Women In Film
- Assets
- $3.3m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 01/1975
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-7322834
Organization Overview
Women In Film is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1975. 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 12/2021, Women In Film employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Women In Film 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, Women In Film generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.1% 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.
Since 2015, Women In Film has awarded 40 individual grants totaling $913,829. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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PROMOTION OF EQUAL RIGHTS FOR WOMEN IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY. TO SERVE AS A REPOSITORY FOR INFORMATION ON QUALIFIED WOMEN IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ADVOCACY: THE WIF ADVOCACY PROGRAMS CALL ATTENTION TO INEQUALITY IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY, AND PROVIDE SYSTEMIC CHANGE SOLUTIONS. FISCAL SPONSORSHIP - OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTSIDE GROUPS TO PROVIDE RESEARCH AND TOOLS FOR GENDER EQUITY. REFRAME - REFRAME IS A RESEARCH-BASED ACTION PLAN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LEADERS ACROSS THE INDUSTRY COMMITTED TO INCREASING THE NUMBER OF WOMEN OF ALL BACKGROUNDS WORKING IN FILM, TELEVISION, AND MEDIA.LEGACY - BY FILMING INTERVIEWS WITH TRAILBLAZING WOMEN WHOSE ACCOMPLISHMENTS PAVED THE WAY FOR NEW GENERATIONS OF WOMEN WORKING IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND THE CAMERA, WE ARE BUILDING A LIBRARY OF KNOWLEDGE AND INSPIRATION, PRESERVED IN A SPECIAL COLLECTION AT THE UCLA FILM & TELEVISION ARCHIVE.
CAREER EDUCATION:THE WIF FILM PROGRAMS PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND BUILD SKILLS THAT LEAD TO SUSTAINABLE CAREERS THAT ULTIMATELY GENDER PARITY. MENTORING - MENTORING CIRCLES AND PEER MENTORING TOGETHER OFFER A SAFE AND OPEN ENVIRONMENT FOR ESTABLISHED WOMEN TO CULTIVATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF WOMEN SEEKING PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE AS THEY BUILD THEIR CAREERS AND NETWORKS. FILM FINISHING FUND - THROUGH THIS FUND, A SELECT GROUP OF FILMS-FROM ANY GENRE OR FORMAT-IS AWARDED GRANTS IN CASH AND IN-KIND GIFTS, ENABLING THEM TO COMPLETE PRODUCTION; MANY GOING ON TO GAIN DISTRIBUTION, RECEIVE TOP HONORS AT FILM FESTIVALS, AND WIN ACCOLADES INCLUDING OSCARS AND PEABODY AWARDS. PIPELINE/LABS - THE EPISODIC LAB AND FEATURE RESIDENCY ARE OFFERED TO PROMISING NON-PROFESSIONAL TELEVISION AND FILM WRITERS TO HONE THEIR PROJECTS THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND MASTER CLASSES.PRODUCTION PROGRAM - THIS MULTIFACETED PROGRAM OFFERS SUPPORT AND FUNDING FOR SHORT-FORM CONTENT, WHICH INCLUDES MENTORING FOR WRITERS, DIRECTORS, CREATIVE PRODUCERS, AND LINE PRODUCERS, AS WELL AS RESOURCES TO HIRE WOMEN-FOCUSED CREW.FINANCING INTENSIVE - EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR FILMMAKERS FOR FINANCING THEIR NARRATIVE AND DOCUMENTARY FILMS. SCHOLARSHIPS - FUNDING FOR UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE FOCUSED ON GENDER EQUALITY.
HELPLINE: THIS INTEGRATED PROGRAM OFFERS RESOURCES AND SUPPORT-INCLUDING REFERRALS TO PRO BONO ATTORNEYS, FREE THERAPIST-RUN SUPPORT GROUPS, AND OTHER SERVICES FROM TRUSTED PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS-TO ANYONE WHO HAS EXPERIENCED SEXUAL HARASSMENT OR MISCONDUCT WHILE WORKING IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kirsten Schaffer Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 55 | $180,131 |
Tara Kole Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Syrinthia Struder Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Esther Chang Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jamila Hunter Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Margie Moreno Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Beverly Hilton Hotel Event Production | 12/30/18 | $152,745 |
Event Eleven Event Production | 12/30/18 | $413,473 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $290,350 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $302,377 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,565,514 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,400 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,158,241 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $30,785 |
| Investment income | $6,184 |
| 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 | $2,191,744 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $97,099 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $63,522 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $5,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $180,131 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,026 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $937,031 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $87,289 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $85,501 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $44,982 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $53,380 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $143,934 |
| Advertising and promotion | $103,008 |
| Office expenses | $2,202 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $97,687 |
| Travel | $21,741 |
| 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 | $14,569 |
| Insurance | $14,415 |
| All other expenses | $12,013 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,319,693 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $69,617 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,294,554 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $367,010 |
| 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 | $25,881 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $28,457 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $515,209 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $24,301 |
| Total assets | $3,325,029 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $122,713 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $143,157 |
| 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 | $265,870 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,354,936 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $704,223 |
| 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 | $3,325,029 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Women In Film has awarded $67,099 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
LAURA BECKNER PURPOSE: PRODUCTION GRANT | $20,000 |
RECLAIMED ENTERTAINMENT INC PURPOSE: PRODUCTION GRANT | $20,000 |
TAWAL LTD PURPOSE: TTIE | $13,000 |
SHE MET A DEMON AFTER CHURCH PURPOSE: SMADAC | $8,774 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS | $5,325 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Women In Film has recieved totaling $151,775.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL | $100,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,367 |
I A Oshaughnessy Foundation Inc Bloomington, MN PURPOSE: WIF BLACK LIST EPISODIC LAB EQUIPS TV WRITERS WITH KNOWLEDGE TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN THEIR CAREERS. | $15,000 |
Dr Scholl Foundation Northbrook, IL PURPOSE: LEGACY SERIES | $10,000 |
Allan L Maca Foundation Hinsdale, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $1,100 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $308 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
International Documentary Association Inc Los Angeles, CA | $8,198,815 | $12,252,709 |
Film Independent Inc Los Angeles, CA | $7,465,634 | $11,527,723 |
Array Alliance Inc Encino, CA | $23,025,170 | $9,034,009 |
Santa Barbara International Film Festival Inc Santa Barbara, CA | $7,671,000 | $6,230,884 |
California Film Institute San Rafael, CA | $8,333,182 | $5,073,101 |
National Film Preserve Ltd Berkeley, CA | $40,155,231 | $15,232,996 |
Bfca Los Angeles, CA | $405,968 | $4,064,869 |
San Francisco Film Society San Francisco, CA | $2,689,392 | $4,948,774 |
Outfest Los Angeles, CA | $414,961 | $3,920,238 |
Bay Area Video Coalition Inc San Francisco, CA | $1,856,423 | $3,177,189 |
American Cinematheque Los Angeles, CA | $27,763,140 | $2,833,838 |
Forward Impact Los Angeles, CA | $1,099,494 | $2,810,551 |