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Actors’ Equity Association (AEA)

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Website:

www.actorsequity.org
Location:

NEW YORK, NY
Tax ID:

13-0413995
Tax-Exempt Status:

501(c)(5)

Budget (2016):

Revenue: $18,841,097
Expenses: $22,246,496
Assets: $51,802,138
Formation:

May 26, 1913
Headquarters:

New York, NY
President:

Kate Shindle
Membership:

Approx. 50,000 (2015)

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Actors’ Equity Association, often referred to as “Actor’s Equity” or “Equity,” is a labor union for live stage performers and stage managers. Equity is a member of the AFL-CIO union federation.7 and Michael Bloomberg20 or the Soviet Union exist.30

References

  1. About Actors’ Equity Association.” Actors’ Equity Association. Accessed May 18, 2018. http://www.actorsequity.org/AboutEquity/aboutequityhome.asp.
  2. AEA News | AEA Health Care Initiative – Take Action.” Actors’ Equity Association History and Awards. Accessed May 15, 2018. http://www.actorsequity.org/NewsMedia/news2009/aug3.healthcarealert.asp.
  3. ara, Christopher. “Older Broadway Actors Booted From Equity-League Health Plan In Obamacare Fallout.” International Business Times. October 28, 2014. Accessed May 15, 2018. http://www.ibtimes.com/older-broadway-actors-booted-equity-league-health-plan-obamacare-fallout-1714181.
  4. Equity Votes to Endorse Hillary Clinton for President | Actors’ Equity Association News.” Actors’ Equity Association History and Awards. August 30, 2016. Accessed May 15, 2018. https://www.actorsequity.org/NewsMedia/news2016/EquityVotesToEndorseClinton.asp.
  5. Historical Overview.” Actors’ Equity Association. 2018. Accessed May 11, 2018. http://www.actorsequity.org/AboutEquity/historicaloverview.asp.
  6. AEA Timeline | First Years.” Actors’ Equity Association. 2013. Accessed May 11, 2018. http://www.actorsequity.org/AboutEquity/timeline/timeline_1960.html.
  7. hane, Rachel. “Inciting the Rank and File: The Impact of Actors’ Equity and Labor Strike.” Arts Management Journal, January 2015. Accessed May 11, 2018. https://www.artsmanagementjournal.com/resources/January_2015/Inciting-the-Rank-and-File-Jan 2015.pdf.
  8. ogrebin, Robin. “THE THEATER WALKOUT: OVERVIEW; MAYOR INTERVENES IN THEATER STRIKE.” The New York Times. March 11, 2003. Accessed May 11, 2018. https://www.nytimes.com/2003/03/11/us/the-theater-walkout-overview-mayor-intervenes-in-theater-strike.html.
  9. DPE NewsLine – March 2004.” Department for Professional Employees/AFL-CIO. March 2004. Accessed May 14, 2018. http://dpeaflcio.org/news/dpe-newsline/dpe-newsline-archive/2004-dpe-newsline-issues/dpe-newsline-march-2004/.
  10. Every Time You Buy a Ticket for a Broadway Tour: Ask If It’s Equity.” Ask If It’s Equity. Accessed May 21, 2018. http://askifitsequity.com/.
  11. vins, Molly. “HOUSING FOR ACTORS UNDER FINAL STUDY.” The New York Times. December 12, 1976. Accessed May 18, 2018. https://www.nytimes.com/1976/12/12/archives/housing-for-actors-under-final-study-manhattan-plaza-decision-is.html.
  12. ianga, Keli A. “Miracle on 42nd Street: A Tale of Artist Housing.” Shelterforce. January 3, 2018. Accessed May 15, 2018. https://shelterforce.org/2018/01/03/miracle-on-42nd-street-a-tale-of-artists-housing/.
  13. GOVERNOR SIGNS LAW ASSISTING ENTERTAINERS WITH HEALTH BENEFITS.” Department of Financial Services. September 23, 2004. Accessed May 15, 2018. https://www.dfs.ny.gov/insurance/press/p0409242.htm.
  14. el Barco, Mandalit. “Actors’ Equity Implements $9 Minimum Wage For LA’s Small Theaters.” NPR. April 22, 2015. Accessed May 15, 2018. https://www.npr.org/2015/04/22/401540539/actors-equity-implements-9-minimum-wage-for-las-small-theaters.
  15. orris, Steven Leigh. “L.A. Actors Don’t Want Their Union’s New Plan. The Union Doesn’t Care.” L.A. Weekly. April 02, 2016. Accessed May 15, 2018. http://www.laweekly.com/arts/la-actors-dont-want-their-unions-new-plan-the-union-doesnt-care-5519115.
  16. ubinstein, John. “John Rubinstein to Actors Equity – “We Are Fighting for Our Lives”.” I Love 99. February 17, 2017. Accessed May 15, 2018. http://ilove99.org/2017/02/17/john-rubinstein-letter-to-actors-equity-fighting-for-our-lives/.
  17. AEA Timeline | 1930’s.” Actors’ Equity Association History and Awards. Accessed May 15, 2018. http://www.actorsequity.org/AboutEquity/timeline/timeline_1930.html.
  18. ehren, Elizabeth. “Reeve’s Real-Life Human-Rights Role in Chile: Superman Moved to Give Moral Support to Threatened Actors.” Los Angeles Times. December 30, 1987. Accessed May 15, 2018. http://articles.latimes.com/1987-12-30/entertainment/ca-21719_1_human-rights.
  19. AEA Timeline | 1980’s.” Actors’ Equity Association History and Awards. Accessed May 15, 2018. http://www.actorsequity.org/AboutEquity/timeline/timeline_1980.html.
  20. heng, Nien. Life and Death in Shanghai. New York: Grove Press, 1987.
  21. erlin, Isaiah. “The Arts in Russia Under Stalin.” The New York Review of Books. October 19, 2000. Accessed May 22, 2018. http://www.nybooks.com/articles/2000/10/19/the-arts-in-russia-under-stalin/.
  22. SOVIET VISITORS TALK TO EQUITY ON ACTING.” The New York Times. November 28, 1964. Accessed May 22, 2018. https://www.nytimes.com/1964/11/28/soviet-visitors-talk-to-equity-on-acting.html?mtrref=www.google.com&gwh=0EB91802AE90B1676AAB733A1CAF6820&gwt=pay.
  23. olton, Barbara. “Russia.” Barbara Colton. Accessed May 22, 2018. http://www.barbaracolton.info/russia_2.html.
  24. AEA Timeline | 2009.” Actors’ Equity Association History and Awards. Accessed May 15, 2018. http://www.actorsequity.org/AboutEquity/timeline/timeline_2009.html.
  25. News & Media: AEA Healthcare Update Archives.” Actors’ Equity Association History and Awards. Accessed May 15, 2018. http://www.actorsequity.org/NewsMedia/news2008/healthcarearchive.asp.
  26. yman, Nick. “From the President: Marching in Madison.” Actors’ Equity Association History and Awards. March 24, 2011. Accessed May 15, 2018. http://www.actorsequity.org/AboutEquity/president_archive9.asp.
  27. isconsin Act 10, the “Scott Walker Budget Repair Bill” (2011). Ballotpedia. Accessed May 18, 2018. https://ballotpedia.org/Wisconsin_Act_10,_the_%22Scott_Walker_Budget_Repair_Bill%22_(2011).
  28. obb, David. “Actors’ Equity Has A New President As Kate Shindle Unseats Nick Wyman.” Deadline Hollywood. May 21, 2015. Accessed May 07, 2018. http://deadline.com/2015/05/kate-shindle-actors-equity-president-defeats-nick-wyman-1201431243/.
  29. MARY McCOLL NAMED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DESIGNEE OF ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION | Actors’ Equity Association.” Actors’ Equity Association History and Awards. 2010. Accessed May 18, 2018. http://www.actorsequity.org/NewsMedia/news2010/nov11.McColl.asp.
  30. ctors’ Equity Association, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2014.
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Nonprofit Information

  • Accounting Period: March - February
  • Tax Exemption Received: July 1, 1994

    • Available Filings

    Period Form Type Total revenue Total functional expenses Total assets (EOY) Total liabilities (EOY) Unrelated business income? Total contributions Program service revenue Investment income Comp. of current officers, directors, etc. Form 990
    2016 Mar Form 990 $18,841,097 $22,246,496 $51,802,138 $36,606,110 N $0 $16,643,270 $480,779 $947,169
    2015 Mar Form 990 $19,509,873 $21,157,945 $54,160,051 $29,779,755 N $115,386 $16,441,228 $477,548 $941,993 PDF
    2014 Mar Form 990 $19,286,375 $20,041,521 $54,856,596 $26,561,343 N $0 $15,737,151 $510,132 $1,561,199 PDF
    2013 Mar Form 990 $17,886,275 $21,324,548 $53,124,062 $28,856,754 N $0 $15,341,501 $598,887 $630,808 PDF
    2012 Mar Form 990 $16,978,027 $23,274,687 $48,695,588 $24,930,429 N $15,545,837 $0 $719,321 $398,977 PDF
    2011 Mar Form 990 $18,606,386 $17,974,344 $48,779,548 $18,872,044 N $15,549,413 $0 $853,649 $185,651 PDF

    Additional Filings (PDFs)

    Actors’ Equity Association (AEA)

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    NEW YORK, NY 10036-2508