Program areas at ESA
Legal, legislative, and public affairs - advocates for the first amendment and commercial interests of the video game industry before state and federal policymakers and the courts. Serves as the sole public relations interface between the video game industry and the media to inform the public of the civic, economic, technical, educational, and Entertainment value of the video game industry.
Intellectual property protection and security - protects intellectual property rights of member companies by establishing a number of enforcement programs aimed at combating intellectual property infringements.
Ratings and certification programs (esrb & iarc) - administers an international age and content rating system that applies to interactive Entertainment Software across a variety of platforms and devices, providing reliable guidance to parents and consumers. Administers a privacy seal certification program designed to protect children's online privacy on video game company websites.
Advertising review council - ensures that advertising for interactive Entertainment Software is appropriate, responsible, truthful, and accurate, particularly with respect to content ratings.
Personnel at ESA
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Stanley Pierre-Louis | President and Chief Executive Officer / Chief Executive Officer / Senior Vice President and General Counsel / General Counsel and Senior Vice President | $1,566,177 | 2023-03-31 |
| Michael Williams | Chief Financial Officer | | 2024-04-12 |
| Michael Warnecke | Chief Counsel , Ip and Legal Policy / Technology Policy Chief Counsel | $308,865 | 2023-03-31 |
| Andrew Bowins | Senior Vice President , Communications and Public Relations / Senior Vice President , Communications and Public Affairs | $396,447 | 2023-03-31 |
| Tara Ryan | Vice President , State Government Affairs | $372,986 | 2023-03-31 |
| ...and 8 more key personnel |
Financials for ESA
| Revenues | FYE 03/2023 | FYE 03/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,480,489 | $534,638 | 176.9% |
| Program services | $36,183,356 | $38,256,854 | -5.4% |
| Investment income and dividends | $1,025,176 | $383,863 | 167.1% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $470,398 | $510,081 | -7.8% |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-571,012 | $209,423 | -372.7% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $38,588,407 | $39,894,859 | -3.3% |
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| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) | 501(c)(6) | Washington, DC | $44,360,841 |
| Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) | 501(c)(6) | Arlington, VA | $24,680,091 |
| American Public Transit Association (APTA) | 501(c)(6) | Washington, DC | $32,433,068 |
| USA Rice Federation | 501(c)(6) | Arlington, VA | $13,204,743 |
| Ihrsaint'l | 501(c)(6) | Boston, MA | $13,495,994 |
| American Chemistry Council (ACC) | 501(c)(6) | Washington, DC | $149,402,320 |
| Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) | 501(c)(6) | Washington, DC | $18,902,624 |
| Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) | 501(c)(6) | Washington, DC | $47,870,561 |
| CompTIA | 501(c)(6) | Downers Grove, IL | $144,834,551 |
| Brewers Association | 501(c)(6) | Boulder, CO | $24,800,254 |
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
May 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 19, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Trade associationsBusiness and community development organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Business and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyOperates internationallyReceives government funding
General information
- Address
- 601 Massachusetts Ave NW 300w
- Washington, DC 20001
- Metro area
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- County
- District of Columbia, DC
- Website URL
- theesa.com/Â
- Facebook page
- TheEntertainmentSoftwareAssociationÂ
- Twitter profile
- @esagovaffairsÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 13-3768378
- Fiscal year end
- March
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1994
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- No
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- S41: Promotion of Business
- NAICS code, primary
- 813910: Trade Associations
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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