Entertainment Industry Foundation
To coordinate the philanthropy of the entertainment industry.
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Since 1942, the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) has served as the creative community’s trusted partner in philanthropy.
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Mission
To coordinate the philanthropy of the entertainment industry.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Entertainment Industry Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1942, it is among the oldest advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 83,892 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 2% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEntertainment Industry Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1942 and has been operating for 84 years. Its EIN is 951644609. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $73M in annual revenue. 105 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Entertainment Industry Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 951644609. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Entertainment Industry Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Entertainment Industry Foundation is located in Los Angeles, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1942 and has been active for 84 years.
Based on official tax filings, Entertainment Industry Foundation has $73M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Entertainment Industry Foundation is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $73M in annual revenue. The organization has 105 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Entertainment Industry Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Entertainment Industry Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Since 1942, the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) has served as the creative community’s trusted partner in philanthropy. Entertainment Industry Foundation is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1942.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $73M is well above the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Entertainment Industry Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Entertainment Industry Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 951644609, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 105 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 105 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1942
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Entertainment Industry Foundation
- What is Entertainment Industry Foundation?
- Entertainment Industry Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Los Angeles, United States. Since 1942, the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) has served as the creative community’s trusted partner in philanthropy.
- When was Entertainment Industry Foundation founded?
- Entertainment Industry Foundation was founded in 1942.
- Who leads Entertainment Industry Foundation?
- Brian Gieseler serves as CFO.
- Where is Entertainment Industry Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, United States.
- What is Entertainment Industry Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Entertainment Industry Foundation trustworthy?
- Entertainment Industry Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Entertainment Industry Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 951644609. Registration: 95-1644609 (United States).
- What is Entertainment Industry Foundation's website?
- http://www.eifoundation.org