Hollywood in Pixels Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Hollywood in Pixels is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the legacy of digital marketing in entertainment. Through digital archiving, community storytelling, and the annual Silver Pixel Awards, HIP celebrates the visionaries who have defined and continue to redefine the intersection of Hollywood and the internet.Our mission: to ensure that digitals role in shaping fan culture, studio strategy, and entertainment history is recognized, honored and never lost to time.(ref Scr35 M&Qtab)
- Income
- $243,170
- Spending
- $248,586
- Spent on programs
- 92%
- Reserves
- 4.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $8,300, president/chair
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 28% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1592% of spending went to programs.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 18 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (2)
- $229,578 spent. Our annual Silver Pixel Awards raises awareness with industry leaders and the public regarding the importance of preserving seminal digital film campaigns and document how digital marketing has and continues to evolve. It highlights the importance of keeping those resources available for future reference, education,and ensure the art is not lost to time.The annual event also raises funding for ongoing and future projects through sponsorships. Attendees are provided dinner and drinks during the program, which includes an update of Hollywood In Pixelss efforts, honoring executives with awards, and recognizing outstanding film and streaming campaigns. The event has increased our access to old and new digital campaigns to be added to the library, recruits new volunteers, all while raising the funds needed for operations.The event is attended by 400+ people annually.Other events include Silver Pixels EMEA in London with 100+ attendees, and a Women's Luncheon with 150 attendees.(ref scr35.1)
- Acquisition of digital film campaigns & Outreach: We continue to expand our work to include video archives and production of oral histories documenting the growth of digital marketing in Hollywood through our Behind The Pixels series.Hollywood In Pixels has also introduced mentorship and community outreach programs that connect emerging professionals with industry leaders to promote education, inclusion, and career development in entertainment marketing.Sponsorship funds from the annual awards, along with in-kind donations, provide the primary support for these preservation and mentorship initiatives.(ref scr35.2)
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2016.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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