irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.28MSEE SCHEDULE O.
- #2 $1.99MSEE SCHEDULE O.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Paley Center Public Programs
Hosts events, screenings, panel discussions, and exhibitions exploring media’s role in culture and society, held at its New York and Los Angeles locations
PaleyGX Gaming Studio
Family-friendly gaming and VR studio in Midtown Manhattan offering 65+ games across 20+ stations, including Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and VR platforms; hosts tournaments, birthday parties, and workshops in game design and coding
The Paley Archive at the Beverly Hills Public Library
Public media archive preserving and providing access to television and radio programs and advertisements, featuring family programs and curator-led discussions with complimentary admission
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 2 activities
- Conserves and curates specialized archival collectionsUndertakes conservation of culturally significant collections within the Paley Archive, such as the African American Collection, with support from federal grants.
- Preserves and provides access to the Paley Media ArchiveMaintains a permanent archive of over 160,000 television and radio programs and advertisements, with public access available at The Paley Museum in New York and the Beverly Hills Public Library. Includes curated collections such as the African American Collection and historical materials like 1986 Reykjavík Summit broadcasts.
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Digital Music and Performance Archiving 1 activity
- Distributes recordings of public events via digital platformsMakes recordings of live events, including PaleyFest NY and other programs, available to the public through its YouTube channel, expanding access beyond in-person attendance.
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Game Design and Development Education 1 activity
- Hosts educational workshops and programs in gaming and mediaProvides educational workshops in game design, coding, and gaming tips and tricks, supported by public funding from entities including the National Endowment for the Arts and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
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Children's Themed Birthday Parties 1 activity
- Hosts private gaming birthday parties for childrenOffers private birthday party events for up to 25 children, including 90 minutes of gaming activity and 30 minutes for food and celebration, at its Manhattan location.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Hosts public event series at the Beverly Hills Public LibraryOrganizes recurring public programs such as Conversation with a Curator and From Storytime to Screentime at the Beverly Hills Public Library location.
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
- Hosts public events and live conversations on media cultureOrganizes and hosts public events in New York and Los Angeles featuring live conversations, screenings, and Q&A sessions with creators, cast members, and media figures. Events include PaleyFest, Fall TV Previews, and special programs such as discussions with The Pivot Podcast and GRAMMY Award–winning artist Trisha Yearwood.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Hosts exclusive screenings and premiere events for television productionsHosts special screenings of new and returning television series, including advance previews of shows like "Ted Lasso" and "Pluribus," followed by live discussions with cast and creative teams.
- Operates a family-friendly gaming and virtual reality studioRuns a gaming and VR studio in Midtown Manhattan offering access to over 65 games across 20+ stations on platforms including Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, PC, and PlayStation 5, as well as more than 30 VR games using PlayStation VR2 and Meta Quest 3. Hosts tournaments, e-sports events, and influencer meet-and-greets.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$17.19M
Contributions & grants$12.86M75%
Program service revenue$1.31M8%
Investment income$2.68M16%
Other revenue$334K
expenses
Total expenses$20.97M
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising13%
Salaries & benefits$11.77M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$160.85M
Cash$23.08M
Investments$110.57M
Liabilities$3.15M
Net assets$157.70M
Liquid reserves76.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +0.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAUREEN J REIDY | PRESIDENT & CEO | 35 | $916K |
| DIANE LEWIS | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 35 | $503K |
| DAVID SCHOER | TREASURER, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 35 | $411K |
| JUSTIN GARLINGHOUSE | VP, DEVELOPMENT | 35 | $243K |
| AIMEE HOUSEHOLDER | VP, PROGRAMMING | 35 | $225K |
| COLLINS RACHEL | DIRECTOR, DIGITAL GROWTH AND MARKETING | 35 | $218K |
| BURKE JEREMY | CONTROLLER | 35 | $212K |
| ELLEN O'NEILL | VP, CREATIVE SERVICES | 35 | $204K |
board members · 17
- ADAM BIRD — TRUSTEE THROUGH 05/2024
- ADAM SILVER — TRUSTEE
- ADRIANA CISNEROS — TRUSTEE
- ALBERTO IBARGUEN — TRUSTEE THROUGH 11/2024
- ALFONSO DE ANGOITIA — TRUSTEE
- ANDREW WILSON — TRUSTEE
- ANDY BIRD CBE — TRUSTEE
- ARNAUD DE PUYFONTAINE — TRUSTEE
- ARYEH B BOURKOFF — TRUSTEE
- BRAD KARP — TRUSTEE
- BRANDON BECK — TRUSTEE
- CESAR CONDE — TRUSTEE
- CHRIS COCKS — TRUSTEE THROUGH 11/2024
- CHRISTINA SPADE — TRUSTEE
- CRISTIANA FALCONE — TRUSTEE
- CRYSTAL MCCRARY — TRUSTEE
- DANA STRONG — TRUSTEE
relationships · 35
Who they work with
- AMC Partner — Co-hosted a PaleyFest Fall TV Previews event for "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon"
- AMC+ Partner — Co-hosted a PaleyFest Fall TV Previews event for "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon"
- Acorn TV Partner — Co-hosted a PaleyFest Fall TV Previews event for "Murder Before Evensong"
- Apple TV Partner — Co-presented an event featuring content from the series "Ted Lasso," produced for Apple TV.
- Apple TV Partner — Content partner for PaleyFest NY, featured through screenings and discussions of its programming such as Pluribus
- Apple TV+ Partner — Co-hosted a PaleyFest Fall TV Previews event for "The Sisters Grimm"
- Bamboohr Partner — Platform used for hosting job postings and career applications.
- Beverly Hills Public Library Partner — Hosts The Paley Archive within its facility at 444 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA.
- Beverly Hills Public Library Partner — Hosts access points for The Paley Archive in Beverly Hills.
- CBS Partner — Co-hosted a PaleyFest Fall TV Previews event for "Boston Blue" and "Sheriff Country"
- Citi Partner — Official sponsor of PaleyFest NY events
- Dolby Theatre Partner — Venue partner hosting PaleyFest LA events in Hollywood.
- ESPN Partner — Content partner for PaleyFest NY, featured through events such as a football discussion with Eli Manning and ESPN reporters
- Electronic Arts Partner — Licensed provider of EA SPORTS titles including FC 26, Madden NFL 26, and NHL 26 available at PaleyGX.
- FOX Partner — Co-hosted a PaleyFest Fall TV Previews event for "Doc"
- HBO Partner — Co-hosted a PaleyFest Fall TV Previews event for "Task"
- Institute of Museum and Library Services Government — Administers the Federal Save America’s Treasures grant supporting conservation of the African American Collection.
- Lucasfilm Ltd. Partner — Licensed provider of STAR WARS-themed content featured in LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga at PaleyGX.
- Microsoft Partner — Licensed provider of Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon, and Minecraft titles available at PaleyGX.
- NBC Partner — Co-hosted a PaleyFest Fall TV Previews event for "Brilliant Minds"
- National Endowment for the Arts Government — Supports the Paley Center's Education Program through public funds.
- Netflix Partner — Content partner for PaleyFest NY, featured through screenings and discussions of its programming such as A Man on the Inside
- New York City Council Government — Partners with the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs to support the Paley Center's Education Program.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Supports the Paley Center's Education Program through an award in partnership with the New York City Council.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides funding that makes Paley Center for Media programs possible.
- OWN Partner — Co-hosted a PaleyFest Fall TV Previews event for "Heart & Hustle: Houston"
- Paramount+ Partner — Content partner for PaleyFest NY, featured through screenings and discussions of its programming such as Landman
- Peacock Partner — Co-hosted a PaleyFest Fall TV Previews event for "Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy"
- Riot Games, Inc. Partner — Licensed provider of League of Legends available at PaleyGX.
- STARZ Partner — Content partner for PaleyFest NY, featured through screenings and discussions of its programming such as Book IV: Force
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Archival Contextualization of Contemporary Mediamethodology: archival-contextualizationBy using its archival collection of historic broadcasts, the Paley Center provides historical context for current media portrayals of pivotal events because connecting past and present content helps audiences critically assess cultural narratives and media evolution.
- Cultural Discussion Leadership through Curatorial Expertisemethodology: cultural-discussion-leadershipBy leveraging curatorial expertise, an international media collection, and industry relationships, the Paley Center fosters public discussion on the cultural and social impact of media because access to authoritative context and insider perspectives deepens audience understanding and engagement.
- Live Event Storytelling for Audience Engagementmethodology: live-event-storytellingBy hosting live, in-person recordings and events featuring prominent creators and performers, the Paley Center deepens audience engagement with media storytelling because shared emotional experiences around pivotal moments in culture enhance connection and retention.