Hollywood Foreign Press Association is a 501(c)(6) organization based in W Hollywood, California, registered in 1967, with $2,428,302 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2023)
$2.4M
▼ 97.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$84.2M
Net assets
$5.7M
Employees
105
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. Not scored for Hollywood Foreign Press Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Hollywood Foreign Press Association: 1 mo reserves · -3369% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Hollywood Foreign Press Association: 4 of 6 checks met earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Hollywood Foreign Press Association: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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The hollywood foreign press association (the association) was organized to promote the development of motion picture, television, dramatic, musical and comedy theater, and audio visual recording art forms. the association is a business league of journalists and photographers covering the entertainment industry for foreign publications. the press conferences hosted by the association help stimulate and promote interest in the motion picture, television, theatrical arts and visual recording art industries in the united states and abroad. the association annually sponsored the golden globe awards which recognize outstanding achievement in the fields of motion pictures, theater, television, and the visual and recording arts. the publicity generated by this internationally recognized awards program promotes such fields of endeavor.
Establish favorable relations and cultural ties between foreign countries and the usa by the dissemination of information concerning the american culture and traditions as depicted in motion pictures and television.
Contribute to other nonprofit organizations connected with the entertainment industry.
Revenue declined from $21.7M (FY2014) to $2.4M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-3369.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.7M
Total liabilities
$5,594
Net assets
$5.7M
Salaries & benefits
$2.3M
3% of expenses
Board members
15
3 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,428,302▼97.6% | $84,241,041▲22.6% | $5,708,289▼93.5% | $5,713,883▼93.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $99,533,789▲4627% | $68,722,934▲282% | $87,521,028▲54.3% | $87,526,447▲54.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,105,856▼87.8% | $17,974,948▼24.3% | $56,710,173▼21.9% | $56,710,173▼21.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $17,312,742▼44.9% | $23,742,996▲57.0% | $72,579,265▼8.1% | $72,579,265▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $31,416,575▼2.3% | $15,123,651▼8.4% | $79,009,519▲26.0% | $79,009,519▲26.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $32,155,768▲106% | $16,517,902▲19.2% | $62,716,595▲33.2% | $62,716,595▲33.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $15,591,787▼3.9% | $13,862,168▲29.7% | $47,078,729▲3.8% | $47,078,729▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $16,232,586▲18.2% | $10,690,959▲5.8% | $45,349,110▲13.9% | $45,349,110▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $13,736,030▼36.6% | $10,107,749▲18.7% | $39,808,071▲10.0% | $39,808,071▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $21,673,434 | $8,514,952 | $36,179,790 | $36,179,790 | 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.
Highest-paid: Gregory P Goeckner — $336,505 (0.40% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory P Goeckner | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $336,505 |
| Helen Hoehne | President | 19 | $217,216 |
| Neil Phillips | Diversity Officer-former | 19 | $140,975 |
| Zoya Malinskaya | Financial Manager-former | 40 | $130,800 |
| Henry Arnaud | Treasurer | 19 | $115,010 |
| Karie Dinardo | Admin. Manager-former | 40 | $114,112 |
| Adam Tanswell | Executive Secretary | 19 | $112,010 |
| Lisa Tyler | Exe. Assistant-former | 40 | $108,979 |
| Scott Orlin | Director | 13 | $69,946 |
| Kirpi Uimonen Ballesteros | Director | 13 | $63,150 |
| Gabriel Lerman | Director | 13 | $62,855 |
| Earl Gibson III | Director | 13 | $57,500 |
| Tina Johnk Christensen | Director | 13 | $57,380 |
| Barbara De Oliveira Pinto | Director | 18 | $56,365 |
| Yukiko Nakajima | Director | 13 | $52,000 |
| Vera Anderson | Director | 13 | $45,500 |
| Barbara Gasser | Director | 13 | $43,650 |
| Dr Joanna Massey | Director | 13 | $42,000 |
| Jeff Harris | Director | 13 | $42,000 |
| Sabrina Joshi | Director-former | 13 | $42,000 |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Houlihan Lokey Financial Advisors Inc | Advisory | $1,182,247 |
| Latham & Watkins LLP | Legal Services | $819,107 |
| Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP | Legal Services | $480,233 |
59 grants totaling $77.6M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Hollywood Foreign Press Association →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Globe Foundation | General support | $48,437,632 |
| Golden Globe Foundation | The hollywood foreign press association ("hfpa") is being liquidated and 100% of its interest in 656 n. robertson, llc, a disregarded entity, was transferred to the golden globe foundation. | $24,445,868 |
| Hollywood Foreign Press Association Charitable Trust | General support | $1,920,000 |
| NAACP Empowerment Programs Inc | General support | $400,000 |
| Film Independent Inc | Film independent presents program | $290,000 |
| Committee To Protect Journalists Inc | General support | $175,000 |
| The Ucla Foundation | General support | $170,475 |
| Smithsonian Institute | General support | $150,000 |
| Laboratory For Icon & Idiom Inc | Restoration of lgbtq films | $150,000 |
| Storyville Center For the Spoken Word Inc | General support | $105,000 |
| International Consortium of Investigative Journalists Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Newfilmmakers Los Angeles | General support | $70,000 |
| Outfest | General support | $55,000 |
| Loyola Marymount University | General support | $52,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | General support | $50,000 |
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Data for Hollywood Foreign Press Association (EIN 95-6191816) 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.