Amplifier Foundation is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Amplifier Foundation employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Amplifier Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Amplifier Foundation generated $2.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 31.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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AMPLIFIER FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO AMPLIFY THE MOST IMPORTANT MOVEMENTS OF OUR TIME. AMPLIFIER'S GOAL IS TO FLIP ARTISTS INTO ACTIVISTS AND OBSERVERS INTO PARTICIPANTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OTHER: REACHING OVER 20 MILLION VIEWERS PER CAMPAIGN THROUGH ART AND MEDIA EXPERIMENTS DESIGNED TO AMPLIFY EQUALITY, DIGNITY, DIVERSITY, TRUTH AND BEAUTY.
REFRAME: THE REFRAME CAMPAIGN AMPLIFIED THE MESSAGES OF 12 VISIONARY LEADERS THAT ASK US TO REMEMBER, RECONNECT, REIMAGINE, REDEFINE, RECOMMIT, REDESIGN, AND MORE. ARTISTS SHEPARD FAIREY, NOA DENMON, LMNOPI, AND ERNESTO YERENA WERE COMMISSIONED FOR THIS CAMPAIGN, WHICH FUELED COLLABORATION AND CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN WORLDS THAT SELDOM PAUSE TO TRULY HEAR ONE ANOTHER. FOR THIS PROJECT, AMPLIFIER TOOK THE CAMPAIGN'S RURAL ICONS INTO URBAN SPACES, AND ALSO TOOK ITS URBAN ICONS AND CONVERSATIONS INTO RURAL SPACES.
FACEBOOK OPEN ARTS: AMPLIFIER COMMISSIONED LOCAL ARTISTS TO CREATE WORKS AROUND THE THEMES OF COMMUNITY, SOLIDARITY, TRUST AND ACCESS DURING YEAR 2 OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THIS RESULTED IN 18 INSTALLATIONS ON SMALL BUSINESSES, NONPROFITS, AND WITHIN PARKS AND COMMUNITY GARDENS IN THE FOLLOWING VACCINE HESITANT COMMUNITIES: SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS; DETROIT, MICHIGAN; MESA, ARIZONA; JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA; SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA; CHICAGO, ILLINOIS; AND MONTREAL, CANADA. THESE INSTALLATIONS WERE DONE IN COLLABORATION WITH THE LA DODGERS, THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, SAFEWAY, AND SEVERAL CITY OFFICIALS AND LOCAL ARTS LEADERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Aaron Huey Director | Officer | 40 | $104,000 |
Cleo Barnett Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $97,500 |
Emily Goulding Director | Officer | 40 | $85,833 |
Isabella A Sisneros Director | Officer | 40 | $76,683 |
Mckenzie Funk Chairman | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $51,137 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $215,062 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $266,199 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,685,104 |
Investment income | $603 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,951,906 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $364,016 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $76,683 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $199,470 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $69,009 |
Payroll taxes | $46,089 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,914 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $83,406 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,635 |
Information technology | $18,514 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $55,723 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,287 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,895 |
Insurance | $969 |
All other expenses | $341,548 |
Total functional expenses | $2,058,760 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $90,363 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $333,152 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $28,000 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $500 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $54,168 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $5,000 |
Total assets | $511,183 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $40,293 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $104,094 |
Total liabilities | $144,387 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $366,796 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $511,183 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Amplifier Foundation has recieved totaling $220,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Max Stenbeck Charitable Fund Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $60,000 |
Peoples Action Institute Chicago, IL PURPOSE: AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT | $55,000 |
The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: ARTS/CULTURE/HUMANITIES | $50,000 |
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL | $35,000 |
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS | $20,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Cultura Y Arte Nativa De Las Americas San Francisco, CA | $2,055,522 | $13,827,231 |
American Indian Health & Services Corporation Santa Barbara, CA | $10,365,655 | $13,137,792 |
River Of Life Foundation Santa Clara, CA | $1,212,027 | $11,599,827 |
Destination Crenshaw Los Angeles, CA | $35,511,106 | $11,299,025 |
The Epoch Times Media Group Los Angeles El Monte, CA | $739,683 | $7,015,472 |
Priddy Family Foundation Las Vegas, NV | $28,899,625 | $10,430,994 |
Kanu O Ka Aina Learning Ohana Kamuela, HI | $16,258,612 | $5,026,413 |
Napa Valley Festival Association Walnut Creek, CA | $13,659,159 | $11,728,133 |
Apano Communities United Fund Portland, OR | $4,683,636 | $5,442,613 |
Puente De La Costa Sur Pescadero, CA | $6,663,176 | $5,921,974 |
San Francisco Japanese School San Francisco, CA | $7,835,658 | $4,070,640 |
Native Arts And Cultures Foundation Inc Portland, OR | $23,796,396 | $14,906,833 |