Entertainment Industry Foundation
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Entertainment Industry Foundation meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
BBB WGA Comment
In 2022, EIF's Stand Up 2 Cancer (SU2C) program became a separate 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The current report on EIF applies to both organizations. Once SU2C has completed its financial statements, BBB WGA will develop a separate report on the organization.
Stated Purpose:
"to coordinate the philanthropy of the entertainment industry."
Year, State Incorporated:
1942, CA
Also Known As:
Stand Up To Cancer
Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) creates and supports programs and campaigns that raise awareness and funds for issues that affect millions of people around the world. Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C) aims to generate awareness, educate the public on cancer prevention, and help more people diagnosed with cancer become long-term survivors. DEFY:DISASTER mobilizes the entertainment community to provide aid to survivors and communities affected by natural and humanitarian disasters to help them recover and rebuild. The Delivering Jobs campaign creates pathways to employment and leadership opportunities for neurodiverse Americans. The EIF Careers Program strives to build a more diverse talent pipeline into film and television careers. The Foundation also serves as fiscal sponsor to members of the entertainment community seeking to expand their footprint in philanthropy and leverage their platforms for social good.
For the year ended December 31, 2021, Entertainment Industry Foundation's program expenses were:
Grant program: $41,390,419
Public awareness and education: $410,620,377
Total Program Expenses: $452,010,796
Chief Executive
Nicole Sexton, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$372,313
Chair of the Board
Chris Silbermann
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Executive, Creative Arts Agency
Board Size
11
Paid Staff Size
90
*2021 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: In 2021, the highest paid employee was former President and Chief Executive Officer of Stand Up To Cancer, Sung-Ah Poblete, who received $507,251 in compensation.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Telemarketing, Print advertisements
Fundraising costs were 1% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $462,481,352, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Entertainment Industry Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Source of Funds
| In-kind contributions - donated media | $398,519,392 |
| In-kind contributions - other | $158,666 |
| Corporate and foundation contributions | $22,260,038 |
| Special events revenue, net | $25,646,387 |
| Contributions | $15,842,591 |
| Worksite campaigns | $54,278 |
| Investment income, net | $-317,243 |
| Rent income from sublease | $916,301 |
| Total Income | $463,080,410 |
Programs: 98% Fundraising: 1% Administrative: 1%
| Total Income | $463,080,410 |
| Total expenses: | $463,352,782 |
| Program expenses | $452,010,796 |
| Fundraising expenses | $4,532,248 |
| Administrative expenses | $6,809,738 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-272,372 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $92,613,437 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $92,341,064 |
| Total Liabilities | $18,653,404 |
| Total Assets | $110,994,468 |
Note: According to EIF's 2021 audited financial statements, the organization received in-kind contributions totaling $480,225,432 in the form of broadcast airtime ($454,054,811), print ad publications ($14,760,459), Out-of-Home ($9,213,327), digital ($2,038,169), donated airline travel ($88,866), and tuition assistance, hotel lodging, and PPE equipment ($69,800).
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Report completed by:
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