Sag-Aftra Producers Industry Advancement and Cooperative Fund
SAG-AFTRA PRODUCERS INDUSTRY is a public charity based in Burbank, California. Formed in 1992, it provides educational and informational assistance to performers and producers and makes grants supporting programs related to the entertainment industry.
Key facts about Sag-Aftra Producers Industry Advancement and Cooperative Fund
In short: Sag-Aftra Producers Industry Advancement and Cooperative Fund gave $13.5M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $1.2M), mostly in District of Columbia. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 95-4428911
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,503,119
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- Average grant
- $1,227,556
- Median grant
- $600,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2024)
- Total assets
- $48,623,268
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$48.6M
+2.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$13.5M
+7.4% YoY
Grant Count
11
+22.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.2M
-12.1% YoY
Is Sag-Aftra Producers Industry Advancement and Cooperative Fund open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1.1M; repeat grants $1.3M. How we count
Medians: $1.2M first-time, $375K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it provides “educational and informational assistance to performers and producers” to improve and promote the organization, advancement, and standards of the entertainment industry.
Its 2024 filing describes support for American Humane Association’s work to ensure the safety of animals and performers working with animals on set; SAGIndie’s work informing independent producers about becoming signatory producers; and SAG-AFTRA Foundation assistance programs for members. The filing also describes support for career transition, planning and opportunities for young performers, intervention and counseling and other social services for members, and programs encouraging minority performers and producers.
Among the grantees, American Humane Association describes its mission as promoting animal safety, welfare, and well-being. Filmraderie says it develops underrepresented storytellers’ careers through education, programming, resources, and connections. The Motion Picture and Television Fund describes supporting the entertainment community in living and aging well and helping one another in times of need. NewFilmmakers Los Angeles describes presenting emerging filmmakers’ work and connecting filmmakers with audiences and industry professionals. Visual Communications Media says it supports Asian American and Pacific Islander filmmakers and media artists.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 11 grants totaling $13,503,119. Grant amounts ranged from $27,500 to $7,051,023, with a median grant of $600,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed to recipients in Washington, DC (52%), New York (24%), California (23%), and Illinois (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8.8M (2020) to $13.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $13.5M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Humane Association ($7.1M). Together the top 10 received $13.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 14 grants of 49 (29%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Humane Association Washington, DC | General Support | $7,051,023 |
| American Association of Advertising Agencies New York, NY | Negotation | $2,134,740 |
| Film-Raderie Inglewood, CA | Sagindie Support | $1,248,001 |
| Actors Fund of America New York, NY | General Support | $1,054,215 |
| Sag-Aftra Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Motion Picture and Television Fund Woodland Hills, CA | General Support | $600,000 |
| Nalip Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $150,000 |
| Sag-Aftra Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $101,782 |
| Kaufherr Members Resource Center Chicago, IL | General Support | $100,858 |
| Newfilmmakers Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $35,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,623,268 | $13,202,187 | $15,227,799 | $13,503,119 (11 grants) |
| 2023 | $47,400,041 | $13,062,220 | $14,100,557 | $12,569,719 (9 grants) |
| 2022 | $42,230,352 | $14,896,270 | $12,348,995 | $11,603,542 (10 grants) |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $48,623,268 | $47,400,041 | $42,230,352 |
| Revenue | $13,202,187 | $13,062,220 | $14,896,270 |
| Expenses | $15,227,799 | $14,100,557 | $12,348,995 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,266,263 | $1,744,133 | $848,041 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Estrada, Chief Executive Officer; Joshi Sameer, Chief Information Officer; David Choi, Executive Director; and Hyung-Gee Lee, Chief AHC Analytics Officer. It also lists Bala Cuddalore and Brian Lee as directors; Ray Rodriguez as trustee/chair; Stacy Marcus as trustee/co-chair; and John Carter Brown and L Scott Caldwell as trustees.
Sag-Aftra Producers Industry Advancement and Cooperative Fund is led by Michael Estrada, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; none of the 24 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Estrada
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
24.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Choi
Executive Director
Executive Director of Investment & Finance → Chief Financial Officer, 2022
Chief Financial Officer → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
24.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray Rodriguez
Trustee & Chair
Trustee & Chairman → Trustee & Co-Chair, 2022
Trustee & Co-Chair → Trustee & Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Aquino
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Weissman
Trustee
Trustee & Chairman → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamal Story
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Lee
Trustee
Trustee → Trustee & Vice Chairman, 2021
Trustee & Vice Chairman → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Carter Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John T McGuire
Trustee
Trustee & Vice Chairman → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
L. Scott Caldwell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melinda Gavron
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Marcus
Trustee & Co-Chair
Trustee → Trustee & Co-Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Lee
Director
Director of It Apps → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
27 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Duncan Crabtree-Ireland
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grace Jun
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Stevens
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Ritchie
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Fondulis
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Navarro
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Helayne Antler
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Isselin
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bala Cuddalore
Director
New on the 2024 filing
29.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshi Sameer
Chief Information Officer
Executive Director, Contributions & Pen → Chief Information Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
24.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hyung-Gee Lee
Chief Ahc Analytics Officer
Chief Operating Officer → Chief Ahc Analytics Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
24.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Doug Wood (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Gokul Sheshadri (2020–2023) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Odele Kohlstrand (2020–2023) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Susan Boyd Joyce (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Tracy Owen (2020–2023) — Trustee & Chair
- Former: Sheldon Kasdan (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Marc Sandman (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: David P White - PAST (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Robert Lydiard - PAST (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Brian T Yoshimura (2020) — Compliance Audit
- Former: David P White (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jacob Vonk (2020) — Trustee
- Former: John E Rhone (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Mallery B Lucchesi (2020) — Director of Contributions
- Former: Robert Lydiard (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 3601 West Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA 91505-7830
Phone: (818) 954-9400
Frequently asked questions about Sag-Aftra Producers Industry Advancement and Cooperative Fund
How much does Sag-Aftra Producers Industry Advancement and Cooperative Fund give each year?
Sag-Aftra Producers Industry Advancement and Cooperative Fund gave $13.5M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $12.6M across 9 grants.
What is Sag-Aftra Producers Industry Advancement and Cooperative Fund's typical grant size?
Sag-Aftra Producers Industry Advancement and Cooperative Fund's median grant in 2024 was $600,000, and its average grant was $1,227,556, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sag-Aftra Producers Industry Advancement and Cooperative Fund that year got $1.1M on average.
Where does Sag-Aftra Producers Industry Advancement and Cooperative Fund give grants?
Sag-Aftra Producers Industry Advancement and Cooperative Fund gives mostly in District of Columbia: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (24%) and California (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (5 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Sag-Aftra Producers Industry Advancement and Cooperative Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 82% of Sag-Aftra Producers Industry Advancement and Cooperative Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Sag-Aftra Producers Industry Advancement and Cooperative Fund's largest grantees?
Sag-Aftra Producers Industry Advancement and Cooperative Fund's largest 2024 grantees include American Humane Association ($7,051,023), American Association of Advertising Agencies ($2,134,740) and Film-Raderie ($1,248,001), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sag-Aftra Producers Industry Advancement and Cooperative Fund?
Sag-Aftra Producers Industry Advancement and Cooperative Fund reported $48.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.2M.
What does Sag-Aftra Producers Industry Advancement and Cooperative Fund fund?
The organization states that it provides “educational and informational assistance to performers and producers” to improve and promote the organization, advancement, and standards of the entertainment industry. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sag-Aftra Producers Industry Advancement and Cooperative Fund?
Sag-Aftra Producers Industry Advancement and Cooperative Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Sag-Aftra Producers Industry Advancement and Cooperative Fund's EIN?
Sag-Aftra Producers Industry Advancement and Cooperative Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4428911. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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