2012-05-14T19:59:36-05:00 2011-06-30 GRANT THORNTON LLP 666 THIRD AVENUE NEW YORK NY 100174057 990 2010-07-01 208783702 The Joan Ganz Cooney Center for Educational Media and Research Inc JOAN 2125953456 One Lincoln Plaza New York NY 10023 Daryl Mintz 2125953456 2012-05-14 true 2125990100 2010 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z MICHAEL LEVINE One Lincoln Plaza New York NY 10023 1067655 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 22059 18309 2082411 881337 0 185046 4076 1272 0 0 2086487 1067655 60000 175000 0 0 594037 680564 0 0 91378 1934174 1172872 2588211 2028436 -501724 -960781 11841876 12541464 971752 1333251 10870124 11208213 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 471181 0 185046 Research A. Cooney Center Fellows Program: Three fellows funded to conduct independent research and support center's research pursuits B. Field Research: The Center supported the development of seven research studies on various topics, including the role of families in a digital age, parent-child play interactions using digital media, the learning potential of mobile apps, how young children use videogames to learn STEM skills, and teacher preparation in the digital age. C. Research publications: the Center published one research paper which combined the results of three studies and was used by leaders in the fields of children's media research, policy, education, technology and philanthropy. The paper topic was an investigation of young children's usage and learning with mobile apps and devices. 242938 0 0 Conduct research on children and the impact of digital technology on learning: Conducted research experiments and reviews from 8 studies, provided public dissemination via print and electronic media and professional associations. Thought leader and expert convener: brought together experts from various fields to discuss pressing topics around disadvantaged children's digital media consumption, use and learning. Eight convenings were organized, including meetings on digital-age teacher preparation, video game play for learning and healthy development, the future of digital literacy, the implications of joint media engagement, and a research forum on digital storytelling and industry leadership. 175000 175000 0 Cooney Center Prizes: The Center ran a design competition to encourage middle school students, college students, and adults developers to create video games that teach STEM concepts. A national competition was announced at the White House as part of the President's Educate to Innovate program.The competition was launched and resulted in nearly seven hundred submissions which were judged by Center staff and an appointed panel of experts. 728814 (D)Dissemination of research 728814 1617933 true true 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 false true 0 0 0 true true false false false false false false false false false X 3 2 true false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true true true false NY X X DARYL MINTZSESAME WORKSHOP 2128756827 ONE LINCOLN PLAZA New York NY 10023 X JOAN GANZ COONEY 1.0 X 0 0 0 LlOYD MORRISETT 1.0 X 0 0 0 GARY KNELL 2.0 X 0 929629 58827 MICHAEL LEVINE 50.0 X 261460 0 0 MYUNG KANG - HUNEKE 2.0 X 0 353762 35243 daryl mintz 3.0 X 0 290672 51579 261460 1574063 145649 1 false true false 0 250000 631337 881337 RESEARCH STUDIES 900099 185046 185046 185046 1272 22059 -20787 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1067655 185046 22059 -20787 175000 175000 0 0 0 272642 202786 68160 1696 0 236100 180213 55887 0 150463 79745 37616 33102 21359 21359 85591 85591 1978 405 1573 0 0 0 0 613132 613132 0 18177 11815 4544 1818 20200 20200 0 231247 120248 57812 53187 112415 102898 7942 1575 0 90132 90132 0 0 0 0 2028436 1617933 319125 91378 1491723 934573 8165 0 0 11032 5527624 6316430 4814364 5279429 11841876 12541464 120556 177703 27446 45417 823750 1110131 971752 1333251 X 9625200 10563000 1244924 645213 10870124 11208213 11841876 12541464 X -960781 1298870 X false true true X false X 9000000 6083092 399017 2082411 881337 18445857 9000000 6083092 399017 2082411 881337 18445857 6241444 12204413 81364 16355 4076 1272 103067 -7735 -7735 18541189 9475 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED FUND OF FUNDS 5279429 F 5279429 0 INTERCOMPANY PAYABLE 1110131 1110131 FIN 48 FOOTNOTE - ASC 740: INCOME TAXES PART X, LINE2. Effective July 1, 2009, the Company adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48 ("FIN 48") "Accounting for Uncertainties in Income Taxes - an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109," now incorporated in Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 740. ASC 740-10 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 section provides that the tax effects from an uncertain tax position can be recognized in the financial statements only 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 federal and New York income taxation by virtue of being an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and similar provisions of the New York State tax code. Nevertheless, the Company may be subject to tax on income unrelated to its exempt purpose, unless that income is otherwise excluded by the Code. The tax years ending June 30, 2008, 2009 and 2010 are still open to audit for both federal and state purposes. The adoption of ASC 740-10 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements, as management determined that there are no uncertain tax positions within its consolidated financial statements. true E-LINE VENTURES LLC 363 7th AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10001 261582453 175000 To conduct design competitions. 0 1 Prizes awarded Part I, Line 2 The prizes were awarded to the winners of a national competition developed to encourage innovative uses of digital media, in particular mobile and game-based applications to promote literacy learning. The winners and recipients of the prizes receive ongoing mentoring and evaluation support from Center staff. X X X false true false false false false false true false GARY KNELL 0 560579 0 270000 0 99050 0 30625 0 28202 0 988456 0 84500 MICHAEL LEVINE 225847 0 34425 0 1188 0 25312 0 14589 0 301361 0 0 0 MYUNG KANG - HUNEKE 0 286974 0 66170 0 618 0 30625 0 4618 0 389005 0 0 daryl mintz 0 226807 0 63325 0 540 0 28918 0 22661 0 342251 0 0 supplemental non qualified retirement plan part 1 line 4b The 2010 compensation package of Gary Knell, President and CEO, includes $ 96,330 including interest of $11,830, which represents a payout of a 2007 award deferred under the IRC plan 457(F). The $84,500 reported in column F represents the original award reflected in the 2007 IRS form 990. non-fixed payment part I line 7 the executive director participates in a targeted incentive program of sesame workshop, a 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. officers' compensation part II compensation listed for Gary knell, 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, is paid by the Sesame Workshop as well, but for services rendered as Executive Director of the Joan Ganz Cooney Center for Educational Media and Research, Inc. ("JGC") Accordingly, the organization has reported this compensation as having been paid by JGC on Part VII and Schedule J. Delegation of Duties part VI, section A, line 3 The Joan Ganz Cooney Center delegates certain management functions to Sesame Workshop, a related entity. membership 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. process for reviewing form 990 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. process for review of compensation 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. Since that time there has been no change in his compensation, other than incentive compensation which is based on Sesame Workshop's incentive compensation plan as described in schedule J, part III, supplemental information: non-fixed payment. Beginning in tax year 2009, the executive director's compensation was reviewed by an independent compensation consultant and presented to the Board of Directors. compensation of other officers part VI section b; line 15a officers other than the executive director are compensated by sesame workshop, a parent organization. Documents Made Available to the Public 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 audited financial statements is 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. compliance with the conflict of interest 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. Other Program Services Page 2, Part III , Line 4d (D) Dissemination of research, best practices and policy to influence the field a. Online dissemination: The Center used various digital media platforms to extend its knowledge to other institutions and individuals using its website, YouTube channel, Facebook page and live webcasts of its major events. b. Speaking engagements: The Center has presented its research and publications at various conferences nationally across various sectors. Thirty-five presentations were delivered this year. Audiences this year included major industry conferences such as the International Consumer Electronics Show, and The Wireless ED Generation at Qualcomm presentation to the National State Board of Education, the Federal Communications Commission, and academic and research conferences. PART XI RECONCILIATION OF NET ASSETS LINE5 UNREALIZED GAINS: $1,253,870. 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