2015-05-14T10:16:10-05:00 2014-06-30 GRANT THORNTON LLP 757 THIRD AVE 2ND FLOOR NEW YORK NY 100172013 990 2013-07-01 208783702 The Joan Ganz Cooney Center for Educational Media and Research Inc % DARYL MINTZ/SESAME WORKSHOP JOAN 2125953456 One Lincoln Plaza Suite New York NY 10023 DARYL MINTZ treasurer 2128756827 2015-05-13 true Scott Thompsett P00741490 2128756827 2013 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z MICHAEL LEVINE One Lincoln Plaza New York NY 10023 1175374 false X www.joanganzcooneycenter.org X 2007 DE the mission of the center is to catalyze and support research, innovation and investment in digital media technologies to advance children's learning. 3 2 0 0 10363 -2183 2345199 1165011 39413 0 393 0 0 10363 2385005 1175374 76625 142972 0 0 1221922 1291359 0 0 15533 977594 822042 2276141 2256373 108864 -1080999 17561643 19201227 2079934 2790778 15481709 16410449 X THE COONEY CENTER IS AN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND INNOVATION LAB THAT CATALYZES AND SUPPORTS RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND INVESTMENT IN DIGITAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES TO ADVANCE CHILDREN'S LEARNING. THE FOCUS OF THE COONEY CENTER IS ON LITERACY DEVELOPMENT FOR DIVERSE LEARNERS. PROGRAMS ADDRESS VITAL FOUNDATIONAL CAPABILITIES, SUCH AS READING AND WRITING, WITH A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON STRUGGLING READERS WHO RISK EDUCATIONAL FAILURE IF THEY DO NOT MASTER BASIC COMPETENCIES BY GRADE 4. THE COONEY CENTER IS ALSO FOCUSING NATIONAL ATTENTION ON EVOLVING "NEW LITERACIES" THAT CHILDREN NEED TO COMPETE AND COOPERATE IN THE 21ST CENTURY. MAJOR INITIATIVES FOCUS ON INTER-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING, MEDIA LITERACY, AND ADVANCING SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM) LEARNING -- ALL OF WHICH HAVE BECOME CRITICAL IN AN INTERCONNECTED WORLD. false false 676812 142972 Research: a.Cooney Center Fellows Program: Two fellows were funded to conduct independent research and support the center's research pursuits. b.Field Research: The research program focused on various topics, including a national survey of parents on how much of children's media time is devoted to educational content, a national survey of teachers' use of digital games, and a series of ethnographic studies on how families are interacting around media, with a focus in particular on Hispanic-Latino families. The Center published six research papers reporting on findings from the field research. 253805 Thought Leader and Expert Convenings: The Center brought together multi-disciplinary experts to discuss pressing topics around children, digital media, and learning. Four convenings were organized, including meetings on Hispanic-Latino families and digital technologies, the future of applications for literacy learning, the implications of joint media engagement, publishing channels for research-based educational games and the barriers and opportunities related to games, learning and assessment. 761414 Dissemination of research, best practices and policy to influence the field. The Center used two websites and syndication arrangements with other communications channels to disseminate research on digital technology innovations for children. Research content appears on our websites, YouTube channel, Facebook page, Twitter and through live webcasts of major events. Speaking engagements: The Center has presented its research and publications at various conferences nationally across various sectors. Over forty presentations were delivered this year. Audiences included leaders at conferences such as SXSWedu, Games, Learning and Society, The Grade Level Reading Campaign summit, The Teaching & Learning Conference, LEGO Ideas Conference, New America Foundation, National Science Foundation, The Aspen Institute, The National Research Council, and other academic and research conferences. 1692031 true true false false false false false false false false false true false false true true false true false false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true 0 0 0 true true false false false false false false false false false X 3 2 false true false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true true false NY X X DARYL MINTZSESAME WORKSHOP 2128756827 ONE LINCOLN PLAZA New York NY 10023 JOAN GANZ COONEY director 1.0 1.0 X LlOYD MORRISETT director 1.0 1.0 X H MELVIN MING DIRECTOR 2.0 50.0 X 0 616532 55859 MICHAEL LEVINE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.0 X 272496 0 41456 MYUNG KANG - HUNEKE SECRETARY 2.0 50.0 X 0 360158 34176 DARYL MINTZ TREASURER 2.0 50.0 X 0 342146 58233 272496 1318836 189724 1 false true false 0 42071 1122940 1165011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TAX REFUND 10363 10363 10363 1175374 10363 142972 142972 0 0 0 310656 221828 73295 15533 0 775500 581625 193875 0 176131 132098 44033 29072 21804 7268 91174 68381 22793 700 525 175 0 0 0 719 719 205469 115582 89887 3016 3016 19685 19685 20000 20000 0 340999 255749 85250 126058 94544 31514 0 10851 10851 10 10 0 0 0 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES 3361 3361 2256373 1692031 548809 15533 0 0 311208 479922 1536389 1022067 39019 14471 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1072027 1079564 14603000 16605203 0 0 0 0 0 0 17561643 19201227 89273 90771 0 0 0 2357 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1990661 2697650 2079934 2790778 X 13895536 15006636 1586173 1403813 0 0 15481709 16410449 17561643 19201227 -1080999 2009739 X false true X true false X 2082411 881337 4856472 2345199 1165011 11330430 0 0 2082411 881337 4856472 2345199 1165011 11330430 2805576 8524854 4076 1272 1180 393 6921 17958 22059 114936 10363 165316 0 11502667 332276 0.74112 0.77578 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENTS 16605203 F 16605203 0 INTERCOMPANY PAYABLE 2697650 2697650 X PART X, LINE 2. 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 financial statements if the position is " more-likely-than-not " to be sustained if the position were to be challenged by a taxing authority. The assessment of the tax position is based solely on the technical merits of the position, without regard to the likelihood that the tax position may be challenged. The Company is exempt from income tax under IRC section 501(c)(3), though it is subject to tax on income unrelated to its exempt purpose, unless that income is otherwise excluded by the Code. The Company has processes presently in place to ensure the maintenance of its tax-exempt status: to identify and report unrelated income; to determine its filing and tax obligations in jurisdictions for which it was nexus; and to identify and evaluate other matters that may be considered tax positions. The tax years ending June 30, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 are still open to audit for both federal and state purposes. The Company has determined that there are no material uncertain tax positions that require recognition or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements. true ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION P O BOX 2260 TEMPE AZ 852802260 866051042 501(c)(3) 25000 TO CREATE CERTAIN DELEVERABLES IN SUPPORT OF THE FAMILIES AND MEDIA PROJECT. STANFORD UNIVERSITY 3145 PORTER DRIVE PALO ALTO CA 94304 941156365 501(c)(3) 25000 TO CREATE CERTAIN DELEVERABLES IN SUPPORT OF THE FAMILIES AND MEDIA PROJECT. NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY 1801 MAPLE AVENUE SUITE 2140 EVANSTON IL 602013149 362167817 501(c)(3) 42972 TO CREATE CERTAIN DELIVERABLES IN SUPPORT OF THE FAMILIES AND MEDIA PROJECT. LEARNING GAMES NETWORK 222 THIRD ST SUITE 300 CAMBRIDGE MA 02142 262901936 501(c)(3) 50000 TO CREATE CERTAIN DELIVERABLES IN SUPPORT OF THE FAMILIES AND MEDIA PROJECT. 4 0 SCHeDULE I, PART 1, LINE 2 THE GRANTEE WILL SUBMIT FINANCIAL REPORTS TWICE ANNUALLY AND WILL MAKE ITS BOOKS AND RECORDS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY THE GRANTOR. false false false false false false false true false MICHAEL LEVINE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 236244 0 34650 0 1602 0 22420 0 19036 0 313952 0 0 0 MYUNG KANG - HUNEKE SECRETARY 0 311062 0 48390 0 706 0 29438 0 4738 0 394334 0 0 DARYL MINTZ TREASURER 0 294038 0 47688 0 420 0 28750 0 29483 0 400379 0 0 H MELVIN MING DIRECTOR 0 492901 0 114750 0 8881 0 31750 0 24109 0 672391 0 0 part I line 7 the executive director participates in a targeted incentive program of sesame workshop, its parent organization. the target incentive compensation amount for each employee is based on a combination of job level, individual performance, departmental performance and company performance. the board of trustees of the joan ganz cooney center determines whether incentive compensation payments will be made for a given year and the total amount available for incentive compensation. part II compensation listed for h. melvin ming, myung kang - huneke and daryl mintz represents compensation received from sesame workshop, the parent organization, for their role as officers of sesame workshop. Compensation for the Executive Director, Michael Levine, as well as other EMPLOYEES, is paid by Sesame Workshop for services rendered TO the Joan Ganz Cooney Center for Educational Media and Research, Inc. ("JGC") Accordingly, the organization has reported Michael Levine's compensation as having been paid by JGC on Part VII and Schedule J. part VI, section A, line 3 The Joan Ganz Cooney Center delegates certain management functions to Sesame Workshop, a related entity. part VI section a, Line 6, line 7a and 7b Sesame workshop is the sole member of the organization. it has the right to elect or remove directors as well as approve any amendments to the bylaws of the organization. part VI, section B, line 11A The form 990 is prepared and reviewed by Sesame Workshop's internal finance department. A secondary review is done by the General Counsel, Independent Accountants and Executive Officers. Subsequently, the 990 is circulated to the Board of directors for review and comment. part VI, section b, line 15a The executive director of the Joan Ganz Cooney Center was hired in April 2007 at the Center's inception. Compensation at that time was established based on comparable market rates. Beginning in tax year 2009, the executive director's compensation is reviewed annually by an independent compensation consultant and presented to the Board of Directors for approval based on comparable market data. The Center's last study was conducted in 2013. part VI, section b, line 15b officers other than the executive director are compensated by sesame workshop, the parent organization. part VI, section c, line 19 the joan ganz cooney's form 990 is available on its website (http://joanganzcooneycenter.org) and on the internet at www.guidestar.org. A full copy of the consolidated audited financial statements of Sesame WOrkshop which include the joan ganz cooney center are available upon request from the office of the cfo of sesame workshop. the joan ganz cooney's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon written request. part VI, section b, line 12c All directors and officers 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/Secretary to the Board. In the event of a real or potential conflict,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. sesame workshop one lincoln plaza new york NY 10023 132655731 edu.media NY 501(c)(3) 7 na false sesame street inc one lincoln plaza new york NY 10023 132677928 title holding DE 501(c)(2) sesame works false the electric company one lincoln plaza new york NY 10023 132722079 title holding DE 501(c)(2) sesame works false galli galli sim sim educational initiati c/o s banerjee/e-1a kailash new delhi IN edu. media IN na false ctw communications inc one lincoln plaza new york NY 10023 132422089 holding DE sesame workshop c corp. 0 0 0.00000 false sesame workshop initiatives (india) plc 4a pal mohan bhawan 110005 new delhi IN educat. media IN sesame workshop 0 0 0.00000 false false false false false false false false false false false false true true true true false false false Sesame Workshop M & P 1637872 cost