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Sesame Workshop

Sesame Workshop

New York, NY 10023
Tax ID13-2655731

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About this organization

Revenue

$135,773,215

Expenses

$121,582,031

Mission

Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, the pioneering television show that has been helping kids grow smarter, stronger and kinder since 1969. Today Sesame Workshop is a global educational force for change, with a mission to reach the world's most vulnerable children. We're active in more than 150 countries, serving kids through a wide range of media and philanthropically-funded social impact programs, all grounded in rigorous research and individually tailored to the needs and cultures of the communities we serve. Sesame is a beloved household name in dozens of languages, and it means learning – and fun – in all of them.

About

Creation and Distribution of Educational Media. Sesame workshop creates educational content for preschool children and distributes that content in the U.S. and around the world, across various media platforms including television, radio, print, online, mobile, digital and home entertainment. The content follows a whole child curriculum and is designed to give vulnerable children equal and early access to preschool learning. Sesame workshop is most well-known for its flagship educational program "sesame street." the show currently broadcasts multiple times a day in the U.S. on the public broadcasting service (PBS), which is available for free in 98% of households with televisions. In addition to its presence on PBS and other television and digital platforms, "sesame street" videos, interactive games and other educational content are available free of charge for users on www.sesamestreet.org, www.pbskids.org and www.youtube.com. Including its distribution on broadcast and cable TV and its presence on various digital platforms, "Sesame street" reaches 12.1 million kids ages 0-8 in the U.S. on a quarterly basis. Its continued popularity places it among the top 3 kids programs on PBS. Sesame workshop's free YouTube channel received over 1.1 billion views in fiscal year 2018 alone. Research has shown that children who watch "Sesame Street" consistently perform better academically at every grade level through high school and have more developed social skills. In fiscal year 2018, Sesame Workshop partnered with educational publisher McGraw-Hill Education to bring research-based Sesame content and expertise into pre-kindergarten and elementary school classrooms across the United States. The Workshops first integrated program incorporates critical social emotional learning skills such as empathy, self-awareness and resilience into McGraw-Hills industry-leading Wonders literacy programs for PreK and elementary students, equipping the youngest learners for success from the start. In the co-branded PreK-Grade 1 programs, students, educators and families will experience Sesame themed content incorporated holistically in a variety of ways, including easy-to-use teachers resources, weekly parent newsletters, and circle-time videos and lessons starring Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Elmo, and friends. Social emotional learning will continue through Grades 2-5 in developmentally-appropriate ways. The curriculum was available for review and adoption nationwide. "Sesame street" is seen in over 160 countries through distribution agreements with local public and commercial broadcasters. In addition, local adaptations of "Sesame Street" are produced and distributed in Germany, the Netherlands, Latin America, the gulf cooperation countries (GCC), South Africa, India, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. The program reaches 150 million kids on a worldwide basis.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “Sesame workshop's mission is to help kids grow smarter, stronger and kinder.”.

When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “Our mission is to help kids grow smarter, stronger and kinder.”.

  • The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as NY.
  • According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 is 1900 Broadway, NEW YORK, NY, 10023.
  • The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2019 is 1227.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Has foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $14,191,184.
  • The CEO compensation policy within the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and approval.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has a foreign financial account.
  • The organization has 16 independent voting members.
  • The organization has a professional fund raiser.
  • The organization was formed in 1970.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization engages in lobbying activities.
  • The organization pays $61,923,108 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $3,737,035 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has a business related family member transaction.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization has grants to organizations.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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