Balkan Cultural Center is located in North Hills, CA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Balkan Cultural Center 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, Balkan Cultural Center generated $301.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $350.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.8% per year over the past 9 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
RAISING AWARENESS OF THE GREEK CULTURE AND OTHER CULTURES OF THE BALKANS AND THE EASTERN MEDITTERRANEAN REGION THROUGH FILMS, FESTIVALS AND RELATED MEDIA OUTLETS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MAIN PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT WAS PROVIDING THE 17TH LOS ANGELES GREEK FILM FESTIVAL. THE SCREENING OF FILMS DURING THE FILM FESTIVAL. THERE WERE OVER 60 FILMS THAT WERE SCREENED AT UCLA'S BRIDGES THEATER, LA LIVE REGAL THEATER, AND THE PACIFIC DESIGN CENTER. THE FILM FESTIVAL TOOK PLACE FROM JUNE 3RD TO JUNE 11TH, 2023.IN ADDITION A VIRTUAL VERSION OF THE 17TH LAGFF ALSO TOOK PLACE FROM JUNE 12TH TO JUNE 19TH 2023 VIA THE EVENTIVE STREAMING PLATFORM. OTHER ACTIVITIES DURING THE 17TH LAGFF INCLUDED A FILMMAKERS' NETWORKING EVENT, AND TWO FREE VIRTUAL PANELS ON: CULTURAL INTEGRITY AND PROTECTING YOU INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INTERNATIONALLY BY CAROL CONTES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ersi Danou President | Officer | 5 | $22,000 |
Alex Kalognomos Treasurer | Officer | 1.35 | $0 |
Lia Bozonelis Board Member | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $52,734 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $228,902 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $281,636 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $19,502 |
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 | $301,138 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $25,070 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $26,394 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $264,772 |
Total functional expenses | $350,177 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $0 |