Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2019 , and ending 06-30-2020
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
SESAME WORKSHOP
 
% DARYL MINTZ EVP & CFO
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1900 Broadway
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY10023
D Employer identification number

13-2655731
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 565,869,071
F Name and address of principal officer:
STEPHEN YOUNGWOOD
1900 Broadway
NEW YORK,NY10023
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www.sesameworkshop.org
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1970
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: OUR MISSION IS TO HELP KIDS GROW SMARTER, STRONGER AND KINDER.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 20
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 18
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2019 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 1,268
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 892,068
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 ......... 7b 195,560
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 66,175,311 88,573,914
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 64,558,691 118,900,107
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 2,871,119 1,550,815
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 36,292,861 37,048,781
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 169,897,982 246,073,617
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 14,178,683 22,785,598
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 68,825,043 72,039,544
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 70,000 69,516
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet4,881,158    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 63,666,274 113,310,327
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 146,740,000 208,204,985
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 23,157,982 37,868,632
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 393,803,386 433,633,112
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 98,617,357 92,031,632
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 295,186,029 341,601,480
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
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Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SESAME WORKSHOP'S MISSION IS TO HELP KIDS GROW SMARTER, STRONGER AND KINDER.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 121,913,810 including grants of $ 170,554 ) (Revenue $ 120,691,483 )
Creation and Distribution of Educational Media Sesame Workshop creates educational content for preschool children and distributes that content in the U.S. and around the world, across various media platforms including television, digital streaming, online, radio, print, mobile, and home entertainment. The content follows a whole child curriculum and is designed to give vulnerable children equal and early access to preschool learning. Sesame Workshop is most well-known for its flagship educational program "Sesame Street." The show currently broadcasts multiple times a day in the U.S. on the public broadcasting service (PBS), which is available for free in 98% of households with televisions. In addition to its presence on PBS and other television and digital platforms, "Sesame Street" videos, interactive games and other educational content are available free of charge for users on www.sesamestreet.org, www.pbskids.org and www.youtube.com. Including its distribution on broadcast, streaming vod and cable TV and its presence on various digital platforms, "Sesame Street" reaches 10.9 million kids ages 0-8 in the U.S. on a monthly basis. Its continued popularity places it as the #2 pre-school show on PBS. Sesame Streets free YouTube channel received over 2.3 billion views domestically in fiscal year 2020 (and 6.4 billion views worldwide). Research has shown that children who watch "Sesame Street" consistently perform better academically at every grade level through high school and have more developed social skills. "Sesame Street" is also seen in over 130 countries through distribution agreements with local public and commercial broadcasters. In addition, local adaptations of "Sesame Street" are produced and distributed in Germany, the Netherlands, Latin America, South Africa, India, Bangladesh, Somalia, Ethiopia and Afghanistan. The program reaches 150 million kids on a worldwide basis. In addition to the distribution of Sesame Street on mass media platforms, Sesame Workshop also leverages it media content and whole-child curriculum to reach kids in formal school settings. In FY 2020, Sesame Workshop worked with its partner, educational publisher McGraw Hill (MH), to begin implementing the workshops first integrated program incorporating critical social emotional learning (SEL) skills into MHs Wonders English Language Arts curriculum for elementary (grades K-5) students in Texas and selected districts nationwide. This year, we completed adaptations of the same curriculum program for state adoption in Florida. Placing second on the adoption list, MH will implement the program in Sept. 2021. During Covid 19, MH began promoting our Caring for Each Other resources to families through Sesame Street in Communities to all 13,000 school districts. Our other school partner, Teachstone LLC, which is the leading provider of the teacher evaluation system, Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS), is now offeing continuing education credits for our professional development videos that leverage Sesame Street content. Additionally, we secured a second grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, after seeing early success with their first 3-year grant where we demonstrated gains in both early literacy as well as childrens social emotional learning (SEL) competencies. We are conducting formative and participatory research on our early childhood curriculum that is designed to embed SEL in the context emergent language and literacy development. We now have four pilot schools and over 22 classrooms, many of whom began use of the curriculum in August 2019. Weve been able to offer additional Sesame Street-based lessons for use at home during the pandemic.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 12,818,709 including grants of $ 1,302,498 ) (Revenue $ 212,846 )
INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL IMPACT Sesame Workshop partners with local experts, including educators, donors, media organizations, government ministries and NGOs, to develop, produce and evaluate local adaptations of "Sesame Streetdirect service initiatives that are tailored to meet the specific educational needs of a particular country or region. The scope of our international social impact work ranges from country-specific initiatives -- such as in Bangladesh, South Africa, India, and Afghanistan -- to multi-country programs and regional projects with an emphasis on work in South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. Throughout Fiscal Year 2020, Sesame Workshop continued robust social impact work, expanding into new regions and thematic areas while also deepening engagement in existing countries. During the second half of FY20, Sesame Workshop proactively adapted program models and delivery mechanisms to meet the needs of young children affected by the emerging COVID-19 pandemic. Sesame Workshop also produced, adapted, and distributed new global content addressing the specific health, hygiene, and socio-emotional resilience needs of children and families. The COVID-19 pandemic required International Social Impact teams to adapt and innovate program planning and delivery to not only adjust existing program plans, but also meet the new and evolving needs of children and families with health and hygiene messaging, educational materials during school closures, and social emotional support. As part of Sesame Workshops Caring for Each Other COVID-19 response initiative, the International Social Impact team quickly distributed a series of PSAs on healthy habits that was available in 36 languages and had aired in over 95 countries by the end of Fiscal Year 2020. With support from the LEGO Foundation, we produced a global family special, Elmos World News, featuring Muppets and children from around the world sharing messages about playful learning and managing big feelings. This special premiered in June 2020 and went on to air in over 52 countries in 17 languages. In Bangladesh, Season 12 of Sisimpur premiered on national broadcaster, BTV, and Duronto TV, Bangladeshs largest childrens channel, as part of Sesame Workshops ongoing partnership with USAID. Production of 52 episodes that will make up Season 13 and 14 was completed and will air during Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022. Sesame Workshop Bangladesh celebrated its 15th Anniversary, receiving coverage by over 50 media entities and included celebration events with the US Ambassador to Bangladesh and USAID Mission Director. In partnership with the World Food Programme, we launched a storybook collaboration in Coxs Bazar distributing materials to 146 schools. In South Africa, Sesame Workshop kicked off celebration of our 20th anniversary with the launch of Season 11 of Takalani Sesame in June 2020 on public broadcaster, SABC 2. This new season includes a focus on problem solving and diversity and inclusion with all production completed in South Africa during Fiscal Year 2020. The launch and accompanying marketing and communications activities reached more than 8 million people during the campaigns first two weeks. Sesame Workshop teams continued preparation for multi-province playful learning and parental engagement interventions, however implementation was delayed due to COVID-19 school closures. In India, Galli Galli Sim Sim continued to broadcast on public broadcaster, Doordarshan, throughout Fiscal Year 2020. In light of school closures and an increased need for educational content, Galli Galli Sim Sim was broadcast five days/week on DD National, the broadcasters flagship channel. During the end of Fiscal Year 2020, the show reached a cumulative 43 million children aged 2 14. Sesame Workshop launched multiple community outreach programs in schools and Anganwadi centers focusing on themes including nutrition and early learning. Adapting to changing needs caused by COVID-19, Sesame Workshop India distributed educational materials to children and caregivers with partners including Gramvaani, ConveGenius, Thinkzone, and UNICEF. Season 7 of Baghch-e-Simsim television launched in Afghanistan in both Dari and Pashto in November 2019. New radio episodes premiered earlier in Fiscal Year 2020 across the country. The Season 7 evaluation indicated a statistically significant increase in cognition, task and object persistence, and persistence behaviors in children. We signed a new five-year broadcast agreement with the MOBY Group to guarantee continued Baghch-e-Simsim broadcast through November 2024 ensuring that the content and characters remain present in childrens lives. We expanded reach in East Africa with the television premiere of Somali language show, Sesame Sheeko Sheeko, on Horn Cable TV in December 2019 and Goobjoog TV in January 2020. Through these broadcasters, the series is reaching children in Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Djibouti. After a successful TV launch, Sesame Sheeko Sheeko radio episodes premiered on local radio stations throughout Somalia, Ethiopia, and Djibouti. The 27 radio episodes focus on themes of mutual respect and understanding and air alongside a parent-facing radio show developed by our partner, Equal Access International. During the second half of Fiscal Year 2020, we began planning for a new Swahili language television show, Sesame Hadithi Njoo, a second season of Sesame Sheeko Sheeko radio episodes and created a Somali-language facilitators guide to be used in classroom intervention pilots in early Fiscal Year 2021. Sesame Workshop's "WASH UP" program expanded to India, Peru, and Rwanda with life-saving health and behavior-change education. New locally relevant video content, outreach materials and trainings were developed in partnership with World Vision. implementation of THE "WASH UP!" program CONTINUED AND is now implemented in over 15 countries and has reached more than 800,000 children. Planning began for additional expansion to Kenya and Mozambique, however COVID-19 school closures delayed implementation. We further deepened our WASH activities in Nigeria focusing on the intersection of WASH and gender with Plan International, and in Bangladesh in partnership with the World Food Programme. After beginning implementation in Fiscal Year 2019, Sesame Workshop's "WASH UP! GIRL TALK" INITIATIVE COMPLETED PILOT IMPLEMENTATION in Zimbabwe in Fall 2020. Reaching over 20,000 STUDENTS IN 150 SCHOOLS, "GIRL TALK" INTEGRATES menstrual hygiene management, resulting in positive changes in knowledge and attitudes. When tested, students in the program showed an average increase in knowledge from 58% to 81%, whereas students who did not receive the program showed no improvement. Phase Two of financial empowerment iniataitve, "Dream, Save, Do" continued content development and implementation throughout Fiscal Year 2020. Ahead of COVID-19, shutdowns, a series of community events and programming was held in Japan, Mexico, and Brazil along with digital video campaigns promoting program themes. The initiative will close in February 2021. Sesame Workshop continued to adapt programming throughout the end of Fiscal Year 2020. We convened a virtual advisory for COVID-19 response in low-resource, non-US contexts with experts in early childhood, global health and pediatrics, international development, parenting, and social emotional learning. Along with the family specials special, teams adapted existing print and video materials for digital distribution and began developing new materials for distribution throughout Fiscal Year 2021.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 9,764,673 including grants of $ 45,900 ) (Revenue $ 498 )
U.S. Social Impact IN ADDITION TO DISTRIBUTING ITS EDUCATIONAL CONTENT ON MASS MEDIA PLATFORMS, SESAME WORKSHOP CREATES AND DISTRIBUTES MULTI-MEDIA EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES AND MATERIALS THAT ARE TARGETED TO SPECIFIC AT-RISK AUDIENCES OR THAT ADDRESS SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL NEEDS. IN FY 2020, THE SESAME STREET IN COMMUNITIES (SSIC) PROGRAM TACKLED ADDITIONAL TOUGH TOPICS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. NEW BILINGUAL (ENGLISH/SPANISH) PARENTAL ADDICTION RESOURCES LAUNCHED IN OCTOBER 2019 INCLUDE: MUPPET VIDEOS FEATURING KARLI, A 6-YEAR-OLD MUPPET WITH A MOTHER IN RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION, DOCUMENTARY VIDEOS WITH A FAMILY IN RECOVERY, ARTICLES, PRINTABLES, A DIGITAL INTERACTIVE, AND PROVIDER WORKSHOPS FEATURING VIDEO WITH REAL PROVIDERS WORKING WITH FAMILIES. THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND COPIES OF THE PLAY, TALK, IMAGINE STORYBOOKS WERE PRINTED AND MADE AVAILABLE FOR FREE TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS. WE ALSO HOSTED A SERIES OF FOUR WEBINARS FOR PROVIDERS, EACH FEATURING AN EXPERT WORKING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ACROSS A VARIETY OF SECTORS. THE PROJECT GARNERED OVER 2.5 BILLION COMBINED MEDIA IMPRESSIONS WITHIN A WEEK OF LAUNCH, INCLUDING FEATURES ON TODAY SHOW, NBC NIGHTLY NEWS, A NY TIMES ARTICLE, AND MORE. IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 GLOBAL PANDEMIC, SESAME WORKSHOP RESPONDED BY CREATING THE CARING FOR EACH OTHER (CFEO) INITIATIVE. THIS INITIATIVE LAUNCHED ON SESAMESTREET.ORG/CARING ON MARCH 20, 2020 AND FEATURES RESOURCES INCLUDING SESAME MUPPET VIRTUAL PLAYDATES, STREET YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS, OVER 110 FREE EBOOKS AND MORE. THE PSAS THAT LAUNCHED MARCH 20 WENT GLOBAL IN 36 LANGUAGES AND 96 COUNTRIES AND GARNERED OVER FIVE MILLION VIEWS. ON MARCH 30TH, SSIC CONTINUED TO ADD TO CFEO WITH THE LAUNCH OF HEALTH EMERGENCIES - AN ADDITIONAL NEW SUITE OF BILINGUAL (ENGLISH/SPANISH) MULTIMEDIA RESOURCES INCLUDING ANIMATIONS, PRINTABLES, AND PARENT ARTICLES. WE EXPANDED THESE RESOURCES ON APRIL 29TH, WITH NEW CONTENT BUNDLES ON EVERYDAY CHALLENGES, DESIGNED TO HELP CHILDREN IDENTIFY CHALLENGES AND EXPRESS THEMSELVES. WE ALSO CONDUCTED SURVEYS TARGETING CAREGIVERS AND PROVIDERS TO DETERMINE APPEAL AND APPLICATION OF RESOURCES. ON JUNE 15TH, WE LAUNCHED HEROES FOR HEALTH RECOGNIZING THAT FAMILIES OF ESSENTIAL WORKERS - PHARMACISTS, DOCTORS, NURSES, GROCERS, CHILDCARE PROVIDERS, FIRST RESPONDERS, AND OTHERS ARE FACING UNIQUE CHALLENGES. SINCE LAUNCH, THE SSIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES PAGE HOSTING ALL THIS CONTENT HAS BEEN THE #1 VIEWED PAGE WITH OVER 372,000 SESSIONS (FROM MARCH 30, 2020 JUNE 30, 2020) AND ACCOUNTING FOR 23% OF ALL PAGEVIEWS TO THE SITE. TO ADVISE SESAME WORKSHOP ON HOW TO BEST SUPPORT CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES, EXPERTS FROM A WIDE RANGE OF EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUNDS GATHERED ONLINE JUNE 22ND, 2020 TO SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE ON RACIAL JUSTICE. THIS CONVENING STROVE TO ADDRESS TWO BROAD AND INTERSECTING INQUIRIES; FIRST, HOW CAN WE BEST SUPPORT OUR BLACK, AFRICAN AMERICAN, AND BROWN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH THE TRAUMA AND GRIEF OF HISTORICALLY CONTINUING RACISM, AND SECOND, HOW WE UNDERSTAND THE CRITICAL IMPORTANCE OF STARTING EARLY WITH OUR CHILDREN AND ENGAGING ALLIES AND ADVOCATES OF ALL AGES TO CONFRONT AND TAKE ACTION AGAINST RACISM. INFORMATION GATHERED FROM THIS FIRST CONVERSATION CENTERED ON CONCEPTS OF NAMING, REFLECTING, AND COMMUNICATING. THIS INFORMATION IS CONTRIBUTING TO AN ORGANIZATION-WIDE EFFORT ON RACIAL JUSTICE, AS WELL AS SPECIFICALLY FOR THE SSIC RACIAL JUSTICE INITATIVE LAUNCHING IN FY21. WE CONTINUED OUR COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING RESOURCES TO FAMILIES, CAREGIVERS, TEACHERS AND PROVIDERS AROUND THE COUNTRY TO PROVIDE A GREATER UNDERSTANDING ABOUT AUTISM AND TOOLS TO HELP FAMILIES TOUCHED BY AUTISM. LAUNCHING IN APRIL 2020 DURING AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH, NEW BILINGUAL RESOURCES INCLUDED AN ANIMATION BY EXCEPTIONAL MINDS STUDIO, A NON-PROFIT TRAINING ACADEMY AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIO PREPARING YOUNG ADULTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM FOR CAREERS IN ANIMATION AND OTHER DIGITAL ARTS FIELDS. IN THE ANIMATION, JULIA AND HER BIG BROTHER SAMUEL CREATE A STORY TOGETHER ABOUT HER STUFFED BUNNY FLUFFSTER. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES INCLUDE TWO NEW DIGITAL VIDEO MOMENTS FEATURING JULIA'S FAMILY, CORONAVIRUS RELATED TIPS FOR FAMILIES WITH AUTISTIC CHILDREN, AND NEW PRINTABLE ACTIVITIES AND ARTICLES FOR PARENTS FOR SESAMESTREET.ORG/AUTISM. IN ADDITION, A SESAME STREET EPISODE FEATURING JULIA BROADCAST ON PBS AND HBO IN APRIL 2020, CENTERED AROUND LEARNING HOW TO PLAY WELL TOGETHER. IN FEBRUARY 2020, THE SSIC TEAM HOSTED OUR LOCAL PARTNERS AT THE WORKSHOP IN NEW YORK CITY. NEARLY ALL 23 PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS WERE REPRESENTED AT THE CONVENING AND AT LEAST 1 REPRESENTATIVE FROM ALL 8 COMMUNITIES WAS ABLE TO ATTEND. DURING THIS THREE-DAY WORKSHOP, PARTNERS WERE ENCOURAGED TO COLLABORATE AND BRAINSTORM WAYS TO DEEPEN THEIR IMPACT, WHILE ALSO CONNECTING WITH OTHER PARTNERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY. WE ASSESSED STRENGTHS IN EACH COMMUNITY AND CELEBRATED THE "WINS", LIKE PORTABLE COMFY-COZY SPACES AND COFFEE & CONVERSATION PROGRAMMING THAT INCORPORATED SSIC. WE ALSO TALKED ABOUT THE CHALLENGES EACH COMMUNITY FACED WITH IMPLEMENTATION AND SUSTAINABILITY, WHICH HELPED SHAPE CONVERSATIONS WED LATER HAVE WITH CONSULTANTS SURROUNDING SCALING THE SSIC PROGRAM. WE CLOSED OUT THE DAY WITH A PANEL-STYLE CONVERSATION TO FIND SOLUTIONS TO THE MAIN CHALLENGES PARTNERS SHARED, WHICH ALLOWED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW IDEAS AND CONNECTIONS. IN ADDITION TO CELEBRATING THE EXISTING 8 COMMUNITIES, SESAME STREET IN COMMUNITIES CONTINUED ONGOING DISCUSSIONS WITH REGIONAL AND LOCAL PARTNERS, EXPANDING INTO THREE ADDITIONAL COMMUNITIES THIS YEAR THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION. SSIC LAUNCHED IN BALTIMORE, MD, MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ, AND MIAMI, FL FOCUSING ON PARENTAL ADDICTION, TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES, AND RESILIENCE. THIS PROJECT BEGAN IN DECEMBER OF 2019 AND WAS QUICKLY ADAPTED TO MEET THE VIRTUAL NEEDS OF PARTNERS AMID THE ONGOING PANDEMIC. RATHER THAN COMMUNITY EVENTS, EACH PARTNER ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATED IN THE FILMING OF A DIGITAL RESILIENCE SPECIAL TO AIR ON FACEBOOK AND YOUTUBE IN THE FALL OF 2020. THE SPECIAL WOULD INCLUDE KARLI, ELMO, AND ROSITA SPEAKING WITH GROWN-UPS AND EXPERTS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF RESILIENCY SKILLS AND BOUNCING BACK DURING TOUGH TIMES. SESAME WORKSHOP CONTINUED ITS 16-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PNC FOUNDATION TO CREATE BILINGUAL (ENGLISH/SPANISH) MULTIMEDIA SCHOOL READINESS MATERIALS FOR PROVIDERS, CAREGIVERS, AND CHILDREN. IN AUGUST 2019, WE ADDED FIVE PARENT MOMENT VIDEOS AND A NEW GAME WITH GOALS CENTERED AROUND EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS, ELMOS BRAIN GAMES TO THE SCHOOL READINESS TOPIC PAGE ON SSIC. IN APRIL 2020 WE LAUNCHED TWO VIDEOS SHOWCASING THE SCHOOL VS. HOME ROUTINES OF A PRESCHOOLER AND A KINDERGARTENER. WE ALSO LAUNCHED THE NEW BILINGUAL SESAME STREET: READY FOR SCHOOL CHALLENGE PODCASTS FEATURING ELMO AND CHRIS IN ENGLISH, AND ROSITA AND SOPHIA IN SPANISH. SIX EPISODES LAUNCHED WEEKLY FROM APRIL TO MID-MAY IN THE SCHOOL READINESS TOPIC ON SSIC AND ON ITUNES including topics such as "the very first day," "MAKING NEW FRIENDS," "FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS," "TEACHER TALK," "RECESS,"MORNING ROUTINES". EACH PODCAST IS CUSTOMIZED FOR ENTERING PRE-K, KINDERGARTEN OR FIRST GRADE. THE PODCASTS WERE VIEWED 108,975 VIEWS FROM APRIL THROUGH JUNE. WE ALSO PRINTED 350,000 COPIES OF A NEW TRIFOLD WITH A STICKER INSERT PROMOTING THE PODCASTS. THE TRIFOLD WAS DISTRIBUTED AT PNC BANK BRANCHES AND EVENTS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WE ALSO CONTINUED OUTREACH FOR THE GROWING TOGETHER COURSE, LEADING TO OVER 1,890 EDUCATORS COMPLETING THE COURSE THE PAST YEAR. SESAME WORKSHOP CONTINUED, FOR ITS 15TH YEAR, ITS SESAME STREET FOR MILITARY FAMILIES (SS4MF) PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR MILITARY AND VETERAN FAMILIES. ON AUGUST 19, 2020 WE LAUNCHED A NEW SUITE OF RESOURCES ON FAMILY CAREGIVING TO SUPPORT BOTH MILITARY AND VETERAN FAMILIES. ON NOVEMBER 20TH, WE LAUNCHED ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTARY VIDEOS AND A PODCAST AND ON DECEMBER 9TH, WE LAUNCHED AN INTERACTIVE GUIDE FOR PROVIDERS SUPPORTING CAREGIVERS WITH THESE REOSURSES. THE LAUNCH GARNERED OVER 12 MILLION MEDIA IMPRESSIONS, AND OVER 600,000 UNIQUE VISITS AND VIDEO VIEWS TO THE SITE. ADDITIONALLY, WE LAUNCHED A NEW SS4MF YOUTUBE CHANNEL TO HOST ALL MILITARY AND VETRAN CONTENT ON MAY 2020. WE ALSO BEGAN WORK ON A NEW TOPIC: TRANISTIONS IN HEALTHCARE TO SUPPORT PSCSING FAMILIES AND CONDUCTED NEW RESEARCH ON THE SS4MF SITE. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d - Program Service, Line 4d Humanitarian Relief IN THE FACE OF GLOBAL REFUGEE CRISIS, MILLIONS OF YOUNG CHILDREN DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD) OPPORTUNITIES THAT THEY NEED TO LEARN, RECOVER FROM ADVERSE EXPERIENCES, AND PREPARE THEM TO THRIVE. The global COVID-19 pandemic further limited childrens access to learning, especially for more vulnerable families. DURING FY20 SESAME WORKSHOP AND THE INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE (IRC), WITH SUPPORT FROM THE MACARTHUR FOUNDATION and the LE
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 36,331,979 including grants of $ 21,266,646 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
humanitarian relief
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 36,331,979 including grants of $ 21,266,646 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet180,829,171
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
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Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
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Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
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Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment.............
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No
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment.........
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Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment..
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No
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Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.........................
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No
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Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment....
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No
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Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment..............
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No
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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
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No
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Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
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No
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If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
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Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment...................
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Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
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Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
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Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
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Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment......................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I .... Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IIClick to see attachment...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part IIIClick to see attachment.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....Click to see attachment
28b
Yes
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in lines 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV..................... Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
548
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
1,268
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletUK , BG , SF , CA , CH , IN , IS , JA , JO
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
20
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
18
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AL , AK , AZ , AR , CA , CO , CT , DE , DC , FL , GA , HI , ID , IL , IN , IA , KS , KY , LA , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , MO , MT , NE , NV , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , ND , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , TX , UT , VT , VA , WA , WV , WI , WY
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletDARYL MINTZ EVP CFO1900 BROADWAY   NEW YORK,NY10023 (212) 595-3456
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Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) JEFFREY DUNN......................................................................
PRESIDENT/CEO
 60.0
.................
2.0 		X   X       903,418 0 59,966
(2) STEphen YOUNGWOOD......................................................................
president, media & edu. & coo
 60.0
.................
0.0 		      X     615,765 0 35,712
(3) SHERRIE WESTIN......................................................................
President global impact&PHILAN
 60.0
.................
0.0 		      X     594,852 0 33,772
(4) JEAN BROWN JOHNSON......................................................................
EVP/CREATIVE DIR. (thru 05/20)
 60.0
.................
0.0 		      X     527,254 0 42,185
(5) Michael H Levine Thru 1019......................................................................
Chief Knowledge Officer
 60.0
.................
0.0 		        X   483,760 0 42,995
(6) JOSEPH SALVO......................................................................
EVP GENERAL COUNSEL
 60.0
.................
2.0 		    X       457,100 0 69,432
(7) DARYL MINTZ......................................................................
EVP, CFO
 60.0
.................
2.0 		    X       439,629 0 69,658
(8) TANYA Z HAIDER......................................................................
EVP STRATEGY RESEARCH&VENTURES
 60.0
.................
0.0 		        X   409,517 0 58,925
(9) GORDON SCOTT CHAMBERS......................................................................
SVP/GM, EDU. MEDIA & LICENSING
 60.0
.................
0.0 		        X   398,265 0 59,971
(10) SHEILA M KELLY......................................................................
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
 60.0
.................
0.0 		        X   398,134 0 53,320
(11) George E Wells......................................................................
SVP, Head of Intl Media & Educ
 60.0
.................
0.0 		        X   407,507 0 41,646
(12) Kay N Wilson Stallings......................................................................
EVP, CREATIVE & PRODUCTION
 60.0
.................
0.0 		      X     377,928 0 21,219
(13) jane hartley......................................................................
chairman of the board
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(14) JOAN GANZ COONEY......................................................................
CHAIRMAN OF EXECUTIVE COM.
 0.5
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(15) LLOYD N MORRISETT......................................................................
CHAIRMAN EMERITUS OF THE BOARD
 0.5
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(16) JEFFREY N WATANABE ESQ......................................................................
CHAIRMAN EMERITUS OF THE BOARD
 0.5
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(17) RACHEL HINES......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
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Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) ADAM FRANKEL........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(19) FRANS HIJKOOP........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 0.5
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(20) MILTON CHEN phd........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 0.5
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(21) MARLENE HESS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 0.5
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(22) MICHAEL MANASSE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 0.5
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(23) DR AMY BETH JORDAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(24) JEFFREY WEISS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(25) PAUL LINDLEY........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 0.5
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(26) ANN RUBINSTEIN TISCH........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(27) Jenna Mack........................................................................
Trustee
 0.5
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(28) Varun Chandra........................................................................
Trustee
 0.5
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(29) Lee Eastman........................................................................
Trustee
 0.5
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(30) Gabrielle Sulzberger........................................................................
Trustee
 0.5
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(31) Kathleen G Elsesser........................................................................
trustee (As of 06/17/20)
 0.5
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 6,013,129 0 588,801
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet177
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
UNTITLED PUPPET SHOW INC,
330 W 42ND STREET SUITE 2319
NEW YORK,NY10036 		PUPPET SHOW 4,000,000
Jordan Pioneers,
8 SHUKRI SHASHAA ST
AMMAN,00096264640012
JO 		production services 2,161,956
NELVANA LIMITED,
32 ATLANTIC AVENUE
TORONTO,0M6K 1X8
CA 		PRODUCTION SERVICES 2,110,033
PULP FILMS,
16 GLENEAGLES ROAD
GREENSIDE,02034
SF 		PRODUCTION SERVICES 1,383,778
THE JIM HENSON COMPANY,
1416 NORTH LA BREA AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD,CA90028 		PRODUCTION SERVICES 1,348,572
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet82
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 1,470,340
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 3,212,300
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 83,891,274
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 88,573,914
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a EDUCATIONAL CONTENT DISTRIBUTION 900099 118,900,107 118,212,515 687,592  
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 118,900,107
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 1,656,274   42,772 1,613,502
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 35,149,755   161,704 34,988,051
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents     6a
b Less: rental expenses     6b
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0 6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 0      
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   319,399,606 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   319,505,065 7b
c Gain or (loss)   -105,459 7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet -105,459     -105,459
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 1,470,340of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 0
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 105,694
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -105,694   -105,694
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a 0
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b 0
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a 2,189,415
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b 184,695
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 2,004,720 2,004,720    
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 0
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 246,073,617 120,217,235 892,068 36,390,400
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 15,674,171 15,674,171
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. ............. 7,111,427 7,111,427
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....... 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 4,382,257 3,936,799 268,602 176,856
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ......... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages........ 54,695,160 40,637,113 11,664,532 2,393,515
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 3,258,255 2,166,353 819,266 272,636
9 Other employee benefits ....... 6,006,979 4,490,527 1,121,830 394,622
10 Payroll taxes ........... 3,696,893 2,545,065 889,830 261,998
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 1,284,448 1,024,061 251,458 8,929
c Accounting ........... 638,399 103,243 531,780 3,376
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 69,516 69,516
f Investment management fees ...... 1,515,571   1,515,571  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 3,987,202 2,949,805 944,167 93,230
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,135,849 698,508 30,595 406,746
13 Office expenses ....... 2,364,006 1,822,898 484,009 57,099
14 Information technology ...... 2,980,462 2,367,891 472,939 139,632
15 Royalties .. 1,714,193 1,714,193    
16 Occupancy ........... 7,018,835 4,931,362 1,803,391 284,082
17 Travel ............ 2,365,545 2,071,008 206,941 87,596
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 590,413 275,224 307,727 7,462
20 Interest ........... 42,443   42,443  
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 5,078,680 4,164,921 787,225 126,534
23 Insurance ... 402,977 350,173 27,549 25,255
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a PRODUCTION EXPENSE 81,215,645 81,215,645 0 0
b BAD DEBT EXPENSE 475,140 475,140 0 0
c DISTRIBUTION EXPENSE 103,644 103,644 0 0
d MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 396,875 0 324,801 72,074
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 208,204,985 180,829,171 22,494,656 4,881,158
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Form 990 (2019)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 0 1 0
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 16,759,772 2 49,239,094
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 19,978,953 3 23,782,783
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 20,952,184 4 28,419,899
5 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ........... 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use ............ 184,864 8 118,171
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 64,704,654 9 39,055,739
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 37,038,264
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 17,362,741 18,082,420 10c 19,675,523
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 52,833,565 11 60,094,696
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 160,605,979 12 175,692,995
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 32,436,092 14 30,408,840
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 7,264,903 15 7,145,372
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 393,803,386 16 433,633,112
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 44,086,823 17 42,479,323
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 40,950,920 19 36,989,323
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 13,579,614 25 12,562,986
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 98,617,357 26 92,031,632
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 256,835,005 27 275,691,080
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 38,351,024 28 65,910,400
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 295,186,029 32 341,601,480
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 393,803,386 33 433,633,112
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Form 990 (2019)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
246,073,617
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
208,204,985
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
37,868,632
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
295,186,029
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
8,401,565
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
145,254
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
341,601,480
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
SESAME WORKSHOP
 
Employer identification number

13-2655731
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 31,207,167 26,052,680 44,958,091 66,175,311 88,573,914 256,967,163
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....           0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 31,207,167 26,052,680 44,958,091 66,175,311 88,573,914 256,967,163
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. 81,436,081
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 175,531,082
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 31,207,167 26,052,680 44,958,091 66,175,311 88,573,914 256,967,163
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 36,780,081 34,264,392 34,720,789 35,273,095 36,601,553 177,639,910
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 0 0 0 164,988 892,068 1,057,056
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 123,325 139,200 148,500 280,500 0 691,525
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 436,355,654
12
12
338,418,948
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
40.227 %
15
15
43.541 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 5
Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
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Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2019 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2019
1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019:
a From 2014.......  
b From 2015.......  
c From 2016.......  
d From 2017.......  
e From 2018.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2019 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2014 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2019 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2019, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions.		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2019. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2015.....  
b Excess from 2016.....  
c Excess from 2017.....  
d Excess from 2018.....  
e Excess from 2019.....  
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Schedule A - Public Support In addition to the public support Sesame Workshop generates to fund its own educational initiatives in the US and around the world, Sesame Workshop also works with the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and its local member stations to support their own public fundraising efforts. This support includes providing to them the use of the Sesame Street brand, characters, and products in fundraising campaigns, auctions, and local PBS station events. Sesame Workshop does not have access to the amount of money raised from this support.
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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Name of the organization
SESAME WORKSHOP
 
Employer identification number

13-2655731
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019) Page 2
Name of organization
SESAME WORKSHOP
  		Employer identification number
13-2655731
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
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Name of organization
SESAME WORKSHOP
  		Employer identification number

13-2655731
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
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Name of organization
SESAME WORKSHOP
  		Employer identification number

13-2655731
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd BulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
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Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
SESAME WORKSHOP
 
Employer identification number

13-2655731
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV (see instructions for definition of “political campaign activities")

2
Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructions) ....................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) ..................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ............................................................................... 206,689,414  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................. 206,689,414  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000  
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................................................. 250,000  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		6,000,000
c Total lobbying expenditures   65,714     65,714
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 1,500,000
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes|No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule C Sesame Workshop did not engage in any lobbing activities during fiscal year 2020. Sesame Workshop files a Form 990, Schedule C, because it has made the Section 501(H) election.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
SESAME WORKSHOP
 
Employer identification number

13-2655731
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Term endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....      
b Buildings ....        
c Leasehold improvements   22,414,658 9,710,340 12,704,318
d Equipment ....   9,561,519 3,570,133 5,991,386
e Other .....   5,062,087 4,082,268 979,819
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 19,675,523
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3) Other
(A) HEDGE FUNDS		 63,545,342 F

(B) PRIVATE EQUITY FUNDS		 977,398 F

(C) VENTURE CAPITAL FUNDS		 13,295,995 F

(D) INVESTMENTS IN POOLED FUNDS		 97,874,260 F
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 175,692,995
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes 0
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 12,562,986
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
FIN 48 FOOTNOTE - ASC 740: INCOME TAXES THE COMPANY FOLLOWS GUIDANCE THAT CLARIFIES THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN, INCLUDING ISSUES RELATING TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT. THIS GUIDANCE PROVIDES THAT THE TAX EFFECTS FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION CAN ONLY BE RECOGNIZED IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IF THE POSITION IS "MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT" TO BE SUSTAINED IF THE POSITION WERE TO BE CHALLENGED BY A TAXING AUTHORITY. THE ASSESSMENT OF THE TAX POSITION IS BASED SOLELY ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION, WITHOUT REGARD TO THE LIKELIHOOD THAT THE TAX POSITION MAY BE CHALLENGED. THE COMPANY IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3), THOUGH IT IS SUBJECT TO TAX ON INCOME UNRELATED TO ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE, UNLESS THAT INCOME IS OTHERWISE EXCLUDED BY THE CODE. THE COMPANY HAS PROCESSES PRESENTLY IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE MAINTENANCE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS; TO IDENTIFY AND REPORT UNRELATED INCOME; TO DETERMINE ITS FILING AND TAX OBLIGATIONS IN JURISDICTIONS FOR WHICH IT HAS NEXUS; AND TO IDENTIFY AND EVALUATE OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED TAX POSITIONS. THE COMPANY HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.Right pointing arrow large image Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SESAME WORKSHOP
 
Employer identification number

13-2655731
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in the region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in the region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in the region
East Asia and the Pacific 0 6 Program Services DIST. OF EDUCTN. MEDIA 8,966,214
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 4 Program Services DIST. OF EDUCTN. MEDIA 4,006,298
Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Program Services DIST. OF EDUCTN. MEDIA 455,113
North America 0 8 Program Services DIST. OF EDUCTN. MEDIA 3,178,403
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program Services DIST. OF EDUCTN. MEDIA 3,056,749
South America 0 8 Program Services DIST. OF EDUCTN. MEDIA 2,267,218
South Asia 1 16 Program Services DIST. OF EDUCTN. MEDIA 3,143,544
South Asia     Grantmaking   7,019,606
South America     Grantmaking   91,821
Central America and the Caribbean     Investments   131,815,224
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Investments   7,658,816
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .... 1 42 171,659,006
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 1 42 171,659,006
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
South Asia PROGRAM IMPL 6,905,606        
South Asia GENERAL SUPP 114,000        
South America GENERAL SUPP 91,821        
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
3
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
noncash
assistance 		(g) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. See instructions.
ReturnReference Explanation
Schedule F Part I, Line 1 - Monitoring of Foreign Grantees. Sesame Workshop adopts a comprehensive procedure to ensure that the organizations it provides grants to are performing services and holding programs that align with the Workshop's tax-exempt mission. The Workshop's due diligence procedures are described, likewise, in Schedule I. For foreign grantees. The Workshop conducts a pre-grant risk assessment to ensure that the organization's programmatic capabilities, policies and financial controls align with the programmatic objectives of the grant. The Workshop monitors the use of these funds throughout the year, requiring PERIODIC PROGRESS REPORTS (PER A PRE-DEFINED SCHEDULE AND PRE-ESTABLISHED PARAMETERS), with a concluding financial report at year end. As needed, Sesame Workshop personnel will conduct site visits to monitor the effectiveness of supported programs. The Workshop RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REQUEST ANY ADDITIONAL REPORTING AS NEEDED TO SATISFY THE ORGANIZATION THAT FUNDS ARE USED FOR EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSE, as well as to conduct audits of the grant spending. PART IV SESAME WORKSHOP INVESTS IN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS THAT MAY OWN AN INTEREST IN A FOREIGN CORPORATION, PASSIVE FOREIGN INVESTMENT COMPANY, OR FOREIGN PARTNERSHIP. NEVERTHELESS, THE WORKSHOP'S INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES MAY NOT REACH THE THRESHOLDS REQUIRED FOR FILING THE FORMS 926, 5471, 8621 OR 8865. IN ADDITION, SESAME WORKSHOP IS THE PARENT ORGANIZATION TO VARIOUS FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES FOR WHICH A FORM 5471 MAY BE REQUIRED. TO THE EXTENT ANY OF THESE FORMS ARE COMPLETED, THEY HAVE BEEN FILED WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990-T.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SESAME WORKSHOP
 
Employer identification number

13-2655731
Part I
Fundraising Activities.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the 10 highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
EVENT ASSOCIATES INC
162 w 56th street 405
 
new york, NY10019 		GALA   No   69,516 -69,516
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow   69,516 -69,516
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
All States
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.









VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

SW ANNUAL GALA
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other events

0
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
1,470,340
 
 
1,470,340

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
1,470,340
 
 
1,470,340
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
 
 
 
 



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . .        
7 Food and beverages . . .        
8 Entertainment . . . . 5,122     5,122
9 Other direct expenses . . . 100,572     100,572
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 105,694
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -105,694
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
 
 
 
 


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule G, PART I Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sesame Workshops annual gala to celebrate its worldwide impact and honor guests who support the workshop's mission of helping kids grow smarter, stronger and kinder was cancelled. Some of our very generous donors continued to support our fundraising efforts and those revenues are reported in Schedule G. Sesame Workshop incurred some non-reimbursable costs for these events and has allocated them accordingly in Schedule G, Part II. Sesame Workshop hires professional FUNDRAISING COUNSEL TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENT PLANNING AND TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE EVENT. IN THE INTEREST OF FULL DISCLOSURE, EVENT ASSOCIATES INC HAS BEEN REPORTED IN SCHEDULE G EVEN THOUGH THEY DID NOT ACTUALLY PERFORM ANY FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
SESAME WORKSHOP
 
Employer identification number
13-2655731
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) Concordia Summit Inc
404 5th Ave Ste 501
new york,NY10018 		27-5121564 501(c)(3) 20,000       general support
(2) John F Kennedy Center for Performing Arts
2700 F Street NW
Washington,DC20566 		58-6033837 501(c)(3) 18,400       General Support
(3) US Fund for UNICEF
125 Maiden Lane 11TH fl
New York,NY10038 		13-1760110 501(c)(3) 10,000       General Support
(4) The Church of St Paul The Apostle
405 W 59th Street
New York,NY10019 		11-2730714 501(c)(3) 11,000       General Support
(5) New York Women in Communication Foundation
355 Lexington Avenue
New York,NY10017 		13-6274650 501(c)(3) 6,500       general support
(6) Center for US Global Leadership
1129 20th Street
Washington,DC20036 		74-3093659 501(c)(3) 30,000       general support
(7) INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE
122 E 42ND STreet
new york,NY10168 		13-5660870 501(c)(3) 11,803,347       prGM. implementation
(8) New York University
105 east 17th st
new york,NY10003 		13-5562308 501(c)(3) 2,557,693       prgm. implementation
(9) WNET - THIRTEEn
825 eightH avenue
new york,NY10019 		26-2810489 501(c)(3) 170,554       prGM. implementation
(10) Sesame Workshop International
1900 broadway
new york,NY10019 		83-1810098 501(c)(3) 1,046,677       general support
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
10
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2019

Schedule I (Form 990) 2019
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule I, Part II Sesame Workshop awards sub-grants to support its programmatic work. For these sub-grants, The Workshop conducted pre-grant risk assessments to ensure that the organization's programmatic capabilities, policies and financial controls align with the programmatic objectives of the grant. The Workshop monitors the use of these funds throughout the year, requiring PERIODIC PROGRESS REPORTS (PER A PRE-DEFINED SCHEDULE AND PRE-ESTABLISHED PARAMETERS), with a concluding financial report at year end. As needed, Sesame Workshop personnel will conduct site visits to monitor the effectiveness of supported programs. The Workshop RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REQUEST ANY ADDITIONAL REPORTING AS NEEDED TO SATISFY THE ORGANIZATION THAT FUNDS ARE USED FOR EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES, as well as to conduct audits of the grant spending. In addition, Sesame Workshop supports organizations through their galas and other special event activities. To the extent that the payment to these organizations represents a contribution (beyond the goods and services received), Sesame reports these amounts as contributions on Schedule I. Sesame Workshop's PRESIDENT of social impact & philanthropy selects those organizations whose mission is either supported or aligned with the workshop's mission. The contribution is approved by the President/CEO of Sesame Workshop. These amounts are generally immaterial and do not require additional monitoring.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SESAME WORKSHOP
 
Employer identification number

13-2655731
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ..
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2019

Schedule J (Form 990) 2019
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1JEFFREY DUNN
PRESIDENT/CEO 		(i)

(ii)		 676,257
-------------
0 		223,300
-------------
0 		3,861
-------------
0 		28,000
-------------
0 		31,966
-------------
0 		963,384
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2DARYL MINTZ
EVP, CFO 		(i)

(ii)		 337,959
-------------
0 		101,136
-------------
0 		534
-------------
0 		28,000
-------------
0 		41,658
-------------
0 		509,287
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3JOSEPH SALVO
EVP GENERAL COUNSEL 		(i)

(ii)		 344,190
-------------
0 		107,800
-------------
0 		5,110
-------------
0 		28,000
-------------
0 		41,432
-------------
0 		526,532
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4JEAN BROWN JOHNSON
EVP/CREATIVE DIR. (thru 05/20) 		(i)

(ii)		 398,674
-------------
0 		123,200
-------------
0 		5,380
-------------
0 		28,000
-------------
0 		14,185
-------------
0 		569,439
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5STEphen YOUNGWOOD
president, media & edu. & coo 		(i)

(ii)		 469,825
-------------
0 		144,760
-------------
0 		1,180
-------------
0 		28,000
-------------
0 		7,712
-------------
0 		651,477
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6SHERRIE WESTIN
President global impact&PHILAN 		(i)

(ii)		 453,015
-------------
0 		138,600
-------------
0 		3,237
-------------
0 		28,000
-------------
0 		5,772
-------------
0 		628,624
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7GORDON SCOTT CHAMBERS
SVP/GM, EDU. MEDIA & LICENSING 		(i)

(ii)		 305,797
-------------
0 		91,738
-------------
0 		730
-------------
0 		25,258
-------------
0 		34,713
-------------
0 		458,236
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8SHEILA M KELLY
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 305,304
-------------
0 		92,351
-------------
0 		479
-------------
0 		16,012
-------------
0 		37,308
-------------
0 		451,454
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9TANYA Z HAIDER
EVP STRATEGY RESEARCH&VENTURES 		(i)

(ii)		 314,942
-------------
0 		94,080
-------------
0 		495
-------------
0 		16,000
-------------
0 		42,925
-------------
0 		468,442
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10George E Wells
SVP, Head of Intl Media & Educ 		(i)

(ii)		 314,217
-------------
0 		92,808
-------------
0 		482
-------------
0 		27,961
-------------
0 		13,685
-------------
0 		449,153
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11Kay N Wilson Stallings
EVP, CREATIVE & PRODUCTION 		(i)

(ii)		 290,820
-------------
0 		85,848
-------------
0 		1,260
-------------
0 		17,033
-------------
0 		4,186
-------------
0 		399,147
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12Michael H Levine Thru 1019
Chief Knowledge Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 235,527
-------------
0 		59,000
-------------
0 		189,233
-------------
0 		20,896
-------------
0 		22,099
-------------
0 		526,755
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2019

Schedule J (Form 990) 2019
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
General Statement about Form 990 Compensation The Form 990 compensation reported for the officers, key employees and the top five most highly compensated employees, as reported in Form 990, Part VII and Schedule J is based on amounts reported on the Forms W-2 for the year ended December 31, 2019. The amounts in each column on schedule J represent the following: Column B(i): Base compensation reduced by pre-tax deductions to medical or other cafeteria benefits Columns B(ii): Incentive compensation received in calendar year 2019 Columns B(iii): non-traditional payments such as a vacation payout, employer contributions to group term life insurance in excess of $50k, as well as severance payments (when applicable) Column C: Employer contributions to 401k plan Column D: Employer and employee contributions towards non-taxable benefits, including medical insurance, dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, etc. Schedule J, Part I, line 4a Chief Knowledge Officer, Michael Levine, received a severance payment in calendar year 2019; this amount is reported in Schedule J, Part II, Column (b)(iii). Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 SESAME WORKSHOP MAINTAINS A TARGETED INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM WHICH FULL TIME STAFF EMPLOYEES ABOVE A CERTAIN job LEVEL ARE ELIGIBLE. THE TARGET AMOUNT OF EACH EMPLOYEE'S INCENTIVE COMPENSATION IS BASED ON A COMBINATION OF JOB LEVEL, INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE AND organization PERFORMANCE. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DETERMINES WHETHER INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE FOR EACH GIVEN YEAR AND THE TOTAL AMOUNT AVAILABLE FOR INCENTIVE COMPENSATION. INCENTIVE COMPENSATION AWARDS TO OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE APPROVED BY THE PERSONNEL AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE BASED ON COMPARABLE MARKET DATA, AS DESCRIBED IN SCHEDULE O.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
MediumBulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
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Name of the organization
SESAME WORKSHOP
 
Employer identification number

13-2655731
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and section 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No
2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e) Original principal amount (f) Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i) Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
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Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) Jeffrey Weiss Board Member 591,000 See Sch L Narrative   No
(2) Sherrie Westin Key Employee 175,800 See Sch L Narrative   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule L, Part IV, Column D BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER, JEFFREY WEISS, HAS AN OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN A SESAME WORKSHOP LICENSEE. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2020, SESAME WORKSHOP RECEIVED $591,000 IN LICENSING FEES FROM THIS ORGANIZATION. THE WEISS FAMILY DIVESTED ITSELF OF THEIR MAJORITY CONTROLLING INTEREST IN FEBRUARY OF 2018, but still maintains a minority share in excess of 35%. A Family Member of Key employee, Sherrie Westin, owns an organization that provided market research services to Sesame Workshop. During Fiscal Year 2020, Sesame Workshop paid that organization $175,800. Sesame Workshop engaged the services of this vendor without any input from Ms. Westin. The transaction was disclosed to the Board of Directors pursuant to the Workshop's conflict of interest process.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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Name of the organization
SESAME WORKSHOP
 
Employer identification number

13-2655731
Return Reference Explanation
EXPLANATORY NOTE CONCERNING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, WHOSE EFFECTS FIRST BECAME KNOWN IN JANUARY 2020, IS HAVING A BROAD AND NEGATIVE IMPACT ON COMMERCE AND FINANCIAL MARKETS AROUND THE WORLD. THE EXTENT OF THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE COMPANY'S OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE WILL DEPEND ON CERTAIN DEVELOPMENTS, INCLUDING THE DURATION AND SPREAD OF THE OUTBREAK AND ITS IMPACT ON, LICENSING AND DISTRIBUTION PARTNERS, CONSUMERS, DONORS, EMPLOYEES AND VENDORS, ALL OF WHICH AT PRESENT CANNOT BE DETERMINED. ACCORDINGLY, THE EXTENT TO WHICH COVID-19 WILL IMPACT THE COMPANY'S FUTURE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL POSITION AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS AND CASH FLOWS is uncertain. Gross Receipts Explanation Gross Receipts reported on Form 990, Page 1, Box G includes, in addition to revenues, the gross sale proceeds of Sesame Workshops investment portfolio. The Workshop changed its outside investment advisers in fiscal 2020, resulting in a transition of its underlying investments; accordingly, its gross receipts number includes $319,399,606 in investment sales proceeds (as reported in Part VIII, Line 7a of the Form 990), all of which were re-invested in the same period. Form 990, part V, Line 1a THE NUMBER OF 1099S ISSUED IN ANY GIVEN YEAR IS DEPENDENT ON THE NUMBER AND SIZE OF PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN. Form 990, part V, Line 2a THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES REPORTED IN CALENDAR YEAR 2019 TOTALING 1,268 REFLECTS ALL INDIVIDUALS EMPLOYED FOR ANY PART OF THE YEAR. IT ALSO INCLUDES PAYMENTS TO PRODUCTION TALENT FOR REUSE AND RE-AIRING OF PREVIOUSLY PRODUCED CONTENT. GIVEN THE VARIABLE NATURE OF PROJECT AND PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES, THE TOTAL EMPLOYEES REPORTED may vary significantly year to year. Form 990, part VI, Section A, Line 2 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER, JOAN GANZ COONEY, AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER, MICHAEL MANASSE, HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11A SESAME WORKSHOP'S FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERNAL ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ACCOUNTING FIRM. UPON COMPLETION, THE FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND SUBJECTED TO A DETAILED REVIEW BEFORE IT IS APPROVED FOR FILING. A COPY OF THE FINAL FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT PRIOR TO SUBMISSION WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ALL BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES WHO ARE VICE PRESIDENTS AND ABOVE ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY, AND DISCLOSE ANY REAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN RESPONSE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE. THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES ARE REVIEWED BY THE GENERAL COUNSEL AND SECRETARY TO THE BOARD AND ARE PRESENTED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. IN THE EVENT OF A REAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD AND THE GENERAL COUNSEL/SECRETARY SHALL ENFORCE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY'S REQUIREMENT OF RECUSAL FROM PARTICIPATING IN ANY DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS RELEVANT TO THE DISCLOSURES.
PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A AND 15B EACH YEAR, THE PERSONNEL & COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD - COMPRISED OF A MAJORITY OF INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES - REVIEWS THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY AND WORKS WITH AN INDEPENDENT, THIRD PARTY COMPENSATION CONSULTING FIRM TO COLLECT COMPARABLE MARKET DATA TO SET APPROPRIATE SALARY RANGES FOR EACH OF THE POSITIONS HELD BY THE OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. IN SO DOING, THE COMMITTEE TAKES INTO CONSIDERATION THE COMPETITIVE LABOR MARKETPLACE FOR SUCH POSITIONS AND THE COMPARABILITY DATA IN THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT AND, IN SOME INSTANCES THE FOR-PROFIT SECTORS, AS APPLICABLE. WITH RESPECT TO THE CEO POSITION, THE COMMITTEE TAKES INTO CONSIDERATION THE COMPARABILITY DATA IN BOTH THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT AND FOR-PROFIT SECTOR. THE ANNUAL JOB PERFORMANCE FOR EACH OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEE ARE REVIEWED AND ANY CHANGES IN THE BASE COMPENSATION AND/OR ANY INCENTIVE AWARDS AS DETERMINED THROUGH SESAME WORKSHOP'S TARGETED INCENTIVE PROGRAM ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED. THE CEO'S ACTUAL JOB PERFORMANCE IS REVIEWED BY THE PERSONNEL AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND EVALUATED BY THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE REVIEW INCLUDES A SURVEY THAT GATHERS INPUT FROM ALL TRUSTEES. ANY RECOMMENDED INCENTIVE COMPENSATION AWARD OR SALARY CHANGE IS DETERMINED IN CONSULtATION WITH THE INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT. THE RECOMMENDATION IS PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR APPROVAL. THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS OF THE PERSONNEL & COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, AS WELL AS THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES WITH RESPECT TO THE CEO'S PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION, ARE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED AND THE PERSONNEL & COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTS ON ITS ACTIONS TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES. sesame workshop commissioned its last compensation survey as recently as september of 2020.
PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 SESAME WORKSHOP'S FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE (HTTP://WWW.SESAMEWORKSHOP.ORG) AS IS SESAME WORKSHOP'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE AT GUIDESTAR.COM. SESAME WORKSHOP'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. PART XI, LINE 9 OTHER NON-OPERATING EXPENSES - $145,254
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
SESAME WORKSHOP
 
Employer identification number

13-2655731
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)SESAME STREET INC
1900 Broadway

NEW YORK,NY10023
13-2677928 		TITLE HOLDING DE 501(c)(2) n/a SESAME WORKS
 
Yes
 
(2)THE ELECTRIC COMPANY INC
1900 Broadway

NEW YORK,NY10023
13-2722079 		TITLE HOLDING DE 501(c)(2) n/a SESAME WORKS
 
Yes
 
(3)JOAN GANZ COONEY CENTER FOR EDUCATION
1900 Broadway

NEW YORK,NY10023
20-8783702 		edu. research DE 501(c)(3) 7 sesame works
 
Yes
 
(4)GALLIGALLI SIMSIM EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVE
153 Okhla Industrial Estate
Phase III,New Dehli110020
IN
edu. media IN n/a n/a Sesame Works
 
Yes
 
(5)Sesame Workshop International Inc
1900 Broadway

New York,NY10023
83-1810098 		edu. media NY 501(c)(3) 7 sesame works
 
Yes
 




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Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) CTW COMMUNICATIONS INC

1900 Broadway
NEW YORK,NY10023
13-2422089 		HOLDING DE SESAME WORKSHOP
  		C CORP 0 104,186 100.000 % Yes  
(2) SESAME WORKSHOP INITIATIVES (INDIA) PLC

153 Okhla Industrial Estate
phase iii,new dehli110020
IN
EDUCA. MEDIA IN SESAME WORKSHOP
  		C COrp 0 1,691,040 100.000 % Yes  
(3) Sesame Street Brand Mgmt & Svc Shanghai

room 504 w tower shanghai center
no nanjing west road,shanghai200040
CH
EDUCA. MEDIA CH SESAME WORKSHOP
  		C COrp 0 3,113,409 100.000 % Yes  
(4) SESAME STREET SEASON 51 PRODUCTIONs INC

1900 broadway
new york,NY10023
84-3808148 		video prod. DE sesame workshop
  		c corp -1,396,077 8,877,592 100.000 % Yes  
(5) Sesame Street Season 52 Productions Inc

1900 broadway
new york,NY10023
85-1104505 		video prod. DE sesame workshop
  		c corp 0 0 100.000 % Yes  
(6) SESAME SERVICES FP INC

1900 broadway
new york,NY10023
84-4859500 		video prod. DE sesame workshop
  		c corp 0 0 100.000 % Yes  
(7) Sesame Street Japan GK

21st FL Shiroyama Trust Tower
Toranomon Minatoku,tokyo105-6021
JA
EDUCA. MEDIA JA SESAME WORKSHOP
  		C CORP 0 0 100.000 % Yes  
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
Yes
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
Yes
 
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) sesame street brand management

 M 278,708 cost
(2) Joan Ganz Cooney Center for Educational Media

 L, O, 1,388,388 cost
(3) Sesame Workshop India Initiatives PLC

 M 657,104 cost
(4) Sesame Workshop International Inc

 B 1,046,677 cash
(5) sesame street brand management

 A 305,367 cash
(6) SESAME STREET SEASON 51 PRODUCTIONS INC

 E 1,614,176 COST
(7) SESAME STREET SEASON 51 PRODUCTIONS INC

 M 10,892,026 COST
(8) SESAME STREET SEASON 51 PRODUCTIONS INC

 A 42,061 COST
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
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