Entertainment Industry Foundation
84% goes to programs $8 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Entertainment Industry Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 1942, with $72,949,749 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 84% of spending to programs.
10880 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1400, Los Angeles, CA, 90024 EIN 95-1644609 Since 1942
Revenue (FY2024)
$72.9M
▼ 28.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$86.4M
Net assets
$73.0M
Employees
106
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →AProgram efficiency40% of the rating84% to programs · $8 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 Entertainment Industry Foundation: 84% to programs · $8 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · -18% 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 Entertainment Industry Foundation: 10 mo reserves · -18% margin earns a C+ 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 Entertainment Industry 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 Entertainment Industry Foundation: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To coordinate the philanthropy of the entertainment industry.
What they do
Stand up to cancer initiative (su2c) is designed to raise funds to accelerate ground-breaking cancer research and bring new therapies to patients sooner to save lives. su2c utilizes the entertainment industry to build broad public support and to enhance awareness of the devastating impact cancer has in this country. su2c's goal is to bring together the best and brightest in the cancer community encouraging collaboration instead of competition.
The entertainment industry foundation (eif) careers program is increasing access to entertainment careers for historically excluded communities by leveraging deeply rooted relationships in the entertainment industry and among community-based organizations.building on eif's historic commitment to furthering the philanthropic efforts of the entertainment community, defy disaster allows for immediate response in the wake of humanitarian crises.
With unparalleled access to roadblock television, donated media, and industry-wide collaborators, eif supports ground-breaking programs and initiatives that raise awareness and funds for issues affecting millions of people around the world.
Contact & location
- Address
- 10880 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1400, Los Angeles, CA, 90024
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Federated Giving Programs
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $49.3M (FY2013) to $72.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $11.6MNet assets $73.0M
Operating margin
-18.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$84.6M
Total liabilities
$11.6M
Net assets
$73.0M
Salaries & benefits
$14.4M
17% of expenses
Board members
13
13 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,949,749▼28.8% | $86,440,361▼18.0% | $72,981,692▼15.5% | $84,568,437▼9.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $102,399,151▲77.2% | $105,375,084▲77.8% | $86,338,382▼1.9% | $93,300,465▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $57,772,077▼10.9% | $59,278,179▼8.4% | $87,997,757▼4.7% | $97,784,081▼11.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $64,821,214▼35.3% | $64,694,202▼3.3% | $92,341,064▼0.3% | $110,994,468▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $100,177,248▲69.0% | $66,927,734▼8.3% | $92,613,437▲59.8% | $110,608,198▲34.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $59,290,881▼31.3% | $73,014,816▼16.8% | $57,972,920▼19.1% | $82,070,485▼24.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $86,330,104▲26.5% | $87,794,960▲23.5% | $71,629,265▼0.8% | $109,033,006▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $68,250,289▲13.2% | $71,114,606▲15.2% | $72,239,145▼3.0% | $96,466,418▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $60,298,906▼23.4% | $61,723,094▼5.6% | $74,504,176▼1.6% | $91,139,241▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $78,711,594▲1.0% | $65,376,882▲17.5% | $75,750,475▲21.2% | $96,102,334▲28.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $77,902,169▲57.9% | $55,638,681▲17.2% | $62,476,403▲59.1% | $75,102,977▲52.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $49,341,142 | $47,456,239▼4.2% | $39,261,724▲6.7% | $49,396,407▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $49,538,876▼17.2% | $36,786,015▲12.8% | $49,526,814▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $59,853,105 | $32,603,989 | $53,176,013 | 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 (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Nicole Sexton — $375,683 (0.43% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Sexton | Ceo | 40 | $375,683 |
| Dana Lipman | Svp Hr & Labor Relations | 20 | $263,710 |
| Shawn Burke | Cfo | 20 | $255,971 |
| Jordan M Jacuzzi | Svp Ops/comms/governance | 40 | $192,269 |
| Karen Williams | Vp of Programming, Roybal | 40 | $187,387 |
| Brian Gott | Innovation & Industry Relations | 40 | $184,945 |
| Wendy Seretan | Vp Finance & Controller | 40 | $166,100 |
| Jeffrey Thacker | Vice President, Digital Kyrc | 40 | $150,291 |
| Aida Morrow | Executive Director, Scfu | 40 | $138,897 |
| Andy Kubitz | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Chris Silbermann | Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Dan Harrison | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Danice Woodley | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jack Sussman | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jeff Bader | Board Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Kathy Johnson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Lynn Harris | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Natalie Tran | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Peter Seymour | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Rene Jones | Board Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Robertson Schwartz Agency | See Schedule O | $1,737,486 |
| Robertson Schwartz Agency | See Schedule O | $1,737,486 |
| Moore A Series LLC | Su2c Campaign Expense | $1,290,208 |
| Moore A Series LLC | Su2c Campaign Expense | $1,290,208 |
| Regina Miller Group Inc | Consulting Services | $587,104 |
| Regina Miller Group Inc | Consulting Services | $587,104 |
| Venable LLP | Legal Consulting | $524,309 |
| Venable LLP | Legal Consulting | $524,309 |
| Boom Broadcast Inc | Project Strategy & Media Placement | $407,166 |
| Boom Broadcast Inc | Project Strategy & Media Placement | $407,166 |
Grants received · $93.4M total
206 grants to Entertainment Industry Foundation totaling $93.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | Ccs-community stability and crisis response | 2024 | $1,205,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $1,036,176 |
| Edward Charles Foundation | Charitable gift | 2024 | $350,000 |
| Unlikely Collaborators Inc | See part iv | 2024 | $125,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Baby2baby | Grant to ctaop for programs supporting basic needs | 2024 | $50,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $49,004 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $28,168 |
| Gofundme Org | Barbie dream gap | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation Inc | General support and various projects | 2024 | $24,185 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $21,500 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Health | 2024 | $10,300 |
| Fiduciary Charitable Foundation | Donations | 2024 | $10,000 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2024 | $9,803 |
Grants made · $53.2M in FY2024
146 grants totaling $53.2M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Entertainment Industry Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Association For Cancer Research | General program | $8,439,404 |
| American Association For Cancer Research | General program | $8,439,404 |
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated | General program | $2,022,500 |
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated | General program | $2,022,500 |
| Rockefeller University | General program | $1,850,000 |
| Rockefeller University | General program | $1,850,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine At Mount Sinai | General program | $1,337,500 |
| Icahn School of Medicine At Mount Sinai | General program | $1,337,500 |
| Broad Institute Inc | General program | $1,140,000 |
| Broad Institute Inc | General program | $1,140,000 |
| New York University | General program | $930,000 |
| New York University | General program | $930,000 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | General program | $900,000 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | General program | $900,000 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | General program | $888,994 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Entertainment Industry Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Entertainment Industry Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-1644609, based in Los Angeles, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Entertainment Industry Foundation's EIN?
- Entertainment Industry Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-1644609.
- How much revenue does Entertainment Industry Foundation report?
- Entertainment Industry Foundation reported $72,949,749 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Entertainment Industry Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Entertainment Industry Foundation spends about 84% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Entertainment Industry Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Entertainment Industry Foundation B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Entertainment Industry Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Entertainment Industry Foundation's latest Form 990 is $375,683, paid to Nicole Sexton (Ceo).
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Data for Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIN 95-1644609) 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.