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EIN 47-4785295

Spec Labs

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
City
Van Nuys
State
California
Year formed
2018
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A31: Film, Video
Description
Spec Labs teaches and promotes art, music, film and production to 48 young individuals with autism and special needs. They offer instruction in music, song writing, recording, film production and acting with the goal of empowering these individuals through creative expression.
Also known as...
Spectrum Laboratory
Total revenues
$290,026
2023
Total expenses
$224,180
2023
Total assets
$79,813
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at Spec Labs

Teaching of music, song writing, recording, film production, and acting to 50 young individuals with autism and special needs.

Who funds Spec Labs

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$30

Personnel at Spec Labs

NameTitleCompensation
Joalena Marie MindfulnessFounder
Jason WeissbrodCo - Founder and Head of Film and Acting Programs$54,050
Garth HerbergCo - Founder and Head of Music Programs$55,210
Cathy McAuleyHead of Voice Acting Program

Financials for Spec Labs

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$95,665
Program services$171,039
Investment income and dividends$0
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$0
Miscellaneous revenues$23,322
Total revenues$290,026

Form 990s for Spec Labs

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-06-04990View PDF
2022-122023-06-05990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-09990View PDF
2019-122021-03-31990View PDF
...and 4 more Form 990s

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The Memory Project ProductionsNew York, NY$90,873
Austin Asian American Film FestivalAustin, TX$186,695
Data update history
August 2, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 16, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 2, 2022
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $11,238 from PayPal Giving Fund
July 8, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
September 21, 2021
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Smotrich Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthEducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesHuman servicesDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Receives government fundingAuction fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
5511 Lemona Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91411
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
speclabs.org/ 
Phone
(818) 903-4669
IRS details
EIN
47-4785295
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2018
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A31: Film, Video
NAICS code, primary
6116: Other Schools and Instruction
Parent/child status
Independent
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