National Center For Jewish Film Inc is located in Waltham, MA. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (A31) the organization is classified as: Film & Video, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, National Center For Jewish Film Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Center For Jewish Film Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, National Center For Jewish Film Inc generated $364.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $403.6k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.7%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR JEWISH FILM IS A UNIQUE, INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT MOTION PICTURE ARCHIVE,DISTRIBUTOR, RESOURCE CENTER AND EXHIBITOR. NCJF'S ONGOING MISSION IS THE COLLECTION, PRESERVATION AND EXHIBITION OF FILMS WITH ARTISTIC AND EDUCATIONAL VALUE RELEVANT TO THE JEWISHEXPERIENCE AND THE DESSEMINATION OF THESE MATERIALS TO THE WIDEST POSSIBLE AUDIENCE. NCJF EXCLUSIVELY OWNS THE LARGEST COLLECTION OF JEWISH CONTENT FILM IN THE WORLD, OUTSIDE ISRAEL. THE CENTER'S 15,000 REELS OF FEATURE FILMS, DOCUMENTARIES, NEWSREELS,HOME MOVIES AND INSTUTIONAL FILMS DATE FROM 1903 TO PRESENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE CENTER PROVIDED SEVERAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH FILMS RELATED TO THE JEWISH EXPERIENCE THROUGH THEIR DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS. IN THE SCOPE OF ITS COLLECTIONS AND THE RANGE OF ITS ACTIVITIES, NCJF IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION OF ITS KIND. AS THE LARGEST AND OLDEST RESOURCE CENTER FOR PROGRAMMING JEWISH CONTENT FILM MATERIALS, NCJF IS THE WORLD'S PREMIERE RESOURCE FOR AND ABOUT JEWISH FILM. EACH YEAR, NCJF PROVIDES PROGRAMMING CONSULTATION AND RESEARCH ASSISTANCE TO FILMMAKERS, ARTISTS, EDUCATORS, CURATORS AND ORGANIZATIONS. THE CENTER HELPED LAUNCH THE NOW DE RIGUEUR PROGRAMMING OF JEWISH FILM FESTIVALS AND IS RESPONSIBLE, IN PART, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF JEWISH AND ETHNIC THE CENTER SPONSORED VARIOUS FILMAKERS PRODUCING FILMS RELATED TO JEWISH HISTORY, CULTURE, AND THE JUDAIC EXPERIENCE.
THE CENTER SPONSORED VARIOUS FILMAKERS PRODUCING FILMS RELATED TO JEWISH HISTORY, CULTURE, AND THE JUDAIC EXPERIENCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lisa Rivo Co Director | Officer | 40 | $95,000 |
Sharon Pucker Rivo Co Director | Officer | 40 | $64,615 |
Jules Bernstein Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Edith Everett Chair & Founding Board Mem | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Morton H Heafitz MD Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Antony Polonsky Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $220,893 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $220,893 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $136,803 |
Investment income | $4,770 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,203 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $364,669 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $159,615 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,346 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $63,954 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23,058 |
Other employee benefits | $20,180 |
Payroll taxes | $17,430 |
Fees for services: Management | $9,500 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $11,117 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,098 |
Office expenses | $12,786 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $18,121 |
Occupancy | $2 |
Travel | $442 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $340 |
Insurance | $3,152 |
All other expenses | $3,404 |
Total functional expenses | $403,582 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $373,698 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $389,648 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $3,082 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,376 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $20,000 |
Total assets | $788,804 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,973 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $317,783 |
Total liabilities | $319,756 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $469,048 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $788,804 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that National Center For Jewish Film Inc has recieved totaling $49,323.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Mirowsky Family Foundation Inc Chestnut Hill, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $15,000 |
Michael H Baker Family Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FILM RESTORATION | $14,323 |
The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: BELLY | $7,500 |
Anna & Nathan Flax Foundation Inc Tyron, NC PURPOSE: CHARITY | $5,000 |
Judy And Peter Blum Kovler Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO AID IN THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: BELLY | $2,500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Film At Lincoln Center Inc New York, NY | $47,336,422 | $12,793,835 |
Women Make Movies Inc New York, NY | $4,051,785 | $9,688,918 |
The Independent Feature Project Inc Brooklyn, NY | $3,453,615 | $7,239,136 |
Jacob Burns Film Center Inc Pleasantville, NY | $56,622,968 | $8,221,632 |
Ghetto Film School Inc Bronx, NY | $4,789,477 | $7,574,668 |
Cinereach Ltd New York, NY | $8,475,346 | -$20,278 |
American Documentary Inc Brooklyn, NY | $4,468,317 | $5,634,331 |
Center For Independent Documentary Inc Newton, MA | $4,612,024 | $5,515,136 |
Film Forum Inc New York, NY | $19,050,321 | $4,468,920 |
Harmony Labs Inc New York, NY | $1,442,508 | $4,578,656 |
Tribeca Film Institute Inc New York, NY | $183,631 | $2,652,875 |
Rooftop Films Inc Brooklyn, NY | $775,387 | $2,563,788 |