Motion Picture Sound Editors
The primary objective of Motion Picture Sound Editors shall be to achieve by organization and mutual endeavor:the improvement of prestige and recognition of its members through the education of both the entertainment community and general audience to the importance and the artistic merit of the soundtract;the continuing recognition and dissimination of information regarding technical advances in motion picture sound and sound editing; andthe improvement of social relations and economic and professional status of its members.
Motion Picture Sound Editors at a glance
In short: Motion Picture Sound Editors gave $68K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $68,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $34,000
- Median grant
- $34,000
- Total assets
- $1,224,096
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Motion Picture Sound Editors funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Entertainment Community Fund ($58K). Together the top 2 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Entertainment Community Fund New York, NY | Los Angeles Fire Relief | $58,000 |
| Widows Orphans & Disabled Fir Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles Fire Relief | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,224,096 | $1,273,689 | $1,233,806 | $68,000 | 2 | $33,277 |
| 2024 | $1,184,757 | $1,242,619 | $1,032,946 | — | — | $27,295 |
| 2023 | $971,378 | $1,348,490 | $724,214 | — | — | $859 |
| 2022 | $346,264 | $690,167 | $398,215 | — | — | $29 |
| 2021 | $60,856 | $307,988 | $256,878 | — | — | — |
About Motion Picture Sound Editors
Based on IRS filings
Motion Picture Sound Editors is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Granada Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $68K. Net investment income was $33K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Motion Picture Sound Editors is led by David Barber, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 23 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Barber
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Baylon Fonseca
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Dannevik
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Horgan
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Garrett Montgomery
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Howard
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Lanza
Director
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paulette Victor Lifton
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Morton
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Perry La Marca
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amber Funk
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Maynes
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Albrechtsen
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Jennings
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brent Findley
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Korey Pereira
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Camperell
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Armstrong
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Muirhead
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Reeves
Treasurer
Sgt at Arms → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Marks
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miguel Aroujo
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Solange Scwalbe
Sgt-At-Arms
Director → Sgt-At-Arms, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: David Bondelevich (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Daniel Blanck (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Geraldo Gutierrez (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Glenn Morgan (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeremy Gordon (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Scott Gershin (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Sean Massey (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Shasha Dong (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Steve Urban (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: James Barth (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Mike Draghi (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Resul Pookutty (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Bernard Weiser (2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Motion Picture Sound Editors
How much does Motion Picture Sound Editors give each year?
Motion Picture Sound Editors gave $68K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Motion Picture Sound Editors?
Motion Picture Sound Editors reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Motion Picture Sound Editors?
Motion Picture Sound Editors is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Granada Hills, CA. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Motion Picture Sound Editors operate?
Motion Picture Sound Editors has awarded grants in California, New York.
What is Motion Picture Sound Editors's EIN?
Motion Picture Sound Editors's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2072627. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 15, 2026)
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