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Nonprofit · EIN 68-0490553

GAME AUDIO NETWORK GUILD

Tax-exempt · SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91423

Financials

$140K$124K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GAME AUDIO NETWORK GUILD by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$139,811$123,787$16,024$75,484–$75,484
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$139,807
Investment income
$4

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$26,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$21,715
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$34,339
Printing, publications and postage
$287
Other expenses
$67,446
Program services (functional)
$84,119

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$59,460
Total assets, end of year
$75,484
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$75,484
Cash, savings and investments
$75,484
Gross receipts
$139,811

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SAVINA CIARAMELLAEXECUTIVE DI0$26,000
BRIAN SCHMIDTPRESIDENT0$0
JASON HAYEVICE PRESIDE0$0
YITONG CHENTREASURER0$0
ATSHUSHI SUGANUMASECRETARY0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
14431 VENTURA BLVD 435, SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91423-2606
Signed the 990-EZ
BRIAN SCHMIDT, PRESIDENT
Phone
(360) 886-5073
Return prepared by
TAX & CPA ASSURANCE APC

Mission

THE ADVANCEMENT OF INTERACTIVE AUDIO AND THE COMMUNITY SURROUNDING IT BY PROVIDING INFORMATION, INSTRUCTION, RESOURCES, GUIDANCE, AND ENLIGHTENMENT TO MEMBERS, CONTENT PROVIDERS, AND LISTENERS WORLDWIDE.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OUR EXCELLENT HIGHLY INTERACTIVE WEB SITE AND OUR G.A.N.G AWARDS PROGRAM ARE TWO OF THE PRIMARY MEANS THAT WE HAVE USED TO UNIFY THE MEMBERS OF THE INTERACTIVE AUDIO COMMUNITY UNDER ONE BANNER. WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO PROVIDE A REPRESENTATIVE VOICE FOR MEMBERS, EVANGELIZING THE COMMON INTERESTS OF THE GROUP TO THE BROADER ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNITY. WE HAVE CREATED NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO FACILITATE LEARNING FROM OTHERS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW CONTACTS. THE G.A.N.G AWARDS PROGRAM PROVIDES A PLATFORM FOR THE RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE IN INTERATIVE AUDIO THROUGH THE ANNUAL G.A.N.G AWARDS PROCESS AND AWARDS SHOW. THE EDUCATION AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES A MECHANISM FOR QUALIFYING STUDENTS TO RECEIVE MENTORING AND INDUSTRY EVENT PASSES THROUGH THE G.A.N.G. SCHOLAR'S PROGRAM.
    Expenses $84,119

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for GAME AUDIO NETWORK GUILD

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
68-0490553
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2004
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B03)
Assets (IRS master file)
$75,484
Income (IRS master file)
$139,811

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2024–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$131,795$127,388$57,611IRS
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about GAME AUDIO NETWORK GUILD

What is the EIN of GAME AUDIO NETWORK GUILD?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GAME AUDIO NETWORK GUILD is 68-0490553.
Is GAME AUDIO NETWORK GUILD tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 2004.
Are donations to GAME AUDIO NETWORK GUILD tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does GAME AUDIO NETWORK GUILD 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 GAME AUDIO NETWORK GUILD due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GAME AUDIO NETWORK GUILD last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of GAME AUDIO NETWORK GUILD?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $26,000 (SAVINA CIARAMELLA, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does GAME AUDIO NETWORK GUILD have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $139,811, expenses of $123,787 and total assets of $75,484 at year end.

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