Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound
To help preserve audiovisual heritage in the Pacific Northwest by assisting heritage organizations with the conversion of analog video to digital formats according to archival best practices.
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Visit www.mipops.orgAbout Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound
Moving image preservation of puget sound received a national endowment for the arts grant in 2021 digital video commander(pr27689721). A tier iI project to develop opensource software and training documentation for the preservation of digital videotape collections, a prevalent format from the mid 1980s to the late 2000s for recording news broadcasts, home movies, oral histories, and artistic and ethnographic performances. Work on the project continued in 2023, developing and providing training resources for dvrescue and expanding the project to include digital video commander, a set of tools to capture, analyze and care for other digitalanalog videotape formats.
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Mission
To help preserve audiovisual heritage in the Pacific Northwest by assisting heritage organizations with the conversion of analog video to digital formats according to archival best practices.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 76% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMoving Image Preservation of Puget Sound is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Seattle, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its EIN is 472464751. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $387K in annual revenue. 22 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 472464751. 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.
Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound is located in Seattle, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.
Based on official tax filings, Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound has $387K in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. 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.
Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $387K in annual revenue. The organization has 22 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound. 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, Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound 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). It reports that 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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.
Moving image preservation of puget sound received a national endowment for the arts grant in 2021 digital video commander(pr27689721). A tier iI project to develop opensource software and training documentation for the preservation of digital videotape collections, a prevalent format from the mid 1980s to the late 2000s for recording news broadcasts, home movies, oral histories, and artistic and ethnographic performances. Work on the project continued in 2023, developing and providing training resources for dvrescue and expanding the project to include digital video commander, a set of tools to capture, analyze and care for other digitalanalog videotape formats. Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2014.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $387K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 472464751, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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MOVING IMAGE PRESERVATION OF PUGET SOUND is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (9)
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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 - 22 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 22 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2014
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound
- What is Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound?
- Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Seattle, United States. Moving image preservation of puget sound received a national endowment for the arts grant in 2021 digital video commander(pr27689721). A tier iI project to develop opensource software and training documentation for the preservation of digital videotape collections, a prevalent format from the mid 1980s to the late 2000s for recording news broadcasts, home movies, oral histories, and artistic and ethnographic performances. Work on the project continued in 2023, developing and providing training resources for dvrescue and expanding the project to include digital video commander, a set of tools to capture, analyze and care for other digitalanalog videotape formats.
- When was Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound founded?
- Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound was founded in 2014.
- Who leads Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound?
- Ian Bell serves as President.
- Where is Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound located?
- Headquartered in Seattle, WA, United States.
- What is Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound trustworthy?
- Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 out of 100 (Strong 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 Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 472464751.
- What is Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound's website?
- https://www.mipops.org/