irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.17MROSTER - PROVIDES THE NEXT GENERATION (18-34 YEARS OLD) OF YOUNG PROFESSIONALS INCLUDING WRITERS/DIRECTORS, BELOW THE LINE TALENT AND EXECUTIVES, ACCESS TO EVERYTHING NEEDED TO ADVANCE THEIR FILM, TELEVISION OR DIGITAL CAREERS.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Roster
Provides young professionals aged 18–34, including writers, directors, below-the-line talent, and executives, with resources and access to advance careers in film, television, and digital media.
Scope
Strategic consulting and advisory practice that connects businesses with emerging diverse talent in the media and entertainment industry.
Sister
Creative education initiative focused on workforce development and inclusivity in the media and entertainment industry, expanding reach and impact through partnerships.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Arts Professional Advocacy & Equity Initiatives 2 activities
- Industry-wide initiative for creative education and inclusivityLeads an advocacy initiative focused on creative education, workforce development, and inclusivity in the media and entertainment industry.
- Strategic consulting to connect businesses with diverse media talentOperates a strategic consulting and advisory practice that connects businesses with emerging diverse talent in the media and entertainment industry.
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Emerging Filmmaker Support Programs 1 activity
- Career advancement support for young professionals in media and entertainmentProvides career advancement support in film, television, and digital media for young professionals aged 18–34, including writers, directors, below-the-line talent, and executives.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9.26M
Contributions & grants$8.00M86%
Program service revenue$1.10M12%
Investment income$162K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$5.43M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising15%
Salaries & benefits$1.87M
Grants paid out$452K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.86M
Cash$5.26M
Investments$0
Liabilities$732K
Net assets$6.13M
Liquid reserves11.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +75.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONTEA ROBINSON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $189K |
| JESSICA MANSOUR | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $150K |
| JIHAN BEBAWI | DIRECTOR | 40 | $118K |
| STEPHEN BROWN | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $106K |
board members · 9
- ABBY PUCKER — DIRECTOR
- JAMES MURDOCH — DIRECTOR
- JOE SLAUGHTER — DIRECTOR
- KATHERINE OLIVER — SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
- LEE DANIELS — DIRECTOR
- MATTHEW HILTZIK — DIRECTOR
- MELINA MATSOUKAS — DIRECTOR
- NEAL ARTHUR — CHAIR/DIRECTOR
- TIFFANY R WARREN — TREASURER/DIRECTOR
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- SCOPE Partner — Strategic consulting and advisory practice that connects businesses with diverse emerging talent.
- SISTER Partner — Collaborative initiative to expand creative education, workforce development, and inclusivity in the media and entertainment industry.
strategies · 1
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.
- Dual-Track Education and Career Pipelinemethodology: dual_track_education_and_career_pipelineBy providing introductory education to high school students and pairing it with early career support for alumni and young professionals, we prepare individuals for success in higher education and creative industry careers, because sustained engagement across both learning and professional entry points increases readiness and long-term sector access.