2018-05-22T07:38:53-05:00 2017-12-31 GRANT THORNTON LLP 757 THIRD AVENUE 3RD FLOOR NEW YORK NY 100172013 990 2017-01-01 010885377 Comic Relief Inc (Formerly known as America Gives Back) % RICHARD L SCOTT COMI 2129800120 488 Madison Avenue 10th Floor New York NY 10022 JANET SCARDINO CHIEF EXEC OFFICER 2129800120 2018-05-21 true Scott Thompsett P00741490 2125990100 2018-05-21 2017 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Janet Scardino 488 Madison Avenue 10th Floor New York NY 10022 94134974 false X www.comicrelief.org X 2006 DE Our Mission: to drive positive change through the power of entertainment. our vision: a just world free from poverty. 8 8 29 0 0 0 38019575 94120039 0 0 7712 14919 0 16 38027287 94134974 29769700 81089500 0 0 1159833 3053371 48000 100908 4381688 3886921 7665311 34864454 91909090 3162833 2225884 12757292 20674772 7481647 13173243 5275645 7501529 X COMIC RELIEF'S MISSION IS TO DRIVE POSITIVE CHANGE THROUGH THE POWER OF ENTERTAINMENT. COMIC RELIEF UNDERTAKES CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITH THE AIM OF ELIMINATING POVERTY AND IMPROVING CONDITIONS FOR CHILDREN AND DISADVANTAGED PERSONS IN THE UNITED STATES AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. COMIC RELIEF ACHIEVES ITS MISSION BY: 1. RAISING AWARENESS OF POVERTY CONDITIONS AND THE ISSUES FACING THE POOR AND DISADVANTAGED IN THE UNITED STATES AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. 2. DEVELOPING AND DISTRIBUTING EDUCATIONAL TOOLS AND INITIATIVES FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN AND TEACHERS IN THE UNITED STATES TO UNDERSTAND HOW POVERTY IS PERPETUATED AND THE STEPS THAT CAN BE TAKEN TO ERADICATE IT. 3. MAKING GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE COMMITTED TO THE ISSUES IDENTIFIED BY COMIC RELIEF AS HAVING A MAJOR EFFECT ON THE POOR AND DISADVANTAGED INCLUDING: THE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF HIV/AIDS AND MALARIA; THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE; THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AT RISK. false false 48865265 46184500 0 IN SEPTEMBER 2017, COMIC RELIEF WAS APPROACHED BY SILENT CONTENT VENTURES, LLC TO ASSIST WITH HAND IN HAND HURRICANE RELIEF BENEFIT, HELD ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2017. THE BENEFIT RAISED OVER $50 MILLION DOLLARS. COMIC RELIEF'S ROLE IN THE BENEFIT WAS TO MANAGE CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISING AND GRANT MAKING. THIS WAS DONE BY RECEIVING DONATIONS INTO A HURRICANE RELIEF FUND. COMIC RELIEF ADVISED SILENT CONTENT VENTURES REGARDING DONOR SOLICITATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS, MANAGING PLATFORMS, RECEIVING DONATIONS, GRANT MAKING AND MONITORING OF GRANTS. 36965941 34680000 0 Red Nose Day is a fundraising campaign run by the non-profit organization Comic Relief, Inc. It is part of a global movement that unites celebrities, comedy and the public to raise awareness and money to help children in need in the US and internationally. Red Nose Day has raised over $1 billion dollars globally in the last 25 years. In 2017, the third annual Red Nose Day was held on May 25, 2017. Within the first three years, Red Nose Day has raised over $100 million in America. Money raised is used to address the immediate needs of children by making grants to organizations to keep kids safe, healthy and educated. 225135 225000 0 Comic Relief established the Flying Start Fund in 2014 to receive donations made through the fundraising activities of British Airways staff and the public. The funds raised are to be used in furtherance of the Fund's objectives jointly agreed between Comic Relief, Inc. and British Airways. Comic Relief retains ultimate discretion and control over the use and expenditure of the monies contributed to the Fund. 86056341 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true true true false false true true true false true false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true 39 0 true 29 true false false false false false false false false false false X 8 8 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false AK AZ AR CA CT DE FL GA IL KS KY ME MD MA MI MN MS NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WA WV WI X X RICHARD L SCOTT 2129800120 488 MADISON AVENUE new york NY 10022 KEVIN CAHILL Chairman of the Board 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 RICHARD HOFSTETTER SECRETARY 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 CHRISTY GIBB DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 RICHARD CURTIS DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Joe Cerell DIRECTOR (thru 4/2017) 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Rick Trowbridge DIRECTOR/Treasurer 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Paul Telegdy director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 RAJ SHAH DIRECTOR (thru 4/2017) 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Andy Cook Director (as of 4/2017) 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 John Makinson Director (as of 12/2017) 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 JANET SCARDINO CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.0 0.0 X 293268 0 15920 HEATHER PARISEAU THRU 62017 SVP OPERATIONS AND FINANCE 40.0 0.0 X 91030 0 72 RICK SCOTT VP GRANT & CHARITY PARTNERS 40.0 0.0 X 210620 0 8093 Kristin Ellington SVP OP & FINANCE(as of 5/2017) 40.0 0.0 X 135269 0 5701 Meagan Kirkpatrick VP Marketing (THRU 8/2017) 40.0 0.0 X 156284 0 10532 MARY CORIGLIANO VP CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS 40.0 0.0 X 172612 0 11691 Elizabeth Breslauer Fundraising PM Schools & Youth 40.0 0.0 X 156510 0 0 Mitchell Hansen Director of Digital 40.0 0.0 X 146788 0 8254 Brooke Wood Director of Communications 40.0 0.0 X 122222 0 14281 Christina Manula Director of Fundraising 40.0 0.0 X 106819 0 8095 1591422 0 82639 13 false true false Patriot Communications 1201 Alta Loma Road West LOS ANGELES CA 90069 Donation Processing 2034691 Mekanism Inc 640 Second Street Fl 3 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94107 Marketing 856351 Discovery Communications One Discovery Place SILVER SPRING MD 209103354 ADVERTISING 425000 FRANKFURT KURNIT KLEIN SELZ 488 Madison Avenue 10 NEW YORK NY 10022 LEGAL 262549 Revolution Messaging 1730 Rhode Island Avenue WASHINGTON DC 20036 Digital Services 237679 13 94120039 94120039 0 14919 14919 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900099 16 16 16 94134974 14935 75089500 75089500 0 6000000 6000000 0 926787 323041 220178 383568 0 1807480 630015 429405 748060 0 127137 44315 30204 52618 191967 66912 45606 79449 0 270369 98959 167130 4280 67870 3782 64088 0 100908 100908 0 2167346 133495 315899 1717952 502856 502856 425238 142882 137546 144810 112 112 0 0 310847 76644 61005 173198 0 0 0 0 0 0 DONATION PROCESSING 3260805 3260805 EVENTS 494025 20036 473989 PROJECT ASSESSORS 165843 165843 91909090 86056341 1471061 4381688 0 0 11495144 20029914 0 0 700837 280588 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 561311 364270 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12757292 20674772 167810 425061 6905000 12718000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 408837 30182 7481647 13173243 X 5029469 4347094 246176 3154435 0 0 5275645 7501529 12757292 20674772 2225884 X false true X true false X 4206 1049503 24168143 38066239 94120039 157408130 0 0 4206 1049503 24168143 38066239 94120039 157408130 56395418 101012712 177 0 1677 7712 14919 24485 0 0 0 0 0 16 16 157432631 0.64163 0.79039 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 DUE TO THIRD PARTY 30182 30182 X 94461356 326382 326382 94134974 94134974 92235472 326382 326382 91909090 91909090 FIN 48 - Uncertain Tax Positions CR, Inc. 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 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. CR, Inc. is exempt from federal 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. CR, Inc. 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. CR, Inc., has determined that there are no material uncertain tax positions that require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. true Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Grantmaking 6000000 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Program Services PERSONNEL/TRAVEL 443830 North America 1 Program Services WEBSITE REGISTRATION 72 1 1 6443902 6443902 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) general support 6000000 1 false false false false false false Form 990, Schedule F, Line 2 There are formal grant agreements with all grant beneficiaries. The grant agreements provide for the initial payment to be made only after any conditions of the grants are met. Further installments of the grant will not be made until progress reports have been provided. The reports are reviewed by the independent assessors to confirm that the monies have been used for purposes for which they are granted. X X X X true Global Impact 1199 North Fairfax Street Suite 30 Alexandria VA 22314 consulting false 0 100908 -100908 0 100908 -100908 AL AK AR CA CO CT DC FL GA HI IL KS KY ME MD MA MI MN MS NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA PR RI SC TN VI UT VA WA WV WI Form 990, Schedule G, Part I - Fundraising Comic Relief, Inc. is a fundraising organization that occasionally employs independent contractors to undertake fundraising efforts as part of its Red Nose Day fundraising campaign. Comic Relief receives contributions from a variety of sources as a result of the concerted efforts of its consultants. Comic Relief does not track how much money each specific consultant raises on its behalf and so it is unable to identify how much fundraising revenues to allocate to the fundraiser disclosed in Schedule G. true The GAVI Campaign 2099 Pennsylvania Ave WASHINGTON DC 20006 980593375 501(c)(3) 5000000 general support Laureus Sport for Good Foundation 645 5th Avenue 5th Floor NEW YORK NY 10022 300047132 501(c)(3) 4000000 general support The Children's Health Fund 215 125th St Suite 301 new york NY 10027 133468427 501(c)(3) 5000000 general support Feeding America 35 E Wacker Dr Ste 2000 Chicago IL 60601 363673599 501(c)(3) 2220000 General Support Boys and Girls Clubs of America 1275 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA 30309 135562976 501(c)(3) 1000000 General support Save the Children Federation 501 Kings Highway E Fairfield CT 06825 060726487 501(c)(3) 1500000 General Support Charity Water 40 Worth St Ste 330 new york NY 10013 223936753 501(c)(3) 1100000 general support Covenant House 5 Penn Plaza new york NY 10001 132725416 501(c)(3) 1000000 general support Oxfam 226 Causeway St 5th Floor Boston MA 02114 237069110 501(c)(3) 500000 general support The Rotary Foundation 1560 Sherman Avenue evanston IL 60201 363245072 501(c)(3) 1000000 general support City Year 287 Columbus Avenue Boston MA 02116 222882549 501(c)(3) 2400000 general support Unidos Raul Yzaguirre Bldg Washington DC 20036 860212873 501(c)(3) 500000 general support 12 Part I, Line 2: Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds in US There are formal grant agreements with all grant beneficiaries. The grant agreements provide for the initial payment to be made only after any conditions of the grants are met. Further installments of the grant will not be made until progress reports have been provided. The reports are reviewed by the independent assessors to confirm that the monies have been used for purposes for which they are granted. X X true false false false false false false true false JANET SCARDINO CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 293268 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15920 0 309188 0 0 0 RICK SCOTT VP GRANT & CHARITY PARTNERS 210620 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8093 0 218713 0 0 0 MARY CORIGLIANO VP CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS 10948 0 15000 0 146664 0 0 0 11691 0 184303 0 0 0 Elizabeth Breslauer Fundraising PM Schools & Youth 156510 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 156510 0 0 0 Meagan Kirkpatrick VP Marketing (THRU 8/2017) 132284 0 0 0 24000 0 0 0 10532 0 166816 0 0 0 Mitchell Hansen Director of Digital 146788 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8254 0 155042 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a The VP of Marketing, Meagan Kirkpatrick, received a severance payment in calendar year 2017; this amount has been reported in Schedule J, Part II, column (b)(iii). Form 990, Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 Vice President of Corporate Partnerships, Mary Corigliano, received a bonus in calendar year 2017 upon promotion. This bonus was authorized and approved by Comic Relief's Executive Director. Part VI - Governance and Management Disclosures Part VI, Section B, Line 11 The Form 990 was prepared by a nationally renowned accounting firm in conjunction with the organization's finance department. The Form 990 is provided to the full board of directors for their review and comment prior to its filing with the Internal Revenue Service. In addition, the organization's outside accounting firm presents the Form 990 to the full board to enable them to fulfill their due diligence and oversight responsibilities. Part VI, Section B, Line 12 In 2015, Comic Relief implemented a robust conflict of interest procedure to ensure that all officers and directors are compliant with the organization's conflict of interest policy. All officers and directors are required to complete an annual questionnaire affirming receipt of the policy, compliance with its directives and to disclose any financial interests in any actual or contemplated transaction that may constitute a conflict of interest. The questionnaire is reviewed for any potential conflicts and should any be discovered addressed by Comic Relief in such a fashion as to ensure the integrity of the organization's business transactions. Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Comic Relief relies on the services of an independent third party compensation consultant to determine the compensation of the individuals reported on the Form 990. This consultant surveyed the compensation paid to executives at peer institutions to determine the wages of Comic Relief's officers. To date, Comic Relief has not implemented a full compensation committee (given the organization's small size), but it anticipates establishing a committee as the organization evolves. Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Comic Relief makes its Form 990 available to the public by retaining a copy at its place of business and on its website. The Form 990 is likewise published on the internet at www.guidestar.org. The organization's financial statements, governing documents and conflict of interest policy will be provided upon request and at management's discretion. Comic Relief UK 89 Albert Embankment London UK SE1 7TP Fundraising UK NA false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false