Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences

Beverly Hills, CA · Founded 1927

Honors excellence in motion picture arts through awards, education, and preservation of film history

Primary audience
Film Industry
Work area
Arts Recognition
Topic
Motion Pictures
Contact
Dawn Hudson

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.

What They Focus On

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

Financial Information

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.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Recognition Excellence

    Identify and honor outstanding achievements in motion picture arts through peer evaluation and voting

  • 02

    Engage Community

    Host screenings, events, and educational programs connecting filmmakers and audiences across the world

  • 03

    Preserve History

    Maintain and protect historical motion pictures and materials for future generations of artists

  • 04

    Support Innovation

    Provide grants and resources to organizations advancing excellence in the motion picture industry

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences

Academy Awards

Annual ceremony recognizing outstanding achievement in motion picture arts and sciences across multiple categories

Film Preservation

Protecting and maintaining historical motion pictures and materials for future generations of filmmakers and audiences

Educational Initiatives

Programs and screenings that inspire imagination and connect diverse audiences through the medium of motion pictures

Industry Grants

Financial assistance to charitable organizations promoting excellence and advancement in the motion picture arts

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences.

DH

Dawn Hudson

Chief Executive Officer
25 hrs/week
Compensation: $739,951
CS

Christine Simmons

Chief Operating Officer
25 hrs/week
Compensation: $481,989
AH

Andrew Horn

Chief Financial Officer
25 hrs/week
Compensation: $379,711
LS

L Scott Miller

Gen. Counsel & Chief Admin Off
25 hrs/week
Compensation: $323,119
BK

Beverly Kite

Chief Information Officer
25 hrs/week
Compensation: $322,082
JD

Jennifer Davidson

Chief Communications Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $308,510
YE

Yolanda Enamorado

SVP - Human Resources
Full-time
Compensation: $290,624
TB

Todd Barasch

SVP - Business Development
Full-time
Compensation: $255,914
MP

Maryjane Partlow

SVP - Operations Awards & Even
Full-time
Compensation: $221,772
DR

David Rubin

President
20 hrs/week
DF

Devon Franklin

Vice President (As Of 08/2021)
1 hrs/week
IM

Isis Mussenden

Vice President
2 hrs/week
JT

Jennifer Todd

Vice President (As Of 08/2021)
1 hrs/week
LK

Larry Karaszewski

Vice President
2 hrs/week
LB

Lois Burwell

Vice President (Until 08/2021)
2 hrs/week
WT

Wynn Thomas

Vice President
2 hrs/week
TM

Teni Melidonian

EVP - Mrkting. & Brand Stategy
Full-time
Compensation: $294,050
AD

Ava Duvernay

Governor
1 hrs/week
BC

Bill Corso

Governor
1 hrs/week
BA

Bonnie Arnold

Governor
2 hrs/week
BB

Brooke Breton

Governor
1 hrs/week
CB

Charles Bernstein

Governor
1 hrs/week
CK

Christina Kounelias

Governor
1 hrs/week
CB

Craig Barron

Governor
1 hrs/week
DZ

Deborah Zane

Governor
1 hrs/week
DD

Dody Dorn

Governor
1 hrs/week
EC

Eduardo Castro

Governor
1 hrs/week
EK

Ellen Kuras

Governor
1 hrs/week
ER

Eric Roth

Governor
1 hrs/week
GB

Gary Bourgeois

Governor
1 hrs/week
HB

Howard Berger

Governor
1 hrs/week
HR

Howard Rodman

Governor
1 hrs/week
JP

Jan Pascale

Governor
1 hrs/week
JT

Jean Tsien

Governor
1 hrs/week
JY

Jennifer Yuh Nelson

Governor
1 hrs/week
JB

Jon Bloom

Governor
1 hrs/week
KA

Kate Amend

Governor
1 hrs/week
KC

Kevin Collier

Governor
1 hrs/week
KT

Kim Taylor-Coleman

Governor
1 hrs/week
LD

Laura Dern

Governor
1 hrs/week
LK

Laura Karpman

Governor
1 hrs/week
LK

Laura Kim

Governor
1 hrs/week
LB

Leslie Barber

Governor
1 hrs/week
LF

Linda Flowers

Governor
1 hrs/week
LH

Lynette Howell Taylor

Governor
1 hrs/week
MW

Mandy Walker

Governor
1 hrs/week
MJ

Mark Johnson

Governor
1 hrs/week
NU

Nancy Utley

Governor
1 hrs/week
PA

Pam Abdy

Governor
1 hrs/week
PC

Paul Cameron

Governor
1 hrs/week
RW

Rita Wilson

Governor
1 hrs/week
RB

Rob Bredow

Governor
1 hrs/week
RG

Rodrigo Garcia

Governor
1 hrs/week
RR

Roger Ross Williams

Governor
1 hrs/week
RC

Ruth Carter

Governor
1 hrs/week
SR

Stephen Rivkin

Governor
1 hrs/week
SS

Steven Spielberg

Governor
1 hrs/week
SB

Susanne Bier

Governor
1 hrs/week
TD

Teri Dorman

Governor
1 hrs/week
TS

Terilyn Shropshire

Governor
1 hrs/week
TD

Tom Duffield

Governor
1 hrs/week
WG

Whoopi Goldberg

Governor
1 hrs/week

Milestones

1927

Academy Founded

1927

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was established in California

1929

First Academy Awards

1929

The inaugural Academy Awards ceremony recognized excellence in film for the first time

2019

Revenue Peak

2019

The organization reached peak annual revenue of $147.9 million supporting film excellence

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

DL
David Linde Treasurer (As Of 08/2021) 1.0 hrs/week
DG
Donna Gigliotti Secretary (As Of 08/2021) 2.0 hrs/week
JY
Janet Yang Secretary (Until 08/2021),VP 2.0 hrs/week
JG
Jim Gianopulos Treasurer (Until 08/2021) 2.0 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

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

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$25K Grants Received
1 Organizations

Top Funders

1 total
TC
The Chairman's Cup Foundation
$25K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences

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8949 Wilshire Boulevard Beverly Hills, CA 902111972