
BBC Radio Scotland aim to Make a Difference - BBC
Apr 2020
www.bbc.co.uk
Free DAB radios for over 70s as BBC local radio aims to Make a Difference - BBC
Mar 2020
www.bbc.co.uk

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 10 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 10 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
Not available · 2
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Make a Difference Media

What is Make a Difference Media?
Make a Difference Media is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Clearwater, United States. BLUEOnTourOutreachheldoceanliteracyprogramsfor10thgradersat4PinellasCountyschools.
Who leads Make a Difference Media?
Deborah Kinder serves as President.
Where is Make a Difference Media located?
Headquartered in Clearwater, FL, United States.
What is Make a Difference Media's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately Under $10K.
Is Make a Difference Media trustworthy?
Make a Difference Media has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Make a Difference Media's registration number?
IRS EIN: 203217476.
What is Make a Difference Media's website?
https://www.blueoceanfilmfestival.org