National Academy Of Recording Arts & Sciences Inc, operating under the name Recording Academy, is located in Santa Monica, CA. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (A03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 07/2023, Recording Academy employed 226 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Recording Academy is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 07/2023, Recording Academy generated $90.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $103.0m during the year ending 07/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.2% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Recording Academy has awarded 86 individual grants totaling $68,961,050. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO ADVANCE THE ARTS AND SCIENCES OF RECORDING AND TO FOSTER CREATIVE LEADERSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE RECORDING ACADEMY PRODUCES THE GRAMMY AWARDS, THE ONLY PEER-PRESENTED AWARD TO HONOR ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENT, TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY, AND EXCELLENCE IN THE RECORDING INDUSTRY, WITHOUT REGARD TO ALBUM SALES OR CHART POSITION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Alex Chavez Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrew Joslyn Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Angelique Kidjo Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Anna Frick At-Large Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bernard Freeman Trustee (to 5/31/23) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Beth Cohen Trustee (to 5/31/23) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Fulwell 73 Uk Limited Event Production | 7/30/23 | $9,967,270 |
Ken Ehrlich Production Inc Event Production | 7/30/23 | $3,340,185 |
Tenth Planet Productions Inc Event Production | 7/30/23 | $1,710,233 |
Prudent Risk Management International Ll Event Serology | 7/30/23 | $1,693,233 |
Turnkey International Inc Event Production | 7/30/23 | $1,321,110 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,275,593 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $268,198 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $268,198 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,543,791 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $82,778,296 |
Investment income | $6,508,026 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $2,111,115 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$3,279,374 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $90,864,636 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,670,742 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $63,500 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,943,542 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $19,061,834 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $868,613 |
Other employee benefits | $2,860,062 |
Payroll taxes | $1,611,024 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,879,221 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $404,191 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $151,224 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $517,593 |
Fees for services: Other | $6,099,869 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,446,715 |
Office expenses | $1,708,183 |
Information technology | $3,251,078 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,000,034 |
Travel | $3,113,223 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $730,958 |
Interest | $442,839 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,368,619 |
Insurance | $890,698 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $102,999,424 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $523,034 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,776,951 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $4,952,300 |
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 | $1,412,541 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,852,089 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $102,982,172 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $5,844,784 |
Total assets | $121,343,871 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,052,421 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $20,461,070 |
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 | $3,519,115 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,282,409 |
Total liabilities | $32,315,015 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $89,028,856 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $121,343,871 |
Over the last fiscal year, National Academy Of Recording Arts & Sciences Inc has awarded $6,636,343 in support to 8 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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MUSICARES FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION AND PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT | $3,601,230 |
GRAMMY MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION AND PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT | $2,816,113 |
LATIN GRAMMY CULTURAL FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
100 BLACK MEN OF ATLANTA INC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $26,000 |
SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $17,850 |
NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |