Nonprofit · EIN 33-0274349
ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · BROOKLYN, NY 11202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,641,122 | $1,678,147 | -$37,025 | $1,090,474 | $56,479 | $1,033,995 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,518,795 | $1,622,449 | -$103,654 | $1,305,275 | $313,879 | $991,396 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $422,498
- Program service revenue
- $1,195,600
- Investment income
- $23,024
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$3,907
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $58,401
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $99,572
- Other salaries and wages
- $555,715
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $812,787
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $10,065
- Accounting fees
- $56,725
- Depreciation
- $9,678
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,305,275
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,090,474
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $56,479
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,033,995
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $67,743
- Publicly traded securities
- $575,203
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,033,995
- Gross receipts
- $2,080,503
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 350
- Year formed
- 1987
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIN GRABE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $82,400 | $17,172 |
| STEVE SURRATT | TREASURER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD SPENCER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN HAGUE | VICE PRESIDENT - EFF 01/24 Trustee or director | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| ELMER VEITH | SECRETARY - THRU 01/24 Trustee or director | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK WALLACE | SECRETARY - EFF 01/24 Trustee or director | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| EVAN WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE ROUDEBUSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ETHAN GILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE TERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE ALDRIDGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK WOFFORD | DIRECTOR - THRU 01/24 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY SHIPSIDES | DIRECTOR - 01/24 - 02/24 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNAH D'AMICO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erin Grabe | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $72,749 |
| Steve Surratt | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Todd Spencer | President Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Elmer Veith | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Evan Williams | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Steve Roudebush | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ethan Gilson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Steve Terry | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Joe Aldridge | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mark Wofford | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Hannah D'Amico | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 23200, BROOKLYN, NY 11202-3200
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ERIN GRABE, 271 CADMAN PLAZA PO BOX 23200, BROOKLYN, NY 11202
- Signed the 990
- ERIN GRABE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (212) 244-1505
- Website
- WWW.ESTA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SCHULTHEIS & PANETTIERI LLP
Mission
ESTA'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE SAFETY THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS; EDUCATE MEMBERS AND PROVIDE BUSINESS RESOURCES TO INCREASE PROFITABILITY; REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF THE INDUSTRY; AND RAISE THE BAR FOR ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR.
Program accomplishments
- THE ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION IS A NON-PROFIT TRADE ASSOCIATION FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIES. OUR MEMBERS ARE THE INDUSTRY'S LEADING DEALERS, MANUFACTURERS, PRODUCTION COMPANIES, RENTAL COMPANIES AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE COMPANIES. ESTA'S MEMBERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CREATING SOME OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PROGRAMS IN OUR INDUSTRY INCLUDING THE TECHNICAL STANDARDS PROGRAM, ENTERTAINMENT TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION PROGRAM AND RENTAL GUARD.
- THE ENTERTAINMENT TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (ETCP) IS AN INDUSTRY-WIDE PROGRAM THAT HAS BROUGHT TOGETHER AN UNPRECEDENTED GROUP OF INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS TO CREATE A PROGRAM OF RIGOROUS ASSESSMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIANS. ETCP FOCUSES ON DISCIPLINES THAT DIRECTLY AFFECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF CREWS, PERFORMERS, AND AUDIENCES. YOU MAY BECOME CERTIFIED THROUGH ETCP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: RIGGER ARENA, RIGGER THEATRE, ENTERTAINMENT ELECTRICIAN AND PORTABLE POWER DISTRIBUTION TECHNICIAN.
- THE ESTA TECHNICAL STANDARDS PROGRAM IS THE ONLY ANSI-ACCREDITED STANDARDS PROGRAM DEDICATED TO THE NEEDS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY. THE STANDARDS CREATED UNDER THE TSP ARE USED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY EVERY DAY BY ALMOST EVERY MANUFACTURER, DEALER, INSTALLER, PRODUCTION COMPANY AND END USER. THESE STANDARDS PREVENT ACCIDENTS, PROTECT LIVES AND PROPERTY, SAVE TIME AND MONEY, SOLVE PROBLEMS, INFORM THE INDUSTRY, AND ENHANCE CREATIVITY.
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 33-0274349
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,090,474
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,080,503
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,641,122 | $1,678,147 | $1,090,474 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,518,795 | $1,622,449 | $1,305,275 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $963,960 | $1,333,358 | $1,600,257 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 33-0274349).
Questions about ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION is 33-0274349.
- Is ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1988.
- Are donations to ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION 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 ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ERIN GRABE.
- Who are the officers and directors of ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $82,400 (ERIN GRABE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,641,122, expenses of $1,678,147 and total assets of $1,090,474 at year end.
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