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 12/2021, Visual Communications Media employed 16 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 12/2021, Visual Communications Media generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $799.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.8% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
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.
PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL PHOTOS - THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS AN EXTENSIVE REPOSITORY OF ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HISTORY THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHS AND MOVING IMAGE ARCHIVES.
C3 CONFERENCE - IS AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE DEDICATED TO EXPLORING THE CHANGING NATURE OF ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA AND ALLOWS AUDIENCES TO CONNECT WITH ASIAN AMERICAN TALENT THROUGH PANELS AND SEMINARS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Marissa Kitazawa Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gerlie Collado Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Douglas Aihara Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Clayton Yeung President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Francis Cullado Executive Direc | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Chuong Bui Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $250 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $290,453 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,108,434 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,399,137 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $76,581 |
Investment income | $13,392 |
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 | $1,498,860 |
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 | $319,095 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $20,482 |
Payroll taxes | $29,123 |
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 | $9,821 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $20,879 |
Travel | $1,992 |
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 | $9,955 |
All other expenses | $53,003 |
Total functional expenses | $799,009 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $31,266 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $534,319 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $646,786 |
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 | $349,893 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,670 |
Total assets | $1,570,454 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $33,118 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $243,285 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $314,031 |
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 | $590,434 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $837,690 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $142,330 |
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 | $1,570,454 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Visual Communications Media has recieved totaling $351,623.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Asian Americans Advancing Justice -Aajc Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: ANTI-ASIAN VIOLENCE | $100,000 |
Asian Pacific Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $46,663 |
Sag-Aftra Producers Industry Advancement And Cooperative Fund Burbank, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $27,500 |
John Randolph Haynes And Dora Haynes Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $25,000 |
California Humanities Oakland, CA PURPOSE: CORE PROGRAMS | $22,500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Visual Communications Media Los Angeles, CA | $1,570,454 | $1,498,860 |
Middle East Studies Assoc Of North Tucson, AZ | $3,170,599 | $891,193 |
Kitechild Malibu, CA | $27,680 | $73,391 |
Oregon High School International Relations League Portland, OR | $9,419 | $0 |
International Institute Of Gurmat Studies Inc Chino Hills, CA | $218,718 | $72,521 |
California Institute Of International Studies Palo Alto, CA | $425,164 | $24,395 |
Arc Asia Research Center Foundation Cerritos, CA | $0 | $0 |
International Comparisons Penn Valley, CA | $2,352 | $0 |
North America Career Express Association Alhambra, CA | $127 | $0 |