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Nonprofit · EIN 93-3333594

MOONSHOT INITIATIVE

Tax-exempt · ASTORIA, NY 11105

Financials

$152K$147K2024$175K$190K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MOONSHOT INITIATIVE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$174,960$190,259-$15,299$1,761$9,939-$8,178
December 31, 2024990-EZ$151,949$147,106$4,843$16,367$1,639$14,728
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$148,885
of which government grants
$40,000
Program service revenue
$26,075
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$83,077
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$92,548
Professional fundraising fees
$281
Accounting fees
$1,560
Travel
$9,220
Program services (functional)
$20,451
Management and general (functional)
$169,527
Fundraising (functional)
$281

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$16,367
Total assets, end of year
$1,761
Total liabilities, end of year
$9,939
Net assets, end of year
-$8,178
Gross receipts
$174,960
Employees
2
Volunteers
50
Year formed
2023
State of legal domicile
NY

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TRACI HAYSPresident
Trustee or director
2$0
AISHA BESSONTreasurer
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRISTINA RAIASecretary
Trustee or director
1$0
JANET GRAHAM BORBAMember
Trustee or director
1$0
EDEN MARTINEZMember
Trustee or director
1$0
AMA ANANEMember
Trustee or director
1$0
JASMINE RUSSMember
Trustee or director
1$0
MAIA MOLINA-SCHAEFERMember
Trustee or director
1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ELLE JOHNSONPresident1$0
JASMINE RUSSVice President1$0
AISHA BESSONTreasurer1$0
CHRISTINA RAIASecretary1$0
JANET GRAHAM BORBABoard Member1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
23RD AVE UNIT 1132, ASTORIA, NY 11105-0000
In care of
% TRACY SAYRE
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
18 First Avenue, Kingston NY 12401
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Tracy Sayre, 18 First Ave, Kingston, NY 12401
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Lois Johnson, PO Box 292533, Los Angeles CA 90019
Signed the 990
TRACY SAYRE, Co-Executive Director
Phone
(917) 432-7365
Return prepared by
Sidekick Accounting Services

Mission

Increase awareness around the importance of representation in film and television

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Moonshot Film Challenge is a flagship program that places women and gender-expansive filmmakers on professional production crews to write, shoot, and edit a short film in 78 hours. Participants receive access to over $1,000,000 in professional cinema equipment, full production insurance, hands-on technical training, and mentorship from industry professionals. Women and gender-expansive people fill every leadership role on each production, including director, producer, and cinematographer. The organization has supported the production of 41 short films, reaching over 1,200 filmmakers, with 150-plus festival acceptances. 99.4% of participants report they would hire or refer a fellow participant for future work.
  • Moonshot Accelerator is a competitive fellowship program for emerging television writers from underrepresented communities. Fellows receive script development support, pitch coaching, and professional development before meeting directly with development executives at major networks and streaming platforms including HBO, Netflix, Showtime, Starz, Neon, Comedy Central, and Warner Bros. To date, the program has served 31 fellows, with 84% receiving a script request following their pitch meeting. Fellows have gone on to secure writers room positions and active development deals.
  • Moonshot Initiative provides free professional development programming for emerging film and television professionals through workshops, courses, and networking events. Sessions are led by working industry professionals including directors, showrunners, screenwriters, and casting directors, covering topics ranging from craft and storytelling to career navigation and industry access. The program has reached nearly 6,000 New York-based attendees and generated over 20,000 global sign-ups.

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 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for MOONSHOT INITIATIVE

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

IRS record

EIN
93-3333594
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,761
Income (IRS master file)
$174,960

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$174,960$190,259$1,761XML
990-EZDecember 2024$151,949$147,106$16,367IRS
990-N for 2023
Officer: Lois Johnson
December 31, 2023≤ $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 93-3333594).

Questions about MOONSHOT INITIATIVE

What is the EIN of MOONSHOT INITIATIVE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MOONSHOT INITIATIVE is 93-3333594.
Is MOONSHOT INITIATIVE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to MOONSHOT INITIATIVE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MOONSHOT INITIATIVE 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 MOONSHOT INITIATIVE 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 MOONSHOT INITIATIVE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MOONSHOT INITIATIVE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Tracy Sayre.
Who are the officers and directors of MOONSHOT INITIATIVE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MOONSHOT INITIATIVE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $174,960, expenses of $190,259 and total assets of $1,761 at year end.

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