EIN 46-4610491

Define American

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
25
Year formed
2014
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Define American is a non-profit media and culture organization that transcends politics through the power of storytelling to shift the conversation about immigrants, identity, and citizenship in a changing America. The organization advocates for more positive and accurate portrayal of immigrants in media to create a more inclusive society. It works collaboratively with a wide range of partners to humanize the conversation about immigrants and citizenship. Define American is based in Los Angeles, CA.
Total revenues
$4,173,788
2023
Total expenses
$4,861,523
2023
Total assets
$5,237,607
2023
Num. employees
25
2023

Program areas at Define American

Define American is a non-profit media and culture organization that uses the power of story to transcend politics and shift the conversation about immigrants, identity, and citizenship in a changing america. The organization works collaboratively with a wide variety of individuals, groups and organizations toward the following goals: 1) promote the use of humanizing language and accurate, factual reporting about immigrants in the news media; 2) provide a storytelling platform where individuals can share their stories and promote them through the organization's web tools for free; 3) host educational events across the country; 4) provide information and story access to professionals in the television and film industry; 5) provide support for a chapters program that helps train students mostly at the collegiate level to help achieve the organization's mission on the local level; 6) create digital and film content to help achieve the organization's mission.

Who funds Define American

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Chicago Community TrustGeneral Operating Support$2,000,000
Tides FoundationEquity, Human Rights, and Economic Empowerment$450,000
Tides FoundationEquity, Human Rights, and Economic Empowerment$450,000
...and 15 more grants received

Personnel at Define American

NameTitleCompensation
Bich Ngoc CaoChief Operating Officer$104,351
Jenn BenderChief of Staff
Amina BarnesDirector, Operations$123,641
Lara DrasinDirector of Communication and Brand Narrative
Shauna SiggelkowVice President$127,283
...and 23 more key personnel

Financials for Define American

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,734,587
Program services$372,200
Investment income and dividends$57,959
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
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$849
Miscellaneous revenues$8,193
Total revenues$4,173,788

Form 990s for Define American

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-09990View PDF
2022-122023-07-06990View PDF
2021-122022-10-13990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
...and 4 more Form 990s

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Data update history
September 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $450,000 from Tides Foundation
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from Kresge Foundation
August 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 22, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Ethnic centersArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHuman servicesImmigration
Characteristics
Political advocacyTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
453 S Spring St
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
defineamerican.com/ 
Phone
(617) 792-1800
IRS details
EIN
46-4610491
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2014
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A30: Media, Communications Organizations
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 - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0289130
FTB Entity ID
3981298
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-20
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