SCREEN ACTORS GUILD - AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TELEVISION AND RADIO

Financials

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.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

5757 WILSHIRE BLVD PH 1, LOS ANGELES, CA 90036-3681

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

COURTNEY B VANCE, 5757 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD PH1, LOS ANGELES, CA 90036

Signed the 990

CHARLOTTE WELLS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Phone

(323) 549-6708

Website

WWW.SAGAFTRA.FOUNDATION

Return prepared by

BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-3967876 or by the name SCREEN ACTORS GUILD - AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TELEVISION AND RADIO.

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

THE SAG-AFTRA FOUNDATION (THE "FOUNDATION") PROVIDES VITAL ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING TO THE PROFESSIONALS OF SAG-AFTRA WHILE SERVING THE PUBLIC AT LARGE THROUGH ITS SIGNATURE CHILDREN'S LITERACY PROGRAM.

Program accomplishments

• THE EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SERVES AS A CRUCIAL LIFELINE, PROVIDING HELP TO ELIGIBLE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE FACING UNEXPECTED OR EXTREME HARDSHIP, ASSISTING THEM WITH EMERGENCY EXPENSES. WE OFFER:EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR BASIC COSTS OF LIVING, SUCH AS HOUSING, MEDICAL BILLS, GROCERIES, AND UTILITIES.SHORT-TERM SUPPORTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES WITH OUR QUALIFIED, IN-HOUSE SOCIAL WORKERS. SERVICES INCLUDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT, CRISIS INTERVENTION, EDUCATION, AND COUNSELING.CONNECTIONS AND REFERRALS TO ADDITIONAL SERVICES TO HELP MEET BASIC NEEDS, FURTHER FINANCIAL SUPPORT, HEALTHCARE, AND DISABILITY SUPPORT.DISASTER RELIEF FUND: PROVIDES URGENT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO SAG-AFTRA MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AFFECTED BY NATURAL DISASTERS. IN 2025, THE SAG-AFTRA FOUNDATION'S DISASTER RELIEF FUND PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HUNDREDS OF MEMBERS AFFECTED BY THE EATON AND PALISADES FIRES. THE PROGRAM OFFERED EMERGENCY GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE MEMBERS WHO LOST THEIR HOMES OR WERE DISPLACED AS A RESULT OF THE FIRES, HELPING TO ADDRESS IMMEDIATE NEEDS DURING THE RECOVERY PERIOD.THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS: PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR SAG-AFTRA MEMBERS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS FOR STUDY AT ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, TO PURSUE RELATED PROFESSIONS WITHIN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY, OR CHANGE THEIR CAREER PATHS.THE JOHN L. DALES STANDARD SCHOLARSHIP IS AWARDED TO ELIGIBLE SAG-AFTRA MEMBERS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS FOR STUDY AT ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. THE JOHN L. DALES TRANSITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP IS AWARDED TO ELIGIBLE SAG-AFTRA MEMBERS TO PURSUE RELATED PROFESSIONS WITHIN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY OR CHANGE THEIR CAREER PATHS.THE GEORGE HELLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IS AWARDED TO ELIGIBLE SAG-AFTRA MEMBERS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS FOR STUDY AT ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.KEN ORSATTI SCHOLARSHIP FUND PROVIDES ONE SCHOLARSHIP ANNUALLY TO A SAG-AFTRA EMPLOYEE WHO IS PURSUING A COLLEGE OR GRADUATE DEGREE.
  Expenses $2,723,110 · grants $2,125,203
• PERFORMERS PROGRAMS: IN ORDER TO PREPARE A DYNAMIC TALENT POOL FOR SUCCESS IN THE EVOLVING ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA ENVIRONMENT, THE FOUNDATION OFFERS THE PERFORMERS PROGRAMS, A BROAD EDUCATIONAL ROSTER WITH SUBJECTS RANGING FROM AUDITION TECHNIQUE AND SELF-MARKETING TO PANEL DISCUSSIONS WITH ACCOMPLISHED ACTORS AND MODERATED TALKS WITH RESPECTED DIRECTORS. THESE PROGRAMS ENCOURAGE PERFORMING ARTISTS TO TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR CAREERS, REFINE THEIR CRAFT, LEARN NEW SKILLS, AND ESTABLISH LIFELONG HABITS OF SELF-MOTIVATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. OVER THE COURSE OF THE LAST YEAR THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED TO SCALE UP IN-PERSON PERFORMERS PROGRAMS IN HOUSE AS WELL AS CONTINUING TO OFFER VIRTUAL PROGRAMS TO THE SAG-AFTRA COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION ALSO ADD NEW RECORDED EDUCATIONAL CONTENT TO THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE VIDEO GALLERY AND YOUTUBE CHANNEL, TO HELP ENSURE THAT MEMBERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND IN PERSON HAVE ACCESS TO THIS PROGRAMMING. THE BUSINESS: THE BUSINESS PROVIDES PARTICIPATING MEMBERS WITH AN ENHANCED UNDERSTANDING OF ENTERTAINMENT'S FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL MECHANICS, AS WELL AS CURRENT TRENDS AND CONDITIONS ACROSS THE INDUSTRY. ATTENDEES LEARN PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR SOCIAL MEDIA SELF-MARKETING, PRE-AUDITION PREPARATION, AND MONEY MANAGEMENT IN LARGE FORMAT SEMINARS AND HIGHLY INTERACTIVE SMALL GROUP SESSIONS. PARTICIPANTS ARE PROVIDED WITH TOOLS TO HELP THEM BEGIN TO THINK NOT ONLY AS ARTISTS, BUT ALSO AS SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS, UNDERSTANDING THE VARIOUS MARKETS AND THE BUYERS WITHIN THOSE MARKETS, AND PUTTING IN PLACE LONG-TERM CAREER PLANS.CONVERSATIONS: CONVERSATIONS PROGRAMS PRESENT FILM AND TELEVISION SCREENINGS ACCOMPANIED BY MODERATED DISCUSSIONS WITH CAST MEMBERS, AS WELL AS CAREER CONVERSATIONS WITH LEADING ACTORS WHO HAVE MADE LASTING ARTISTIC AND PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE INDUSTRY. CONVERSATIONS PROGRAMMING IS CURATED WITH A FOCUS ON PROJECTS AND ASSOCIATED CASTS GENERATING BOTH CONSUMER ATTENTION AND CRITICAL HONORS, OFFERING ATTENDEES THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FROM FELLOW PERFORMING ARTISTS WHO ARE WORKING IN CURRENT OR RECENT PRODUCTIONS. GUEST SPEAKERS EXPLORE THE PROCESS AND PROFESSION OF ACTING AND DRILL DOWN INTO THE PERSONAL EXPERIENCES AND ARTISTIC INFLUENCES THAT HAVE SHAPED THEIR CAREERS. THESE INSIGHTS PROVIDE BOTH NEW AND ESTABLISHED PERFORMERS IN THE AUDIENCE WITH AN EXPANDED UNDERSTANDING OF FRESH METHODS FOR APPROACHING MATERIAL, BOTH IN AUDITIONS AND WHILE WORKING ON SET.CASTING ACCESS: OFFERING CRITICAL INSIGHT INTO THE CASTING PROCESS, PROVIDING MEMBERS WITH COLD READING EXPERIENCE IN AN INTERACTIVE CLASS SETTING. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE FEEDBACK FROM RESPECTED INDUSTRY CASTING PROFESSIONALS THEY MAY NOT OTHERWISE HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET AND LEARN FROM.VOICEOVER LAB: THIS PROGRAMMING IS DESIGNED TO PREPARE MEMBERS FOR CAREERS IN THE VOICEOVER ARTS. VO LAB PROGRAMMING PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH INSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK, AND ADVICE ON CAREER DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES FROM RESPECTED INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS IN INTERACTIVE CLASSES THAT EXPLORE PERFORMANCE TECHNIQUE IN MULTIPLE VOICEOVER SUBSETS -- INCLUDING VOICING COMMERCIALS, VOICE-TO-PICTURE PROMO WORK, AUDIOBOOK NARRATION, AND ANIMATION AND VIDEO GAME VOICE ACTING. THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO PROVIDE BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING. ON-CAMERA: MEMBERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO REHEARSE IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA IN OUR LA AND NY ON-CAMERA LABS, WHICH OFFER QUIET, DEDICATED SPACES WITH INDUSTRY STANDARD LIGHTING AND EQUIPMENT. STAFFED BY TRAINED ENGINEERS, THE ON-CAMERA LABS ARE CURRENTLY PROVIDING BOTH IN-PERSON AND REMOTE ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS IN WHICH OUR ENGINEERS SERVE AS READERS OR HELP MEMBERS TROUBLESHOOT TECH-RELATED ISSUES THEY MAY BE HAVING WHILE SELF-RECORDING THEIR OWN AUDITIONS. DUE TO THE DEMAND FOR THIS PROGRAM, LOS ANGELES OFFERS TWO LABS FOR IN-PERSON SESSIONS DAILY, AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL AVAILABILITY FOR SESSIONS IN THE EVENING AND WEEKENDS. NEW YORK OPENED A SECOND LAB IN 2025. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION HAS PRODUCED A COLLECTION OF TECH TIPS VIDEOS WITH RELEVANT INFORMATION FOR SELF-RECORDING AUDITIONS, SUCH AS POINTERS FOR LIGHTING, BACKDROPS, AND CAMERA AND SOUND TECHNIQUE. THESE VIDEOS ARE PUBLISHED IN OUR WEBSITE VIDEO GALLERY AND ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL.
  Expenses $3,732,579 · grants $580,000
• IN AUGUST 2024, THE FOUNDATION OPENED THE DOORS TO ITS NEW FACILITY IN LOS ANGELES "THE MERYL STREEP CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTISTS". THE FACILITY IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING A WIDE ARRAY OF ENTIRELY FREE EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER-BUILDING PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO HELP SAG-AFTRA MEMBERS ADVANCE THEIR CAREERS AND REFINE THEIR SKILLS. IT INCLUDES A 100-SEAT SCREENING ROOM, VOICEOVER LABS, ON-CAMERA LABS AND CLASS ROOMS. IN ADDITION, THE CENTER HOUSES THE FOUNDATION'S EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND OFFICES.THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO HAVE OFFICES AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES LOCATED AT 1900 BROADWAY IN NEW YORK AS WELL AS THE ROBIN WILLIAMS CENTER, A 125-SEAT SCREENING ROOM LOCATED AT 247 W 54TH STREET, NEW YORK.
  Expenses $1,905,152 · revenue $435,675
• LITERACY INITIATIVES - STORYLINE ONLINE CHILDREN'S LITERACY PROGRAM. STORYLINE ONLINE IS A FREE, ONLINE VIDEO LIBRARY CREATED TO SUPPORT READING DEVELOPMENT FOR CHILDREN IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FOURTH GRADE. THE PROGRAM FEATURES ACCLAIMED ACTORS WHO GENEROUSLY VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME TO READ BELOVED CHILDREN'S BOOKS ALOUD, PAIRED WITH IMAGINATIVE, VISUALLY RICH ILLUSTRATIONS THAT BRING EACH STORY TO LIFE.EVERY VIDEO IS ACCOMPANIED BY A COMPREHENSIVE ACTIVITY GUIDE DEVELOPED BY A CREDENTIALED ELEMENTARY EDUCATOR AND ALIGNED WITH ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (ELA) COMMON CORE STANDARDS, MAKING THE CONTENT EASY TO USE IN CLASSROOMS, HOSPITALS, AND AT HOME. WIDELY EMBRACED BY TEACHERS, PARENTS, AND CAREGIVERS, STORYLINE ONLINE HAS BECOME AN INVALUABLE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE, REACHING MORE THAN 900 MILLION LIFETIME VIEWS AS ITS POPULARITY CONTINUES TO GROW.STORYLINE ONLINE IS AN EMMY AWARD-WINNING PROGRAM OF THE FOUNDATION. IT WAS NAMED THE #1 BEST EDUCATIONAL YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR KIDS BY PARENTS MAGAZINE IN 2021 AND HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY LEADING EDUCATION AND LITERACY ORGANIZATIONS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF SCHOOL LIBRARIANS, THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS AND THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, UNDERSCORING ITS IMPACT AND CREDIBILITY IN THE FIELD OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.
  Expenses $500,931

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.

IRS record

EIN

95-3967876

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

1985

Accounting year ends

September

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Arts, culture and humanities (A110)

Assets (IRS master file)

$66,847,919

Income (IRS master file)

$12,057,301

Filing history

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 95-3967876).

Questions about SCREEN ACTORS GUILD - AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TELEVISION AND RADIO

What is the EIN of SCREEN ACTORS GUILD - AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TELEVISION AND RADIO?

The employer identification number (EIN) of SCREEN ACTORS GUILD - AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TELEVISION AND RADIO is 95-3967876.

Is SCREEN ACTORS GUILD - AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TELEVISION AND RADIO tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.

Are donations to SCREEN ACTORS GUILD - AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TELEVISION AND RADIO tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does SCREEN ACTORS GUILD - AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TELEVISION AND RADIO 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 SCREEN ACTORS GUILD - AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TELEVISION AND RADIO 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 SCREEN ACTORS GUILD - AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TELEVISION AND RADIO 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 SCREEN ACTORS GUILD - AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TELEVISION AND RADIO?

The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names COURTNEY B VANCE.

Who are the officers and directors of SCREEN ACTORS GUILD - AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TELEVISION AND RADIO?

The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 28 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $252,729 (CHARLOTTE WELLS, COO).

How much revenue does SCREEN ACTORS GUILD - AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TELEVISION AND RADIO have?

On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,326,441, expenses of $11,723,175 and total assets of $66,847,919 at year end.

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