EIN 46-2836025

Sima Studios

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
Year formed
2013
Most recent tax filings
2023-03-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Sima Studios advances global awareness and social justice through the creation of content, support of change-makers on the front-lines of social change, and awarding of the Social Impact Media Awards.
Also known as...
Social Impact Media Awards Sima
Total revenues
$1,037,109
2023
Total expenses
$990,495
2023
Total assets
$103,492
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at Sima Studios

Sima's fiscal sponsorship program allows us to elevate projects in all stages of development, productionpostproductiondistribut... and impact campaigns,helping creators and creative activists who may ohterwise not be able to secure the funding they need to see their projects financed, finished, and unleashed to have impact.
Sima classroom is our diverse and expansive "netflix for changemakers", offering an unprecedent collection of contemporary current affairs media that give students a first-person insight into the pulse, the people, and the movements behind today's global issues, taking them from empathy and critical thinking to action.
Since 2012, the annual social impact media awards have set new standards of creativity and integrity in social impact,storytelling,honoring eye opening documentary filmmaking and vr experiences that exemplify excellence in their potential to inspire social change.each year,projects are selected from over 140 countries around the world, competing for awards, cash prizes, media features,and entry into Sima's impact distribution channels.
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals; salaries, employees benefits, insurance, payroll tax, it consulting fees, bank fees, merchant fees, dues and subcriptions and mis office expenses

Who funds Sima Studios

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Ayco Charitable FoundationArts and Culture$50,000
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$50,000
Jewish Communal FundIn Furtherance of Grantee's Tax-Exempt Purpose$25,000
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at Sima Studios

NameTitleCompensation
Daniela KonFounder + Executive Director$0
Michael MendozaDirector of Operations$35,375
Erinn SullivanBoard Member$40,000
Virginia PittaroDirector of Global Partnerships$33,800
Layah WillisOperations Manager
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Sima Studios

RevenuesFYE 03/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$123,012
Program services$911,294
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$2,803
Total revenues$1,037,109

Form 990s for Sima Studios

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-032023-02-15990View PDF
2021-032022-02-11990View PDF
2020-032021-06-04990EZView PDF
2019-032021-03-13990View PDF
2018-032018-10-17990EZView PDF
...and 2 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $17,000 from American Endowment Foundation
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $44,500 from Greater Houston Community Foundation
July 12, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
June 23, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 18, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHuman services
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedTax deductible donationsFiscal sponsor
General information
Address
551 Norwich Dr
West Hollywood, CA 90048
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Website URL
simastudios.org/ 
Phone
(213) 807-6292
IRS details
EIN
46-2836025
Fiscal year end
March
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2013
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A31: Film, Video
NAICS code, primary
512110: Motion Picture and Video Production
Parent/child status
Independent
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