Studio Transportation Drivers Union Local 399
To unite all workers and to secure improved wages, hours, working conditions, & other economic advantages through organization, negotiations, and collective bargaining. To provide educational advancement & training to members.
Studio Transportation Drivers Union Local 399 at a glance
In short: Studio Transportation Drivers Union Local 399 gave $68K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $67,700
- -28.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,283
- +19.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,625
- Total assets
- $6,680,489
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Studio Transportation Drivers Union Local 399
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Studio Transportation Drivers Union Local 399
Who Studio Transportation Drivers Union Local 399 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Entertainment Union Coalition ($20K). Together the top 5 received $62K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,950), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Studio Transportation Drivers Union Local 399 gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $94K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Entertainment Union Coalition Burbank, CA | Support CA Film & TV | $20,000 |
| Flics Studio City, CA | 2024 COLA Awards | $15,000 |
| Casting Society of America Burbank, CA | 39th Annual Artios Awards | $12,500 |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards Los Angeles, CA | Screen Actors Guild Awards | $8,750 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,950 |
| Commission on Eliminating Har Santa Monica, CA | 2024 Annual Contribution | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,680,489 | $8,268,142 | $8,383,067 | $67,700 | 6 | $197,949 |
| 2023 | $6,883,468 | $7,772,519 | $8,202,681 | $94,200 | 10 | $162,117 |
| 2022 | $7,329,977 | $9,115,497 | $8,355,558 | $86,000 | 7 | $74,265 |
| 2021 | $6,568,588 | $8,335,042 | $7,188,486 | $68,150 | 6 | $20,237 |
| 2020 | $5,431,199 | $5,743,083 | $6,169,722 | $20,000 | 1 | $80,226 |
About Studio Transportation Drivers Union Local 399
Based on IRS filings
Studio Transportation Drivers Union Local 399 is a public charity, based in North Hollywood, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $68K. Net investment income was $198K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Studio Transportation Drivers Union Local 399 is led by Kenneth Farnell, President on the 2024 filing; all 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenneth Farnell
President
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$236K (2024)
Alison Taylor
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
$3K (2024)
Joe Mora
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$86K (2024)
Shaun Ryan
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
$2K (2024)
Philip Quansah
Rec. Secretary
Trustee → Rec. Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Calvin McDowell
Business Agent
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$198K (2024)
Christopher Sell
Business Agent
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$195K (2024)
Edward Duffy
Bus. Agent & Pol Crd
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$255K (2024)
Jason Ide
Contract Coordinator
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$180K (2024)
Joshua Staheli
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$213K (2024)
Lindsay Dougherty
Secretary Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$250K (2024)
Tisha Tell
Business Agent
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$166K (2024)
Former officers (21)
- Former: Amy Gorton (2020–2023) — Communicationsadm Assistant
- Former: C. McDowell (2020–2023) — Business Agent
- Former: C. Sell (2020–2023) — Business Agent
- Former: Demetra Dickerson (2020–2023) — Dispatch
- Former: E. Barraza (2020–2023) — Business Agent
- Former: E. Duffy (2020–2023) — Business Agent
- Former: G. Karson (2020–2023) — Office Managerbookkeeper
- Former: J. Staheli (2020–2023) — Vpbusiness Agent
- Former: K. Farnell (2020–2023) — Presidentbusiness Agent
- Former: L. Dougherty (2020–2023) — Secretary-Treassurer
- Former: Venessa Latray (2020–2023) — Dispatch
- Former: J. Ide (2022–2023) — Contract Coordinator
- Former: A. Taylor (2023) — Trustee
- Former: J. Mora (2023) — Trustee
- Former: S. Ryan (2023) — Trustee
- Former: V. Rangel (2023) — Business Agent
- Former: A. Santana (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: G. Zuckerbroad (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: R. Rodriguez (2022) — Business Agent
- Former: S. Dayan (2020–2021) — Secretary Treasurer
- Former: D. Canamar (2020) — Dispatcher
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $255K, to Edward Duffy (Bus. Agent/Pol Crd). 12 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Studio Transportation Drivers Union Local 399
How much does Studio Transportation Drivers Union Local 399 give each year?
Studio Transportation Drivers Union Local 399 gave $68K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $94K across 10 grants.
What is Studio Transportation Drivers Union Local 399's typical grant size?
Studio Transportation Drivers Union Local 399's median grant in 2024 was $10,625, and its average grant was $11,283, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Studio Transportation Drivers Union Local 399 give grants?
Studio Transportation Drivers Union Local 399 gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Burbank, CA (2 grants).
Does Studio Transportation Drivers Union Local 399 give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Studio Transportation Drivers Union Local 399's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Studio Transportation Drivers Union Local 399's largest grantees?
Studio Transportation Drivers Union Local 399's largest 2024 grantees include Entertainment Union Coalition ($20,000), Flics ($15,000) and Casting Society of America ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,950), which are not listed by name. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Studio Transportation Drivers Union Local 399?
Studio Transportation Drivers Union Local 399 reported $6.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.3M.
What is Studio Transportation Drivers Union Local 399's EIN?
Studio Transportation Drivers Union Local 399's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-1027290. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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