irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $25KAWARENESS PROGRAMS
- #2 $3KFELLOWSHIPS
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Bronx Junior Photo League Support
Provides funding and support for the Bronx Documentary Center’s youth photography education programs, including workshops and a summer “photographer in residence” intensive
Chris Hondros Fund & Getty Images Award
Annual award recognizing exceptional photojournalists who bring shared human experiences into the public eye, in the spirit of Chris Hondros’ work and values
Education and Awareness Program
Supports youth-focused photography and educational programming, particularly in underserved communities, through partnerships with organizations like the Bronx Documentary Center
Photoville Exhibitions
Sponsors exhibitions at Photoville in New York City, showcasing the work of awardees and raising public awareness about photojournalism and global issues
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Funding education and training programs in photojournalism for youthProvides annual financial support for youth-focused photojournalism education initiatives, including the Bronx Junior Photo League and a planned summer “photographer in residence” intensive for high school students in collaboration with the Bronx Documentary Center.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding photojournalists and emerging photographers through awards and fellowshipsFunds and recognizes photojournalists and emerging photographers who highlight underreported shared human experiences through awards, fellowships, and co-presented honors such as the Chris Hondros Fund & Getty Images Award. Supports individuals like Andrea Bruce and Sim Chi Yin to advance public awareness of critical global stories.
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Youth Photography Education 1 activity
- Operating direct education and community programs in documentary photography for underserved youthRuns a community-based documentary education program in the Bronx for underserved youth, integrating photography training, mentoring, and awareness-building. Implements educational initiatives to engage young people in photojournalism and visual storytelling.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Producing and showcasing public exhibitions and multimedia events featuring photojournalismProduces public-facing cultural events such as the opening night preview of Tamir Kalifa’s multimedia performance WITNESS at Photoville and maintains the In the Public Eye initiative to highlight past exhibitions by CHF awardees, increasing public engagement with documentary photography.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conducting and supporting research through publication and documentation of conflict and human experiencePublishes collections of photographs and writings by Chris Hondros from conflict zones including Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya, and supports in-depth photo essays on underreported issues such as human rights abuses, migration, and public health in Latin America. Also associated with research through a National Geographic fellowship focused on complex human subjects.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$215K
Contributions & grants$189K88%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$26K12%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$108K
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$73K
Grants paid out$8K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.15M
Cash$1.13M
Investments$0
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$1.15M
Liquid reserves125.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -14.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINA PIAIA | PRESIDENT | 20 | $68K |
board members · 2
- PANCHO BERNASCONI — DIRECTOR
- TODD HEISLER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Alicia Patterson Foundation Network — Fellowship-granting organization that awarded Andrea Bruce in 2011.
- Amazon Partner — Partnered with Amazon to make the Testament book available for purchase online.
- Bronx Documentary Center Partner — Partnership to strengthen the Bronx Documentary Center's child- and youth-focused photography and educational programming.
- Bronx Documentary Center Partner — Recipient of the Chris Hondros Fund & Getty Images Award in 2021
- Enlight Foundation Funder — Provides major support for The Chris Hondros Fund's programs.
- Getty Images Funder — Major supporter of The Chris Hondros Fund's programs.
- Getty Images Partner — Co-presents the Chris Hondros Fund & Getty Images Award.
- Getty Images Partner — Co-sponsor of the Getty Images & Chris Hondros Fund Award.
- Getty Images Partner — Hosts the Chris Hondros Fund at its New York office location.
- Getty Images Partner — Jointly awards the Getty Images & Chris Hondros Fund Award to photojournalists.
- London School of Economics and Political Science Network — Alma mater of Sim Chi Yin, reflecting the intellectual background supported by CHF.
- NOOR Network — Photo agency of which Andrea Bruce, a grant recipient, is a co-owner and member.
- New York Times Partner — Meridith Kohut is a regular contributor to the New York Times, producing photojournalism for its foreign news coverage.
- S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications Partner — Collaborates with faculty and academic programs at Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.
- UPI’s Photoville Partner — Collaborates with UPI’s Photoville to sponsor exhibitions and public programming featuring the Fund’s awardees.
- White House News Photographers Association Network — Organization that has awarded Andrea Bruce, a grant recipient, multiple honors including Photographer of the Year.
strategies · 3
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.
- Contextual Immersion in Visual Storytellingmethodology: contextual-immersionBy requiring deep contextual understanding of cultural, historical, and geographic contexts in photojournalism, we produce more accurate and meaningful narratives because immersion reduces misrepresentation and strengthens the integrity of visual documentation.
- Photojournalism as a Tool for Empathy and Shared Humanitymethodology: photojournalism-as-a-tool-for-goodBy supporting photojournalism that emphasizes compassion, empathy, and shared human experiences—especially in conflict zones—we foster public understanding of underreported stories and global crises, because visual storytelling makes distant struggles relatable and humanizes marginalized populations.
- Story-Driven Investment in Emerging Photojournalistsmethodology: mentorship-and-amplificationBy mentoring and financially supporting emerging and underrepresented photojournalists who pursue underreported stories, we strengthen global visual journalism because sustained investment in storytellers amplifies marginalized voices and improves narrative diversity.