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FD-GJW FOUNDATION INC
MIDDLETOWN, NY · EIN 933322370 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE W11 · Public & Societal Benefit · Small ($100K-$1M) · hopestudiofoundation.com
revenue
$700K
expenses
$301K
net assets
$6.8M
employees
0
volunteers
1
program ratio
49%
mission · from form 990

THE FD-GJW FOUNDATION INC. SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT AND DISSEMINATION OF TRADITIONAL CULTURE-BASED CONTENT ACROSS MODERN SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS IN RESPONSE TO THE INCREASING PREVALENCE OF INAPPROPRIATE AND LOW-QUALITY ONLINE MATERIAL. THROUGH ITS PROGRAMS, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES RESOURCES AND GUIDANCE TO CONTENT CREATORS, WITH A FOCUS ON PROMOTING POSITIVE, VALUE-DRIVEN DIGITAL MEDIA AND FOSTERING A MORE RESPONSIBLE ONLINE ENVIRONMENT. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION OFFERS ACCESS TO A PROFESSIONAL- GRADE PRODUCTION STUDIO AT NO COST OR FOR A NOMINAL FEE, ENABLING INDIVIDUALS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS TO PRODUCE AND SHARE HIGH-QUALITY CONTENT. THESE EFFORTS ARE DESIGNED TO EMPOWER STORYTELLERS OF ALL AGES AND COMMUNITIES TO CONTRIBUTE MEANINGFUL, VALUE DRIVEN NARRATIVES TO THE DIGITAL LANDSCAPE.

profile · synthesized from sources

The FD-GJW Foundation Inc., operating as Hope Studio Middletown, provides free or low-cost access to a professional-grade production studio for young creators focused on values-driven storytelling. Based in Middletown, NY, the organization supports youth in producing film, photo, and digital content that emphasizes traditional virtues such as kindness, family, and moral integrity. It offers mentorship, technical training, and production resources to empower the next generation of ethical media creators.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Mentorship & Training
Offers 1-on-1 mentorship and hands-on training in storytelling, directing, and post-production with industry professionals committed to artistic integrity and traditional values.
Studio Access Program
Provides free or reduced-cost access to a 10,000 sq. ft. professional soundstage and production facilities for young creators developing values-driven film, photo, or digital content.
Workshops & Labs
Hosts regular skill-building sessions in creative and technical aspects of media production within an environment emphasizing respect, discipline, and collaboration.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 2 activities
    • Conducting workshops and training programs in creative and technical storytelling
      Runs regular hands-on workshops and labs to teach youth the creative and technical skills needed for digital media production, supporting the development of high-quality, value-driven content.
    • Delivering hands-on production support and mentorship to youth creators
      Provides one-on-one mentorship from experienced producers or editors and offers hands-on support during production, editing, and post-production phases to help youth develop their storytelling projects.
  • Subsidized Rehearsal and Performance Space 1 activity
    • Providing free or reduced-cost access to professional studio facilities for youth creators
      Operates a 10,000 sq. ft. soundproof film and photo studio, offering free or nominal-cost access to young creators for producing film, podcast, or video content, with an emphasis on values-driven and traditional culture-based storytelling.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$700K
Contributions & grants$672K96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$28K
expenses
Total expenses$301K
Program expenses49%
Admin / overhead51%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$6.77M
Cash$253K
Investments$3.50M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$6.77M
Liquid reserves149.9 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -89.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • DONGBING ZHANG — CEO
  • LUKUN YU — CFO
  • YAN WAN — SECRETARY
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • FD-GJW Foundation Inc. Network — Hope Studio Middletown is the public outreach and program name of FD-GJW Foundation Inc.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Values-Centered Storytelling Model
    methodology: values_centered_storytelling
    By supporting youth in creating media that reflects traditional values such as family, honesty, and perseverance, we produce higher-quality, morally grounded storytelling because embedding values in narrative fosters ethical engagement and cultural resilience.