EIN 92-3299803

Yellow Dot Studios

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
Year formed
2023
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Yellow Dot Studios challenges polluter disinformation and mobilizes action on the climate emergency. The nonprofit media studio produces entertaining, memorable, and scientifically accurate videos and other content to raise public awareness about the urgent need for climate action. By illuminating the urgency of the climate crisis, Yellow Dot counters decades of misinformation propagated by oil companies and amplified by many elected leaders and the media.
Total revenues
$1,302,042
2023
Total expenses
$1,041,825
2023
Total assets
$306,100
2023
Num. employees
4
2023

Program areas at Yellow Dot Studios

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.

Who funds Yellow Dot Studios

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Sustainable Markets FoundationClimate Change$776,000
The Aileen Getty FoundationGeneral$50,000
Mckay Family FoundationDonation To the Organization's General Fund To To Raise Awareness and Mobilize Action on the Climate Emergency.$50,000

Personnel at Yellow Dot Studios

NameTitleCompensation
Matthew LichtenbergChief Financial Officer$0
Staci Roberts-SteeleManaging Director and Board Member
Stephanie Roberts-SteeleManaging Director and Head of Production$184,616
Elijah ZarlinHead of Digital and Engagement$104,231
Adam McKayFounder and Board Member$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Yellow Dot Studios

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,302,042
Program services$0
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$0
Total revenues$1,302,042

Form 990s for Yellow Dot Studios

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-03990View PDF

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Data update history
September 6, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 31, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 30, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
August 26, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Mckay Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Tax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
11812 San Vicente Blvd 4th FL
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
yellowdotstudios.com/ 
Phone
(310) 914-1600
IRS details
EIN
92-3299803
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2023
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
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0287965
FTB Entity ID
5609435
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-20
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