Nonprofit · EIN 26-2429241
HOLLYWOOD FRINGE
Also known as The Hollywood Fringe Festival
Tax-exempt · SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91423
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $970,202 | $1,043,349 | -$73,147 | $185,645 | $65,164 | $120,481 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $883,697 | $946,259 | -$62,562 | $284,531 | $77,652 | $206,879 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $154,053
- of which government grants
- $101,902
- Program service revenue
- $805,633
- Investment income
- $897
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $9,619
- Other revenue
- $9,619
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $19,665
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $144,068
- Other salaries and wages
- $71,865
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $287,858
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $22,635
- Program services (functional)
- $924,708
- Management and general (functional)
- $71,156
- Fundraising (functional)
- $47,485
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $284,531
- Total assets, end of year
- $185,645
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $65,164
- Net assets, end of year
- $120,481
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,210
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $120,481
- Gross unrelated business income
- $42,845
- Gross receipts
- $982,899
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN DEN HERDER | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 60 | $65,733 |
| LOIS NEVILLE | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 60 | $65,733 |
| KANCHAN MATTOO | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHRIS FARAH | BOARD VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA BABCOCK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID MCKEEVER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JOHN ARAKAKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN HILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| STACY MCKEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN DEN HERDER | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 60 | $48,360 |
| LOIS NEVILLE | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 60 | $48,360 |
| KANCHAN MATTOO | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHRIS FARAH | BOARD VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA BABCOCK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID MCKEEVER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JOHN ARAKAKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN HILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| STACY MCKEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4533 TYRONE AVE, SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91423-2628
- In care of
- % BEN HILL
- Mailing address (990-N for 2009)
- 6133 Fountain Ave, Hollywood CA 90028
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ELLEN DEN HERDER, PO BOX 93325, LOS ANGELES, CA 90093
- Principal officer (990-N for 2009)
- Ben Hill, 6133 Fountain Ave, Hollywood CA 90028
- Signed the 990
- ELLEN DEN HERDER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (240) 401-7459
- Website
- www.HollywoodFringe.org
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 26-2429241 or by the name HOLLYWOOD FRINGE.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
EACH JUNE DURING THE HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL, THE ARTS INFILTRATE THE HOLLYWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD. IN 2025, 423 PRODUCTION WERE MOUNTED IN FULLY EQUIPPED THEATERS, CLUBS, AN AUTOMOTIVE SHOP AND OTHER UNEXPECTED PLACES BY NEARLY 1,800 INDEPENDENT ARTISTS. 100% OF TICKET SALES FROM THE FESTIVAL ARE REIMBURSED TO THE PRIMARY PRODUCING ARTISTS AT THE END OF THE FESTIVAL VIA CHECKS, INCLUDING THE $545,442.64 SOLD IN ONLINE SALES. WITH DOOR SALES AND OTHER WEBSITE SALES, IT IS ESTIMATED THAT NEARLY $740,000 WAS MADE BY INDEPENDENT ARTISTS THROUGH THE FESTIVAL. YEAR ROUND, HOLLYWOOD FRINGE STAFF PLANS THE FESTIVAL, BUT ALSO WORKS ON AN INDEPENDENT ARTIST TRAINING PROGRAM THROUGH THE CREATIVE AND PRODUCER'S WORKSHOP SERIES.
Program accomplishments
- EACH JUNE DURING THE HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL, THE ARTS INFILTRATE THE HOLLYWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD. IN 2025, 423 PRODUCTIONS WERE MOUNTED IN FULLY EQUIPPED THEATERS, CLUBS, AN AUTOMOTIVE SHOP AND OTHER UNEXPECTED PLACES BY NEARLY 1,800 INDEPENDENT ARTISTS. 100% OF TICKET SALES FROM THE FESTIVAL ARE REIMBURSED TO THE PRIMARY PRODUCING ARTISTS AT THE END OF THE FESTIVAL VIA CHECKS, INCLUDING THE $545,442.64 SOLD IN ONLINE SALES. WITH DOOR SALES AND OTHER WEBSITE SALES, IT IS ESTIMATED THAT NEARLY $740,000 WAS MADE BY INDEPENDENT ARTISTS THROUGH THE FESTIVAL. YEAR ROUND, HOLLYWOOD FRINGE STAFF PLANS THE FESTIVAL, BUT ALSO WORKS ON AN INDEPENDENT ARTIST TRAINING PROGRAM THROUGH THE CREATIVE AND PRODUCER'S WORKSHOP SERIES.Expenses $924,708 · grants $19,665 · revenue $762,788
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-2429241
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $185,645
- Income (IRS master file)
- $982,899
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $970,202 | $1,043,349 | $185,645 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $883,697 | $946,259 | $284,531 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $798,317 | $725,333 | $333,500 | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $573,512 | $487,427 | $251,651 | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2009 Officer: Ben Hill | December 31, 2009 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-2429241).
Questions about HOLLYWOOD FRINGE
- What is the EIN of HOLLYWOOD FRINGE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOLLYWOOD FRINGE is 26-2429241.
- Is HOLLYWOOD FRINGE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to HOLLYWOOD FRINGE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOLLYWOOD FRINGE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of HOLLYWOOD FRINGE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HOLLYWOOD FRINGE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HOLLYWOOD FRINGE?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names ELLEN DEN HERDER.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOLLYWOOD FRINGE?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $65,733 (ELLEN DEN HERDER, CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does HOLLYWOOD FRINGE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $970,202, expenses of $1,043,349 and total assets of $185,645 at year end.
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