Form990


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
2024
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2024 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2024 , and ending 06-30-2025
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
SESAME WORKSHOP
 
 
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 $ 366,188,226
F Name and address of principal officer:
SHERRI ROLLINS WESTIN
1900 BROADWAY
NEW YORK,NY10023
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
WWW.SESAMEWORKSHOP.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
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H(c)
Group exemption number  
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.
2 Check this box
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 17
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 16
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 798
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 526,104
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 369,025
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 49,262,052 55,596,652
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 83,182,991 81,522,027
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 6,380,592 11,946,529
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 31,513,100 31,609,284
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 170,338,735 180,674,492
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 7,917,736 8,774,556
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) 76,525,929 71,726,031
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 268,000 170,367
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 3,842,180    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 82,167,591 89,021,292
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 166,879,256 169,692,246
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 3,459,479 10,982,246
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 577,963,669 584,866,720
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 108,557,875 70,628,248
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 469,405,794 514,238,472
Part II
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
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1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SESAME WORKSHOP'S MISSION IS TO HELP KIDS GROW SMARTER, STRONGER AND KINDER. (SEE SCHEDULE O)
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 $ 83,606,406 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 80,992,641 )
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 ADDRESS THE CURRENT EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND HEALTH NEEDS YOUNG CHILDREN, ESPECIALLY THOSE VULNERABLE TO EQUAL AND EARLY ACCESS TO PRESCHOOL LEARNING. SESAME WORKSHOP IS MOST WELL-KNOWN FOR ITS FLAGSHIP EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM "SESAME STREET." SESAME STREET'S SEASON 55 CURRICULUM FOCUSES ON HELPING CHILDREN DEVELOP FOUNDATIONAL EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING SKILLS, IN PARTICULAR INCREASING THEIR (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O) EMOTIONAL VOCABULARY. THE STORY NARRATIVES SUPPORT THE NOTICING AND NAMING EMOTIONS, VALIDATING EMOTIONS, AND MODELING A STRATEGY TO REDUCE THE EMOTION SO NOT TO IMPEDE WITH THE CHILD'S ACTIVITIES. AND DO SO IN CELEBRATION OF THEIR FAMILY AND COMMUNITY. SEASON 56 EXTENDS PRESCHOOLERS UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR EMOTIONS AND APPLIES THEIR EMOTIONAL REGULATION SKILLS TO SOLVE SOCIAL PROBLEMS IN ORDER TO SOLVE CONFLICTS WITH PROSOCIAL BEHAVIORS AND INCREASE THEIR SKILLS IN: PERSPECTIVE TAKING, LISTENING, COOPERATION, COLLABORATION, SHARING, AND TURN-TAKING ALL IN SERVICE OF DEVELOPING, MAINTAINING, AND REPAIRING FRIENDSHIPS. THESE STORIES SUPPORT CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT OF A HEALTHY AND POSITIVE SENSE OF WHO THEY ARE, DEEPEN THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF OTHERS, AND MODEL ACTING WITH KINDNESS, FAIRNESS, AND RESPECT. SESAME STREET IS DRIVEN BY A SCHOOL READINESS CURRICULUM WHICH IS TAUGHT THROUGH A PRESCHOOL FRIENDLY TOPIC. 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 11.6 MILLION KIDS AGES 0-8 IN THE U.S. ON A MONTHLY BASIS. ITS CONTINUED POPULARITY PLACES IT AS THE #1 KIDS SHOW ON PBS LINEAR TV FROM JANUARY TO JUNE 2025, REACHING 2.7 MILLION US HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVING 17 MILLION VIEWS. ON HBO MAX IN THE US, SESAME STREET RECEIVED 58 MILLION VIEWS AND WAS WATCHED FOR 24 MILLION HOURS IN FISCAL YEAR 2025. SESAME STREET'S FREE YOUTUBE CHANNEL RECEIVED OVER 1.4 BILLION VIEWS DOMESTICALLY IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 (AND 3.3 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 150 COUNTRIES THROUGH DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS WITH LOCAL PUBLIC AND COMMERCIAL BROADCASTERS. IN ADDITION, LOCAL ADAPTATIONS OF "SESAME STREET" ARE PRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED IN GERMANY, MIDDLE EAST NORTH AFRICA, THE NETHERLANDS, LATIN AMERICA, SOUTH AFRICA, INDIA, BANGLADESH, SOMALIA, ETHIOPIA AND AFGHANISTAN. THE PROGRAM REACHES 150 MILLION KIDS ON A WORLDWIDE BASIS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 19,425,172 including grants of $ 6,740,736 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE PLAY TO LEARN: LAUNCHED IN 2019 AND LED BY SESAME WORKSHOP IN CLOSE PARTNERSHIP WITH BRAC, THE INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE (IRC), AND NYU GLOBAL TIES FOR CHILDREN, PLAY TO LEARN (PTL) SET OUT TO TRANSFORM HOW THE HUMANITARIAN SECTOR APPROACHES EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN CRISIS AND CONFLICT SETTINGS. BY BLENDING DIRECT SERVICES, MASS MEDIA, RIGOROUS RESEARCH, AND STRATEGIC ADVOCACY, THE CONSORTIUM WORKED TO PLACE YOUNG CHILDREN AT THE CENTER OF HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE. OVER SIX YEARS, PLAY TO LEARN REACHED 3,692,465 CHILDREN, CAREGIVERS, AND FACILITATORS ACROSS SIX COUNTRIES - FROM ROHINGYA REFUGEE CAMPS IN BANGLADESH TO URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS ACROSS THE MIDDLE EAST. (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)IN THE PROGRAM'S FINAL YEAR, 1,191,174 PEOPLE WERE REACHED.AS THE PROGRAM CONCLUDED, ISI PRIORITIZED THE DISSEMINATION OF EVIDENCE AND TOOLS TO BENEFIT THE BROADER HUMANITARIAN FIELD. KEY RESOURCES DEVELOPED INCLUDE THE WATCH, PLAY, LEARN TOOLKIT - AN ADAPTABLE RESOURCE PACKAGE ENABLING FRONTLINE ECD PRACTITIONERS ACROSS SECTORS (PROTECTION, HEALTH, NUTRITION) TO INTEGRATE EVIDENCE-BASED PLAY PROGRAMMING INTO EXISTING WORK - AND THE PLAY TO LEARN RESOURCE HUB, A PLATFORM SHARING PROGRAM AND TECHNICAL RESOURCES, CONTENT, AND IMPLEMENTATION TOOLS FROM BANGLADESH, LEBANON, JORDAN, AND BEYOND. THESE RESOURCES WERE SHARED AT EVENTS INCLUDING THE "PLAY WITH A PURPOSE" ROADSHOW IN BANGLADESH IN JANUARY 2025, WHERE 180 POLICYMAKERS, UN AGENCY REPRESENTATIVES, AND INGO LEADERS ENGAGED WITH SIX YEARS OF PLAY TO LEARN EVIDENCE, DISCUSSED RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SUSTAINING THE MODEL'S IMPACT, AND AND EXPLORED FIRSTHAND THE MATERIALS AND MODELS DEVELOPED OVER SIX YEARS OF IMPLEMENTATION.AHLAN SIMSIM-IRAQ: DURING YEAR 4 OF THE AHLAN SIMSIM-IRAQ PROJECT, SESAME WORKSHOP ADVANCED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT ACROSS SIX GOVERNORATES IN CLOSE COLLABORATION WITH USAID, IRAQ'S MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, AND NGO AND PRODUCTION PARTNERS. THE PROGRAM PRIORITIZED ACCESS FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN - INCLUDING DISPLACED POPULATIONS AND MINORITY GROUPS - WITH KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT WEIGHTED TOWARD CHILDREN WITH LOWER IDELA BASELINE SCORES.FEMALE EDUCATORS RECEIVED TRAINING IN EMERGENT LITERACY, NUMERACY, AND ANTI-BIAS PRACTICES. PARENT ENGAGEMENT DEEPENED THROUGH PTA COMMITTEES AND CAREGIVER SESSIONS CENTERED ON LEARNING-THROUGH-PLAY. YOUTH HUBS PROVIDED SAFE SPACES FOR SKILL-BUILDING AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION, WITH YOUNG PEOPLE GAINING SOFT SKILLS AND PRODUCING ORIGINAL FILMMAKING PROJECTS. CONTENT PRODUCTION EXPANDED TO INCLUDE NEW VIDEOS FOR BOTH CHILDREN AND FATHERS, AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS WORKED TO INTEGRATE AHLAN SIMSIM MATERIALS INTO GOVERNMENTAL KINDERGARTEN CURRICULA - A CRITICAL STEP TOWARD SUSTAINABILITY INDEPENDENT OF PROJECT FUNDING.THE PROGRAM CONCLUDED IN FY25 FOLLOWING THE LOSS OF USAID FUNDING. CLOSE-OUT WAS MANAGED RESPONSIBLY AND TRANSPARENTLY: STAFF DEMOBILIZATION COMPLIED WITH IRAQI LABOR LAW, ASSETS WERE DONATED TO LOCAL NGOS, AND PROGRAM DOCUMENTATION WAS COMPREHENSIVELY ARCHIVED. OVER FOUR YEARS, AHLAN SIMSIM DEMONSTRATED THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF CULTURALLY TAILORED PROGRAMMING IN IRAQ - USING BELOVED CHARACTERS, BASMA AND JAD, TO PROMOTE EMPATHY, DIVERSITY, AND RESILIENCE - AND LEAVES A LASTING FOUNDATION FOR EARLY LEARNING AS A MEANS OF HEALING AND CONNECTION IN COMMUNITIES DEEPLY AFFECTED BY DISPLACEMENT AND CONFLICT.WELCOME SESAME: INCLUSION AND BELONGING FOR DISPLACED LEARNERS: WELCOME SESAME, SUPPORTED BY THE HILTON FOUNDATION, IS A GLOBAL SOCIAL COHESION INITIATIVE DELIVERING A 16-SESSION INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE SOCIAL INTEGRATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN COMMUNITIES TRANSFORMED BY MIGRATION. OPERATING IN UGANDA, COLOMBIA, AND ECUADOR, THE PROGRAM ADDRESSES SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL), POSITIVE IDENTITY, AND SENSE OF BELONGING THROUGH BOTH PRINT AND MEDIA CONTENT.IN FY25, THE PROGRAM COMPLETED ITS SECOND IMPLEMENTATION CYCLE AND LAUNCHED ITS THIRD. THE SECOND CYCLE REACHED 5,236 CHILDREN, 4,016 GUARDIANS, AND 218 EDUCATORS ACROSS 185 CLASSROOMS. MONITORING DATA SHOWED MEANINGFUL EDUCATOR GROWTH IN SEL KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE, INCLUDING STRONGER IDENTIFICATION OF POSITIVE EMOTION-REGULATION STRATEGIES AND INCREASED CONFIDENCE IN FOSTERING INCLUSIVE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENTS.AS THE PROGRAM ENTERED ITS THIRD AND FINAL IMPLEMENTATION CYCLE IN JANUARY 2025, SESAME WORKSHOP AND PARTNERS DEEPENED ENGAGEMENT WITH MINISTRIES OF EDUCATION IN ALL THREE COUNTRIES AND COMMITTED TO SCALING TO ADDITIONAL CLASSROOMS. THROUGH ITERATIVE REFINEMENT AND STRONG LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS, WELCOME SESAME IS BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE, ADAPTABLE SEL MODEL THAT STRENGTHENS EARLY LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS ACROSS DIVERSE CRISIS-AFFECTED CONTEXTS.TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN UKRAINE: IN FY25, SESAME WORKSHOP LAUNCHED THE UKRAINE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN THE COUNTRY'S ECD WORKFORCE AMID PROTRACTED CONFLICT AND WIDESPREAD DISRUPTION TO EDUCATION. THE PROGRAM EQUIPS ASPIRING EDUCATORS WITH ROBUST SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, INCLUSIVE, AND PLAY-BASED TEACHING SKILLS ALIGNED WITH UKRAINE'S NATIONAL EDUCATION PRIORITIES.TO GROUND THE PROGRAM IN REAL NEED, SESAME CONDUCTED A COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT ENGAGING 678 SURVEY RESPONDENTS AND 15 IN-DEPTH INTERVIEWS TO IDENTIFY URGENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GAPS. A CURRICULUM ADVISORY CONVENING BROUGHT TOGETHER 60 EDUCATION STAKEHOLDERS IN LVIV, PRODUCING A VALIDATED DRAFT FRAMEWORK FOR A THREE-MONTH TRAINING PROGRAM TO BE FINALIZED AND IMPLEMENTED IN FY26. SESAME HAS FORMALIZED A PARTNERSHIP WITH IZMAIL UNIVERSITY AND IS ACTIVELY EXPANDING TO ADDITIONAL UNIVERSITIES TO SUPPORT REGIONAL ROLLOUT AND LONG-TERM INSTITUTIONAL ADOPTION OF THE MODEL.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 19,199,730 including grants of $ 2,003,820 ) (Revenue $ 247,341 )
INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL IMPACTSESAME WORKSHOP'S (SW) INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL IMPACT (ISI) GROUP ADVANCES EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD WELL-BEING GLOBALLY IN SERVICE OF OUR CORE MISSION: HELPING KIDS GROW SMARTER, STRONGER, AND KINDER. WORKING ACROSS SOUTH ASIA, SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA, THE MIDDLE EAST, LATIN AMERICA, AND CRISIS-AFFECTED CONTEXTS WORLDWIDE, ISI COLLABORATES WITH MINISTRIES OF EDUCATION, NGOS, PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO DELIVER CULTURALLY RELEVANT CONTENT, STRENGTHEN INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY, AND EMBED SUSTAINABLE EARLY LEARNING MODELS WITHIN NATIONAL SYSTEMS. (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)FY25 WAS A YEAR OF SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND STRATEGIC ADAPTATION. THE CONCLUSION OF SEVERAL USAID-SUPPORTED INITIATIVES IN BANGLADESH, INDIA, AND IRAQ REQUIRED A THOUGHTFUL REALIGNMENT OF RESOURCES AND PRIORITIES. AS A RESULT OF THE SUDDEN SHIFT IN THE FUNDING LANDSCAPE, WE MADE THE DIFFICULT DECISION TO CLOSE OUR OPERATIONS IN IRAQ AND BANGLADESH. WE ARE FURTHER POSITIONING THE DEPARTMENT FOR LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY AND GROWTH BY SHARPENING OUR THEMATIC FOCUS TO ALIGN MORE CLOSELY WITH CONTENT STRATEGY AND ORGANIZATIONAL PRIORITIES, WHILE MANAGING A STREAMLINED PORTFOLIO OF FUNDED PROJECTS FOR BOTH U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL UPTAKE. WE ARE REPLICATING PROVEN PROGRAM MODELS THROUGH EFFICIENT, COLLABORATIVE DESIGN PROCESSES; RESPONDING TO EVOLVING CHILD AND FAMILY NEEDS USING RESEARCH, DATA, AND PARTNER INSIGHT; AND INVESTING IN TARGETED PILOTS AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS TO DRIVE INNOVATION, SCALE, AND EXPANDED REACH.ACROSS OUR REGIONAL OFFICES AND GLOBAL PROGRAMS, WE CONTINUED TO EXPAND OUR MULTI-PLATFORM MEDIA CONTENT AND EVIDENCE-BASED DIRECT SERVICES, SUSTAINING STRONG REACH AND MEANINGFUL OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND ENSURING A MORE RESILIENT ORGANIZATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE WORK AHEAD. REGIONAL AND COUNTRY PROGRAMS:BANGLADESH: FOR OVER 20 YEARS, SISIMPUR - SESAME WORKSHOP'S BANGLADESHI CO-PRODUCTION - HAS BEEN A CORNERSTONE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD MEDIA IN THE COUNTRY, REINFORCING FOUNDATIONAL LITERACY, NUMERACY, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, GENDER EQUITY, AND DISABILITY INCLUSION FOR MILLIONS OF CHILDREN. IN FY25, SISIMPUR SEASONS 15 AND 16 AIRED NATIONALLY, GENERATING OVER 249 MILLION YOUTUBE VIEWS AND MORE THAN 13 MILLION CUMULATIVE WATCH HOURS. THE SERIES WILL CONTINUE AIRING ON MULTIPLE BROADCAST CHANNELS THROUGH 2027. THE USAID-FUNDED SISIMPUR DIRECT-SERVICE PROJECT REACHED 34,606 CHILDREN, 1,251 EDUCATORS, AND 11,624 PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS ACROSS 250 SCHOOLS, STRENGTHENING INCLUSIVE TEACHING PRACTICES AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. AN ADDITIONAL 17,342 STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND TEACHERS PARTICIPATED IN THE INTERNET-SMART GENERATION INITIATIVE, WHICH PROMOTED DIGITAL LITERACY AND SAFE INTERNET PRACTICES THROUGH STRUCTURED CLASSROOM SESSIONS, TEACHER TRAINING, AND CAREGIVER AWARENESS PROGRAMMING.THROUGH THE LEGO FOUNDATION-FUNDED PLAY TO LEARN PROJECT, SESAME WORKSHOP BANGLADESH DEVELOPED AND DISSEMINATED AN "ECD HOMEKIT", CONTAINING PLAY AND LEARNING MATERIALS CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO USE AT HOME, REACHING 1430 ROHINGYA CHILDREN AND 570 CHILDREN FROM THE HOST COMMUNITY. SESAME WORKSHOP BANGLADESH ALSO DEVELOPED AND DISTRIBUTED 20 NEWLY DEVELOPED ROHINGYA STORYBOOKS THAT WERE INTEGRATED INTO PROGRAMS OF 11 PARTNERS AND INTO 62 GOVERNMENT PRIMARY SCHOOLS. FINALLY, IN THE REPORTING PERIOD, SESAME WORKSHOP BANGLADESH PARTNERED WITH SAVE THE CHILDREN TO INTEGRATE SW CONTENT INTO THE MYANMAR KG CURRICULUM FOR ROHINGYA CHILDREN IN 20 LEARNING CENTERS OF ROHINGYA CAMPS, REACHING AROUND 795 KG-GRADE STUDENTS.THE CONCLUSION OF USAID FUNDING HAD A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE BANGLADESH OFFICE'S FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY. FOLLOWING CAREFUL REVIEW, SESAME WORKSHOP MADE THE DECISION TO WIND DOWN ITS BANGLADESH COUNTRY OFFICE IN FY26. THE TEAM CONCLUDED ITS WORK HAVING DELIVERED MEASURABLE IMPACT AND EXPANDED ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL MEDIA ACROSS THE COUNTRY. ALL DEVELOPED MATERIALS REMAIN ACCESSIBLE THROUGH BROADCAST AND DIGITAL PLATFORMS, ENSURING CONTINUED BENEFIT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BEYOND OUR OPERATIONAL PRESENCE.INDIA: IN FY25, SESAME WORKSHOP INDIA OPERATED ACROSS 8 STATES, DIRECTLY REACHING OVER 446,000 CHILDREN AND ENGAGING 9 MILLION INDIVIDUALS THROUGH DIGITAL PLATFORMS - ALL WHILE NAVIGATING A SIGNIFICANT FUNDING TRANSITION. A USAID-FUNDED GRANT FOCUSED ON FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS AND WASH BEGAN IN AUGUST 2024 AND CONCLUDED EARLY IN JANUARY 2025, PROMPTING A REASSESSMENT OF THE INDIA OFFICE'S FUNDING MODEL AND LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY. DURING THIS PERIOD, LOCAL PHILANTHROPY GREW 13% YEAR-ON-YEAR, WITH 68% OF FUNDING MOBILIZED THROUGH DOMESTIC CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY SOURCES.PROGRAMMING SPANNED EDUCATION, WELL-BEING, HEALTH AND HYGIENE, AND THE ENVIRONMENT. THE CHALO! SESAME STREET LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT APP ACHIEVED OVER 100,000 DOWNLOADS, 11,000 REGISTERED USERS, AND A 26% MONTHLY RETENTION RATE, REFLECTING STRONG ADOPTION AND SUSTAINED ENGAGEMENT AMONG CAREGIVERS AND YOUNG LEARNERS. NATIONAL CAMPAIGNS AND HIGH-VISIBILITY EVENTS EXTENDED BRAND REACH TO OVER 50 MILLION PEOPLE.A MAJOR INSTITUTIONAL MILESTONE WAS ACHIEVED WHEN THE INTEGRATED EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD) PACKAGE - COMPRISING OVER 100 CONTENT RESOURCES ACROSS FIVE LANGUAGES - WAS FORMALLY LAUNCHED BY THE HONORABLE CHIEF MINISTER OF MEGHALAYA, REFLECTING SESAME WORKSHOP'S ROLE AS A TRUSTED PARTNER IN INDIA'S EARLY LEARNING ECOSYSTEM.SOUTH AFRICA: SESAME WORKSHOP'S SOUTH AFRICA OFFICE CONTINUED TO DELIVER INTEGRATED EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMMING THROUGH TAKALANI SESAME, ITS LOCALLY CO-PRODUCED SERIES, ALONGSIDE DIGITAL PLATFORMS AND COMMUNITY-BASED INITIATIVES. BROADCAST AND DIGITAL CONTENT, REINFORCING FOUNDATIONAL LITERACY, NUMERACY, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, HEALTH, AND INCLUSION THEMES, REACHED AN AVERAGE OF 18.6 MILLION VIEWERS MONTHLY, GENERATING 35.8 MILLION DIGITAL VIEWS AND OVER 915,000 HOURS OF WATCH TIME ACROSS FIVE LOCAL LANGUAGES.DIRECT-SERVICE PROGRAMMING REACHED 18,083 CHILDREN AND 350 EDUCATORS ACROSS UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN FIVE PROVINCES, STRENGTHENING SCHOOL READINESS AND EARLY LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS. STRUCTURED TRAINING AND CAPACITY-BUILDING SESSIONS ENGAGED 1,081 ADULTS - INCLUDING ECD PRACTITIONERS, CAREGIVERS, AND SECTOR PARTNERS - IN PLAY-BASED PEDAGOGY, SAFEGUARDING PRACTICES, AND CURRICULUM-ALIGNED APPROACHES. A WHATSAPP CHATBOT DELIVERED STRUCTURED LEARNING PROMPTS AND POSITIVE CAREGIVING SUPPORT TO 8,891 CAREGIVERS, EXTENDING PROGRAM REACH INTO THE HOME.FY25 WAS ALSO A YEAR OF SIGNIFICANT RECOGNITION FOR SESAME WORKSHOP SOUTH AFRICA. THE BIG FEELINGS SPECIAL EARNED A TELLY AWARD AND AN ANTHEM AWARD AND RECEIVED NOMINATIONS FOR BOTH A SAFTA AND AN INTERNATIONAL EMMY. THE BOND THROUGH PLAY CAMPAIGN, WHICH PROMOTES STRENGTHENING FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH PLAY, RECEIVED A 2025 WEBBY AWARD. MOST NOTABLY, SESAME WORKSHOP SOUTH AFRICA WAS APPOINTED AS A STRATEGIC PARTNER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION FOR THE NATIONAL BANA PELE ("LET'S PUT CHILDREN FIRST") CAMPAIGN, CONDUCTING ROADSHOWS AND COMMUNITY CLINICS ALONGSIDE THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION ACROSS FIVE PROVINCES. THIS PARTNERSHIP STRENGTHENED NATIONAL VISIBILITY OF THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, EARLY LEARNING AND STIMULATION, AND REINFORCED SESAME'S ROLE AS A TRUSTED CONTRIBUTOR TO EDUCATION POLICY DIALOGUE AND COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION.LATIN AMERICA: ISI'S LATIN AMERICA PORTFOLIO SPANNED SEVEN COUNTRIES - BRAZIL, COLOMBIA, EL SALVADOR, GUATEMALA, ECUADOR, HONDURAS, AND MEXICO - DELIVERING PROGRAMMING IN THREE LANGUAGES: SPANISH, PORTUGUESE, AND MAYA K'ICHE'. PROGRAMMING WAS CENTERED ON SIX THEMATIC AREAS: HEALTHY HABITS, WASH, STEM, DIGITAL WELL-BEING, SOCIO-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, AND SOCIAL COHESION, IMPLEMENTED IN CLOSE PARTNERSHIP WITH MINISTRIES OF EDUCATION AND LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDERS. IN FY25, PROGRAMS DIRECTLY REACHED OVER 495,000 CHILDREN, CAREGIVERS, AND TEACHERS THROUGH IN-CLASSROOM SESSIONS, FAMILY PLAY WORKSHOPS, TEACHER TRAININGS, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. EDUCATIONAL CONTENT REACHED AN ADDITIONAL 7.2 MILLION PEOPLE THROUGH SESAME'S MEDIA AND DIGITAL PLATFORMS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 11,720,786 including grants of $ 30,000 ) (Revenue $ 540,861 )
U.S. SOCIAL IMPACTIN ADDITION TO DISTRIBUTING ITS EDUCATIONAL CONTENT ON MASS MEDIA PLATFORMS, SESAME WORKSHOP CREATES AND DISTRIBUTES, WITH PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT, BILINGUAL MULTIMEDIA EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES AND RESOURCES THAT SERVE THE MAJORITY OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHILE INTENTIONALLY REACHING THOSE WHO ARE MOST UNDER-RESOURCED OR WHO FACE SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL NEEDS. IN FY 2025, SESAME WORKSHOP CONTINUED TO ADDRESS EMERGING AND PERSISTENT CHALLENGES FACING MARGINALIZED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.EMOTIONAL WELL-BEINGBUILDING UPON SESAME WORKSHOP'S ONGOING, ORGANIZATIONAL-WIDE COMMITMENT RESPONDING TO THE MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS, IN FY 2025, WE LAUNCHED NEW RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES AND PROVIDERS TO HELP CHILDREN BUILD A FOUNDATION OF EMOTIONAL WELLNESS. IN AUGUST 2024, SESAME WORKSHOP LAUNCHED FIVE MINDFUL MONSTERS PODCAST EPISODES, ACCOMPANIED BY TWO PRINTABLE GUIDES OFFERING STRATEGIES FOR INCORPORATING MINDFULNESS PRACTICES INTO EVERYDAY ROUTINES IN BOTH EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSROOMS AND HOME-BASED SETTINGS. ACROSS THE FIVE EPISODES, SESAME STREET MUPPETS GUIDE CHILDREN THROUGH DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE MINDFULNESS STRATEGIES SUCH AS WHOLE-BODY LISTENING, BODY SCANS, AND BUBBLE BREATHING BODY LISTENINGAS OF FEBRUARY 2026, THE PODCASTS HAVE A COMBINED 47 MILLION YOUTUBE VIEWS, INCLUDING: - WHOLE BODY LISTENING WITH ELMO - 8.5M VIEWS - SELF-LOVE MANTRAS WITH GROVER - 5.3M VIEWS LOVE MANTRAS WITH GROVER - BUBBLE BREATHING WITH ABBY - 5.2M VIEWS - LOOK AND NOTICE WITH COOKIE MONSTER - 15M VIEWS - BODY SCAN WITH BIG BIRD - 13M VIEWSWE ALSO PUBLISHED TWO NEW ARTICLES ON SESAMEWORKSHOP.ORG - ONE AN INTERVIEW WITH FOUR NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) PSYCHIATRISTS ABOUT ANXIETY IN YOUNG CHILDREN (WHAT MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS WANT PARENTS TO KNOW ABOUT ANXIETY), AND ONE FOR PARENTS WHO ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THEIR YOUNG CHILD'S MENTAL HEALTH (WHEN YOU'RE CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR CHILD'S MENTAL HEALTH). THE INTERVIEW INCLUDED FOUR CHILD MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS: DEVIKA BHUSHAN, MD, CHRISTINE CRAWFORD, MD, NEHA NAVSARIA, PHD, AND MARIAN WILLIAMS, PHD, ABOUT CHILDHOOD ANXIETY. THE ARTICLES LAUNCHED ON OCTOBER 1, 2024, IN ADVANCE OF WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY ON OCTOBER 10TH, 2024. THE ARTICLES RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 255 SESSIONS AND 1,637 SESSIONS, RESPECTIVELY, ON OUR WEBSITE. DURING FY 2025, SESAME WORKSHOP ALSO DEVELOPED TWO ORIGINAL WEBINARS ON EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS, INCLUDING EDUCATORS, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, HEALTHCARE WORKERS, ETC. THE FIRST WEBINAR, COMPONENTS OF COMMUNITY: CREATING SOCIAL CONNECTIONS TO ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH, LAUNCHED ON OCTOBER 21, 2024, AND FEATURED DR. JULIE RADLAUER-DOERFLER LMHC WHO IS A LEADING EXPERT IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL CONNECTIONS. THE WEBINAR EXPLORED THE WAYS SOCIAL FACTORS AFFECT OUR EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING AND PROVIDED HANDS-ON TOOLS AND INTERVENTIONS TO BUILD KINDNESS AND RESILIENCE IN CHILDREN. AS OF JUNE 30, 2025, 1,434 USERS HAVE LAUNCHED 1,984 SESSIONS OF THE WEBINAR. OUR SECOND WEBINAR, COMPONENTS OF COMMUNITY: THE SCIENCE OF KINDNESS, WAS HELD ON MAY 12, 2025, WITH DR. JULIE RADLAUER-DOERFLER AND DR. KELLI HARDING, WHO COVERED THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS. THIS DISCUSSION EXPANDED UPON TOPICS AND STRATEGIES FROM THE FIRST WEBINAR, EMPHASIZED COMMUNITY AND CONNECTION, AND EXPLORED WAYS TO CONNECT AND FOSTER KINDNESS IN EVERYDAY LIFE. AS OF JUNE 30, 2025, 562 USERS HAVE LAUNCHED 722 SESSIONS OF THE WEBINAR. THE EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING TOPIC PAGE HAD A TOTAL OF 153,202 TOTAL SESSIONS AND 148,403 TOTAL USERS DURING FY 2025 AND WAS THE NUMBER ONE TOPIC PAGE ACROSS ALL OF SESAMEWORKSHOP.ORG.TOUGH TOPICSIN FY 2025, SESAME WORKSHOP EXPANDED ITS LONG STANDING COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES NAVIGATING PARENTAL ADDICTION. WITH SUPPORT FROM THE FOUNDATION FOR OPIOID RESPONSE EFFORTS (FORE) AND THE DAVID R. CLARE AND MARGARET C. CLARE FOUNDATION, NEW BILINGUAL RESOURCES WERE LAUNCHED BEGINNING IN JANUARY AND MAY 2025. ACROSS FY 2025, THESE RESOURCES WERE VIEWED 59,543 TIMES BY 40,747 USERS ON SESAMEWORKSHOP.ORG.IN JANUARY 2025, THE FORE LAUNCH INCLUDED TWO NEW PRINTABLES TO HELP EQUIP CHILDREN WITH WAYS TO REACH OUT TO THE ADULTS IN THEIR CIRCLE OF CARE WHEN THEY NEED HELP, COMFORT, OR SUPPORT, AND USE PLAY AS A TOOL FOR FOSTERING CONNECTION AND JOY. THIS LAUNCH ALSO INCLUDED A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE, HAND IN HAND: SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY PARENTAL ADDICTION, FOR PROVIDERS THAT INTEGRATES EXISTING AND NEW PRINTABLE MATERIALS AS WELL AS VIDEO INTERVIEWS WITH REAL PROFESSIONALS SHARING THEIR EXPERIENCES AND EXPERTISE. THIS COURSE IS UNIQUE IN THAT IT IS CREATED FOR PROVIDERS AND PROFESSIONALS WORKING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN (AGES 2-8) AND THEIR FAMILIES. TAKING A STRENGTHS-BASED, TRAUMA-INFORMED APPROACH, THE COURSE OFFERS TALKING POINTS, STRATEGIES, AND RESOURCES AIMED AT BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO HELP THEM UNDERSTAND AND COPE WITH THE IMPACTS OF PARENTAL ADDICTION, NOURISH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES' EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, AND BUILD HOPE FOR THE FUTURE. IN FY 2025, THE COURSE HAD 22,766 SESSIONS AND 20,418 TOTAL USERS. THE SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN FOR THIS LAUNCH FEATURED EACH OF THESE RESOURCES, PROMOTED RECOGNITION FOR CHILDREN OF ADDICTION (COA) AWARENESS WEEK, AND GARNERED 281,383 IMPRESSIONS. PAID MEDIA CAMPAIGNS FOR THIS LAUNCH GARNERED 490,355 IMPRESSIONS.IN MAY 2025, THE CLARE FOUNDATION LAUNCH CONTINUED TO EXPAND THE PARENTAL ADDICTION TOPIC AND FEATURED RESOURCES DESIGNED TO PROVIDE PRACTICAL ADVICE AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO BOTH CHILDREN AND PARENTS, HELPING THEM NAVIGATE THE COMPLEXITIES OF THE JOURNEY OF RECOVERY AND REUNIFICATION, FILLING A UNIQUE GAP IN RESOURCES THAT ARE NOT TYPICALLY AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES NAVIGATING RECOVERY. THESE RESOURCES INCLUDED A NEW DIGITAL STORYBOOK, ALL ABOUT KARLI: A STORY ABOUT RECONNECTING, ABOUT 6 -YEAR-OLD MUPPET KARLI AND HER MOM AS THEY GROW AND RECONNECT IN MEANINGFUL WAYS AFTER HER MOM'S TIME AWAY GETTING HELP FOR HER ADDICTION. THE STORYBOOK HAD 1,174 TOTAL SESSIONS AND 1,095 TOTAL USERS ON SESAME.ORG DURING FY 2025.WE WERE ABLE TO DESIGN PRINT-READY FILES OF THE STORYBOOK AS WELL FOR FUTURE PRINTING. IN ADDITION, WE LAUNCHED TWO ARTICLES, THREE PRINTABLES, AND A WEBINAR TITLED, SUPPORTING WHOLE FAMILY RECOVERY WITH SESAME STREET, WHICH RECEIVED 596 SESSIONS AND 496 TOTAL USERS FROM MAY-JUNE 2025. THE SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN FOR THIS LAUNCH FEATURED EACH OF THESE RESOURCES AND GARNERED 641,283 IMPRESSIONS.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 11,720,786 including grants of $ 30,000 ) (Revenue $ 540,861 )
4e Total program service expenses133,952,094
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Form 990 (2024)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
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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1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment
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2
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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3
 
No
4
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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4
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 Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment
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5
 
No
6
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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6
 
No
7
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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7
 
No
8
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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8
 
No
9
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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9
 
No
10
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 V......
10
 
No
11
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.
a
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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11a
Yes
 
b
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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11b
Yes
 
c
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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11c
 
No
d
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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11d
Yes
 
e
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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11e
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the 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
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28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....Click to see attachment
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28b
Yes
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on 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
818
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on 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
798
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
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: UK , BG , SF , CA , CH , IN , IS , JA , JO , GM
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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
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 the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
Yes
 
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
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
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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
17
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
16
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
 
No
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
 
 
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 on 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 on 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 on 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 filed
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 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 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:
SARA ALI - DIRECTOR FINANCIAL REPORTING1900 BROADWAY   NEW YORK,NY10023 (212) 595-3456
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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 the 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, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) 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 the 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/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(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) SHERRIE ROLLINS WESTIN......................................................................
PRESIDENT & CEO
 60.00
.................
4.00 		X   X       1,099,259 0 37,006
(2) GABRIELLE SULZBERGER......................................................................
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(3) JOAN GANZ COONEY......................................................................
HONORARY TRUSTEE (NON-VOTING)
 0.50
.................
0.50 		X           0 0 0
(4) VARUN CHANDRA......................................................................
TRUSTEE (THRU 07/2024)
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(5) STEPHEN DAVIS......................................................................
TRUSTEE (AS OF 12/2024)
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(6) THASUNDA BROWN DUCKETT......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(7) LEE EASTMAN......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(8) KATHLEEN G ELSESSER......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(9) CARLA HARRIS......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(10) VALERIE JARRETT......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(11) DR AMY BETH JORDAN PHD......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(12) PAUL LINDLEY......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(13) JENNA MACK......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(14) MICHAEL G MANASSE......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(15) DR BEVERLY DANIEL TATUM......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(16) ANN RUBINSTEIN TISCH......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(17) MIRIAM RIVERA......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 8
Part VII
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/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(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) JEFFREY WEISS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(19) BRETT ROBINSON........................................................................
CFO & EVP OF FIN., TECHNOLOGY
 60.00
.......................3.50 		    X       493,087 0 36,258
(20) VALERIE MITCHELL-JOHNSTON........................................................................
EVP/GENERAL COUNSEL
 60.00
.......................4.00 		    X       436,625 0 113,401
(21) JOSEPH GIRALDI........................................................................
COO (AS OF 01/2025)
 60.00
.......................0.00 		    X       0 0 0
(22) SHARI ROSENFELD........................................................................
SVP INT. SOC. IMPACT (THRU 08/24)
 60.00
.......................1.00 		      X     468,351 0 79,896
(23) KAY N WILSON STALLINGS........................................................................
EVP, CREATIVE & PRODUCTION
 60.00
.......................0.00 		      X     527,067 0 24,074
(24) RANDLE WHITFIELD HIGGINS........................................................................
EVP & HEAD OF GLOBAL ENT.
 60.00
.......................0.00 		      X     445,418 0 67,998
(25) LESLEY BOURNS........................................................................
SVP INT. SOC. IMPACT
 60.00
.......................1.00 		      X     345,427 0 34,946
(26) GABRIELA ARENAS RODRIQUEZ........................................................................
SVP, GLOBAL LICENSING
 60.00
.......................0.00 		        X   374,266 0 70,545
(27) JENNIFER ALISON BRYANT........................................................................
CHIEF RES, EDU, DATA (THRU 02/25)
 60.00
.......................0.00 		        X   442,500 0 64,667
(28) HILLARY W STRONG........................................................................
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
 60.00
.......................0.00 		        X   411,228 0 116,329
(29) SHADRACH KISTEN........................................................................
SVP, CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
 60.00
.......................0.00 		        X   400,469 0 116,264
(30) TASKA CARRIGAN........................................................................
SVP, BUSINESS AFFAIRS & OPERATIONS
 60.00
.......................0.00 		        X   375,422 0 86,192
(31) STEPHEN YOUNGWOOD........................................................................
FORMER CEO
 0.00
.......................0.00 		          X 751,982 0 9,059
(32) DIANA LEE........................................................................
FORMER EVP/CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE
 0.00
.......................0.00 		          X 162,559 0 16,390
1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 6,733,660 0 873,025
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 282
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
Yes
 
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
PROTIVITI INC

2884 SAND HILL ROAD
MENLO PARK,CA940257072 		CONSULTING SERVICES 1,876,241
HUNTINGTON TECHNOLOGY FINANCE INC

2285 FRANKLIN ROAD
BLOOMFIELD HILLS,MI48302 		FINANCIAL SERVICES 1,658,453
KNOWN GLOBAL LLC

5 BRYANT PARK FL 22
NEW YORK,NY10018 		MARKETING AGENCY 1,042,242
THE JIM HENSON COMPANY INC

1416 N LA BREA AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD,CA90028 		PRODUCTION SERVICES 1,000,377
GURU ANIMATION STUDIO LTD

110 SPADINA AVE SUITE 500
TORONTO,ONTARIOM5V 2K4
CA 		ANIMATION STUDIO 960,900
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 111
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 3,156,421
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 11,034,443
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 41,405,788
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 2,045
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f....... 55,596,652
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a DISTRIBUTION FEES 900099 81,522,027 81,443,290 78,737  
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ..... 81,522,027
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 12,318,488   337,623 11,980,865
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds        
5 Royalties........... 32,184,054   109,744 32,074,310
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a    
b Less: rental expenses 6b    
c Rental income or (loss) 6c    
d Net rental income or (loss).......        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a 184,141,000  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b 184,512,959  
c Gain or (loss) 7c -371,959  
d Net gain or (loss)......... -371,959     -371,959
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 3,156,421of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 125,400
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 958,986
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events.. -833,586   -833,586
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a 300,605
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b 41,789
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory.. 258,816 258,816    
OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......  
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 180,674,492 81,702,106 526,104 42,849,630
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Form 990 (2024)
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 .... 3,204,724 3,204,724
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. ............. 5,569,832 5,569,832
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 3,821,515 3,359,986 206,229 255,300
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ......... 375,274 265,478 108,664 1,132
7 Other salaries and wages........ 51,737,251 36,600,254 14,980,953 156,044
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 4,048,048 2,524,287 1,184,808 338,953
9 Other employee benefits ....... 7,560,598 5,818,186 1,742,412  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 4,183,345 2,652,135 1,212,988 318,222
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 1,303,989 889,941 394,022 20,026
c Accounting ........... 769,026 130,479 633,717 4,830
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 170,367 170,367
f Investment management fees ...... 1,997,959   1,997,959  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 3,924,561 1,109,242 2,516,375 298,944
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,920,989 1,318,039 87,144 515,806
13 Office expenses ....... 2,823,897 1,470,694 560,009 793,194
14 Information technology ...... 5,423,863 4,269,342 1,154,521  
15 Royalties .. 117,056 117,056    
16 Occupancy ........... 7,268,156 5,146,200 1,748,030 373,926
17 Travel ............ 1,689,778 1,448,979 198,367 42,432
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 386,550 162,448 218,168 5,934
20 Interest ........... 18,958   18,958  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 6,959,817 4,227,722 2,410,564 321,531
23 Insurance ... 914,367 578,266 254,445 81,656
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 46,278,221 45,874,275 269,639 134,307
b BAD DEBT RECOVERY 7,215,176 7,205,600   9,576
c DISTRIBUTION EXPENSE 8,929 8,929    
d
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 169,692,246 133,952,094 31,897,972 3,842,180
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 if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Form 990 (2024)
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 ........   1  
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 16,590,173 2 11,265,683
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 15,151,828 3 17,465,673
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 28,280,235 4 29,150,885
5 Loans and other receivables from 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 .......
  5  
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) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............ 29,866 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 28,723,511 9 5,175,735
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 44,297,592
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 31,801,593 13,447,755 10c 12,495,999
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 117,779,048 11 118,715,610
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 291,040,454 12 324,209,894
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ............... 22,299,832 14 20,272,580
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 44,620,967 15 46,114,661
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 577,963,669 16 584,866,720
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 34,391,398 17 30,204,875
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 36,765,906 19 7,831,042
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
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 .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
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 37,400,571 25 32,592,331
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 108,557,875 26 70,628,248
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 443,752,794 27 484,315,472
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 25,653,000 28 29,923,000
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow 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 ........... 469,405,794 32 514,238,472
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 577,963,669 33 584,866,720
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 12
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
180,674,492
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
169,692,246
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
10,982,246
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
469,405,794
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
33,850,432
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
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
514,238,472
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 on
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 Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
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 (2024)
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

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
2024
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) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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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) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 70,024,054 65,164,778 51,158,013 49,262,052 55,596,652 291,205,549
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf ....            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 70,024,054 65,164,778 51,158,013 49,262,052 55,596,652 291,205,549
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) .. 97,871,215
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 193,334,334
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 70,024,054 65,164,778 51,158,013 49,262,052 55,596,652 291,205,549
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 35,293,712 44,259,219 37,386,947 37,825,035 44,055,175 198,820,088
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 689,996 919,900 334,492 343,913 369,173 2,657,474
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..   75,600 114,900 153,300 125,400 469,200
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 493,152,311
12
12
500,228,311
13
First 5 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
39.200 %
15
15
35.860 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......................right arrow
b
33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2024. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
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) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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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) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (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) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (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 on 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
First 5 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
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
33 1/3% support tests-2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow
b
33 1/3 % support tests—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow
20
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, 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 lines 3b and 3c 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 box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c 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 lines 5b and 5c 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) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).
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 on 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 on 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) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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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 on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described on 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, 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 line 2 above, 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 lines 2a and 2b 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 on line 2a, above 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 lines 3a and 3b 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?If "Yes" or "No", 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
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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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 0.015 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 0.035 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
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 7
Part V
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 1  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity 		2  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 3  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 4  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) 5  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions 6  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. 7  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions 		8  
9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 9  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount 10  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2024 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019.......  
b From 2020.......  
c From 2021.......  
d From 2022.......  
e From 2023.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2024 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2019 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2024 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2024, 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 2024. 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 2025. Add lines
3j and 4c. 		 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2020.....  
b Excess from 2021.....  
c Excess from 2022.....  
d Excess from 2023.....  
e Excess from 2024.....  
Schedule A (Form 990) (2024)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 8
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.
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024


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Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

right arrow Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Name of the organization
SESAME WORKSHOP
 
Employer identification number

13-2655731
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ
501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization


Form 990-PF
501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
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
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow $  
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) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2
Name of organization
SESAME WORKSHOP
  		Employer identification number
13-2655731
Part I
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) (Rev. 1-2025)
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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) (Rev. 1-2025)
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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.) $  
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)

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

right arrow Complete if the organization is described below. right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
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 ....................................................................right arrow
$  
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 ................................right arrow
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................right arrow
$  
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 ..... right arrow
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................right arrow

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

$  
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.
Cat. No. 50084S
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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 right arrowexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check right arrow
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) ...................... 0  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................ 0  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................ 0  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ............................................................................... 169,692,246  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................. 169,692,246  
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-. ................................................ 0  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................ 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) 2021 (b) 2022 (c) 2023 (d) 2024 (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 39,000 33,000 72,000 0 144,000
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.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
right arrow 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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
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 July 25, 2006, 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 right arrow  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow  
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
right arrow  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow $  
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 .........................right arrow $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
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 ..........................right arrow $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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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 right arrow  
b
Permanent endowment right arrow  
c
Term endowment right arrow  
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   22,650,379 16,167,927 6,482,452
d Equipment ....   16,580,044 10,675,646 5,904,398
e Other .....   5,067,169 4,958,020 109,149
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..right arrow 12,495,999
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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) GLOBAL EQUITIES		 111,761,298 F

(B) HEDGED EQUITIES		 46,846,842 F

(C) ABSOLUTE RETURN		 43,986,734 F

(D) PRIVATE DEBT		 36,099,907 F

(E) PRIVATE EQUITY		 34,706,902 F

(F) VENTURE CAPITAL		 32,563,031 F

(G) CREDIT		 10,451,045 F

(H) REAL ESTATE		 4,782,559 F

(I) CORE PROPERTY		 3,011,576 F
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)right arrow 324,209,894
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
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)right arrow  
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
(1)RIGHT OF USE ASSET: BUILDING LEASE 22,621,458
(2)OTHER ASSETS 20,501,026
(3)RIGHT OF USE ASSET: COMPUTERS & EQUIPMENT 2,992,177
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........right arrow 46,114,661
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  
OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 32,592,331








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)right arrow 32,592,331
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.
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PART X, LINE 2: FIN 48 STATEMENT 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 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 INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (THE "CODE") 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. IN ADDITION, THE COMPANY HAS NOT RECORDED A PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES AS IT HAS NO MATERIAL TAX LIABILITY FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ACTIVITIES.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right arrow Attach to Form 990.Right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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 2 14 PROGRAM SERVICES DIST. OF EDUCTN. MEDIA 1,123,784
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) 1 0 PROGRAM SERVICES DIST. OF EDUCTN. MEDIA 1,844,605
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 0 1 PROGRAM SERVICES DIST. OF EDUCTN. MEDIA 502,841
NORTH AMERICA 0 3 PROGRAM SERVICES DIST. OF EDUCTN. MEDIA 589,335
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 1 0 PROGRAM SERVICES DIST. OF EDUCTN. MEDIA 174,771
SOUTH AMERICA 0 28 PROGRAM SERVICES DIST. OF EDUCTN. MEDIA 1,987,946
SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA 3 35 PROGRAM SERVICES DIST. OF EDUCTN. MEDIA 2,678,930
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES DIST. OF EDUCTN. MEDIA 18
SOUTH ASIA 0 0 GRANTMAKING   5,298,755
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 0 0 GRANTMAKING   883,483
SOUTH AMERICA 0 0 GRANTMAKING   115,446
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 0 INVESTMENTS   219,284,728
EUROPE 0 0 INVESTMENTS   18,486,261
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .... 7 81 8,902,230
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 244,068,673
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 7 81 252,970,903
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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 IMPLEMENTATION 869,648   0    
SOUTH ASIA GENERAL SUPPLEMENT 2,564,052   0    
SOUTH ASIA GENERAL SUPPLEMENT 920,904   0    
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GENERAL SUPPLEMENT 388,206   0    
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GENERAL SUPPLEMENT 495,277   0    
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GENERAL SUPPLEMENT 16,000   0    
SOUTH ASIA GENERAL SUPPLEMENT 161,183   0    
SOUTH AMERICA GENERAL SUPPLEMENT 115,446   0    
SOUTH ASIA GENERAL SUPPLEMENT 39,116   0    
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
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
7
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
0
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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).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 I, LINE 3: ACTIVITIES PER REGION. SESAME WORKSHOP, EITHER DIRECTLY OR THROUGH ITS FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES, HAS SEVEN FOREIGN OFFICES (AS REPORTED IN SCHEDULE F, PART I). OF THE SEVEN, FOUR OF THEM ARE OFFICES OF SESAME WORKSHOP INTERNATIONAL, A RELATED SECTION 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY. SESAME WORKSHOP'S TWO DIRECTLY OPERATED FOREIGN OFFICES ARE LOCATED IN BANGLADESH.
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)
(Rev. January 2025)
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
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
 
RESOURCE & EVENT MANAGEMENT
232 MADISON AVENUE 1107
 
NEW YORK, NY10016 		GALA   No 0 160,000 -160,000
 
PENNINGTON GRAY
PO BOX 693
 
PEAPACK, NJ07977 		FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN   No 0 10,367 -10,367
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow   170,367 -170,367
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.
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, 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
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
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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

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

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
3,281,821
 
 
3,281,821

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
3,156,421
 
 
3,156,421
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
125,400
 
 
125,400



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 530,561     530,561
7 Food and beverages . . .        
8 Entertainment . . . . 214,293     214,293
9 Other direct expenses . . . 214,132     214,132
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 958,986
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -833,586
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? . . . . . . . .
YesNo
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
YesNo
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
YesNo
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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YesNo
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, LINE 2B, COLUMN (V) SESAME WORKSHOP HIRES PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING COUNSEL TO PARTICIPATE IN ITS ANNUAL GALA AND TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE ASSOCIATED WITH THE EVENT. IN THE INTEREST OF FULL DISCLOSURE, RESOURCES & EVENT MANAGEMENT HAS BEEN REPORTED IN SCHEDULE G EVEN THOUGH THEY DID NOT ACTUALLY PERFORM ANY FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES. SESAME WORKSHOP ENGAGES IN A VARIETY OF FUNDRAISING, MARKETING, AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT ITS CHARITABLE MISSION. WHILE CERTAIN FUNDRAISING VENDORS AND OUTREACH EFFORTS MAY BE DESIGNED TO RAISE GENERAL AWARENESS OF SESAME WORKSHOP'S PROGRAMS AND MISSION, THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT TRACK INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS BACK TO A SPECIFIC FUNDRAISING TOUCHPOINT, CAMPAIGN, VENDOR, OR INTERACTION THAT MAY HAVE INSPIRED A DONOR'S DECISION TO GIVE. CONTRIBUTIONS ARE RECEIVED THROUGH MULTIPLE CHANNELS AND OVER EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME, AND DONORS MAY BE INFLUENCED BY A WIDE RANGE OF FACTORS, INCLUDING LONG STANDING AFFINITY WITH THE ORGANIZATION, PRIOR PROGRAM EXPOSURE, INDEPENDENT RESEARCH, OR MULTIPLE COMMUNICATIONS RATHER THAN A SINGLE SOLICITATION EVENT OR PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISER ACTIVITY. AS A RESULT, SESAME WORKSHOP DOES NOT ATTRIBUTE DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO ANY SPECIFIC PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY. ACCORDINGLY, WHILE PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES MAY SUPPORT GENERAL DONOR ENGAGEMENT AND AWARENESS, THE ORGANIZATION CANNOT RELIABLY OR REASONABLY DETERMINE WHICH, IF ANY, CONTRIBUTIONS WERE GENERATED DIRECTLY AS A RESULT OF SUCH ACTIVITIES. THEREFORE, NO GROSS RECEIPTS ARE ATTRIBUTED TO PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING SERVICES, AND THE AMOUNT REPORTED IN SCHEDULE G, PART I, COLUMN (IV) IS $0.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
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 instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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) CENTER FOR US GLOBAL LEADERSHIP
1129 20TH STREET
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		74-3093659 501(C)(3) 30,000 0     GENERAL SUPPORT
(2) CONCORDIA SUMMIT INC
404 5TH AVE SUITE 501
NEW YORK,NY10018 		27-5121564 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     GENERAL SUPPORT
(3) SESAME WORKSHOP INTERNATIONAL INC
1900 BROADWAY
NEW YORK,NY10023 		83-1810098 501(C)(3) 1,017,800 0     GENERAL SUPPORT
(4) NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
105 EAST 17TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10003 		13-5562308 501(C)(3) 2,146,924 0     PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
4
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
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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)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
medium right arrow graphic Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
medium right arrow graphic Attach to Form 990.
medium right arrow graphic Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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
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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, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (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
1SHERRIE ROLLINS WESTIN
PRESIDENT & CEO 		(i)

(ii)		 807,126
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0 		281,962
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0 		10,171
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0 		33,842
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0 		3,164
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0 		1,136,265
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0 		0
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0
2STEPHEN YOUNGWOOD
FORMER CEO 		(i)

(ii)		 79,493
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0 		0
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0 		672,489
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0 		8,050
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0 		1,009
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0 		761,041
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0 		0
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0
3KAY N WILSON STALLINGS
EVP, CREATIVE & PRODUCTION 		(i)

(ii)		 428,871
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0 		94,480
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0 		3,716
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0 		21,424
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0 		2,650
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0 		551,141
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0 		0
-------------
0
4VALERIE MITCHELL-JOHNSTON
EVP/GENERAL COUNSEL 		(i)

(ii)		 357,186
-------------
0 		77,700
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0 		1,739
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0 		34,500
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0 		78,901
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0 		550,026
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0 		0
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0
5SHARI ROSENFELD
SVP INT. SOC. IMPACT (THRU 08/24) 		(i)

(ii)		 263,342
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0 		77,859
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0 		127,150
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0 		25,002
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0 		54,894
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0 		548,247
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0 		0
-------------
0
6BRETT ROBINSON
CFO & EVP OF FIN., TECHNOLOGY 		(i)

(ii)		 402,849
-------------
0 		88,575
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0 		1,663
-------------
0 		34,500
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0 		1,758
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0 		529,345
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0 		0
-------------
0
7HILLARY W STRONG
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 333,183
-------------
0 		77,175
-------------
0 		870
-------------
0 		34,500
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0 		81,829
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0 		527,557
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8SHADRACH KISTEN
SVP, CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 322,356
-------------
0 		75,584
-------------
0 		2,529
-------------
0 		30,878
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0 		85,386
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0 		516,733
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9RANDLE WHITFIELD HIGGINS
EVP & HEAD OF GLOBAL ENT. 		(i)

(ii)		 361,903
-------------
0 		81,585
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0 		1,930
-------------
0 		30,895
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0 		37,103
-------------
0 		513,416
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0 		0
-------------
0
10JENNIFER ALISON BRYANT
CHIEF RES, EDU, DATA (THRU 02/25) 		(i)

(ii)		 361,514
-------------
0 		79,170
-------------
0 		1,816
-------------
0 		32,114
-------------
0 		32,553
-------------
0 		507,167
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11TASKA CARRIGAN
SVP, BUSINESS AFFAIRS & OPERATIONS 		(i)

(ii)		 301,493
-------------
0 		71,760
-------------
0 		2,169
-------------
0 		31,298
-------------
0 		54,894
-------------
0 		461,614
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12GABRIELA ARENAS RODRIQUEZ
SVP, GLOBAL LICENSING 		(i)

(ii)		 297,917
-------------
0 		68,355
-------------
0 		7,994
-------------
0 		14,208
-------------
0 		56,337
-------------
0 		444,811
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13LESLEY BOURNS
SVP INT. SOC. IMPACT 		(i)

(ii)		 276,741
-------------
0 		67,253
-------------
0 		1,433
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0 		28,332
-------------
0 		6,614
-------------
0 		380,373
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14DIANA LEE
FORMER EVP/CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE 		(i)

(ii)		 101,451
-------------
0 		58,512
-------------
0 		2,596
-------------
0 		9,806
-------------
0 		6,584
-------------
0 		178,949
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
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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
PART I, LINE 4A FORMER DIRECTOR, STEPHEN YOUNGWOOD, AND SVP OF INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL IMPACT, SHARI ROSENFELD RECEIVED SEPARATION PAYMENTS IN CALENDAR YEAR 2024. STEPHEN YOUNGWOOD RECEIVED $652,952 AND SHARI ROSENFELD RECEIVED $122,397; THESE AMOUNTS ARE REPORTED IN FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, COLUMN (B)(III).
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.
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, 2024. THE AMOUNTS IN EACH COLUMN ON SCHEDULE J REPRESENT THE FOLLOWING: COLUMN B(I): BASE COMPENSATION REDUCED BY SCHEDULE J REPRESENT THE FOLLOWING PRE-TAX DEDUCTIONS TO MEDICAL OR OTHER CAFETERIA BENEFITS COLUMNS B(II): INCENTIVE COMPENSATION RECEIVED IN CALENDAR YEAR 2024 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.
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Schedule L
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
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.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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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. ........................... $
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ $
 

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 ............... $  
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
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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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) SHERRIE WESTIN
  		OFFICER/TRUSTEE 274,000 SEE PART V   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: SHERRIE WESTIN, AN OFFICER AND BOARD MEMBER OF SESAME WORKSHOP, HAS A FAMILY MEMBER WHO HOLDS AN OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN A MARKET RESEARCH FIRM THAT PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO SESAME WORKSHOP DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024. DURING THE YEAR, SESAME WORKSHOP PAID THIS ORGANIZATION $541,688 FOR MARKET RESEARCH SERVICES RENDERED.SESAME WORKSHOP ENGAGED THIS VENDOR THROUGH ITS NORMAL VENDOR SELECTION AND CONTRACTING PROCESSES, AND MS. WESTIN DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN, INFLUENCE, OR OTHERWISE PROVIDE INPUT WITH RESPECT TO THE SELECTION OF THE VENDOR, THE NEGOTIATION OF THE TERMS OF THE ENGAGEMENT, THE SCOPE OF SERVICES, OR THE APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS. ALL SERVICES WERE PROVIDED AT ARM'S LENGTH AND ON TERMS CONSISTENT WITH THOSE THAT WOULD BE OFFERED BY AN UNRELATED THIRD PARTY.IN ACCORDANCE WITH SESAME WORKSHOP'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, THE POTENTIAL RELATED PARTY RELATIONSHIP WAS DISCLOSED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE TRANSACTION WAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED FOLLOWING THE ORGANIZATION'S ESTABLISHED CONFLICT OF INTEREST REVIEW PROCEDURES, WITH MS. WESTIN RECUSED FROM ANY DISCUSSION OR CONSIDERATION OF THE MATTER. THE BOARD DETERMINED THAT THE ENGAGEMENT WAS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF SESAME WORKSHOP AND THAT THE TERMS OF THE TRANSACTION WERE FAIR AND REASONABLE TO THE ORGANIZATION.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
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.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Inspection
Name of the organization
SESAME WORKSHOP
 
Employer identification number

13-2655731
Return Reference Explanation
GROSS RECEIPTS EXPLANATION: GROSS RECEIPTS REPORTED ON FORM 990, PAGE 1, BOX G INCLUDES, IN ADDITION TO REVENUES, THE GROSS SALE PROCEEDS OF SESAME WORKSHOP'S INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO AS REPORTED IN PART VIII, LINE 7A OF THE FORM 990.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, ORGANIZATION'S MISSION CONTINUED: SESAME WORKSHOP ACHIEVES ITS MISSION BY DEVELOPING AND DISTRIBUTING INNOVATIVE AND ENTERTAINING EDUCATIONAL CONTENT FOR CHILDREN. THE COMPANY ORGANIZES ITS ACTIVITIES INTO TWO OPERATING UNITS TO MOST EFFICIENTLY DELIVER ON ITS MISSION. THE ENTERPRISE GROUP DISTRIBUTES THE COMPANY'S EDUCATIONAL CONTENT THROUGH MASS MEDIA PLATFORMS, INCLUDING TELEVISION, STREAMING VIDEO, MOBILE, INTERACTIVE, PRINT AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, IN THE U.S. AND AROUND THE WORLD, WITH A FOCUS ON DEVELOPED AND DEVELOPING MARKETS. THIS GROUP IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CREATING AND DISTRIBUTING SESAME STREET, THE COMPANY'S FLAGSHIP PRESCHOOL SERIES, WHICH PREMIERED IN THE UNITED STATES IN 1969 AND IS CURRENTLY BROADCASTING ITS 56TH SEASON. THIS GROUP'S PRIMARY SOURCES OF REVENUES ARE THE SALE AND LICENSING OF EDUCATIONAL CONTENT AND THE LICENSING OF THE SESAME STREET CHARACTERS AND BRAND, BOTH DOMESTICALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. THE SECOND GROUP, INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL IMPACT & PHILANTHROPY, FOCUSES ITS EFFORTS ON UN-SERVED, UNDERSERVED, AND VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES IN THE U.S. AND LESS DEVELOPED MARKETS. IT CREATES AND DISTRIBUTES CONTENT FOR SPECIFIC TARGET AUDIENCES, INCLUDING CREATING AND DISTRIBUTING LOCAL VERSIONS OF SESAME STREET THAT ARE DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL EXPERTS, DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN IN THEIR OWN COUNTRIES. IT ALSO CREATES NEEDS-DRIVEN PUBLIC SERVICES INITIATIVES AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE AGE-APPROPRIATE MATERIALS AND BEHAVIOR CHANGE STRATEGIES AROUND THEMES OF ACCESS TO EARLY EDUCATION, CRITICAL HEALTH LESSONS, AND TOOLS FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN. PROJECTS ADDRESS HEALTH AND SANITATION, PARENT ENGAGEMENT, TRAUMATIC CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES, FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT, MILITARY DEPLOYMENT, HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE AND SCHOOL READINESS. THIS GROUP'S PRIMARY SOURCE OF REVENUE IS DIRECT FUNDING SUPPORT FOR ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES FROM FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND INDIVIDUALS. OVERALL, SESAME STREET HAS BEEN SEEN IN OVER 150 COUNTRIES, INCLUDING 30 SESAME STREET INTERNATIONAL CO-PRODUCTIONS. TAKING ADVANTAGE OF ALL FORMS OF MEDIA AND USING THOSE THAT ARE BEST SUITED TO DELIVERING A PARTICULAR CURRICULUM, THE COMPANY EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY REACHES MILLIONS OF CHILDREN, PARENTS, CAREGIVERS AND EDUCATORS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C SEVERAL INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES STAND OUT. A DIGITAL WELL-BEING PROGRAM CERTIFIED 366 TEACHERS IN BRAZIL IN SESAME'S METHODOLOGY AND WAS FORMALLY INCORPORATED INTO THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION'S LEARNING PROGRAM. A PILOT IN MEXICO TESTED THE USE OF MECHA BUILDERS, SESAME'S STEM ANIMATED SERIES, IN CLASSROOMS - WITH STRONG RESULTS AND ENTHUSIASM FROM BOTH TEACHERS AND CHILDREN. A FLEXIBLE SOCIO-EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM WAS IMPLEMENTED ACROSS BRAZIL, COLOMBIA, AND MEXICO, AND A SOCIAL COHESION PROGRAM WAS SCALED IN COLOMBIA AND ECUADOR. THE WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE (WASH) PROGRAM IMPLEMENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WORLD VISION IN CENTRAL AMERICA CONCLUDED AT THE END OF FY25, CLOSING OUT A MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP THAT BROUGHT HYGIENE EDUCATION TO CHILDREN AND COMMUNITIES ACROSS EL SALVADOR, HONDURAS, AND GUATEMALA. NEW CONTENT DEVELOPED WITH SUPPORT FROM ABBOTT, METLIFE FOUNDATION, AND FUNDACIN FEMSA WILL BE DISTRIBUTED ACROSS BRAZIL, COLOMBIA, AND MEXICO IN FY26. TO STRENGTHEN PROGRAM QUALITY ACROSS THE REGION, ISI'S LATIN AMERICA TEAM DEVELOPED A REGIONAL MONITORING PLAN WITH SHARED INDICATORS, CREATED GUIDES TO SUPPORT TRAINING OF TRAINERS, EXPANDED USE OF A WHATSAPP CHATBOT TO CONNECT TEACHERS WITH CONTENT RESOURCES, AND PRODUCED AND PRESENTED AN ADVOCACY REPORT ON THE SITUATION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD IN CRISIS IN COLOMBIA. WITH GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIPS ANCHORED AT THE MINISTRY LEVEL AND PROGRAM MODELS INCREASINGLY ADOPTED AND SCALED BY LOCAL PARTNERS, LATIN AMERICA ENTERS FY26 AS ONE OF ISI'S MOST INSTITUTIONALLY EMBEDDED REGIONS. GLOBAL THEMATIC PROGRAMS: WASH UP! & GIRL TALK: LAUNCHED IN 2015 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WORLD VISION, WASH UP! BRINGS LIFE-SAVING WATER, SANITATION, AND HYGIENE (WASH) EDUCATION TO CHILDREN IN LOW-RESOURCE ENVIRONMENTS ACROSS 18 COUNTRIES. THE COMPANION GIRL TALK PROGRAM EMPOWERS PRE-ADOLESCENT AND ADOLESCENT GIRLS AND BOYS AGES 9 - 14 TO PRACTICE AND PROMOTE HEALTHY WASH BEHAVIORS, WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON MENSTRUAL HEALTH AND HYGIENE. IN FY25, SESAME WORKSHOP EXPANDED THE WASH UP!/GIRL TALK CONTENT LIBRARY WITH NEW LANGUAGES, GENDER EQUITY CONTENT, AND EXPANDED GIRL TALK PROGRAMMING FOR BOYS. THE PROGRAM WAS RELAUNCHED IN ZIMBABWE AND INTRODUCED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN EL SALVADOR, HONDURAS, GUATEMALA, AND KENYA. THE PROGRAM CONCLUDED AT THE END OF FY25 AFTER A DECADE OF IMPACT ACROSS 18 COUNTRIES, WITH APPROXIMATELY 11,000 TEACHERS TRAINED AND NEARLY 400,000 CHILDREN REACHED IN TOTAL. TWO CLOSING WORKSHOPS CELEBRATED THIS MILESTONE AND CAPTURED LESSONS LEARNED FOR THE FIELD. GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS: IN FY25, ISI CONTINUED ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH ABBOTT LABORATORIES TO DEVELOP CONTENT ADDRESSING NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES (NCDS) ACROSS BRAZIL, INDIA, MEXICO, AND THE UNITED STATES, AND LAUNCHED A NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH METLIFE FOUNDATION TO DEVELOP RESOURCES SUPPORTING SOCIAL PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS AND CARING RELATIONSHIPS FOR CHILDREN ACROSS BRAZIL, INDIA, MEXICO, THE UNITED STATES, AND THE MENA REGION. CONTENT DEVELOPMENT BEGAN IN FY25, WITH RESOURCES LAUNCHING IN FY26.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUED: SESAME STREET FOR MILITARY FAMILIES (SS4MF) SESAME WORKSHOP HAS BEEN SUPPORTING MILITARY FAMILIES FOR NEARLY 20 YEARS. WE CONTINUED THIS COMMITMENT IN FY2025 WITH THE 2024 SS4MF STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT EVENT IN NOVEMBER 2024 AND THE LAUNCH OF NEW EVERYDAY PARENTING RESOURCES IN JANUARY 2025. THE 2024 SS4MF STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT EVENT PROVIDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE UPDATES ON THE WORK THAT CAME AFTER THE 2023 STAKEHOLDER SUMMIT, AND FEATURED A CEREMONIAL OPENING, LEADERSHIP REMARKS, A MODERATED PANEL WITH MILITARY AND CIVILIAN EXPERTS DISCUSSING FAMILY SUPPORT INITIATIVES, AND CONCLUDED WITH AN AUDIENCE Q&A. THROUGH THE SS4MF STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT EVENT, WE WERE ABLE TO: - STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIPS WITH STAKEHOLDERS, MILITARY SERVICE LEADERS, AND FAMILIES TO ENHANCE CONTENT AND SUPPORT TOOLS, WHILE HIGHLIGHTING THE HISTORY AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE DOD AND SESAME WORKSHOP. - DISCUSS THE STATE AND TOP NEEDS OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND MILITARY FAMILIES NOW AND HOW IT HAS CHANGED OVER TIME. - RAISE AWARENESS ON RESOURCES FOR MILITARY FAMILIES AND THE IMPORTANCE OF EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, AND HOW THAT LOOKS LIKE AT A FAMILY LEVEL. BASED ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OUR 2024 SESAME STREET FOR MILITARY FAMILIES STAKEHOLDER SUMMIT WITH OUR MILITARY PARTNERS - PARTICULARLY THE CALL TO COLLABORATE ON BEST PRACTICES AND IDENTIFY EMERGING NEEDS - AND INFORMED BY ONTHEGROUND RESEARCH, WE LAUNCHED NEW EVERYDAY PARENTING RESOURCES IN JANUARY 2025 ON SESAMESTREETFORMILITARYFAMILIES.ORG (SS4MF.ORG). THESE RESOURCES OFFER PRACTICAL TIPS FOR STRONGER FAMILY CONNECTIONS AND IDEAS TO HELP CAREGIVERS SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN'S EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, AS WELL AS THEIR OWN. THESE NEW RESOURCES INCLUDE FOUR MUPPET VIDEOS, FIVE ARTICLES, FIVE PRINTABLES, AND ONE ONLINE ACTIVITY. SINCE THE RESOURCES LAUNCHED IN JANUARY 2025 TO JUNE 2025, THE EVERYDAY PARENTING TOPIC PAGE ON SS4MF.ORG HAS BEEN VIEWED 35,428 TIMES BY 24,794 USERS. COMMUNITY BUILDING SESAME WORKSHOP CONTINUED ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DAVID AND LUCILE PACKARD FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT FAMILY, FRIEND, AND NEIGHBOR CAREGIVERS (FFNCS). NEW RESOURCES LAUNCHED IN OCTOBER 2024 EMPHASIZED DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES, HEALTHY HABITS, AND CULTURAL CONNECTIONS AND INCLUDED THREE ARTICLES, FOUR PRINTABLES, FOUR SOCIAL MEDIA APPRECIATION CARDS AND USER-GENERATED SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN CELEBRATING THE WORK FFNCS DOES FOR THEIR COMMUNITY AND FAMILIES THEY SERVE. OUR GROWING A LANGUAGE GARDEN: EVERYDAY LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT PRINTABLE ACTIVITY WAS A TOP 10 PRINTABLE ACROSS SESAMEWORKSHOP.ORG DURING THIS TIME, GARNERING A TOTAL OF 2,565 SESSIONS AND 2,278 USERS. IN ADDITION, WE LAUNCHED A NEW WEBINAR TITLED, THE HEART OF COMMUNITIES: SUPPORTING AND CELEBRATING FAMILY, FRIEND, AND NEIGHBOR CAREGIVERS, WHICH HAD A TOTAL 5,951 SESSIONS AND 5,489 USERS DURING FY 2025. THE LAUNCH IN OCTOBER OF 2024 CONTRIBUTED TO THE CHILDCARE TOPIC PAGE AND RESOURCES BEING VIEWED 37,829 TIMES BY 29,067 USERS DURING FY 2025. THE SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN FOR THIS LAUNCH FEATURED EACH OF THESE RESOURCES AND GARNERED 358,127 IMPRESSIONS DURING FY 2025. AS PART OF SESAME WORKSHOP'S SEE AMAZING IN ALL CHILDREN INITIATIVE, SESAME WORKSHOP LAUNCHED NEW DIGITAL AND PRINT RESOURCES TO FURTHER OUR MISSION TO HELP FOSTER AUTISTIC CHILDREN'S SENSE OF CREATIVITY AS WELL AS SUPPORT PARENTS AND PROVIDERS IN HELPING DISCOVER AND SUPPORT CHILDREN'S UNIQUE PERSPECTIVES AND PERSONALITIES. THESE RESOURCES INCLUDE A STORYBOOK, AMAZING TO ME, TWO PRINTABLES, TWO ARTICLES, AND A WEBINAR. WE WERE ABLE TO PRINT 30,000 COPIES OF THE AMAZING TO ME STORYBOOK, WHICH CENTERS ON JULIA, AN AUTISTIC 4-YEAR-OLD MUPPET, AS SHE LEARNS A NEW CREATIVE SKILL OF POTTERY FROM HER MOM - A SKILL HER MOM LEARNED FROM HER GRANDMOTHER MANY YEARS BEFORE. AS THEY CREATE, JULIA EXPLORES AT HER OWN PACE AND FINDS A NEW WAY TO EXPRESS HERSELF, ADDING HER OWN AMAZING TOUCH. WE DISTRIBUTED OVER 2,000 FREE COPIES OF THE STORYBOOK TO OUR PARTNERS DURING FY 2025 AND THE DIGITAL VERSION HAD A TOTAL 1,802 SESSIONS AND 1,658 TOTAL USERS. THIS STORYBOOK CONTINUES TO BE DISTRIBUTED NATIONWIDE TO OUR PARTNERS AS WELL AS VARIOUS AUTISM PROGRAMS, CHILD HEALTH SPECIALTY CLINICS, LOCAL CHILDCARE CENTERS, SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS, COMMUNITY CENTERS AND MORE. THIS LAUNCH IN APRIL OF 2025 CONTRIBUTED TO THE AUTISM TOPIC PAGE AND LAUNCHED RESOURCES BEING VIEWED 45,702 TIMES BY 24,411 USERS DURING FY 2025. THE SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN FOR THIS LAUNCH FEATURED EACH OF THESE RESOURCES AND GARNERED 3,955,551 IMPRESSIONS DURING FY 2025. OUR AUTISM TOPIC PAGE CONTINUES TO BE UPON THE TOP 5 RESOURCES ON SESAME.ORG, WITH 32,538 SESSIONS AND 20,926 TOTAL USERS DURING FY 2025.
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 1A: THE NUMBER OF 1099'S 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 2024 TOTALING 798 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.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B 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.
FORM 990, 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.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 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 2024.
FORM 990, 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.
FORM 990, PART IX AS PART OF ITS ONGOING MISSION TO EXPAND EARLY LEARNING THROUGH DIGITAL MEDIA, SESAME WORKSHOP ENTERED INTO A PARTNERSHIP WITH A THIRD PARTY TO DEVELOP AN APP, INTENDED FOR CHILDREN AGES 2-5. THIS PROJECT DID NOT REACH VIABILITY AND RESULTED IN A SUBSTANTIAL INVESTMENT WRITEOFF OF APPROXIMATELY $4.6M. IN ADDITION, SESAME WORKSHOP RECORDED AN INVESTMENT WRITEOFF WITH RESPECT TO A LONG-TERM LICENSING DEAL; THIS WRITEOFF WAS APPROXIMATELY $2.6M.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
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
(1) SESAME WORKSHOP BANGLADESH
CONCORD POLICE PLAZA L-8 TOWER 1
DHAKA   1212
BG
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING BG 183,956 612,157 SESAME WORKSHOP
 










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 WORKSHOP
 
Yes
 
(2)THE ELECTRIC COMPANY INC
1900 BROADWAY

NEW YORK,NY10023
13-2722079 		TITLE HOLDING DE 501(C)(2) N/A SESAME WORKSHOP
 
Yes
 
(3)JOAN GANZ COONEY CENTER FOR EDUCATION
1900 BROADWAY

NEW YORK,NY10023
20-8783702 		EDU. RESEARCH DE 501(C)(3) LINE 12A, I SESAME WORKSHOP
 
Yes
 
(4)GALLI GALLI SIM SIM EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVE
153 OKHLA INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
PHASE III,NEW DELHI110020
IN
EDU. MEDIA IN N/A N/A SESAME WORKSHOP
 
Yes
 
(5)SESAME WORKSHOP INTERNATIONAL INC
1900 BROADWAY

NEW YORK,NY10023
83-1810098 		EDU. MEDIA NY 501(C)(3) LINE 12A, I SESAME WORKSHOP
 
Yes
 




For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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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) SESAME WORKSHOP INITIATIVES (INDIA) PLC

153 OKHLA INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
PHASE III,NEW DEHLI110020
IN
EDUCA. MEDIA IN SESAME WORKSHOP
  		C 1,076,326 10,930,914 99.000 % Yes  
(2) SESAME STREET BRAND MGMT & SVC SHANGHAI

ROOM 504 W TOWER SHANGHAI CENTER
NO NANJING WEST ROAD,SHANGAI  
CH
EDUCA. MEDIA CH SESAME WORKSHOP
  		C 1,457,342 8,668,588 100.000 % Yes  
(3) SESAME WORKSHOP EUROPE GMBH

NEUMARKTER STRASSE 18-20
MUNICH   81673
GM
EDUCA. MEDIA GM SESAME WORKSHOP INTERNATIONAL
  		C 903,986 2,785,466 100.000 % Yes  
(4) SESAME WORKSHOP LATIN AMERICA

AV HOMERO NO 1554 INTERIOR 702
ALCADIA MIGUEL HIDALGO,CUIDAD DE MEXICOCP 1156
MX
EDUCA. MEDIA MX SESAME WORKSHOP INTERNATIONAL
  		C     100.000 % Yes  
(5) SESAME WORKSHOP EDUCATIONAL SERVICES SOUTH AFRICA

1ST FLOOR CRADOCK HEIGHTS 21 CRADO
ROSENBANK,JOHANNESBURG2196
SF
EDUCA. MEDIA SF SESAME WORKSHOP INTERNATIONAL
  		C     100.000 % Yes  
(6) SESAME STREET JAPAN GK

21ST FL SHIROYAMA TRUST TOWER
TORANOMON MINATOKU,TOKYO  
JA
EDUCA. MEDIA JA SESAME SERVICES FP
  		C 317,326 1,489,355 100.000 % Yes  
(7) CTW COMMUNICATIONS INC

1900 BROADWAY
NEW YORK,NY10023
13-2422089 		HOLDING DE SESAME WORKSHOP
  		C 3,015   100.000 % Yes  
(8) SESAME 51 PRODUCTION INC

1900 BROADWAY
NEW YORK,NY10023
84-3808148 		TV PRODUCTION DE SESAME WORKSHOP
  		C   3,586,925 100.000 % Yes  
(9) SESAME 52 PRODUCTION INC

1900 BROADWAY
NEW YORK,NY10023
85-1104505 		TV PRODUCTION DE SESAME WORKSHOP
  		C   2,939,863 100.000 % Yes  
(10) SESAME 53 PRODUCTION INC

1900 BROADWAY
NEW YORK,NY10023
85-3940875 		TV PRODUCTION DE SESAME WORKSHOP
  		C 2,647,523 2,664,241 100.000 % Yes  
(11) SESAME 54 PRODUCTION INC

1900 BROADWAY
NEW YORK,NY10023
88-0729335 		TV PRODUCTION DE SESAME WORKSHOP
  		C 64,886 876,055 100.000 % Yes  
(12) SESAME 55 PRODUCTION INC

1900 BROADWAY
NEW YORK,NY10023
92-1734969 		TV PRODUCTION DE SESAME WORKSHOP
  		C 2,377,517 518,708 100.000 % Yes  
(13) SESAME 56 PRODUCTION INC

1900 BROADWAY
NEW YORK,NY10023
99-1477442 		TV PRODUCTION DE SESAME WORKSHOP
  		C 9,058,697 3,561,130 100.000 % Yes  
(14) SESAME SERVICES FP INC

1900 BROADWAY
NEW YORK,NY10023
84-4859500 		VIDEO PRODUCTION DE SESAME WORKSHOP INTERNATIONAL
  		C 15,087   100.000 % Yes  
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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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 76,231 COST
(2) JOAN GANZ COONEY CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL MEDIA

 L 1,129,321 COST
(3) SESAME WORKSHOP INDIA INITIATIVE PLC

 M 106,969 COST
(4) SESAME WORKSHOP INTERNATIONAL INC

 B 1,017,800 CASH
(5) SESAME STREET BRAND MANAGEMENT

 A 131,347 CASH
(6) SESAME STREET SEASON 52 PRODUCTION INC

 E 103,857 COST
(7) SESAME STREET SEASON 54 PRODUCTION INC

 E 332,304 COST
(8) SESAME STREET SEASON 54 PRODUCTION INC

 M 64,886 COST
(9) SESAME STREET SEASON 54 PRODUCTION INC

 A 188,566 COST
(10) SESAME STREET SEASON 55 PRODUCTION INC

 E 363,184 COST
(11) SESAME STREET SEASON 55 PRODUCTION INC

 M 2,082,396 COST
(12) SESAME STREET SEASON 55 PRODUCTION INC

 A 113,223 COST
(13) SESAME STREET SEASON 56 PRODUCTION INC

 E 1,292,926 COST
(14) SESAME STREET SEASON 56 PRODUCTION INC

 A 37,534 COST
(15) SESAME WORKSHOP JAPAN GK

 M 310,818 COST
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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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) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.
Return Reference Explanation
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