Arts & Culture
Writers Guild Foundation
LOS ANGELES, CA
Total revenue
$986K
Total expenses
$1.2M
Net assets
$2.5M
Grants received
$2.2M
60 grants
EIN
237024900
Tax year
2024
Mission
Founded in 1966, the writers guild foundation's mission is to preserve and promote the history and craft of writing for the screen. Through its library and archive, community programs, and educational events, the foundation engages, educates, and inspires emerging writers-especially those belonging to underserved populations-and preserves the rich history of writing in hollywood for future generations.
Programs
2 programs
Writers access support staff training programsthe writers access support staff training program provides writers from historically underrepresented backgrounds (bipoc, lgbtq+, disabled, over of the age of 50, etc.) with tools and education to become a writers' assitant and script coordinator, ultimately resulting in meaningful employment opportunities. These positions often serve as the first step on the ladder of a successful screenwriting career; as such, this program aims to be a step towards greater inclusivity at both the "entry level and in the future, on all writing staffs. Wgf provides all components of the vwp at no cost to program participants.
Veterans writing projectthe veterans writing project develops the writing skills of military veterans for professional advancement and personal fulfillment. Serving 60-80 veterans each year, participants are educated on the fundamentals of screenwriting and mentored by wga-enrolled writers. Upon completion of the yearlong program, participants leave with a finished screenplay or tv pilot and the skills and tools needed for meaningful employment opportunities with the entertainment industry. Wgf provides all components of the vwp at no cost to program participants.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
14 listed
KATIE BUCKLAND
Executive Dir.
$165K
40 hrs/wk
TOM SCHULMAN
Director
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0NEAL BAER
Director
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0ERIC ROTH
Director
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0ROBERT NELSON JACOBS
SECTY/TREASURER
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0JALYSA CONWAY
Director
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0NAZRIN CHOUDHURY
Director
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0JOAN HARRISON
Vice President
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0MIKE ROYCE
Director
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0HOWARD LEITER
Director
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0DANIEL PETRIE JR
President
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0TYGER WILLIAMS
Director
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0Y SHIREEN RAZACK
Director
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0ONITRA JOHNSON
DIRECTOR
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