EIN 45-3368884

Animals United Movement

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
Year formed
2011
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Animals United Movement focus on creating films and media that promote thrivability, compassion, and harmony for all life. A.U.M. Films and Media represent a harmonious voice for all life on this planet through all forms of media. They create, consult, and support all types of media projects from film, journalism to online outlets and music. A.u.m. Films also creates, produces, and supports documentary films which uncover harmful industries facing people and the planet and investigates why these practices are allowed to continue. The organization is located in Santa Rosa, CA.
Total revenues
$1,168,296
2023
Total expenses
$557,359
2023
Total assets
$1,482,495
2023
Num. employees
1
2023

Program areas at Animals United Movement

Documentary film production - a.u.m. Films creates, produces and supports documentaryfilms which uncover harmful industries facing people and the planet and investigateswhy these practices are allowed to continue. During the year ending december 31,2019, the organization was in production with it's third full-length documentaryfilm, "seaspiracy," which focuses on the world's oceans, and the various leadingissues causing them to be destroyed. The organization provided financial support forthe film "slay", a film being produced by let us be heroes, ltd. The organizationalso created and/or provided consultation and/or financial support to various otherfilm productions furthering its exempt purpose.the organization continues to receive revenues from internet streaming contracts anddvd and dowload sales of its two previously released documentary films which havereceived numerous awards. "cowspiracy: the sustainability secret" (2014) is anaward-winning feature-length environmental documentary which uncovers the animalagriculture industry's damaging effect on deforestation, water consumption andpollution and how the leaders in the environmental Movement refuse to talk about it. "what the health" (2017) is a follow-up documentary film which uncovers the secret to preventing and even reversing chronic diseases and investigates why the nations'leading health organizations are not informing the public about it. You can learnmore about these films at www.cowspiracy.com and www.whatthehealthfilm.com.the organization also receives royalty fees from the sale of meal plans branded with"what the health."

Who funds Animals United Movement

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$68,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$50,000
Jodar Family FoundationFurther Tax Exempt Purpose$10,000

Personnel at Animals United Movement

NameTitleCompensation
Kip AndersenPresident$0
Morningstar SargentiPast Treasurer$0

Financials for Animals United Movement

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$715,457
Program services$437,364
Investment income and dividends$1,507
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$13,968
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,168,296

Form 990s for Animals United Movement

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-10-16990View PDF
2021-122023-10-16990View PDF
2020-122021-06-09990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

Organizations like Animals United Movement

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Schoolyard FilmsJupiter, FL$350,277
Sima StudiosWest Hollywood, CA$1,037,109
Third World NewsreelNew York, NY$1,743,776
Doc SocietyBrooklyn, NY$1,989,789
San Diego Film FoundationDel Mar, CA$1,083,956
Katahdin ProductionsLos Angeles, CA$2,485,307
Opendox OrgKingston, NY$544,407
Entertainment 2 Affect ChangeLos Angeles, CA$759,975
Ricochet ProductionsOjai, CA$366,284
Full Spectrum Features NFPChicago, IL$4,595,205
Data update history
December 28, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Jodar Family Foundation
November 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
November 27, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 2, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesAnimals
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 6105
Santa Rosa, CA 95406
Metro area
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
County
Sonoma County, CA
Website URL
aumfilms.org/ 
Phone
(831) 588-7829
IRS details
EIN
45-3368884
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2011
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A31: Film, Video
NAICS code, primary
512110: Motion Picture and Video Production
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0202865
FTB Entity ID
3417800
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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