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INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE THEATRICAL STAGE EMPLOYEES AND MOVING PICTURE

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 131663692 · Form 990 · FY2025 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · local798.net
revenue
$4.0M
expenses
$4.8M
net assets
$12.4M
employees
55
mission · from form 990

TO IMPROVE WORKING CONDITIONS AND LIVING STANDARDS OF MEMBERS THROUGH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND TO ESTABLISH NECESSARY PROCEDURES FOR THE AMICABLE ADJUSTMENT OF ALL DISPUTES WHICH MAY ARISE BETWEEN EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Union representing makeup artists and hairstylists in the entertainment industry across film, television, commercials, and live theatrical events. Operates in 23 eastern U.S. states and Washington, D.C., with collective bargaining agreements to secure fair wages, benefits, and safe working conditions. Provides members with resources, rights education, and a secure reporting tool for workplace misconduct.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    THE DISREGARDED ENTITY HOLDS TITLE TO REAL ESTATE.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Hold For Match
Feature within MyConnext that allows users to file anonymous reports which are released only when another user reports the same individual, enabling collective accountability
Membership Application Process
Structured onboarding system for new members requiring proof of 180 days of paid work and portfolio review, with applications accepted during a specific annual window
MyConnext Reporting Tool
Secure online platform allowing members to report workplace misconduct anonymously, log personal records, access rights information, and connect with an ombuds
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
    • Hosts virtual general membership meetings
      Conducts electronic virtual general membership meetings for union members to facilitate participation and engagement.
  • Membership Program Administration 1 activity
    • Manages membership applications and eligibility verification
      Accepts membership applications annually from June 1 to June 30 and requires applicants to submit proof of 180 days of paid work in the industry within the preceding four-year period.
  • Community Safety and Conduct Enforcement 1 activity
    • Operates MyConnext platform for reporting and addressing workplace misconduct
      Provides a secure online platform (MyConnext) where members can access policies on harassment, discrimination, and retaliation; create timestamped personal records of misconduct; report incidents anonymously or with identification; use a 'Hold for Match' feature to coordinate reports; and communicate with trained IATSE staff via anonymous messaging or scheduled consultations with the MyConnext Ombuds.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Represents make-up artists and hair stylists in the entertainment industry
      Provides union representation to make-up artists and hair stylists working in film, television, commercials, and live theatrical events across 23 eastern U.S. states and the District of Columbia, under agreements within Local 798's jurisdiction.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$3.99M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$3.78M95%
Investment income$207K5%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$4.77M
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$2.66M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$12.43M
Cash$1.21M
Investments$4.74M
Liabilities$569
Net assets$12.43M
Liquid reserves15.0 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -4.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 13
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ROSEMARIE LEVY BUSINESS REP 40 $262K
DANIEL DASHMAN BUSINESS REP 40 $261K
SAMANTHA REESE BUSINESS REP 40 $259K
JOHN F CURTIN SEC/TREASURER 40 $215K
ANGELA L JOHNSON PRESIDENT 40 $170K
JENNIFER M BULLOCK SGT-AT-ARMS/ED COORD 40 $168K
DELIA MALDONADO OFFICE MGR 40 $153K
RUTH CARSCH VICE PRESIDENT 8 $20K
KEVIN GARCIA TRUSTEE 1 $13K
JAMES LAWRENCE TRUSTEE 1 $9K
SUNDAY ENGLIS TRUSTEE 1 $8K
VALERIE GLADSTONE TRUSTEE 1 $7K
DAVID PRESTO TRUSTEE 1 $5K
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • IATSE Network — Local 798 is a part of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE).
  • IATSE Network — Local 798 operates as a local chapter within the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) network.
  • International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, Its Territories and Canada Network — Local 798 is a chartered local of the IATSE, operating under its national union structure.
  • Pluto 5000 Partner — Provides technology infrastructure and data security for the MyConnext Reporting Tool
  • The Hollywood Commission Partner — Co-created the MyConnext Reporting Tool with IATSE
strategies · 2

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.

  • Collective Bargaining for Labor Rights and Working Conditions
    methodology: collective_bargaining
    By engaging in collective bargaining and establishing contractual labor agreements, the organization improves working conditions, enforces industry standards, and resolves employer-employee disputes amicably, because binding agreements and structured representation ensure enforceable worker protections.
  • Confidential and Corroborative Reporting Systems to Address Misconduct
    methodology: confidential_ombuds_corroboration
    By providing confidential Ombuds support and using a 'Hold for Match' system to aggregate anonymous reports, the organization increases reporting confidence and trust in accountability processes, because individuals are more likely to come forward when confidentiality is protected and collective validation reduces risk.