The Actors Fund of America
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The Entertainment Community Fund is a national organization that provides support and services to the entertainment community in times of need or crisis. It offers access to Broadway house seats, special events, and a message from Annette Bening, the chair of the board of trustees.
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Mission
We offer a safety net for performing arts & entertainment professionals.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Actors Fund of America has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- Established in 1882, it is among the oldest human services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. 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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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Actors Fund of America is a registered human services nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1882 and has been operating for 144 years. Its EIN is 131635251. 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 $66M in annual revenue. 228 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Actors Fund of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 131635251. 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.
The Actors Fund of America 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 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
The Actors Fund of America is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1882 and has been active for 144 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Actors Fund of America has $66M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Actors Fund of America is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $66M in annual revenue. The organization has 228 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Actors Fund of America. 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, The Actors Fund of America 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 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). 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.
The Entertainment Community Fund is a national organization that provides support and services to the entertainment community in times of need or crisis. It offers access to Broadway house seats, special events, and a message from Annette Bening, the chair of the board of trustees. The Actors Fund of America is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1882.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $66M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to The Actors Fund of America are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 131635251, 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.
THE ACTORS FUND OF AMERICA 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 - 228 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · 228 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 · 1882
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Actors Fund of America
- What is The Actors Fund of America?
- The Actors Fund of America is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. The Entertainment Community Fund is a national organization that provides support and services to the entertainment community in times of need or crisis. It offers access to Broadway house seats, special events, and a message from Annette Bening, the chair of the board of trustees.
- When was The Actors Fund of America founded?
- The Actors Fund of America was founded in 1882.
- Who leads The Actors Fund of America?
- Connie Yoo serves as CFO.
- Where is The Actors Fund of America located?
- Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
- What is The Actors Fund of America's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Actors Fund of America trustworthy?
- The Actors Fund of America 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 The Actors Fund of America's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 131635251. Registration: 13-1635251 (United States).
- What is The Actors Fund of America's website?
- http://www.entertainmentcommunity.org