Visual Communications Media is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (V35) the organization is classified as: International Studies, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Visual Communications Media employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Visual Communications Media 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, Visual Communications Media generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.0% 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
TO DEVELOP AND SUPPORT THE VOICES OF ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER FILMMAKERS AND MEDIA ARTISTS WHO EMPOWER COMMUNITIES AND CHALLENGE PERSPECTIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FILM FEST (PRESENTATION) - THE LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL IS AN 8-DAY SHOWCASE OF ASIAN AMERICAN FILMMAKERS THAT TAKES PLACE EVERY MAY IN LOS ANGELES AND SCREENS OVER 150 FILMS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP - THE ORGANZIATION SUPPORTS FILM PROJECTS AND PRODUCTIONS, PROVIDING ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AND OVERSIGHT TO THE ACTIVITIES OF ARTISTS AND INDIVIDUALS ENGAGED IN WORK THAT FURTHERS THE MISSION.
PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL PHOTOS - THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS AN EXTENSIVE REPOSITORY OF ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HISTORY THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHS AND MOVING IMAGE ARCHIVES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Francis Cullado Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $90,750 |
Clayton Yeung President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gerlie Collado Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Douglas Aihara Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chuong Bui Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Phil Yu Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $340,405 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $664,483 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,004,888 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $154,435 |
Investment income | $8,053 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,200 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $3,129 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,169,936 |
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. | $90,750 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $63,525 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $241,931 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $25,663 |
Payroll taxes | $93,642 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,825 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,723 |
Advertising and promotion | $856 |
Office expenses | $18,759 |
Information technology | $3,280 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $31,879 |
Travel | $22,979 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $12,324 |
All other expenses | $31,869 |
Total functional expenses | $1,325,754 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $57,259 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $463,298 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $51,046 |
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 | $6,235 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $285 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $344,429 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $392,679 |
Total assets | $1,315,231 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,992 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $36,250 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $391,007 |
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 | $7,080 |
Total liabilities | $453,329 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $811,152 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $50,750 |
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 | $1,315,231 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Visual Communications Media Los Angeles, CA | $1,315,231 | $1,169,936 |
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