Hillman Grad Foundation Inc is located in Encino, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (A12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Hillman Grad Foundation Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hillman Grad Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO ASPIRING WRITERS, DIRECTORS, PRODUCERS, AND ACTORS AND PROVIDING AID AND ALLEVIATING HARDSHIP FOR THOSE IN NEED
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HILLMAN GRAD FOUNDATION WAS FORMED TO MENTOR AND SUPPORT DISENFRANCHISED VOICES IN THE FILM AND TELEVISION COMMUNITY. BY PROVIDING MENTORSHIP, EDUCATION, FINANCIAL SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY TO PEOPLE OF COLOR, LGBTQ + INDIVIDUALS, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, THE FOUNDATION AIMS TO CREATE A RUNWAY TO SUCCESS IN HOLLYWOOD.
THROUGH HILLMAN MENTORSHIP, THE FOUNDATION WILL WORK WITH ASPIRING WRITERS, DIRECTORS, PRODUCERS, AND ACTORS IN ANNUAL COHORTS WHERE THEY WILL BE SEEN, HEARD, AND SUPPORTED TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. THE FOUNDATION WILL PROVIDE MENTORSHIP AND EDUCATIONAL CLASSES ALONG WITH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, SUCH AS BY FUNDING THE PRODUCTION OF SHORT FILMS THAT WILL ALLOW ASPIRING DIRECTORS TO GAIN DIRECTORIAL EXPERIENCE. THE FOUNDATION MAY EVENTUALLY ESTABLISH AN ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM TO PROVIDE RESOURCES SUCH AS WORKSPACE, HOUSING, WORKSHOPS, COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES, PRODUCTION SUPPORT, EXHIBITION SPACE, AND FUNDING FOR EMERGING ARTISTS IN THE FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRY.
THE FOUNDATION WILL ALSO ESTABLISH HILLMAN HELPS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY HARDSHIP RELIEF. TO THE EXTENT FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE, GRANTS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND DISTRESS DUE TO AN UNANTICIPATED CRISIS AND WHO ARE NOT A SPOUSE, PARENT, DESCENDANT, SIBLING, OR EMPLOYEE OF A DONOR OR DIRECTOR OF THE FOUNDATION, OR EMPLOYEE OF AN ENTITY IN WHICH A DONOR OR DIRECTOR IS AN OWNER OR EXECUTOR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Rishi Rajani Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Nina Shaw Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Lena Waithe President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Harley Neuman Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
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 | $757,273 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $757,273 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $757,273 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $81,833 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $6,154 |
Payroll taxes | $5,281 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $491 |
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 | $590,113 |
Advertising and promotion | $15,895 |
Office expenses | $6,294 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $48,273 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $37,863 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,109 |
Insurance | $2,168 |
All other expenses | $1,529 |
Total functional expenses | $810,947 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,134 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $1,685 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,819 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
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 | $3,819 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,819 |