Independent Television Festivalincorporated

Organization Overview

Independent Television Festivalincorporated, operating under the name Catalyst, is located in Duluth, MN. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Catalyst employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Catalyst 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, Catalyst generated $279.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $323.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.8% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

CATALYST IS A CHAMPION OF INDEPENDENT ARTISTS AND A CURATOR OF NARRATIVE STORIES WHOSE MISSION IS TO ADVANCE ARTISTIC CAREERS, AND AUDIO, VISUAL AND LITERARY WORKS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE 2021 CATALYST CONTENT FESTIVAL TOOK PLACE SEPT 29-OCT 2, 2021. APPROXIMATELY 700 CONTENT CREATORS, INDUSTRY EXECUTIVES, AND GENERAL PUBLIC AUDIENCE WERE IN ATTENDANCE THROUGHOUT. OVER 75 SHOWS WERE SCREENED, 25 SCRIPTS PRESENTED, 7 PODCASTS PLAYED, AND 30 PITCHES SHOWCASED. IT ALSO INCLUDED 17 EDUCATIONAL PANELS, SEMINARS, AND WORKSHOPS. MANY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WERE FOSTERED DURING THIS EVENT THAT CONTINUE TO ADVANCE ARTISTS' CAREERS. THE MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT WAS THE LAUNCH OF OUR NEW MENTORSHIP PROGRAM WITH THE NATIONAL ACADMEY OF TV ARTS & SCIENCES (NATAS).


OVER 200 STUDENTS WERE ENROLLED IN 2021. THE INSTITUTE PROCESS GAVE EACH STUDENT AT LEAST 1-HOUR OF 1-ON-1 DIRECT MENTORSHIP AND OVER 30 HOURS OF INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE SEMINARS, PLUS GROUP SESSIONS WITH OTHER ARTISTS. ALL ENROLLED STUDENTS WERE EXTENDED THROUGH TO THE END OF 2021 DUE TO THE IMPACT OF COVID-19. WE SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED OUR INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE KOREA FOUNDATION. NEARLY A DOZEN KOREAN CONTENT CREATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES WERE IN ATTENDANCE AND SHOWCASED THEIR WORKS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Philip Gilpin Jr
Executive Director
$50,000
Adam Tesler
President
$0
Rondi Erickson
Treasurer
$0
Meryam Bouadjemi
Secretary
$0
Sofia Monroe
Board Member
$0
Steven Adams
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $58,995
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$182,855
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $12,500
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$241,850
Total Program Service Revenue$34,799
Investment income $4
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 -$318
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $279,585

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Independent Television Festivalincorporated has recieved totaling $12,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation Inc

Duluth, MN

PURPOSE: CATALYST STORY INSTITUTE & CONTENT FESTIVAL

$12,500
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