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ENTERTAINMENT 2 AFFECT CHANGE
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 462660255 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A99 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Medium ($1M-$10M) · e2ac.org
revenue
$2.9M
expenses
$2.5M
net assets
$389K
employees
1
volunteers
30
program ratio
98%
mission · from form 990

ENTERTAINMENT 2 AFFECT CHANGE (E2AC) IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO PRODUCING HIGH QUALITY DIGITAL, CINEMATIC, AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF BRINGING POSITIVE CHANGE TO UNDERSERVED HEALTH AND SOCIAL COMMUNITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

ENTERTAINMENT 2 AFFECT CHANGE (E2AC) is a nonprofit organization that produces high-quality digital, cinematic, and live entertainment to drive positive change in underserved health and social communities. Through its Social Impact Film Fellowship, it partners with college students and local nonprofits to create documentary films that amplify community voices and support advocacy efforts. The organization operates nationwide with a focus on youth engagement and socially responsible storytelling.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $546K
    SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE STORYTELLING - E2AC SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE STORYTELLING WORKS WITH NONPROFITS, SOCIAL IMPACT PARTNERS, AND CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS WHO WANT TO SHARE THEIR IMPACT THROUGH THE POWER OF STORY.
  2. #2 $219K
    GENERAL PROGRAMS - E2AC GENERAL PROGRAMS CONNECTS CREATIVES, CAUSES, AND FUNDERS.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

E2AC U Social Impact Film Fellowship
A national fellowship program that partners college students with local nonprofits to develop, produce, and screen socially impactful documentaries over one academic year, guided by industry mentors.
Social Impact Film Festival
Annual festival that connects impactful stories with audiences and nonprofit partners to foster volunteerism and community engagement among filmmakers, viewers, and participants.
Socially Responsible Storytelling
Initiative that collaborates with nonprofits, social impact partners, and creative professionals to share stories through film, podcasts, campaigns, and events aimed at driving social change.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Emerging Filmmaker Support Programs 2 activities
    • Student fellowship program in social impact media production
      Runs a year-long national fellowship program for college students, with teams at 17 campuses, who produce documentaries in partnership with local nonprofits and film mentors. Fellows also organize community screenings and develop impact campaigns to advance nonprofit missions.
    • Support for independent filmmakers and creators
      Supports social impact filmmakers and first-time audio creators by providing assistance across development, production, and campaign planning to produce high-quality independent films and audio content.
  • Film Production Funding and Fiscal Sponsorship 1 activity
    • Fiscal sponsorship for social impact film projects
      Provides fiscal sponsorship to over 500 film projects, including award-winning and emerging filmmakers, enabling them to receive tax-deductible funding and operational support. This includes sponsorship for Academy Award-winning documentaries such as "Mr. Nobody Against Putin."
  • Community and Public Broadcasting Services 1 activity
    • Global streaming platform for social impact films
      Operates E2AC+, a free streaming channel available on Roku, Amazon Fire, and web devices, offering guaranteed global distribution for completed fiscally sponsored projects and complimentary access to strategic partners. A broader global platform is planned for launch in fall.
  • Pancreatic Cancer Research and Support 1 activity
    • National impact campaigns on health issues
      Launches targeted impact campaigns around critical health topics, including a national campaign focused on early detection of pancreatic cancer through E2AC Health, supported by multimedia content and annual releases.
  • Documentary Film Production 1 activity
    • Production of social impact films, podcasts, and video series
      Produces documentary films, video series, podcasts, and live events focused on health and social issues, including an award-winning film featuring Paul Rudd, Mariska Hargitay, and George Springer available on Peacock, a 4-part podcast series on pancreatic cancer, and the "Conversations on Health Equity" series in partnership with Novartis.
  • Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
    • Social impact film series and community screenings
      Organizes annual film series featuring award-winning documentaries such as "All the Empty Rooms," "Other Side," and "Classroom 4," and hosts screenings in partnership with institutions like Film at Lincoln Center, SVA, Skoll World Forum, and WBUR CitySpace. Also provides opportunities for fiscally sponsored projects to screen at Lincoln Center.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Facilitation of collaborative social impact initiatives
      Connects creatives, nonprofit causes, and funders through programming that fosters collaboration on social impact projects, including film festivals that integrate nonprofit participation to encourage volunteerism.
    • Research and assessment of social impact entertainment
      Designed, developed, and launched the Impact Assessment Scale and Survey using scientific methods to evaluate the social impact of entertainment content, first introduced at the Social Impact Film Festival on April 1, 2023. Provides partners with data exports for reporting purposes.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.89M
Contributions & grants$2.89M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$2.52M
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$135K
Grants paid out$2.25M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$444K
Cash$444K
Investments$0
Liabilities$55K
Net assets$389K
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +178.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
NICHOLAS HUDSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50 $125K
board members · 12
  • AHMAR ZAIDI — BOARD MEMBER
  • ALEJANDRA RAMIREZ-SANTIAGO — BOARD MEMBER
  • BETH TRENTACOSTE — BOARD MEMBER
  • HARRIS LEWANZA — BOARD MEMBER
  • KEYARIA RHODES — BOARD MEMBER
  • MATTHEW LYMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL CANTER — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHELLE BEAUCHAMP — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHELLE HEYMAN-KANTOR — BOARD MEMBER
  • NICOLE FELD — BOARD MEMBER
  • SHILPA BISARIA — BOARD MEMBER
  • WILLIAM PARKER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 45

Who they work with

  • Agios Partner — Partnered on the development of empathetic, story-driven health content.
  • Amazon Fire TV Partner — Platform partner for global distribution of E2AC+ streaming content.
  • American Society of Hematology (ASH) Partner — Featured the "Conversations on Health Equity" series at Novartis' installation at ASH.
  • Apple TV Partner — Collaborates through board member Jennie Morris, who leads editorial strategy.
  • Believe Limited Partner — Collaborates with E2AC as an award-winning patient-engagement agency founded by the same individual.
  • Believe Limited Partner — Fiscally sponsored production company that created change-making films with E2AC support.
  • Bright West Entertainment Partner — Fiscally sponsored project partner; founder provided testimonial about E2AC’s support.
  • Brooklyn Miller Foundation Partner — Partnered with E2AC fellow to tell an impactful story through documentary filmmaking.
  • CJ ENM America Partner — Collaborates through board member Elsie Choi, who serves as EVP, Head of Scripted TV.
  • Cineflix Partner — Collaborates through board member J.C. Mills, who leads content strategy.
  • Classical Theatre of Harlem Partner — Michele Cicale previously served as Director of Development.
  • Creative Professionals Partner — Engages creative professionals in the production of socially responsible entertainment and storytelling projects.
  • DC Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation Partner — Partnered with E2AC student fellows to produce a documentary that highlights the organization's mission and the experiences of families affected by childhood cancer.
  • Day One Bio Partner — Collaborated on a video series and campaign about patient-provider trust at diagnosis.
  • Day One Bio Partner — Collaborated on creating impactful health narratives through film and media.
  • Delta Kappa Alpha Partner — Collaborates with E2AC to support the Social Impact Film Fellowship at college campuses nationwide.
  • FOBH Partner — Collaborated with E2AC student fellows on a documentary project focused on women’s stories and experiences.
  • Film at Lincoln Center Partner — Screening partner for the E2AC Film Series in New York.
  • First Look Media Partner — Collaborative relationship through board member Alex Robbins, who held a senior in-house role at First Look Media.
  • Fugitive Films Partner — Fiscally sponsored film production partner; co-founder provided testimonial.
  • Impact for Equity Partner — Collaborates through board member Carter Stewart, Executive Director of Impact for Equity.
  • Impact100NYC Partner — Michele Cicale serves on the grants committee of this women’s philanthropic giving organization.
  • Kenner Family Research Fund Partner — Collaborates with E2AC Health on a national impact campaign for early detection of pancreatic cancer.
  • Kenner Family Research Fund Partner — Commissioned a podcast and impact campaign on early detection of pancreatic cancer.
  • Klaris Law Partner — Professional affiliation through board member Alex Robbins, an entertainment and media attorney at the firm.
  • Mandalay Entertainment Partner — Collaborates through board member Josh Phillips, who serves as EVP.
  • Marmalade at Skoll World Forum Partner — Screening partner for the E2AC Film Series in Oxford, UK.
  • Netflix Partner — Collaborative relationship through board member Alex Robbins, who held a senior in-house role at Netflix.
  • New Approaches to Neuroblastoma Therapy (NANT) Partner — Collaborated with E2AC student filmmakers to create a documentary that captures the emotional and hopeful aspects of families' journeys with neuroblastoma.
  • Nonprofits Partner — Collaborates with nonprofits to share their impact through storytelling and festival partnerships.
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strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Fiscal Sponsorship as an Impact Accelerator
    methodology: fiscal_sponsorship_model
    By offering low-fee fiscal sponsorship, we enable social impact creators to access tax-deductible funding and focus on storytelling, because reducing administrative and financial barriers allows mission-aligned filmmakers to scale their work more effectively.
  • Integrated Entertainment and Service Model
    methodology: entertainment-with-service
    By combining film screenings with direct service opportunities and donation pathways, we increase civic engagement, because embedding action within entertainment reduces friction and leverages emotional momentum at peak impact moments.
  • Measurable Impact Through Behavioral Assessment
    methodology: scientific-impact-evaluation
    By systematically evaluating viewer response and behavioral intent through scientific surveys and feedback tools, we validate and refine our programming, because demonstrating measurable change strengthens accountability and attracts further investment in impact storytelling.
  • Storytelling as a Catalyst for Social Change
    methodology: empathy-driven_storytelling
    By using emotionally resonant, high-quality narratives—particularly from affected individuals—we drive audience engagement and behavioral change, because personal stories create empathy and human connection that abstract data or advocacy messaging cannot.