irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0CAREGIVING AND AGEISM INITIATIVECREATED A SERIES OF EDUCATIONAL EVENTS REGARDING THE UPHEAVAL AFFECTING AMERICAN FAMILIES THAT FAMILY CAREGIVERS NOW NUMBER MORE THAN 48 MILLION PEOPLE. THEN LAUNCHED THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY COMMISSION ON CAREGIVING, AN INITIATIVE TO SHED LIGHT ON THE CHALLENGES FACED BY MILLIONS OF FAMILY CAREGIVERS AND RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THEIR PIVOTAL ROLE IN SOCIETY.
- #2 $0PARK CITY ACTIVITIESTHE CREATIVE COALITION TOOK A CONTINGENT OF MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS TO PARK CITY FOR SEVERAL PANEL DISCUSSIONS AND AN AWARD PRESENTATION. THE PANEL DISCUSSIONS FOCUSED ON ARTS AND ARTS EDUCATION IN THIS COUNTRY, WHILE THE AWARD PRESENTATION CELEBRATED THE ART AND CRAFT OF INDEPENDENT CAUSE-RELATED FILMMAKING.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Arts Advocacy
Annual two-day advocacy trek to Washington, DC, where members meet with legislators to discuss the importance of arts and arts funding in America.
Caregiving and Ageism Initiative
Launched the Entertainment Industry Commission on Caregiving to raise awareness about the challenges faced by family caregivers and their societal role through educational events.
Humanitarian Awards
Virtual awards event held during the Primetime Emmy Awards weekend to honor television industry members who advocate for charitable and social causes.
National Blue Ribbon Task Force to Stem COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy
National campaign co-led with Yale University School of Public Health, producing a dozen PSAs to reduce vaccine hesitancy in vulnerable communities.
Park City Activities
Organized panel discussions and an award presentation in Park City focused on arts education and independent cause-related filmmaking.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Free Expression Defense & Advocacy 1 activity
- Conducts congressional testimony and national advocacy campaignsTestifies before Congress and participates in national political conventions to advocate for arts, free speech, and issues affecting the entertainment community, including organizing an annual two-day advocacy trek to Washington, DC to meet with legislators and government leaders.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Hosts annual Humanitarian Awards ReceptionRecognizes individuals for their humanitarian contributions through an annual awards event, including a virtual presentation during the Primetime Emmy Awards weekend that honored eight individuals and one television series for leveraging celebrity to advocate for charitable and social causes.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Launches and supports the Entertainment Industry Commission on CaregivingEstablishes and runs the Entertainment Industry Commission on Caregiving to raise awareness about the challenges faced by over 48 million family caregivers in the U.S., including organizing educational events and advocacy initiatives.
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Arts Professional Advocacy & Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Organizes artists and entertainment leaders for public advocacyMobilizes entertainment industry professionals to advocate for key social issues, including organizing a volunteer brigade of artists and leaders to advocate for state and federal funding for arts in education and authentic caregiving representation in media.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Produces podcast series featuring entertainment industry figuresProduces a podcast series featuring in-depth conversations between CEO Robin Bronk and members of The Creative Coalition, as well as prominent figures in the entertainment industry, discussing personal and professional journeys.
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Experimental Circus and Immersive Theater Production 1 activity
- Produces special projects and performancesCreates and produces original productions such as "Give A Cluck" to engage the public and support organizational missions.
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Political Leadership Training for Underrepresented Groups 1 activity
- Provides training and resources for public advocacyOffers training, educational resources, research, and argument framing support to prepare members for public advocacy and spokesperson roles.
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Emerging Filmmaker Support Programs 1 activity
- Recognizes socially impactful independent filmsHonors independent films that aim to make a positive difference in the world through the Spotlight Initiative Awards, including organizing panel discussions and award presentations at Park City focused on arts education and cause-related filmmaking.
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Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
- Sponsors forums on public policy and arts issuesOrganizes and sponsors forums featuring members of the creative professions to discuss vital public issues such as arts funding, education policy, First Amendment rights, campaign finance reform, and media influence.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Produces public service announcements on public health and arts advocacyProduces and disseminates public service announcements (PSAs) to raise awareness about critical issues, including the link between COVID-19 and obesity, the importance of National Endowment for the Arts funding, and the value of community arts programs; one PSA titled "The Arts Are America’s HeARTbeat" won an Anthem Award.
- Spearheads National Blue Ribbon Task Force to combat vaccine hesitancyConvened influential leaders across sectors through the National Blue Ribbon Task Force to lead public advocacy efforts to reduce COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, producing a dozen PSAs broadcast to tens of millions via media outlets.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.27M
Contributions & grants$2.06M90%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$217K10%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.67M
Program expenses24%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising48%
Salaries & benefits$741K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.56M
Cash$4.56M
Investments$0
Liabilities$56K
Net assets$4.50M
Liquid reserves32.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +37.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBIN BRONK | CEO | 40 | $382K |
| JOHN HOOK | CFO | 40 | $156K |
board members · 23
- ADAM FALKOFF — BOARD MEMBER
- BARRY LEVINSON — BOARD MEMBER
- BEN SILVERMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- BILL PRADY — BOARD MEMBER
- CAROLINE HIRSCH — BOARD MEMBER
- CASSIAN ELWES — BOARD MEMBER
- CHERYL HINES — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRIS MCGURK — CO-PRESIDENT
- ERIC MIKA — BOARD MEMBER
- GERRY BYRNE — TREASURER
- HAL SADOFF — BOARD MEMBER
- HECTOR ELIZONDO — BOARD MEMBER
- HENRY SCHLEIFF — BOARD MEMBER
- HILARY B ROSEN — BOARD MEMBER
- HOWARD MELTZER — BOARD MEMBER
- JEFFREY A SACHS — BOARD MEMBER
- LISA CAPUTO — BOARD MEMBER
- MARGERY KRAUS — BOARD MEMBER
- MARLON WAYANS — BOARD MEMBER
- MATTHEW C BLANK — BOARD MEMBER
- MATTHEW MODINE — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL FRANKFURT — CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
- NEAL COHEN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 55
Who they work with
- AARP Partner — Collaborates with AARP to launch the Entertainment Industry Commission on Caregiving and raise awareness about family caregivers.
- Augusta Heritage Center Partner — Featured in a national PSA as an example of a community arts program supported by federal arts funding.
- Barbara Horvath Partner — Served as production manager for the "Give A Cluck" production.
- Ben Moscowitz Partner — Provided special thanks for the "Give A Cluck" production.
- Bill Prady Partner — Wrote the "Give A Cluck" production.
- Brian Wayy Partner — Composed music for the "Give A Cluck" production.
- Byl Carruthers Partner — Conducted audio mix for the "Give A Cluck" production.
- Camden Film Festival Partner — Featured in a national PSA as an example of a community arts program supported by federal arts funding.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Government — Source of Spanish-language public health information on obesity and COVID-19 shared by The Creative Coalition.
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Partner — Featured in a national PSA as an example of a community arts program supported by federal arts funding.
- Congress Government — Engages through testimony and advocacy on issues related to the arts and entertainment community.
- Dascha Polanco Partner — Performed in the "Give A Cluck" production.
- David Gallo Partner — Served as production designer for the "Give A Cluck" production.
- Democratic Party Partner — Attends Democratic National Convention as part of advocacy efforts.
- Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz Partner — Provided special thanks for the "Give A Cluck" production.
- Hayden Goldblatt Partner — Provided special thanks for the "Give A Cluck" production.
- Jason Alexander Partner — Performed in the "Give A Cluck" production.
- Jeff Fisher Partner — Served as editor for the "Give A Cluck" production.
- Jeffrey Schneider Partner — Provided special thanks for the "Give A Cluck" production.
- Jon Cryer Partner — Performed in the "Give A Cluck" production.
- Laura Vogel Partner — Provided special thanks for the "Give A Cluck" production.
- Laurie Beckoff Partner — Provided special thanks for the "Give A Cluck" production.
- LeVar Burton Partner — Directed the "Give A Cluck" production.
- Lea DeLaria Partner — Performed in the "Give A Cluck" production.
- Living Traditions Festival Partner — Featured in a national PSA as an example of a community arts program supported by federal arts funding.
- Louisville Orchestra Partner — Featured in a national PSA as an example of a community arts program supported by federal arts funding.
- Mayim Bialik Partner — Performed in the "Give A Cluck" production.
- Michael P. Frankfurt Partner — Provided special thanks for the "Give A Cluck" production.
- Michelle Partner — Co-chair of the 2026 Humanitarian Awards Reception, providing leadership and public visibility for the event.
- National Endowment for the Arts Government — Advocates for federal funding and policy support of the NEA as central to sustaining community arts programs.
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strategies · 4
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.
- Framing Arts as Civic and Democratic Engagementmethodology: arts-as-democracyBy positioning arts and cultural investment as foundational to national identity and democratic participation, the organization builds broader public and political support for federal arts funding, because linking the arts to shared civic values strengthens their perceived necessity beyond entertainment.
- Informed Advocacy Through Member Educationmethodology: informed advocacyBy educating creative professionals on complex public issues, the organization strengthens the credibility and impact of their advocacy, because informed advocates produce more persuasive, nuanced, and effective public campaigns, particularly in policy and health domains.
- Leveraging Influential Voices for Public Advocacymethodology: celebrity-engagementBy engaging celebrities, public figures, and cross-sector influencers as advocates, the organization amplifies public awareness and shapes cultural narratives on critical issues, because trusted and visible voices increase message reach and credibility, particularly in health and caregiving advocacy.
- Storytelling and Media to Drive Cultural Changemethodology: storytelling-as-advocacyBy using personal storytelling, podcast interviews, and media content to humanize issues, the organization fosters public empathy and shifts cultural understanding, because narrative engagement makes abstract social issues relatable and memorable, leading to greater public support and behavioral change.