Sesame Workshop
SESAME WORKSHOP'S MISSION IS TO HELP KIDS GROW SMARTER, STRONGER AND KINDER.
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We’re the global nonprofit behind Sesame Street, harnessing the power of education, media, and research to empower each generation to build a better world.
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Sesame workshop's mission is to help kids grow smarter, stronger and kinder.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySesame Workshop is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1970 and has been operating for 56 years. Its EIN is 132655731. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 93/100 for arts & culture charities in United States. The organization reports $196M in annual revenue. 112 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Sesame Workshop has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.
Sesame Workshop is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1970 and has been active for 56 years.
Based on official tax filings, Sesame Workshop has $196M in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 92% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Sesame Workshop is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $196M in annual revenue. The organization has 112 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Sesame Workshop. 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.
Sesame Workshop has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 92%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
We’re the global nonprofit behind Sesame Street, harnessing the power of education, media, and research to empower each generation to build a better world. Sesame Workshop is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1970.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Sesame Workshop's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of $196M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Sesame Workshop are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Sesame Workshop is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 132655731, 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.
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Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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SESAME WORKSHOP 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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Leadership
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Sentiment
NeutralHow Brands Can Partner With Sesame Workshop To Help Create A Better World - Forbes
Baby Elmo and Cookie Monster Lead Maternal Mental Health PSA from Ad Council and Sesame Workshop - Little Black Book | LBBOnline
Sesame Workshop Promotes Mental Health for Moms in New Ad Campaign - The Toy Book
FOX Sports and Sesame Workshop Announce Dynamic Collaboration Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 - FOX Sports
Kindness Comes in Many Forms - Sesame Workshop
We Can Do Hard Things Song - Sesame Workshop
Sesame Workshop Named to TIME100 Lists - Sesame Workshop
R is for Resilience: New Sesame Workshop x Morgan Stanley Resources Support Children’s Emotional Well-Being - Morgan Stanley
Building Healthy Minds and Hearts Early: Sesame Workshop Expands Emotional Well-Being Initiative - Sesame Workshop
Sesame Workshop Promotes Nishita Gupte to Senior Vice President of Strategy & Transformation - Sesame Workshop
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- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 112 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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Methodology
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Quick facts about Sesame Workshop
- What is Sesame Workshop?
- Sesame Workshop is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. We’re the global nonprofit behind Sesame Street, harnessing the power of education, media, and research to empower each generation to build a better world.
- When was Sesame Workshop founded?
- Sesame Workshop was founded in 1970.
- Who leads Sesame Workshop?
- Brett Robinson serves as CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.
- Where is Sesame Workshop located?
- Headquartered in New York, United States.
- What is Sesame Workshop's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Sesame Workshop trustworthy?
- Sesame Workshop has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 out of 100 (Partial 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 Sesame Workshop's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 132655731. Registration: 13-2655731 (United States).
- What is Sesame Workshop's website?
- https://www.sesameworkshop.org