Free The Work is located in Encino, CA. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (S81) the organization is classified as: Womens Service Clubs, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Free The Work employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Free The Work 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, Free The Work generated $183.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $262.9k 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
FREE THE WORK IS A NONPROFIT INITIATIVE DEDICATED TO IDENTIFYING SYSTEMIC EQUALITIES IN FILM, TELEVISION, ADVERTISING AND MEDIA AND FINDING ACTIONABLE SOLUTIONS TO EXPAND ACCESS FOR UNDER REPRESENTED CREATORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FREE THE WORK IS A NONPROFIT INITIATIVE DEDICATED TO IDENTIFYING SYSTEMIC EQUALITIES IN FILM, TELEVISION, ADVERTISING AND MEDIA AND FINDING ACTIONABLE SOLUTIONS TO EXPAND ACCESS FOR UNDER REPRESENTED CREATORS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Pamala Buzick COO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $282,265 |
Alma Harel President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Heat Waves Collective Llc Website Design | 11/29/20 | $0 |
Kate Mazzuca Consulting | 11/29/20 | $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 | $183,097 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $183,097 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $11 |
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 | $183,108 |
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. | $36,733 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,856 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $153,982 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $5,542 |
Payroll taxes | $13,676 |
Fees for services: Management | $6,450 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,545 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $567 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $34,046 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,002 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,740 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $106 |
All other expenses | $448 |
Total functional expenses | $262,874 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $138,963 |
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 | $1,158,631 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,297,594 |
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 | $1,297,594 |
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 | $1,297,594 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Free The Work has recieved totaling $140,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: ARTS AND CULTURE | $100,000 |
Hollywood Foreign Press Association West Hollywood, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Gang Tyre Ramer Brown & Passman Charitable Foundation Beverly Hills, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC INTEREST | $20,000 |
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Womens Foundation Of Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ | $6,909,378 | $9,044,841 |
National Council Of Jewish Women Incorporated Los Angeles, CA | $10,135,478 | $2,348,206 |
Na Amat Usa Woodland Hills, CA | $11,293,009 | $2,001,282 |
Womens Civic Improvement Club Of Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $1,365,536 | $1,549,054 |
Soroptimist Gardens Housing Corporation Duarte, CA | $4,168,401 | $1,146,533 |
National Charity League Newport Chapter Costa Mesa, CA | $1,502,547 | $763,089 |
Junior League Of Los Angeles Inc Los Angeles, CA | $5,162,335 | $744,856 |
Helping Hands For Single Moms Phoenix, AZ | $535,220 | $846,159 |
Junior League Of San Francisco Inc San Francisco, CA | $4,228,667 | $720,548 |
Junior League Of Palo Alto - Mid Peninsula Menlo Park, CA | $5,853,277 | $439,227 |
Tradeswoman Incorporated Oakland, CA | $121,992 | $281,328 |
A Womans Friend Cpc Yuba City, CA | $1,086,877 | $562,876 |