YELLOW DOT STUDIOS INC

EIN: 923299803 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$1,613,196
Total Expenses
$1,809,971
Total Assets
$79,361
Net Assets
$62,991
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2023
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
ADAM MCKAY
Phone
3109141600
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

YELLOW DOT STUDIOS INC, founded in 2023, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

THE PRIMARY ACTIVITY OF THE ORGANIZATION WILL BE TO PRODUCE VIDEOS AND OTHER CONTENT TO BUILD AWARENESS TO THE PUBLIC OF THE PUSH FOR URGENT CLIMATE ACTION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $743,612

YELLOW DOT CREATES ENTERTAINING, MEMORABLE, AND SCIENTIFICALLY ACCURATE VIDEOS AND (OTHER STUFF) TO CHALLENGE DECADES OF DISINFORMATION PUSHED BY OIL COMPANIES AND AMPLIFIED BY LARGE SWATHS OF...

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YELLOW DOT CREATES ENTERTAINING, MEMORABLE, AND SCIENTIFICALLY ACCURATE VIDEOS AND (OTHER STUFF) TO CHALLENGE DECADES OF DISINFORMATION PUSHED BY OIL COMPANIES AND AMPLIFIED BY LARGE SWATHS OF ELECTED LEADERS AND THE MEDIA. BY SHINING A LIGHT ON THE URGENCY, RESPONSIBLE PARTIES, AND SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN SOLUTIONS, WE AIM TO EMPOWER MORE PEOPLE TO BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION ABOUT WHAT WE'RE FACING AND WHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT IT. YELLOW DOT IS FUNDED BY PHILANTHROPISTS, COMMISSIONED WORK, AND REGULAR PEOPLE. THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO SUPPORT THE CREATIVES, ORGANIZATIONS, SCIENTISTS, AND INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE SIMILARLY ALLIED WITH THE CAUSE OF CONTINUED HUMAN EXISTENCE ON EARTH.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,613,196
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,613,196

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $270,000
Salaries & Benefits $802,756
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $743,612
Other Expenses $737,215
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,809,971

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,613,196 $1,302,042 +0.2%
Expenses $1,809,971 $1,041,825 +0.7%
Net Income $-196,775 $260,217 -1.8%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
4
Volunteers
5

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
4
$86,970
Key Employees
1
$325,485
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ADAM MCKAY PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AYANA ELIZABETH JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRITTNEY BADDUKE CREATIVE EXECUTIVE 40.00
Director
$79,231 $7,739 $86,970
DAVID FENTON SENIOR ADVISOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHIRA PIVEN SECRETARY 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW LICHTENBERG CFO 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE ROBERTS-STEELE MANAGING DIR/HEAD OF PRODU 40.00
Key Emp
$300,000 $25,485 $325,485
ANNA N WENGER EXECUTIVE PRODUCER 40.00
Highest
$190,000 $10,877 $200,877
ELIJAH ZARLIN HEAD OF DIGITAL AND ENGAGE 40.00
Highest
$185,000 $28,910 $213,910
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 $1,613,196 $1,809,971 $79,361 $-196,775
2023 $1,302,042 $1,041,825 $306,100 $260,217
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