irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $49KWHERE YOU ARE WORKSHOP IS A VIRTUAL RESOURCE ACCESSIBLE TO YOUTH ANYWHERE WITH NO SPECIFIC CAMERA NEEDED. LAUNCHED IN APRIL 2020, THE ACTIVITIES ARE INSPIRED BY OUR EXTENSIVE CURRICULUM AND HELP SUPPORT YOUTH WITH FEELINGS OF UNCERTAINTY WHILE FOSTERING CREATIVITY AND CONNECTION. IN 2020, THIS ONLINE WORKSHOP HAS REACHED 22,603 PARTICIPANT SIGN-UPS WORLDWIDE AND PUBLISHED 5 ACTIVITY CHAPTERS. YOUTH AGES 8-18 YEARS OLD WITH INTERNATIONAL 63%, UNITED STATES 37%.
named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Where You Are Workshop
Virtual photography and storytelling program accessible to youth worldwide, launched in April 2020 to support emotional well-being during periods of uncertainty
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Program Evaluation and Impact Research 1 activity
- Conduct research on emotional and social impact of photography programsPartners with UNIDIR and UNICEF to conduct research using pre- and post-program surveys measuring emotional and social outcomes, demonstrating that 93% of participants report greater optimism about their future, 94% believe they can contribute to their communities, and 92% feel more confident expressing emotions.
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Youth Photography Education 1 activity
- Deliver photography and storytelling programs for youth developmentProvides photography and storytelling programs to youth ages 10–18 globally to support emotional processing, connection, and personal development, including virtual workshops and community-based photo walks that enable creative expression and healing.
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Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
- Provide curriculum and support for educators and youth leadersOffers an 8-module curriculum with 41 integrated photography, storytelling, and reflection activities, delivered in 40–60 minute sessions and adaptable to various program formats, along with 12-month access to a digital Curriculum Portal and unlimited live Q&A office hours with 100cameras staff.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$285K
Contributions & grants$247K87%
Program service revenue$38K13%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$234K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$149K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$66K
Cash$66K
Investments$0
Liabilities$7K
Net assets$59K
Liquid reserves3.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +87.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Popplewell | CEO | 50 | $29K |
board members · 8
- Al Thomas — Director
- Daynan Crull — Secretary
- Emily Schendel — Chairman
- Jonathan Hart — Director
- Joseph McKnight — Director
- Karen LeLand — Director
- Koralie Barrau — Director
- Ty Popplewell — Director
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- Apple Newsroom Partner — Featured partner highlighting student collaboration and narrative empowerment through photography.
- BFFK Partner — Local program partner in Hoi An, Vietnam, hosting 100cameras programming.
- Beyond Hoops Africa Partner — Partner organization implementing 100cameras programming in Nairobi, Kenya
- CNN Partner — Featured partner noting that 100% of photo sale profits support children’s organizations.
- Ek Tara Partner — Organization in Kolkata, India collaborating with 100cameras on youth photography programming.
- Eliada Academy Partner — Local program partner in Asheville, USA, hosting 100cameras programming.
- Eliada Academy Partner — Partner organization implementing 100cameras programming in Asheville, USA
- Glamour Magazine Partner — Featured partner promoting print sales to support children recovering from trauma and their schools.
- Luther J Price Middle School Partner — Youth photography program implemented at the school with documented impact on student confidence and self-expression.
- Lutheran Family Services Partner — Partner organization implementing 100cameras programming in Omaha, USA
- New Era Creative Space Partner — Community partner in Peekskill, NY hosting youth photography programming.
- Paramount Partner — Collaborates with 100cameras on professional learning and team engagement programs.
- Peace4Kids Partner — Partner organization where youth participated in photography programming focused on self-care, healing, and storytelling.
- RYP Partner — Partner organization implementing 100cameras programming in Baltimore, USA
- Roosevelt Island Youth Center Partner — Program site in New York City where youth engaged in photography-based self-expression activities.
- SIMN Partner — Partner organization implementing 100cameras programming in Cúcuta, Colombia
- SafeHarbor Partner — Local program partner in White Plains, USA, hosting 100cameras programming.
- Sunset Park High School Partner — School in Brooklyn, NY participating in 100cameras youth photography initiative.
- TEL HI Partner — San Francisco-based organization partnering with 100cameras to deliver youth photography programs.
- Tel Hi Partner — Local program partner in San Francisco, CA, hosting 100cameras programming.
- The Travel Channel Partner — Featured partner aligning brand mission with 100cameras’ work.
- Theodore D. Young Community Center Partner — Community center in White Plains, NY hosting 100cameras programming for youth.
- UNICEF Partner — Collaborated on independent research evaluating the impact of 100cameras' methodology on well-being and emotional expression.
- UNICEF Partner — Collaborated on independent research validating the impact of 100cameras' methodology on youth well-being.
- UNIDIR Partner — Collaborated on independent research evaluating the impact of 100cameras' methodology on well-being and emotional expression.
- UNIDIR Partner — Collaborated on independent research validating the impact of 100cameras' methodology on youth well-being.
- United Nations Centre for Policy Research Partner — Featured partner affirming photography as a tool for youth resilience and recovery.
- William Wells Brown Community Center Partner — Lexington, KY community center involved in 100cameras youth photography program.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Co-Created, Culturally Relevant Programmingmethodology: community-co-created-curriculumBy co-creating curricula with local educators and youth leaders, the organization ensures cultural relevance and contextual alignment because community partnership increases trust, engagement, and program effectiveness.
- Creative Opportunity Exposure to Disrupt Intergenerational Cyclesmethodology: creative-opportunity-exposureBy introducing underserved youth to photography and creative practices, the organization expands their sense of possibility and transforms trajectories because exposure to new forms of expression disrupts limiting beliefs and opens pathways for personal and professional growth.
- Photography as Reflective Practice for Youth Well-Beingmethodology: photography-for-reflectionBy engaging youth in photography and guided reflection, the organization fosters emotional intelligence, resilience, and self-confidence because slowing down to observe and create enables deeper processing of experiences and strengthens self-awareness.
- Trauma-Informed, Student-Centered Creative Expressionmethodology: trauma-informed-youth-curriculumBy delivering a trauma-informed and customizable curriculum that honors individual pace and comfort, the organization supports emotional growth and connection because it prioritizes psychological safety and personal agency in the learning process.
- Visual Storytelling for Narrative Autonomy and Identity Reframingmethodology: narrative-autonomy-through-artBy using photography as a form of visual storytelling, youth reframe their self-perception and community roles because creative expression allows them to reclaim control over their narratives and assert authentic identities beyond external labels.