Yellow Dot Studios Inc
The primary activity of the organization will be to produce videos and other content to build awareness to the public of the push for urgent climate action.
Yellow Dot Studios Inc at a glance
In short: Yellow Dot Studios Inc gave $270K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $90K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $270,000
- +980.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $90,000
- +260.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $79,361
- -74.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Yellow Dot Studios Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Action for the Climate Emergency ($145K). Together the top 3 received $270K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $270K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $270K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Action for the Climate Emergency Charlestown, MA | To Help Sponsor Climate-Focus Podcast Series | $145,000 |
| Head Count Inc New York, NY | Youth Voter Paid ADS | $75,000 |
| Turnout Activism Cambridge, MA | Youth Voter Social Campaign | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79,361 | $1,613,196 | $1,809,971 | $270,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $306,100 | $1,302,042 | $1,041,825 | $25,000 | 1 |
About Yellow Dot Studios Inc
Based on IRS filings
Yellow Dot Studios Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $79K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $270K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Yellow Dot Studios Inc is led by Adam McKay, President on every filing since 2023; 4 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam McKay
President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Roberts-Steele
Managing Director & Head of Produ
Managing Director & Head of Production → Managing Director & Head of Produ, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$185K (2023) → $300K (2024)
Anna N. Wenger
Executive Producer
Producer → Executive Producer, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$107K (2023) → $190K (2024)
Elijah Zarlin
Head of Digital & Engage
Head of Digital & Engagement → Head of Digital & Engage, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$104K (2023) → $185K (2024)
Brittney Badduke
Creative Executive
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$79K (2024)
Matthew Lichtenberg
CFO
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shira Piven
Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Fenton
Senior Advisor
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 $300K, to Stephanie Roberts-Steele (Managing DIR/Head of Produ). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Yellow Dot Studios Inc
How much does Yellow Dot Studios Inc give each year?
Yellow Dot Studios Inc gave $270K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
What is Yellow Dot Studios Inc's typical grant size?
Yellow Dot Studios Inc's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $90,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Yellow Dot Studios Inc give grants?
Yellow Dot Studios Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (28%).
Does Yellow Dot Studios Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Yellow Dot Studios Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Yellow Dot Studios Inc?
Yellow Dot Studios Inc reported $79K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What is Yellow Dot Studios Inc?
Yellow Dot Studios Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $79K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Yellow Dot Studios Inc's EIN?
Yellow Dot Studios Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3299803. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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