Foundation Entertainment Company
To produce, distribute and promote family value-based, educational and/or christian themed programming so that children and adults throughout the country and others may experience entertainment that strengthens family relations and moral values through positive messaging.
Foundation Entertainment Company at a glance
In short: Foundation Entertainment Company gave $100K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $100K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $100,000
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $12,175,427
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Foundation Entertainment Company funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nefarious Season One LLC ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nefarious Season One LLC Denton, TX | Developing and producing the first season of a streaming series based on the theatrical film nefarious. | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,175,427 | $426,293 | $488,050 | $100,000 | 1 | $425,293 |
| 2024 | $12,237,184 | $386,160 | $359,011 | — | — | $385,160 |
| 2023 | $12,210,035 | $121,847 | $406,921 | — | — | $120,847 |
| 2022 | $12,495,109 | $4,067,189 | $366,890 | — | — | $66,189 |
| 2021 | $8,794,810 | $2,124,202 | $369,166 | — | — | $123,202 |
| 2020 | $7,039,774 | $96,027 | $382,116 | — | — | $95,027 |
About Foundation Entertainment Company
Based on IRS filings
Foundation Entertainment Company is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Mason, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $12.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K. Net investment income was $425K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation Entertainment Company is led by Brendon Hansford, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brendon Hansford
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas O'Brien
Employee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$300K (2020) → $325K (2025)
Jeff Hinebaugh
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $325K, to Thomas O'Brien (Employee).
Frequently asked questions about Foundation Entertainment Company
How much does Foundation Entertainment Company give each year?
Foundation Entertainment Company gave $100K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Foundation Entertainment Company?
Foundation Entertainment Company reported $12.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $426K.
What is Foundation Entertainment Company?
Foundation Entertainment Company is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Mason, OH. It holds $12.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Foundation Entertainment Company operate?
Foundation Entertainment Company has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Foundation Entertainment Company's EIN?
Foundation Entertainment Company's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5958826. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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