Academy Foundation
99% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Academy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Beverly Hills, California, registered in 1985, with $88,024,792 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 99% of spending to programs.
8949 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA, 90211 EIN 95-2243698 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2023)
$88.0M
▲ 11.9% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2023)
$92.9M
Net assets
$73.4M
Employees
259
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating99% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Academy Foundation: 99% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating9 mo reserves · -6% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Academy Foundation: 9 mo reserves · -6% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Academy Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Academy Foundation: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To organize and oversee the educational and cultural activities of the motion picture industry, including presentation of its history and promotion of its future.
What they do
Grant to related organization in support of the management of the douglas fairbanks center for motion picture history, margaret herrick library, and academy film archive.
Grant to related organization in support of activities to promote and further the study and importance of motion pictures in the life of the public.
Contact & location
- Address
- 8949 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA, 90211
- City
- Beverly Hills
- State
- California
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Media & Communications
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $21.9M (FY2013) to $88.0M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1.3MNet assets $73.4M
Operating margin
-5.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$74.7M
Total liabilities
$1.3M
Net assets
$73.4M
Salaries & benefits
$3.3M
4% of expenses
Board members
9
9 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $88,024,792▲11.9% | $92,918,611▲0.4% | $73,439,813▼6.1% | $74,723,478▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $78,652,066▼27.4% | $92,554,324▼16.7% | $78,239,499▼14.9% | $79,053,909▼15.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $108,341,858▲33.7% | $111,076,956▲6.6% | $91,991,466▼2.4% | $92,997,387▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $81,007,357▲14.0% | $104,196,288▲34.8% | $94,261,333▼19.6% | $98,699,114▼17.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $71,088,960▼25.5% | $77,296,950▲9.2% | $117,174,357▼5.4% | $119,339,404▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $95,468,207▼14.2% | $70,769,128▲38.0% | $123,866,133▲24.7% | $124,989,841▲24.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $111,276,597▲166% | $51,266,449▲2.3% | $99,328,264▲154% | $100,140,759▲150% | 990 |
| 2016 | $41,794,058▼42.2% | $50,130,630▲14.3% | $39,085,789▼17.4% | $40,084,004▼17.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $72,343,147▲125% | $43,842,656▲172% | $47,295,042▼7.1% | $48,390,126▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $32,134,204▲47.1% | $16,138,004▲121% | $50,911,163▲7.2% | $51,859,919▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $21,850,328 | $7,309,786▲15.1% | $47,498,932▼28.5% | $48,356,982▼27.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $6,351,239▲46.3% | $66,411,703▲1814% | $66,842,216▲1656% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $4,342,603▼24.0% | $3,469,638▲30.0% | $3,805,700▲24.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $5,711,814 | $2,669,194 | $3,057,523 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Andrew Maltz — $270,372 (0.29% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Maltz | Svp - Sci & Tech Council | 0 | $270,372 |
| Randy Haberkamp | Evp, Library Archive & Scitech | 0 | $266,930 |
| Kendra Carter | Svp - Impact & Gbl Talent Dev | 45 | $217,353 |
| George Joblove | Vp, Technology and Standards | 45 | $210,072 |
| Matt Severson | Director of Library | 0 | $191,439 |
| Andrew Horn | Chief Financial Officer | 5 | — |
| Beverly Kite | Chief Information Officer | 5 | — |
| Bill Kramer | Chief Executive Officer | 5 | — |
| Brendan Connell Jr | Chief Operating Officer | 5 | — |
| Brooke Breton | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Christine Simmons | Fmr Chief Operating Officer | 0 | — |
| David Linde | Treasurer (until 08/23) | 1 | — |
| Dawn Hudson | Fmr Chief Executive Officer | 0 | — |
| Donna Gigliotti | Vice President (as of 08/23) | 1 | — |
| Howard Berger | Vp (until 8/23), Pres. (8/23) | 1 | — |
| Isis Mussenden | President (until 08/23) | 1 | — |
| Janet Yang | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Davidson | Chief Communications Officer | 5 | — |
| Jenny Galante | Chief Revenue Officer | 5 | — |
| Kim Taylor-coleman | Trustee(until 8/23), Vp(8/23) | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2020)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Elvis Mitchell | Consulting Services | $100,000 |
Grants received · $501.9M total
70 grants to Academy Foundation totaling $501.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Loyola Marymount University | Table sponsorship | 2024 | $12,000 |
| Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences | To support the org. | 2023 | $57,764,864 |
| The Ucla Foundation | General support | 2023 | $360,000 |
| Marin Community Foundation | Founding support | 2023 | $207,143 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | Ccs - community stability and crisis response | 2023 | $200,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $106,000 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | Ccs - early childhood and youth success | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $50,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Arts | 2023 | $25,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $15,875 |
| Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences | To support the org. | 2022 | $61,275,683 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $249,924 |
| Marin Community Foundation | General operating support | 2022 | $157,143 |
| The Ucla Foundation | General support | 2022 | $150,000 |
Grants made · $87.3M in FY2023
3 grants totaling $87.3M in FY2023. All grants made by Academy Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Academy Museum Foundation | Sup. of related org | $56,402,952 |
| Archival Foundation | Sup. of related org | $21,259,811 |
| Vine Street Archive Foundation | Sup. of related org | $9,652,798 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Academy Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Academy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-2243698, based in Beverly Hills, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Academy Foundation's EIN?
- Academy Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-2243698.
- How much revenue does Academy Foundation report?
- Academy Foundation reported $88,024,792 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Academy Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Academy Foundation spends about 99% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Academy Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Academy Foundation A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Academy Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Academy Foundation's latest Form 990 is $270,372, paid to Andrew Maltz (Svp - Sci & Tech Council).
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Data for Academy Foundation (EIN 95-2243698) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.