2025-06-16T11:05:11-05:00 2024-12-31 620713250 KRAFTCPAS PLLC 555 GREAT CIRCLE ROAD NASHVILLE TN 37228 990 2024-01-01 271248091 RYAN SEACREST FOUNDATION INC RYAN 6158232820 1222 16TH AVESOUTH 13 NASHVILLE TN 37212 MEREDITH SEACREST LEACH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6158232820 2025-06-16 1 1 KEN YOUNGSTEAD P00320901 6152427351 2025-06-16 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MEREDITH SEACREST LEACH 1222 16TH AVESOUTH 13 NASHVILLE TN 37212 3419122 0 X WWW.RYANSEACRESTFOUNDATION.ORG X 2009 TN TO BUILD BROADCAST MEDIA CENTERS IN CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS 7 2 6 5 0 0 2185700 3050079 0 0 80768 38537 0 0 2266468 3088616 827361 1814435 0 0 778267 767640 0 0 92084 1202120 279281 2807748 2861356 -541280 227260 2191634 2887737 53187 503422 2138447 2384315 X THE RYAN SEACREST FOUNDATION (RSF) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO INSPIRING PEDIATRIC PATIENTS THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATION FOCUSED INITIATIVES AT CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS. FOR PATIENTS TO EXPLORE THE CREATIVE REALMS OF RADIO, TELEVISION, AND NEW MEDIA. THE AIM OF SEACREST STUDIOS IS TO CONTRIBUTE POSITIVELY TO THE HEALING PROCESS FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIESDURING THEIR STAY BY DEVELOPING THESE CENTERS TO BRING AN UPLIFTINGSPIRIT TO THE HOSPITAL COMMUNITY. WE BELIEVE ACCESS TO MULTIMEDIAEXPERIENCES WILL BRING PATIENTS EXCITING AND STIMULATING ADVENTURES ANDENCOURAGE OPTIMISTIC THOUGHTS DURING TREATMENT. 0 0 2352185 1814435 THE RYAN SEACREST FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO BUILD BROADCAST MEDIA CENTERS, NAMED SEACREST STUDIOS, WITHIN PEDIATRIC HOSPITALS FOR PATIENTS TO EXPLORE THE CREATIVE REALMS OF RADIO, TELEVISION, AND NEW MEDIA. THE AIM OF SEACREST STUDIOS IS TO CONTRIBUTE POSITIVELY TO THE HEALING PROCESS FOR THE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING THEIR STAY BY DEVELOPING THESE SPACES TO BRING AN UPLIFTING SPIRIT TO THE HOSPITAL COMMUNITY. WE BELIEVE ACCESS TO MULTIMEDIA EXPERIENCES BRINGS PATIENTS EXCITING AND STIMULATING ADVENTURES AND ENCOURAGE OPTIMISTIC THOUGHTS DURING TREATMENT.FROM THE START, SEACREST STUDIOS HAS BEEN MORE THAN A PLACE TO PASS THE TIME. IT'S A SPACE WHERE CREATIVITY, JOY, AND IMAGINATION COME ALIVE. EACH STUDIO IS EQUIPPED WITH CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY, GIVING KIDS THE CHANCE TO HOST THEIR OWN SHOWS, PLAY GAMES, LEARN NEW SKILLS, AND EXPLORE THEIR INTERESTS IN A HANDS-ON, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT.PATIENTS CAN JOIN IN LIVE FROM THE STUDIO OR TUNE IN FROM THEIR ROOMS VIA A CLOSED-CIRCUIT NETWORK- WHATEVER WORKS BEST FOR THEM. AND WITH THE ABILITY TO CONNECT ALL SEACREST STUDIOS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, PROGRAMMING AND EXPERIENCES CAN NOW BE SHARED NATIONWIDE.OVER THE YEARS, SEACREST STUDIOS HAS WELCOMED MORE THAN 1,533 CELEBRITY GUESTS - FROM CHART-TOPPING MUSICIANS AND BELOVED ACTORS TO AUTHORS, GAMERS, AND SPORTS ICONS. THESE VISITS LIGHT UP THE STUDIO AND GIVE PATIENTS UNFORGETTABLE OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET, INTERVIEW, AND BE INSPIRED BY THEIR HEROES. IN 2024 ALONE, 195 SPECIAL GUESTS VISITED SEACREST STUDIOS LOCATIONS, INCLUDING SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS, COMEDIANS, ATHLETES, AND EVEN ANIMATED CHARACTERS. EACH ONE HELPING TO BRING LAUGHTER AND EXCITEMENT TO THE HOSPITAL ENVIRONMENT.LAST YEAR MARKED A MAJOR MILESTONE AS RSF RE-LAUNCHED SEACREST STUDIOS IN ATLANTA, GA, AT THE BRAND-NEW ARTHUR M. BLANK HOSPITAL, PART OF CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA. WITH THE CLOSURE OF EGLESTON AND OUR ORIGINAL STUDIO, THIS STUNNING NEW SPACE BECAME OUR LARGEST YET- FEATURING SOARING TWO-STORY CEILINGS, AN EXPANSIVE LED SCREEN, AND BROADCAST CAPABILITIES THAT REACH ACROSS MULTIPLE CAMPUSES IN THE ATLANTA AREA.IN 2024, RSF PROVIDED OVER $439,000 IN TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO OUR STUDIO NETWORK. THIS INCLUDED 24/7 ENGINEERING ASSISTANCE, EQUIPMENT UPGRADES, AND NEW TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOSPITAL STAFF. SEVERAL STUDIOS BEGAN UNDERGOING EXCITING RENOVATIONS - FROM NEW LIGHTING AND FURNITURE TO ENERGY-EFFICIENT AUDIO AND CAMERA SYSTEM UPGRADES, INCLUDING DIGITAL AUDIO AND NDI/IP TRANSITIONS.WE ALSO DELIVERED OVER $1.4 MILLION IN IN-KIND SUPPORTFROM TOYS AND BOOKS TO CLOTHING, TECH GEAR, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, AND MORE. KEY PARTNERS LIKE JAKKS PACIFIC, MATTEL, BC HUMANITY, AND CANON USA PLAYED A BIG ROLE IN MAKING THESE GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS POSSIBLE.RSF CONTINUED TO EXPAND OUR CONTENT LIBRARY IN 2024, CREATING AND CURATING MORE THAN 500 VIDEO EXPERIENCES THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH 18 CREATIVE ORGANIZATIONS. CONTENT THEMES RANGE FROM MINDFULNESS AND VIRTUAL ADVENTURES TO STORY TIME AND ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS - AND IT'S ALL OFFERED IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, ASL, MANDARIN, AND FRENCH TO REACH AS MANY PATIENTS AS POSSIBLE.MENTAL HEALTH REMAINS A KEY FOCUS, AND SEACREST STUDIOS WORKED CLOSELY WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH UNITS TO OFFER THERAPEUTIC, CREATIVE ACTIVITIES SUCH AS STOP-MOTION ANIMATION, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND VISUAL STORYTELLING TO SUPPORT EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. WE ALSO ADDED VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCES AND CLASSIC GAMING INTO THE MIX - GIVING KIDS A PLAYFUL SENSE OF ESCAPE AND A MUCH-NEEDED DOSE OF FUN AND NORMALCY.THROUGH OUR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, RSF IS COMMITTED TO MENTORING THE NEXT GENERATION OF MEDIA PROFESSIONALS. STUDENTS FROM MORE THAN 100 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES HAVE GAINED REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE IN BROADCASTING, PRODUCTION, AND CONTENT CREATION INSIDE SEACREST STUDIOS. TO DATE, WE'VE HOSTED OVER 1,331 INTERNSHIPS COMPLETED BY 1,063 STUDENTS - AND 25 ALUMNI HAVE ALREADY GONE ON TO WORK IN SEACREST STUDIOS OR WITHIN OUR HOSPITAL PARTNER NETWORKS.THE RYAN SEACREST FOUNDATION CURRENTLY HAS SEACREST STUDIOS IN 14 CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES ATLANTA, GA, BOSTON, MA, CHARLOTTE, N.C., CINCINNATI, OH, DALLAS, TX, DENVER, CA, MEMPHIS, TN, NASHVILLE, TN, ORANGE COUNTY, CA, ORLANDO, FL, PHILADELPHIA, PA, QUEENS, NY, SALT LAKE CITY, UT AND WASHINGTON D.C..LOOKING AHEAD, 2025 WILL SEE THE GRAND OPENING OF SEACREST STUDIOS AT NICKLAUS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IN MIAMI, FL, WITH ANOTHER ON THE HORIZON AT MANNING FAMILY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IN NEW ORLEANS, LA, TARGETED FOR 2026. 2352185 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 11 0 1 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 AL CA CO CT FL GA IL KS KY ME MD MA MI MS NV NH NJ NY NC ND OK OR PA RI SC TN UT WA WV WI X THE ORGANIZATION 6158232820 1222 16TH AVENUE SOUTH SUITE 13 NASHVILLE TN 37212 RYAN SEACREST CHAIRMAN 5.00 X X 0 0 0 GARY SEACREST CEO, CFO, CHAIR 30.00 X X 51154 0 6138 CONNIE SEACREST VICE PRESIDENT 10.00 X X 0 0 0 MEREDITH SEACREST LEACH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, COO 40.00 X X 290000 0 12827 JEFF REFOLD DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 CLAUDINE CAZIAN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 DONNA HYLAND DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 NICOLE MEAD VP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 40.00 X 157211 0 6966 498365 0 25931 2 0 1 0 0 3050079 1302301 3050079 54019 54019 315024 330506 -15482 -15482 -15482 3088616 0 0 38537 1814435 1814435 360118 138318 185788 36012 338939 252003 63018 23918 24084 17294 5014 1776 44499 25083 15619 3797 1489 1489 63339 63339 21 21 17651 4239 13412 1183 580 502 101 42820 20519 19294 3007 1720 842 731 147 74123 36306 31492 6325 47041 35051 10667 1323 20 20 10325 5057 4387 881 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 10108 4829 4188 1091 MISCELLANEOUS 6004 6004 PAYROLL AND 401K PROCES 2504 1411 879 214 BUSINESS MEALS AND ENTE 933 457 396 80 2861356 2352185 417087 92084 504887 876425 117287 729670 14261 63667 78163 17816 6394 60347 1527646 684770 21159 472858 2191634 2887737 31993 26963 21194 476459 53187 503422 X 2003447 1709140 135000 675175 2138447 2384315 2191634 2887737 227260 18608 0 X 0 1 X 0 0 X 1700266 1248462 1361591 2185700 3050079 9546098 1700266 1248462 1361591 2185700 3050079 9546098 5206211 4339887 24678 45919 25988 72274 54019 222878 9768976 0.44430 0.54850 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 33013 1965 31048 45150 15851 29299 60347 OPERATING LEASE, RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET 472858 472858 RIGHT-OF-USE LIABILITY, CURRENT 476459 476459 X 3274534 18608 167331 185939 3088595 21 21 3088616 3028666 167331 167331 2861335 21 21 2861356 PART X, LINE 2: MANAGEMENT PERFORMS AN EVALUATION OF ALL INCOME TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN THE COURSE OF PREPARING THE FOUNDATION'S INCOME TAX RETURN TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE INCOME TAX POSITIONS MEET A "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" STANDARD OF BEING SUSTAINED UNDER EXAMINATION BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING AUTHORITIES. MANAGEMENT HAS PERFORMED ITS EVALUATION OF ALL INCOME TAX POSITIONS TAKEN ON ALL OPEN INCOME TAX RETURNS AND HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO POSITIONS TAKEN THAT DO NOT MEET THE "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" STANDARD. ACCORDINGLY, THERE WERE NO PROVISIONS FOR INCOME TAXES, PENALTIES OR INTEREST RECEIVABLE OR PAYABLE RELATING TO UNCERTAIN INCOME TAX POSITIONS IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 1 LE BONHEUR CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION 850 POPLAR BUILDING 2 MEMPHIS TN 38174 621872938 501C3 0 63041 COST TOYS, COSTUMES, EQUIPMENT PRIZES FOR PATIENTS, TECHNICAL AND BROADCASTING EQUIPMENT AND CREATIVE MEMBERSHIPS AND PLATFORMS FOR EDITING AND CONTENT WORK BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL 300 LONGWOOD AVE BOSTON MA 02115 042774441 501C3 0 27997 COST TOYS, COSTUMES, EQUIPMENT PRIZES FOR PATIENTS, TECHNICAL AND BROADCASTING EQUIPMENT AND CREATIVE MEMBERSHIPS AND PLATFORMS FOR EDITING AND CONTENT WORK CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER 3333 BURNET AVE CINCINNATI OH 45229 310833936 501C3 0 83668 COST TOYS, COSTUMES, EQUIPMENT PRIZES FOR PATIENTS, TECHNICAL AND BROADCASTING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT AND CREATIVE MEMBERSHIPS AND PLATFORMS FOR EDITING AND CONTENT WORK CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF DALLAS 1935 MEDICAL DRIVE DALLAS TX 75235 750800628 501C3 0 125745 COST TOYS, COSTUMES, EQUIPMENT PRIZES FOR PATIENTS, TECHNICAL AND BROADCASTING EQUIPMENT AND CREATIVE MEMBERSHIPS AND PLATFORMS FOR EDITING AND CONTENT WORK CHILDREN'S NATIONAL HOSPITAL 111 MICHIGAN AVE N WASHINGTON DC 20010 521640402 501C3 0 199593 COST TOYS, COSTUMES, EQUIPMENT PRIZES FOR PATIENTS, TECHNICAL AND BROADCASTING EQUIPMENT AND CREATIVE MEMBERSHIPS AND PLATFORMS FOR EDITING AND CONTENT WORK CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF COLORADO 13123 E 16TH AVE AURORA CO 80045 840166760 501C3 0 87102 COST TOYS, COSTUMES, EQUIPMENT PRIZES FOR PATIENTS, TECHNICAL AND BROADCASTING EQUIPMENT AND CREATIVE MEMBERSHIPS AND PLATFORMS FOR EDITING AND CONTENT WORK CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF ATLANTA 1405 EAST CLIFTON RD N ATLANTA GA 30307 582367819 501C3 0 356756 COST TOYS, COSTUMES, EQUIPMENT PRIZES FOR PATIENTS, TECHNICAL AND BROADCASTING EQUIPMENT AND CREATIVE MEMBERSHIPS AND PLATFORMS FOR EDITING AND CONTENT WORK CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTY 1201 WEST LA VETA AVE ORANGE CA 92868 952321786 501C3 0 75090 COST TOYS, COSTUMES, EQUIPMENT PRIZES FOR PATIENTS, TECHNICAL AND BROADCASTING EQUIPMENT AND CREATIVE MEMBERSHIPS AND PLATFORMS FOR EDITING AND CONTENT WORK CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA 3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD PHILADELPHIA PA 19104 231352166 501C3 0 89388 COST TOYS, COSTUMES, EQUIPMENT PRIZES FOR PATIENTS, TECHNICAL AND BROADCASTING EQUIPMENT AND CREATIVE MEMBERSHIPS AND PLATFORMS FOR EDITING AND CONTENT WORK COHEN CHILDREN'SMEDICAL CENTER 269-01 76TH AVENUE QUEENS NY 11040 112241326 501C3 25000 94863 COST TOYS, COSTUMES, EQUIPMENT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HELP START A FUND TO SUPPORT THE STUDIO IN QUEENS. PRIZES FOR PATIENTS, TECHNICAL AND BROADCASTING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT AND CREATIVE MEMBERSHIPS AND PLATFORMS FOR EDITING AND CONTENT WORK LEVINE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL 1000 BLYTHE BLVD CHARLOTTE NC 28203 560529945 501C3 0 237463 COST TOYS, COSTUMES, EQUIPMENT PRIZES FOR PATIENTS, TECHNICAL AND BROADCASTING EQUIPMENT AND CREATIVE MEMBERSHIPS AND PLATFORMS FOR EDITING AND CONTENT WORK MONROE CARROLL JRS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AT VANDERBILT 2200 CHILDRENS WAY NASHVILLE TN 37232 352528741 501C3 0 64271 COST TOYS, COSTUMES, EQUIPMENT PRIZES FOR PATIENTS, TECHNICAL AND BROADCASTING EQUIPMENT AND CREATIVE MEMBERSHIPS AND PLATFORMS FOR EDITING AND CONTENT WORK ARNOLD PALMER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ORLANDO 92 W MILLER ST ORLANDO FL 32806 592244943 501C3 0 130662 COST TOYS, COSTUMES, EQUIPMENT PRIZES FOR PATIENTS, TECHNICAL AND BROADCASTING EQUIPMENT AND CREATIVE MEMBERSHIPS AND PLATFORMS FOR EDITING AND CONTENT WORK PRIMARY CHILDRENS HOSPITAL 36 STATE ST SUITE 2200 SALT LAKE CITY UT 84111 800225150 501C3 25000 128738 COST TOYS, COSTUMES, EQUIPMENT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HELP START A FUND TO SUPPORT THE STUDIO IN SALT LAKE CITY. PRIZES FOR PATIENTS, TECHNICAL AND BROADCASTING EQUIPMENT AND CREATIVE MEMBERSHIPS AND PLATFORMS FOR EDITING AND CONTENT WORK 14 0 1 X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MEREDITH SEACREST LEACH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, COO 290000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12827 0 302827 0 0 0 NICOLE MEAD VP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 157211 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6966 0 164177 0 0 0 X 292278 FAIR MARKET VALUE X TOYS/BOOKS 176 613967 FAIR MARKET VALUE X MISCELLANEOUS 42 311729 FAIR MARKET VALUE X SOFTWARE 29 121000 FAIR MARKET VALUE X EQUIPMENT/INSTRUMENTS 41 84317 FAIR MARKET VALUE 0 0 0 SCHEDULE M, PART I, COLUMN (B): REPRESENTS AN ESTIMATE OF THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 GARY SEACREST, CONNIE SEACREST, RYAN SEACREST AND MEREDITH SEACREST LEACH ALL HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. JEFF REFOLD AND RYAN SEACREST HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B THIS QUESTION IS NOT APPLICABLE SINCE THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE A SEPARATE COMMITTEE WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B UPON GATHERING THE PROPER INFORMATION NECESSARY, AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM WILL PREPARE THE FORM 990. UPON COMPLETION OF THE FORM 990, THE FIRM WILL REVIEW THE FORM IN DETAIL WITH THE COO OF THE FOUNDATION. AFTER ANY NECESSARY CHANGES ARE MADE, THE FINAL FORM 990 WILL BE FORWARDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICT THAT OCCURS. BOARD MEMBERS ARE INTERVIEWED ANNUALLY TO OBTAIN ANY INFORMATION ON CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT THEY MAY HAVE AN COULD OCCUR BETWEEN INTERESTED PARTIES AND THE FOUNDATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 SALARIES WERE DETERMINED BY USING COMPARABLE DATA RESEARCHED AND RECORDED PER A REVIEW OF SIMILARLY SITUATED EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS ON GUIDESTAR AND CHARITY NAVIGATOR. TO DETERMINE GARY SEACREST'S (BOARD MEMBER AND OFFICER) SALARY, A REASONABLE COMPENSATION STUDY WAS PREPARED BY A SPECIALIST TO ESTABLISH A REASONABLE COMPENSATION RANGE USING COMPARABLE SALARY DATA FOR LEGAL AND GENERAL COUNSEL OF SIMILARLY SITUATED EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS, AS MR. SEACREST IS A LICENSED ATTORNEY. THE BOARD REVIEWED THIS COMPENSATION STUDY WHEN ESTABLISHING THE SALARY PAID TO GARY SEACREST. IN DETERMINING MEREDITH SEACREST LEACH'S (TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL) SALARY, THE BOARD ENGAGED AN OUTSIDE, INDEPENDENT SPECIALIST TO PROVIDE A REASONABLE COMPENSATION MEMO REGARDING THE COMPENSATION AMOUNT PAID. THE BOARD REVIEWED THIS MEMO, ALONG WITH COMPARABLE DATA, TO DETERMINE THAT THE SALARY WAS REASONABLE AND COMPARABLE TO TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL SALARY IN SIMILARLY SITUATED ENTITIES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990, FORM 1023 AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.