IGDA FOUNDATION

EIN: 205991931 501(c)(3) Education

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$210,829
Total Expenses
$203,610
Total Assets
$290,206
Net Assets
$274,986
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
MITZI MCGILVRAY
Phone
3106639998
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

IGDA FOUNDATION, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $211K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 65% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $204K left a modest 3% surplus.

Mission

THE IGDA FOUNDATION IS A GLOBAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION SERVING UNDERREPRESENTED AND MARGINALIZED DEVELOPERS AND INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN A CAREER WITHIN THE GAMING INDUSTRY. OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE THE GAME INDUSTRY MORE DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE BY PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERY PERSON WHO WANTS TO BE A PART OF THE GAMING INDUSTRY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $124,190 Revenue: $0

EMPOWERING UNDERREPRESENTED GAME DEVELOPERS AT THE GAME DEVELOPERS CONFERENCE (GDC):IN 2024, THE IGDA FOUNDATION PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND PROGRAMMING TO EMPOWER OVER 60 INDIVIDUALS FROM...

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EMPOWERING UNDERREPRESENTED GAME DEVELOPERS AT THE GAME DEVELOPERS CONFERENCE (GDC):IN 2024, THE IGDA FOUNDATION PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND PROGRAMMING TO EMPOWER OVER 60 INDIVIDUALS FROM UNDERREPRESENTED BACKGROUNDS TO ATTEND THE GAME DEVELOPERS CONFERENCE IN SAN FRANCISCO. THIS INITIATIVE INCLUDED TRAVEL GRANTS, CONFERENCE PASSES, AND TAILORED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS, ENABLING PARTICIPANTS TO ACCESS INDUSTRY NETWORKING, MENTORSHIP, AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE INACCESSIBLE. THE PROGRAM DIRECTLY ADVANCED OUR MISSION TO FOSTER DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE GLOBAL GAME DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY BY REMOVING BARRIERS TO ENTRY FOR EMERGING TALENT. (CONTINUED ON SCH. O)VIRTUAL EXCHANGE CAREER ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM:THE FOUNDATION DESIGNED AND DELIVERED THE VIRTUAL EXCHANGE, A SIX-WEEK ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT SERVED OVER 70 GRANTEES FROM AROUND THE WORLD. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGED IN WORKSHOPS, MENTORSHIP, AND COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS AIMED AT ENHANCING THEIR SKILLS, EXPANDING THEIR PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS, AND PROGRESSING THEIR CAREERS IN THE VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY. THE VIRTUAL EXCHANGE PROVIDED A SCALABLE, ACCESSIBLE PLATFORM FOR INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS, MANY OF WHOM FACE GEOGRAPHIC OR FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO TRADITIONAL IN-PERSON EVENTS.SPARK PROGRAM SKILLS DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA:THROUGH THE SPARK PROGRAM, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED MORE THAN 160 INDIVIDUALS ACROSS AFRICA WITH TARGETED TRAINING AND RESOURCES TO KICKSTART CAREERS IN GAME DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY. THE PROGRAM INCLUDED TECHNICAL WORKSHOPS, CAREER COACHING, AND INDUSTRY NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, DIRECTLY ADDRESSING THE SKILLS GAP AND SUPPORTING ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT IN UNDERSERVED REGIONS. SPARK'S IMPACT IS MEASURED BY PARTICIPANT CAREER PROGRESSION, NEW JOB PLACEMENTS, AND THE CREATION OF NEW GAMES AND TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS BY ALUMNI.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $209,371
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,458
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $210,829

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $25,000
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $27,046
Program Expenses $124,190
Other Expenses $178,610
TOTAL EXPENSES $203,610

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $210,829 $127,490 +0.7%
Expenses $203,610 $281,010 -0.3%
Net Income $7,219 $-153,520 -1.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
40

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$0
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ED FRIES BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MITZI MCGILVRAY TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NEIL KIRBY SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GINA JOSEPH BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 12/2024) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISY KANE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES LEWIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNON LOFTIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID ORTIZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAHA RASOULI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATASHA SKULT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH SPIERS BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 12/2024) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $210,829 $203,610 $290,206 $7,219
2021 $429,767 $580,366 $414,492 $-150,599
2020 $722,266 $296,188 $765,091 $426,078
2019 $96,684 $309,618 $128,889 $-212,934
2018 $570,545 $509,509 $340,565 $61,036
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