Gc Nonprofit
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
GC NONPROFIT'S MISSION IS TO PREPARE THE NEXT WAVE OF PRODUCERS, EXECUTIVES, AND FILMMAKERS, AND ADVANCE EQUITY IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON PEOPLE FROM UNDER REPRESENTED COMMUNITIES. WE WILL OFFER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT-IN THE FORM OF MENTORSHIPS, INTERNSHIPS, MASTER CLASSES, AND FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS FOR PROJECTS THAT ALIGN WITH GC NONPROFITS' VALUES AS WELL AS THOSE OF GAMECHANGER FILMS HOLDINGS LLC, OUR AFFILIATE.
- Income
- $51,500
- Spending
- $24,992
- Reserves
- -21.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
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)
- $24,992 spent. In 2024, Gamechanger Nonprofit demonstrated remarkable productivity and a steadfast commitment to empowering the next generation of filmmakers. We successfully secured approximately $50,000 in contributions, which facilitated the continuation of our groundbreaking Producer Mentorship program. This initiative not only placed a talented mentee on the climate justice documentary *Save Yourself!* - contributing significantly to the project just before the wrap of primary shooting in late June - we are continuing post production and into DELIVERY where we are educating the mentee through these phases of production and post production, and in additin allowing us to continue to identify and recruit several more qualified candidates who possess the ambition and expertise necessary for future productions. Our dedication to fostering talent extended to five dedicated interns earlier in the year, four of whom earned college credit, and one through a valuable partnership with Venice Arts. This hands-on experience enriched their learning and expanded their professional networks. We have continued these relationships and brought on two more interns through our relationship with Venice Arts as well as Loyola Marymount University.In the face of industry-wide challenges, including strikes, GC Nonprofit remained committed to fiscal responsibility. We proactively paused operations and initiated a voluntary furlough to preserve our capital for impactful programming once conditions improve. With approximately $55,000 in cash reserves, we are well-positioned to resume our vital activities in 2025, including the Producer Mentorship and Operation Big Break programs, while also exploring new partnerships for upcoming film projects.Our strategic approach, developed in collaboration with our board members, reinforces our mission to provide essential professional development opportunities for film makers, especially those from historically marginalized communities. We launched cohorts of 10-15 early-career filmmakers to rotate through multiple departments during a fully accessible feature shoot. Participants will document their experiences, learn from department heads, and receive stipends, expenses, screen credits, and back-end participation.
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 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 May 2022.
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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