Ghetto Film School Inc is located in Bronx, NY. The organization was established in 2000. 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 12/2021, Ghetto Film School Inc employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ghetto Film School 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 12/2021, Ghetto Film School Inc generated $7.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.4% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE GHETTO FILM SCHOOL IS TO EDUCATE,DEVELOP AND CELEBRATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF GREAT STORYTELLERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FELLOWS PROGRAM - IS A VISUAL STORYTELLING COURSE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. FELLOWS RECEIVE MORE THAN 1,000 HOURS OF IMMERSIVE, COLLEGE-LEVEL TRAINING, LEARNING BOTH THE ART AND BUSINESS OF CINEMATIC STORYTELLING AND PRODUCTION TRAINING WHILE GETTING THE PREPARATION AND GUIDANCE TO ADVANCE THEIR EDUCATION AT TOP UNIVERSITIES. THE PROGRAMS ARE FREE OF CHARGE FOR ALL STUDENTS. THE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED IN BOTH NEW YORK AND LOS ANGELES.
SCOPE - STRATEGIC CONSULTING AND ADVISORY PRACTICE BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN BUSINESSES AND THE NEXT GENERATION OF DIVERSE TALENT.
SISTER - TO CREATE AN INDUSTRY-WIDE CREATIVE EDUCATION INITIATIVE AND TO FURTHER BUILD THE REACH,SCALE AND IMPACT OF THEIR JOINT EFFORTS AROUND CREATIVE EDUCATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND INCLUSIVITY INITIATIVES WITHIN THE MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY.
ROSTER - PROVIDES THE NEXT GENERATION (18-34 YEARS OLD) OF YOUNG PROFESSIONALS INCLUDING WRITERS/DIRECTORS, BELOW THE LINE TALENT AND EXECUTIVES, ACCESS TO EVERYTHING NEEDED TO ADVANCE THEIR FILM, TELEVISION OR DIGITAL CAREERS. OTHER PROGRAMS SERVICE
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Joe Hall Former President | Officer | 40 | $240,000 |
Stosh Mintek Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $153,768 |
Sharese Bullock Chief Strategy & Partnership Officer | Officer | 40 | $134,033 |
Elaine Delgado Figueroa Chief Development Officer | Officer | 40 | $129,670 |
Montea Robinson Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $119,670 |
Neal Arthur Chair/director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Saxton Pictures Llc Consultant | 12/30/21 | $144,048 |
Island Time Pictures Llc Consultant | 12/30/21 | $244,921 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $148,699 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $703,458 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,808,813 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,660,970 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $913,698 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $7,574,668 |
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. | $777,141 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,024 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,130,619 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $127,584 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $12,867 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $68,008 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $90,072 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $183,916 |
Travel | $341,901 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $127,554 |
Interest | $5,467 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,165 |
Insurance | $30,098 |
All other expenses | $1,063,584 |
Total functional expenses | $5,320,983 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,384,876 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,269,460 |
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 | $1,821 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $96,235 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $37,085 |
Total assets | $4,789,477 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $33,556 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $33,556 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,196,851 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,559,070 |
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 | $4,789,477 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Ghetto Film School Inc has recieved totaling $821,601.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: DIGITAL PROGRAMS | $225,000 |
Horace W Goldsmith Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $133,000 |
Horace W Goldsmith Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $100,000 |
Pinkerton Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CAREER READINESS | $75,000 |
Horace W Goldsmith Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $67,000 |
The Pritzker Pucker Family Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
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 |
Alcohol And Drug Abuse Services Inc Port Allegany, PA | $3,920,999 | $4,354,797 |
Tribeca Film Institute Inc New York, NY | $183,631 | $2,652,875 |