Foundation E
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE SPECIFIC PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATION SHALL INCLUDE, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE FOLLOWING: (I) TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT SOCIAL, CULTURAL, HUMANITARIAN, AND/OR ECONOMIC INJUSTICE BY PRODUCING AND DISTRIBUTING FILMS AND TELEVISION PROGRAMS THAT GENERALLY WOULD NOT BE PRODUCED BY FOR-PROFIT COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION COMPANIES; (II) TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, MENTORSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE WHO ARE DISADVANTAGED AND/OR LACK RESOURCES, AND PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE WHO ARE UNDERREPRESENTED IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY; (III) TO CULTIVATE AND PROMOTE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE ARTS; AND (IV) TO AID, SUPPORT AND COLLABORATE WITH THOSE ORGANIZATIONS QUALIFIED FOR EXEMPTION FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER THE CODE THAT ARE DEDICATED TO FURTHERING THE CHARITABLE CAUSES ADDRESSED BY FOUNDATION E'S FILMS AND TELEVISION PROGRAMS.
- Spending
- $1,167
- Reserves
- 9.9 months of spending
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
- IN 2024, FOUNDATION E FURTHERED DEVELOPED ITS IMPACT-DRIVEN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. FOUNDATION E CREATES INNOVATIVE, HIGH-TOUCH, FULLY CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS TO EMPOWER AND EQUIP DISADVANTAGED YOUTH OF COLOR INTO THE GLOBAL LEADERS OF TOMORROW. IN 2024, FOUNDATION E ALSO FURTHERED DEVELOPMENT ON ITS IMPACT-DRIVEN FILM AND TELEVISION CONTENT. THE WORK AT FOUNDATION E HAPPENS IN PHASES. THE FIRST PHASE IS THE PROGRAMMATIC WORK - THAT IS EMPOWERING, EDUCATING, AND EQUIPPING YOUTH OF COLOR FROM DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUNDS. THE NEXT PHASE IS THE CONTENT CREATION - THE SCRIPTED FEATURE FILM, AND THE TELEVISION SERIES ARE ALSO DESIGNED TO EXPAND FOUNDATION E'S IMPACT DOMESTICALLY AND ULTIMATELY WORLDWIDE AROUND RACIAL AND GENDER EQUITY AND EQUALITY.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 2025.
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 2019.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Ecmc Foundation (Minneapolis, MN), EIN 41-1990628. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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