Liabilities / Assets
33rd percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Investigative Studios Inc
EIN 81-0750717 • 501(c)3 • Greenbrae, CA
Profile
Investigative studios operates as a non-profit organization dedicated to investigative documentaries using the highest journalistic standards with projects supported through grants and mentorships. We also produce long form journalism through documentaries that can not be explored in shorter forms.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
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Liabilities / Revenue
34th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
72nd percentile
Higher net margin than 72% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
Score unavailable
No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.
Asset Growth
94th percentile
Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
92nd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$191,393
Up $163,505 (+586%) from 2024
Liabilities
Flat$0
Flat from 2024
Net Assets
Up$191,393
Up $163,505 (+586%) from 2024
Revenue
Up$915,072
Up $892,657 (+3982%) from 2024
Expenses
Up$741,567
Up $681,421 (+1133%) from 2024
Net Income
Up$173,505
Up $211,236 (+560%) from 2024
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $191,393
- Liabilities
- $0
- Net assets
- $191,393
- Revenue
- $915,072
- Expenses
- $741,567
- Net income
- $173,505
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
- Signed
- Nov 11, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.2
- Gross Receipts
- $915,072
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Investigative Studios produces documentary films and multimedia reporting that exposes oppression and corruption to rouse the most dynamic level of change: an informed public. We are invested in the proposition that investigative reporting is necessary to a democratic society. Our work focuses on issues and events that are overlooked, misunderstood, or hidden from view to the public's detriment. We embrace the notion that for the audience to trust our work we have to be transparent about our process and adhere to the highest standards of journalism: accuracy, fairness, and ethical behavior. Investigative Studios is committed to dramatically expanding access and opportunities for filmmakers from racially and ethnically underrepresented backgrounds. We conduct original investigative reporting that results in collaborations in print, film, audio, and other multimedia stories, as well as advise and support investigative filmmakers.
SEE SCHEDULE O
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $17,435 | $185,015 | ▲ $167,580 |
| Accounts Receivable | $10,000 | - | - |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $453 | $6,378 | ▲ $5,925 |
| Total Assets | $27,888 | $191,393 | ▲ $163,505 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Total Liabilities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $27,888 | $191,393 | ▲ $163,505 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $27,888 | $191,393 | ▲ $163,505 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $27,888 | $191,393 | ▲ $163,505 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Richard A Feldon | Board PresidentInterim ED |
| Randy Jones Toll | Board Director |
| Oriana Zill de Granados | Board Secretary |
| David H Schneider | Board Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $750,850
- Program Service Revenue
- $150,728
- Investment Income
- $5,198
- Other Revenue
- $8,296
- All Other Contributions
- $750,850
- Change in Net Assets
- $173,505
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $704,383 |
| Other Expenses | $27,030 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $10,154 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $704,383 | - | - | $704,383 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $8,403 | - | $8,403 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $3,813 | - | $3,813 |
| Fees for Services Legal | - | $3,439 | - | $3,439 |
| Insurance | - | $2,196 | - | $2,196 |
| Payroll Taxes | - | $1,751 | - | $1,751 |
| Travel | $1,488 | - | - | $1,488 |
| Information Technology | - | $1,008 | - | $1,008 |
| Office Expenses | - | $769 | - | $769 |
| Fees for Services Other | - | $343 | - | $343 |
| Other Expenses | $220 | $30 | - | $220 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $718,791 | $22,776 | $0 | $741,567 |
International Activity
Grant and Assistance Recipients
| Recipient | Location | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Bay Productions Inc | Berkeley, CA | - | Production Grant | $615,700 |
| The Champion City LLC | Las Vegas, NV | - | Production Grant | $88,683 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Backup withholding compliance
- Yes
- Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
- No
- Business relationship with family members
- No
- Business relationship with organization members
- No
- Material changes to governing documents
- No
- Compensation from other sources disclosed
- No
- CEO compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- No
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11
“The treasurer and president of the board will review and approve this 990 before it is filed with the IRS. The president of the board will make it available to the other two board directors for review prior to filing.”
CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A
“The board determined reasonable compensation by conducting market research or using IRS Form 990 data on comparable nonprofit executive salaries.”
Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19
“Documents are not made available”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Investigative Studios Inc
- EIN
- 81-0750717
- In Care Of
- % Richard A Feldon
- Phone
- 4156022954
- Address
- 290 Via Casitas STE 206, Greenbrae, CA 94904
Signing Officer
- Name
- Richard a Feldon
- Title
- Board PresidentInterim ED
- Phone
- 4156022954
- Signed
- 2025-11-11
- Discuss with paid preparer
- No
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Richard A Feldon
- Formed
- 2015
- Legal Domicile
- CA
- Voting Board Members
- 4
- Independent Board Members
- 3
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 4
Preparer
- Firm
- The Sheriff CPA Services LLC
- Address
- 10340 SE 187th Pl, Renton, WA 98055
- Preparer
- Shareef Abduhr-rahmaan
- Phone
- 4257576915
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Significant program services not listed on prior year return Part III line 2
“Investigative Studios took on two new fiscal sponsorships and one new project of our own this fiscal year. 1) American Dream fiscal sponsorship of a feature-length documentary film. 2) Memories of a Massacre fiscal sponsorship of an investigative journalism book that will tell the story of Bucha, Ukraine, and the killings by the Russian army of residents who witnessed the atrocities. 3) BullDOGed to Waste, Fraud, and Abuse.”
Part III response or note to any other line in Part III
“Primary Exempt Purpose: Investigative Studios is an independent nonprofit committed to making positive social impact through documentary filmmaking in the public interest. Trustworthy information is imperative to a functioning democracy. Studios champions the quality of craft and invests in the documentary filmmaking community by supporting, mentoring, and educating next-generation investigative journalists from diverse populations and/or socially disadvantaged groups. The productions we support focus on stories that uncover injustice, abuse, and wrongdoing, making them a uniquely powerful medium to rouse the most dynamic lever of change: a well-informed public Part III, Line 4a: Memories of a Massacre this fiscal sponsorship project is in development and will be an investigative journalism book that will tell the story of Bucha, Ukraine, and the killings by the Russian army of residents, as told by those who witnessed the atrocities.”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | Investigative Studios took on two new fiscal sponsorships and one new project of our own this fiscal year. 1) American Dream fiscal sponsorship of a feature-length documentary film. 2) Memories of a Massacre fiscal sponsorship of an investigative journalism book that will tell the story of Bucha, Ukraine, and the killings by the Russian army of residents who witnessed the atrocities. 3) BullDOGed to Waste, Fraud, and Abuse. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | Primary Exempt Purpose: Investigative Studios is an independent nonprofit committed to making positive social impact through documentary filmmaking in the public interest. Trustworthy information is imperative to a functioning democracy. Studios champions the quality of craft and invests in the documentary filmmaking community by supporting, mentoring, and educating next-generation investigative journalists from diverse populations and/or socially disadvantaged groups. The productions we support focus on stories that uncover injustice, abuse, and wrongdoing, making them a uniquely powerful medium to rouse the most dynamic lever of change: a well-informed public Part III, Line 4a: Memories of a Massacre this fiscal sponsorship project is in development and will be an investigative journalism book that will tell the story of Bucha, Ukraine, and the killings by the Russian army of residents, as told by those who witnessed the atrocities. |
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