Small Public Charity

Veterans in Media & Entertainment

Veterans in Media & Entertainment is a nonprofit organization categorized as Small Public Charity based in Los Angeles, CA. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $141K, expenses of $165K, total assets of $13K. Imperigo tracks 10 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $389K.

EIN: 800805473 Los Angeles, CA Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$141K
Total Expenses$165K
Total Assets$13K
Grant Records10
Funding Total$389K
Filing Years2019–2024

Mission

VME EDUCATES, EMPOWERS AND SUPPORTS VETERANS AND TRANSITIONING MILITARY MEMBERS IN FINDING MEANINGFUL JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS IN THE MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS: JOBS & INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, CASTING PROJECT, GUEST SPEAKER SERIES (A-LIST GUESTS), CLASSES, ROUNDTABLES, AND WORKSHOPS.

Officers & Directors

Director Ben Lopez
Director Ed Saulny
Director Frank Sharp
Chairman Karen Kraft
Director Stephanie Stone
Vice-Chair Tom Mccafferty

Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.

Top Grant Purposes

GENERAL SUPPORT
$149,390 6 grants
ARTS
$100,000 1 grant
THE ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED AS A DIRECT RESULT OF A CAMPAIGN THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION IS A PART OF. THE CAMPAIGN IS TO ENSURE US MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS ARE WELCOMED HOME AS LEADERS AND CIVIC ASSETS AS THEY RE-ENTER CIVILIAN LIFE. THE CAMPAIGN FOCUSES ON SIX PILLARS OF REINTEGRATION: JOBS, EDUCATION, HEALTH, HOUSING, FAMILY, AND LEADERSHIP.
$90,000 1 grant
Economic Mobility
$25,000 1 grant
Financial Stability
$25,000 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2024 $141K $165K $13K
2023 $166K $153K $37K
2022 $168K $233K $24K
2020 $332K $253K $145K
2019 $163K $210K $66K

Between 2019 and 2024, reported annual revenue declined from $163K to $141K (-13%), with total assets most recently reported at $13K.

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