Writers Guild-industry Health Fund
501(c)(9)
Strong reserves
Writers Guild-industry Health Fund is a 501(c)(9) organization based in Burbank, California, registered in 1971, with $233,239,714 in FY2024 revenue.
2900 W Alameda Ave Unit 1100, Burbank, CA, 91505 EIN 23-7108536 Since 1971
Revenue (FY2024)
$233.2M
▲ 34.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$273.2M
Net assets
$223.6M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 Writers Guild-industry Health Fund— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · -17% 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 Writers Guild-industry Health Fund: 10 mo reserves · -17% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 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 Writers Guild-industry Health Fund: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Writers Guild-industry Health Fund: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The fund, pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement, provides health benefits and related administrative expenses incurred for the benefit of eligible members.
Contact & location
- Address
- 2900 W Alameda Ave Unit 1100, Burbank, CA, 91505
- City
- Burbank
- State
- California
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $107.6M (FY2013) to $233.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $9.4MNet assets $223.6M
Operating margin
-17.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$232.9M
Total liabilities
$9.4M
Net assets
$223.6M
Salaries & benefits
$0
0% of expenses
Board members
34
0 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $233,239,714▲34.5% | $273,210,334▲6.8% | $223,552,967▼18.5% | $232,940,155▼18.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $173,403,489▼32.9% | $255,823,615▲5.0% | $274,224,540▼20.3% | $284,955,632▼20.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $258,427,260▲10.7% | $243,541,660▲16.2% | $343,867,549▼9.7% | $358,142,882▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $233,369,585▼0.6% | $209,633,731▲21.8% | $380,871,403▲8.7% | $387,030,176▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $234,755,257▲9.4% | $172,140,760▼1.7% | $350,373,260▲22.4% | $355,048,622▲22.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $214,659,989▲17.5% | $175,199,197▲9.3% | $286,347,856▲26.3% | $290,542,314▲22.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $182,709,201▲16.3% | $160,348,202▼1.4% | $226,809,406▲9.4% | $237,172,964▲12.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $157,060,483▲0.6% | $162,669,702▲12.3% | $207,281,435▲1.1% | $210,529,658▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $156,178,489▲25.1% | $144,801,076▲1.3% | $204,970,936▲4.5% | $208,075,590▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $124,822,379▲4.5% | $142,950,833▲12.1% | $196,110,974▼7.6% | $199,826,723▼9.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $119,391,194▲11.0% | $127,499,991▲8.8% | $212,178,280▼2.3% | $220,539,131▼21.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $107,602,104 | $117,203,870▲12.7% | $217,206,106▼3.1% | $280,312,982▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $103,994,506▲9.6% | $224,214,160▲6.7% | $293,804,002▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $94,862,064▼1.0% | $210,090,323▲3.9% | $279,781,760▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $95,794,282 | $202,269,979 | $263,949,011 | 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)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Weidlich | Cio | 22 | — |
| Ashley Gable Thru 1192024 | Trustee (thru 1/19/2024) | 1 | — |
| Carol Lombardini | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Carrie Shepherd | Controller | 20 | — |
| Charles B Slocum | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David N Weiss | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David Quang | Agile Production Support Mgr. | 22 | — |
| Ed Zix | Dir., It Strategic Appl Dev. | 22 | — |
| Ellen Stutzman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Evan Sherman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Geoff Betts | Trustee (thru 8/26/2024) | 1 | — |
| Grace Jun | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Hank Lachmund | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jane Lee | Vice-secretary | 1 | — |
| Jim Gray | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jim Hedges | Ceo | 20 | — |
| John Auerbach | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Kate Purdy | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Kathy Christovich | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Katya Culberg | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Saveonsp LLC | Network Fee Savings | $3,847,619 |
| Carrot Fertility | Fertility Care Prov. | $3,068,341 |
| Bluecross Life Health Insurance C | Health Network Fees | $2,857,316 |
| Nigro Karlin Segal and Feldstein | Audit Services | $1,875,000 |
| Meketa Investment Groupinc | Investment Advisor | $1,100,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Writers Guild-industry Health Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Writers Guild-industry Health Fund is a 501(c)(9) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7108536, based in Burbank, California.
- What is Writers Guild-industry Health Fund's EIN?
- Writers Guild-industry Health Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7108536.
- How much revenue does Writers Guild-industry Health Fund report?
- Writers Guild-industry Health Fund reported $233,239,714 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much does Writers Guild-industry Health Fund's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Writers Guild-industry Health Fund's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Alan Weidlich (Cio).
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Data for Writers Guild-industry Health Fund (EIN 23-7108536) 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.