irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $477KSTANDARDS - SMPTE PROVIDES THE FRAMEWORK BY WHICH THE INDUSTRY COMES TOGETHER TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED MEDIA TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS.
- #2 $453KSECTIONS - SECTIONS ARE THE FACE OF SMPTE TO MANY OF OUR MEMBERS. THEY ARE A GREAT RESOURCE FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, AND NETWORKING. UPON JOINING SMPTE, NEW MEMBERS ARE PLACED IN A SECTION BASED ON GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Conferences
Hosts technical conferences including the SMPTE Annual Technical Conference and Media Technology Summit featuring peer-reviewed content from industry experts.
Memberships
Provides members with free access to SMPTE standards, on-demand learning, and digital publications through a centralized membership system.
Professional Development
Offers webcasts, seminars, and classroom courses through the SMPTE Professional Development Academy to advance member expertise in media technology.
Publications
Produces the SMPTE Motion Imaging Journal, technical books, and newsletters to disseminate knowledge and research in media technology.
Sections
Local and regional member groups that offer educational programming, technical expertise, and networking opportunities based on geographic location.
Standards
Develops and maintains internationally recognized technical standards for the motion picture, television, and professional media industries.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Industry Standards Development and Management 1 activity
- Develops and maintains media technology standardsEngages in collaborative industry efforts to create and uphold internationally recognized standards in media technology, ensuring interoperability and innovation across the motion imaging field.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Offers professional development and training programsDelivers educational offerings through the SMPTE Professional Development Academy, including live interactive webcasts, onsite seminars, and formal classroom courses to build technical capacity in the media industry.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Organizes technical conferences and summitsPlans and executes major events such as the SMPTE Annual Technical Conference and the SMPTE Media Technology Summit, featuring peer-reviewed technical content, program development, logistics, and marketing to support knowledge exchange among industry professionals.
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Member-Exclusive Resource Access 1 activity
- Provides digital access to standards and learning resourcesOffers members free access to SMPTE standards and on-demand learning via an all-digital publication platform, launched in 2024 as part of an updated membership system.
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Academic Research Dissemination 1 activity
- Publishes technical journals and educational materialsProduces and distributes the SMPTE Motion Imaging Journal, technical books, and newsletters to advance knowledge sharing and disseminate research in motion picture and television engineering.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Supports local sections for member engagementOperates geographically based local sections that deliver educational programming, technical expertise, and networking opportunities to members, fostering community and professional development.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.67M
Contributions & grants$51K1%
Program service revenue$3.04M65%
Investment income$45K1%
Other revenue$1.53M
expenses
Total expenses$5.52M
Program expenses66%
Admin / overhead34%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.11M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.84M
Cash$893K
Investments$1.79M
Liabilities$1.81M
Net assets$2.03M
Liquid reserves5.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +8.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID GRINDLE THRU 1019 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $195K |
| THOMAS BAUSE MASON | DIRECTOR OF STANDARDS DEVE | 40 | $180K |
| SALLY-ANN D'AMATO AS OF 1019 | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $138K |
board members · 22
- ALLAN SCHOLLNICK — REGIONAL GOVERNOR - HOLLYWOOD US REGION
- BRIAN GAFFNEY — REGIONAL GOVERNOR - HOLLYWOOD US REGION
- BRUCE DEVLIN — STANDARD DIRECTOR
- CHRIS JOHNS — GOVERNOR - UK REGION
- CHRIS LENNON — REGIONAL GOVERNOR - WESTERN US REGION
- DAGMAR DRIESNACK — GOVERNOR - EMEA-CALA REGIO
- DAVID LONG — GOVERNOR - EASTERN US REGI
- DOVER MUNDT — GOVERNOR - EASTERN US REGI
- ERIC GSELL — GOVERNOR - HOLLYWOOD US RE
- FERNADO BITTENCOURT — GOVERNOR - EMEA-CALA REGIO
- FRANK TORBERT — GOVERNOR - SOUTHERN US REG
- HANS HOFFMANN — PAST PRESIDENT, 22-23
- IAN MACSPADDEN — MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
- JEFF COHEN — REGIONAL GOVERNOR - NEW YORK US REGION
- JEFFREY WAY — GOVERNOR - WESTERN US REGI
- JIM HELMAN — GOVERNOR AT LARGE
- JOHN FERDER — GOVERNOR AT LARGE
- JONATHAN JOBIN — REGIONAL GOVERNOR - CANADA REGION
- KYLEE PENA — GOVERNOR - HOLLYWOOD US RE
- LISA HOBBS — SECRETARY/TREASURER
- MARTY MEYER — GOVERNOR - HOLLYWOOD US RE
- MICHAEL DAY — GOVERNOR - ASIA-PACIFIC RE
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- ANZ AV Industry Partner — Collaborates with the ANZ AV industry through the SMPTE Oceania Industry Forum.
- SMPTE Network — Global society of technologists, developers, and creatives collaborating on media technology standards and education.
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.
- Digital-Access Membership Model for Technical Resourcesmethodology: digital_access_membership_modelBy providing free digital access to standards and on-demand learning within a unified membership system, the organization increases the accessibility and usability of critical technical resources because removing cost and format barriers enables broader participation, continuous education, and faster implementation of best practices.
- Industry Forum Engagement with Hands-On Innovation Testingmethodology: industry_forum_engagementBy convening the full AV ecosystem in annual forums that enable direct interaction with emerging technologies, the organization accelerates adoption and innovation because experiential engagement fosters deeper understanding, collaboration, and real-world validation of new systems like AI-driven and intelligent display technologies.
- Standards-Based Professional Community Buildingmethodology: standards_based_community_developmentBy establishing and maintaining technical standards and fostering a global community around them, the organization drives innovation in media technology because shared frameworks enable interoperability, collective problem-solving, and coordinated advancement across the industry.