Awards Recognition
Honoring outstanding achievement in motion picture arts through the annual Academy Awards and special ceremonies
Honors excellence in motion picture arts through awards, education, and preservation of film history
About Organization
The Academy recognizes and upholds excellence in the motion picture arts and sciences, most notably through the annual Academy Awards. Based in Beverly Hills, CA, the organization operates with 236 employees and 632 volunteers, managing $156.5 million in annual revenue. Founded in 1927, the Academy connects the global film community through events, screenings, and educational initiatives.
Awards Recognition
Honoring outstanding achievement in motion picture arts through the annual Academy Awards and special ceremonies
Film Education
Inspiring imagination and connecting global audiences through screenings, events, and educational programming about cinema
Industry Support
Providing grants and resources to charitable organizations that promote excellence and advancement in motion pictures
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2021)
$156.5M
+16.1% vs 2020
Expenses (2021)
$147.4M
+28.1% vs 2020
Assets (2021)
$685.5M
+5.5% vs 2020
Employees (2021)
236
-7.8% vs 2020
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $156,531,738 | $147,352,646 | $685,497,308 | 236 |
| 2020 | $134,881,744 | $115,073,430 | $649,892,944 | 256 |
| 2019 | $142,113,279 | $114,779,409 | $566,057,285 | 273 |
| 2018 | $147,889,867 | $103,813,370 | $489,631,403 | 255 |
| 2017 | $142,794,081 | $96,210,672 | $458,606,562 | 238 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Identify and honor outstanding achievements in motion picture arts through peer evaluation and voting
Host screenings, events, and educational programs connecting filmmakers and audiences across the world
Maintain and protect historical motion pictures and materials for future generations of artists
Provide grants and resources to organizations advancing excellence in the motion picture industry
Services and programs offered by Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences
Annual ceremony recognizing outstanding achievement in motion picture arts and sciences across multiple categories
Protecting and maintaining historical motion pictures and materials for future generations of filmmakers and audiences
Programs and screenings that inspire imagination and connect diverse audiences through the medium of motion pictures
Financial assistance to charitable organizations promoting excellence and advancement in the motion picture arts
Meet the people behind Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences.
1927
1927
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was established in California
1929
1929
The inaugural Academy Awards ceremony recognized excellence in film for the first time
2019
2019
The organization reached peak annual revenue of $147.9 million supporting film excellence
Board members, advisors, and key contributors
Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.
Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990
Total Reported (2021)
$4.3M
Highest Paid
$847K
Dawn Hudson
Compensated Officers
10
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Hudson | Chief Executive Officer | $739,951 | $106,823 | $846,774 | 25 |
| Christine Simmons | Chief Operating Officer | $481,989 | $49,640 | $531,629 | 25 |
| Andrew Horn | Chief Financial Officer | $379,711 | $109,417 | $489,128 | 25 |
| L Scott Miller | Gen. Counsel & Chief Admin Off | $323,119 | $107,958 | $431,077 | 25 |
| Beverly Kite | Chief Information Officer | $322,082 | $72,423 | $394,505 | 25 |
| Jennifer Davidson | Chief Communications Officer | $308,510 | $42,704 | $351,214 | 45 |
| Teni Melidonian | EVP - Mrkting. & Brand Stategy | $294,050 | $53,964 | $348,014 | 45 |
| Yolanda Enamorado | SVP - Human Resources | $290,624 | $56,557 | $347,181 | 45 |
| Todd Barasch | SVP - Business Development | $255,914 | $40,398 | $296,312 | 45 |
| Maryjane Partlow | SVP - Operations Awards & Even | $221,772 | $54,443 | $276,215 | 45 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Hudson | Chief Executive Officer | $749,048 | $238,741 | $987,789 | 25 |
| Andrew Horn | Chief Financial Officer | $378,754 | $139,039 | $517,793 | 25 |
| Christine Simmons | Chief Operating Officer | $480,162 | $17,659 | $497,821 | 25 |
| L Scott Miller | Gen. Counsel & Chief Admin Off | $322,361 | $151,679 | $474,040 | 25 |
| Beverly Kite | Chief Information Officer | $318,326 | $66,918 | $385,244 | 25 |
| Yolanda Enamorado | SVP - Human Resources | $288,426 | $53,748 | $342,174 | 25 |
| Teni Melidonian | EVP - Mrkting. & Brand Stategy | $288,217 | $48,410 | $336,627 | 25 |
| Les Jin | VP - IT Infrastructure | $217,031 | $72,257 | $289,288 | 25 |
| Todd Barasch | SVP - Business Development | $245,458 | $26,989 | $272,447 | 45 |
| Jennifer Davidson | EVP - Communications | $236,446 | $26,989 | $263,435 | 25 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Hudson | Chief Executive Officer | $738,094 | $238,182 | $976,276 | 25 |
| Dawn Hudson | Chief Executive Officer | $706,572 | $238,182 | $944,754 | 25 |
| Andrew Horn | Chief Financial Officer | $357,998 | $150,132 | $508,130 | 25 |
| Andrew Horn | Chief Financial Officer | $357,998 | $150,132 | $508,130 | 25 |
| L Scott Miller | Gen. Counsel & Chief Admin Off | $298,439 | $148,542 | $446,981 | 25 |
| L Scott Miller | Gen. Counsel & Chief Admin Off | $298,439 | $148,542 | $446,981 | 25 |
| Christine Simmons | Chief Operating Officer | $419,648 | $12,027 | $431,675 | 25 |
| Christine Simmons | Chief Operating Officer | $419,648 | $12,027 | $431,675 | 25 |
| Beverly Kite | Chief Information Officer | $300,654 | $66,282 | $366,936 | 25 |
| Beverly Kite | Chief Information Officer | $300,654 | $66,282 | $366,936 | 25 |
| Yolanda Enamorado | SVP - Human Resources | $271,376 | $50,136 | $321,512 | 25 |
| Yolanda Enamorado | SVP - Human Resources | $271,376 | $50,136 | $321,512 | 25 |
| Teni Melidonian | EVP - Mrkting. & Brand Stategy | $264,170 | $49,245 | $313,415 | 25 |
| Teni Melidonian | EVP - Mrkting. & Brand Stategy | $264,170 | $49,245 | $313,415 | 25 |
| Les Jin | VP - IT Infrastructure | $206,860 | $60,432 | $267,292 | 25 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Hudson | Chief Executive Officer | $650,719 | $94,070 | $744,789 | 25 |
| Andrew Horn | Chief Financial Officer | $336,206 | $65,549 | $401,755 | 25 |
| Beverly Kite | Chief Information Officer | $280,039 | $59,747 | $339,786 | 25 |
| L Scott Miller | ASST. Legal Counsel & MD Admin | $275,977 | $37,160 | $313,137 | 25 |
| Teni Melidonian | MD Of Communications | $269,023 | $33,341 | $302,364 | 25 |
| Yolanda Enamorado | MD Of Human Resources | $253,431 | $41,720 | $295,151 | 25 |
| Les Jin | ASSOC. DIR., IT Infrastructure | $193,114 | $51,840 | $244,954 | 25 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Hudson | Chief Executive Officer | $657,692 | $260,257 | $917,949 | 25 |
| Andrew Horn | Chief Financial Officer | $334,621 | $112,368 | $446,989 | 25 |
| L Scott Miller | ASST. Legal Counsel & MD Admin | $277,902 | $99,415 | $377,317 | 25 |
| Beverly Kite | Chief Information Officer | $280,580 | $61,263 | $341,843 | 25 |
| Yolanda Enamorado | MD Of Human Resources | $256,562 | $24,706 | $281,268 | 25 |
| Les Jin | ASSOC. DIR., IT Infrastructure | $189,501 | $59,229 | $248,730 | 25 |
| Teni Melidonian | MD Of Communications | $198,326 | $36,490 | $234,816 | 25 |
| Jon Bloom | Governor | $29,000 | — | $29,000 | 1 |
| David Rubin | Secretary | $25,000 | — | $25,000 | 2 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.
Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings
Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.
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