Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “Bcefa's mission is to: (i)mobilize the unique abilities within the entertainment industry to mitigate the suffering of individuals affected by hiv/aids; (ii) to ensure direct support specifically through the social services and programs of the actors fund to all individuals in the entertainment industry affected by critical health issues, including but not limited to hiv/aids; (iii) to support organizations across the country which provide treatment or services for people specifically affected by hiv/aids and their families; (iv) to promote and encourage public support for national and international programs and services which benefit people with hiv/aids; (v) to increase public awareness and understanding of hiv/aids through the creation and dissemination of educational materials; (vi) to support efforts by the entertainment industry to address other critical health issues or respond to an emergency, in each case as approved by the board of trustees; and (vii) to support efforts by th”.

Their activities were defined as: “To mobilize the entertainment industry to raise funds for grants for aids service organizations and other health issues, disaster relief, etc. as directed by the board.”.

• As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as NY.
• The non-profit's address in 2020 as per the filing is 165 WEST 46TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY, 10036.
• The form of the non-profit organization shows 115 employees as of 2020.
• 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 $834,605.
• The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and endorsement.
• The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
• The organization has 50 independent voting members.
• The organization was formed in 1988.
• 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 pays $5,836,876 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $2,615,302 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 fundraising events.
• The organization has grants to organizations.
• The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.