Deadcenter Film Festival Inc is located in Oklahoma City, OK. The organization was established in 2004. 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 07/2023, Deadcenter Film Festival Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Deadcenter Film Festival 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 07/2023, Deadcenter Film Festival Inc generated $731.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $686.7k during the year ending 07/2023. 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
INSPIRE, PROMOTE, AND CELEBRATE CREATIVITY AND COMMUNITY THROUGH FILM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRODUCES AN ANNUAL FILM FESTIVAL TO INSPIRE, PROMOTE AND CELEBRATE CREATIVITY AND COMMUNITY THROUGH FILM. IN 2023, THE FESTIVAL SERVED 7,000 ATTENDEES THROUGH FILM SCREENINGS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, AND NETWORKING EVENTS OVER THE COURSE OF FOUR DAYS THROUGHOUT THE OKLAHOMA METRO. SCREENINGS WERE COMPRISED OF 179 INDEPENDENT FILMS. DEADCENTER RELIES ON MORE THAN 200 VOLUNTEERS YEAR-ROUND AND DURING THE FESTIVAL, WHICH ASSIST IN THE AREAS OF PROGRAMMING, BOX OFFICE OPERATIONS, VENUE MANAGEMENT, AND MERCHANDISE SALES.
PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMMING TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING TO HIGH SCHOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY CENTERS, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON RURAL OKLAHOMA. THROUGH THE TOPIC OF FILMMAKING, STUDENTS ENGAGE IN EXERCISES FOCUSED ON STORYTELLING, FILM PRODUCTION, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. DEADCENTER PROVIDES FREE ACCESSIBLE TRAINING THROUGH NEXTGEN ONLINE AS WELL. DURING THE FESTIVAL, DEADCENTER UNIVERSITY IS HOSTED FREE FOR UP TO 80 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND ENCOMPASSES STUDIO TOURS, TRAINING FROM FILM PROFESSIONALS AND DISCUSSIONS WITH VISITING FILMMAKERS. STUDENTS AND A GUEST ALSO RECEIVE FREE PASSES FOR ALL FESTIVAL FILMS AND PANELS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Lissa Blaschke Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Pasnau Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Katie Girardi Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Charlie Ludden Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Steve Dixon Past Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vahid Farzaneh Board Chair | 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 | $540,367 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $148,354 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $540,367 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $110,011 |
Investment income | $2,997 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $64,862 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $731,517 |
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. | $60,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,760 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $116,704 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $13,485 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,743 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $17,176 |
Office expenses | $21,930 |
Information technology | $11,193 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $38,686 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,239 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,343 |
Insurance | $4,026 |
All other expenses | $13,496 |
Total functional expenses | $686,696 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $119,330 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $32,997 |
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 | $1,326 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,882 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $86,999 |
Total assets | $243,534 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2 |
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 | $74,117 |
Total liabilities | $74,119 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $124,415 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $45,000 |
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 | $243,534 |