The Ciesla Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $256.6k
- Revenue
- $701.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 03/1982
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 13-3098494
Organization Overview
The Ciesla Foundation Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (X81) the organization is classified as: Religious Film & Video, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Ciesla Foundation Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ciesla Foundation 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 12/2023, Ciesla Foundation Inc generated $701.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.3% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF FILMS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON SOCIAL ISSUES OF THE PAST AND PRESENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FILM IMAGINING THE INDIAN: THE FIGHT AGAINST NATIVE AMERICAN MASCOTTING WAS COMPLETED, AND HAD AN AMAZING YEAR. ALONG THE WAY, IT WAS HONORED BY THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS LAVINE/KEN BURNS PRIZE FOR FILM, INCLUDED IN THE WASHINGTON POSTS LIST OF BEST FILMS IN 2023, AND WON BEST PICTURE AT NUMEROUS FILM FESTIVALS. IT HAD A THEATRICAL RUN THAT HIT FIFTEEN DIFFERENT CITIES. THERES MORE TO COME WITH THE ONLINE EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM (DEVELOPED WITH PBS LEARNING MEDIA AND NATIONAL INDIAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION) DEBUTING AND UPCOMING AVAILABILITY ON ITUNES AND AMAZON IN MID-FEBRUARY, 2024. THE FOUNDATION ALSO COMPLETED SOUND DESIGN, COLOR CORRECTION, AND THE MUSIC SCORE FOR THE FILM A POCKETFUL OF MIRACLES: A TALE OF TWO SIBLINGS IN WHICH FILMMAKER AND BERLIN-BORN AVIVA KEMPNER CHRONICLES HER MOTHER HANKA AND UNCLE DUDEK CIESLAS LIVES BEFORE AND DURING WORLD WAR II. IT WAS RELEASED IN MAY AT THE JXJ FILM AND MUSIC FESTIVAL IN WASHINGTON DC, WHERE IT WON THE AUDIENCE PRIZE FOR BEST DOCUMENTARY. THE FILM MADE ITS EUROPEAN PREMIERE AT THE BERLIN JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL AND WAS PLAYED IN FESTIVALS IN BOSTON, MIAMI, HARTFORD, AND NASHVILLE TO UNIVERSAL ACCLAIM. THE FILM ALSO HAD A ONE-MONTH THEATRICAL RUN AT THE AVALON THEATER IN WASHINGTON DC. THE FILM WILL SCREEN AT SEVERAL UNIVERSITIES IN 2024 INCLUDING PENN STATE, CORNELL, AND AMERICAN UNIVERSITY. WE STARTED WORKING ON DIGITIZING OUR FILM FROM 1986 PARTISANS OF VILNA, SO A NEW PARTISANS BLU-RAY WITH EXTRA INTERVIEWS AND ADDITIONAL BONUS FEATURES CAN BE RELEASED BY THE END OF 2024. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION ADDED STAFF TO CONTINUE TO WORK ON AVIVA KEMPNERS LATEST DOCUMENTARY ABOUT HOLLYWOOD SCREENWRITER AND ACTIVIST, BEN HECHT. HECHT WAS INITIALLY A CHICAGO NEWSPAPERMAN, DISTINGUISED AUTHOR, PLAYWRIGHT, AND OSCAR-WINNING SCREENWRITER FROM THE 1920S THROUGH THE 1940S. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND TEAM FILMED INTERVIEWS WITH HISTORIANS AND MOVIE SCHOLARS FOR THE FILM IN THE US AND OVERSEAS. INTENSIVE RESEARCH HAS BEEN UNDERTAKEN, GATHERED ARCHIVAL MATERIAL, AND STARTED EDITING THE FILM. THE FILM WILL BE COMPLETED AND RELEASED BY EARLY 2025.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Aviva Kempner Exec. Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $236,500 |
Jonathan Kempner Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Eva Fogelman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Lise Van Susteren Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $658,810 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $658,810 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $42,453 |
| Investment income | $175 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $701,438 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $240,717 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,217 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $33,702 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $17,021 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $342 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $36,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $583,566 |
| Advertising and promotion | $67,369 |
| Office expenses | $14,568 |
| Information technology | $5,660 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $27,645 |
| Travel | $80,135 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,897 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $142 |
| Insurance | $1,852 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,184,771 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $140,445 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $115,506 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $672 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $256,623 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $29,500 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $6,291 |
| Total liabilities | $35,791 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$61,534 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $282,366 |
| 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 | $256,623 |
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|---|---|---|
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