Array Alliance Inc is located in Encino, CA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (A31) the organization is classified as: Film & Video, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Array Alliance Inc employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Array Alliance Inc 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 12/2023, Array Alliance Inc generated $12.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $17.3m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2019, Array Alliance Inc has awarded 20 individual grants totaling $939,373. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO ADVANCE SOCIAL AND CULTURAL JUSTICE THROUGH THE LENS OF STORYTELLING AND AMPLIFYING THE STORIES OF UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING WOMEN FILMMAKERS AND PEOPLE OF COLOR WITH RESOURCES NEEDED TO ENSURE THEIR DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES HAVE A PLATFORM FOR CHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ARRAY CREW IS AN EQUAL OPPOURTUNITY PLATFORM, WITH A MISSION TO SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS IN THE FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRY FROM UNDERREPRESENTED POPULATIONS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, WOMEN OF ALL KINDS AND INDIVIDUALS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN, HISPANIC, NATIVE AMERICAN, ASIAN AMERICAN, ALASKA NATIVE, NATIVE HAWAIIAN, AND DESCEND FROM THE PACIFIC ISLANDS.
ARRAY GRANTS: INITIATIVE ENCOURAGING PEOPLE OF EXTRAORDINARY ABILITY TO PURSUE THEIR OWN CREATVE AND PROFESSIONAL INCLINATIONSARRAY ASCEND SUMMIT: SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT ADVOCATE FOR POEPLE OF COLOR AND WOMEN OF ALL KIND, WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON COMMUNITY-BUILDING AND CREATIVITY.ARRAY PROGRAMMING: ADVANCES SOCIAL AND CULTURAL JUSTICE THROUGH THE LENS OF STORYTELLING AND BRINGS TOGETHER WOMEN AND ARTISTS OF COLOR TO HIGHLIGHT IMPORTANT VOICES.
LEAP IS THE LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT, A PROPULSIVE FUND DEDICATED TO ELEVATING ACTIVISTS STORYTELLING AS BLACK ARTISTS PURSUE NARRATIVE CHANGE AND DISTRUPT THE CODE OF SILENCE THAT EXISTS AROUND POLICE AGGRESSION AND MISCONDUCT.
ARRAY 101 IS AN ONLINE EDUCATION INIATIVE DELIVERING DYNAMIC SOCIAL IMPACT LEARNING GUIDES FOR OUR ARRAY RELEASING FILMS AND ARRAY FILMWORKS ORIGINAL CONTENT. AVAILABLE TO EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS AND TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE, ARRAY 101 EXPANDS OUT MISSION TO AMPLIFY STORYTELLING BY BLACK ARTISTS, PEOPLE OF COLOR AND WOMEN DIRECTORS OF ALL KINDS. THE LEARNING COMPANIONS PROVOKE IMPORTANT CONVERSATIONS AMONG STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES AROUND WHO WE ARE AND HOW WE ENGAGE IN THE WORLD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ava Duvernay Chairwoman/president | OfficerTrustee | 3.5 | $0 |
Tilane Jones Secretary/treasurer/direct | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $593,608 |
Nina Shaw Director | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Yvonne Huff Lee Director | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Kimberly Steward Director | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Russlynn Ali Director | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Regina Miller Group Inc Consulting Services | 12/30/23 | $480,000 |
Steptoe And Johnson Llp Legal Services | 12/30/23 | $196,530 |
Turing Enterprises Inc Consulting Services | 12/30/23 | $170,092 |
Global Philanthropy Advisors Consulting Services | 12/30/23 | $300,000 |
Halo Solutions Llc Consulting Services | 12/30/23 | $138,367 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $12,524,799 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,524,799 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $150,569 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $112,311 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $12,787,679 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $501,000 |
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. | $593,608 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $59,361 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,466,988 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $99,480 |
Payroll taxes | $116,412 |
Fees for services: Management | $10,786,131 |
Fees for services: Legal | $207,427 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $122,375 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $1,869 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,682,357 |
Office expenses | $18,932 |
Information technology | $78,592 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $529,901 |
Travel | $17,061 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $515,467 |
Insurance | $34,061 |
All other expenses | $4,862 |
Total functional expenses | $17,345,221 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,159,737 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,181,637 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,911,232 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $84,342 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,035,142 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,481,680 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $7,662 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $12,861,432 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $865,947 |
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 | $27,296 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $730 |
Total liabilities | $893,973 |
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 | $11,967,459 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $12,861,432 |
Over the last fiscal year, Array Alliance Inc has awarded $625,000 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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THE HISPANIC FEDERATION PURPOSE: MAESTRA MUSIC | $605,000 |
NEW REGRESS FILM COLLECTIVE LLC PURPOSE: 2022 BLACK WOMEN'S FILM CONFERENCE | $10,000 |
MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION FUND PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | $10,000 |