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We’re a nonprofit — so we make sure we put our revenue to work helping children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.

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2023 Mid-Year Report
Our Latest Impact Report
We invite you to look at what we’ve achieved together so far in 2023. We’re making a difference for the children and families who need us most — in person, on screens, and in classrooms and communities around the world.
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2022 Annual Impact Report

2021 Annual Impact Report

2020 Donor Report

2019 Donor Report

Sesame Workshop Revenues Donut chart showing 3 segments. Licensing Chart segment spanning 16% of the whole. Philanthropic Support Chart segment spanning 26% of the whole. Distribution Fees and Royalties Chart segment spanning 58% of the whole.
  • 16%   Licensing
  • 26%   Philanthropic Support
  • 58%   Distribution Fees and Royalties
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Here’s how Sesame Workshop brings in the funding that supports our mission. *Based on 2022 Audited Financial Statements
How We Use Our Money Donut chart showing 3 segments. Programming Chart segment spanning 87% of the whole. Administration Chart segment spanning 11% of the whole. Fundraising Chart segment spanning 2% of the whole.
  • 87%   Programming
  • 11%   Administration
  • 2%   Fundraising
How We Use Our Money
Our independently audited financial statements consistently show that the great majority of the money we spend goes to programs directly benefiting children and families. *Based on 2022 Audited Financial Statements
Philanthropic Programs Support Donut chart showing 2 segments. International Social Impact program spending Chart segment spanning 85% of the whole. US Social Impact program spending Chart segment spanning 15% of the whole.
  • 85%   International Social Impact program spending
  • 15%   US Social Impact program spending
Philanthropic Programs Support
Our targeted social impact programs bring help directly to many of the world’s most vulnerable, from children facing tough times in communities across the U.S. to displaced children and families in the Syrian response region. *Based on 2019 form 990
Financial Reports

  • 2022 990 Tax Form
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  • 2019 990 Tax Form

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80 cents of every dollar goes directly to our programs that help children learn and grow.

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