Kartemquin Educational Films
- Assets
- $3.2m
- Revenue
- $4.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 08/1985
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-7430402
Organization Overview
Kartemquin Educational Films is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1985. 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, Kartemquin Educational Films employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kartemquin Educational Films 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, Kartemquin Educational Films generated $4.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.4% 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:
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KARTEMQUIN FILMS IS A COLLABORATIVE CENTER FOR DOCUMENTARY MEDIA MAKERS WHO SEEK TO FOSTER A MORE INFORMED AND EMPOWERED SOCIETY. WITH A NOTED TRADITION OF NURTURING EMERGING TALENT AND ACTING AS A LEADING VOICE FOR INDEPENDENT MEDIA, KARTEMQUIN IS CHICAGO'S DOCUMENTARY POWERHOUSE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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KARTEMQUIN'S FILMMAKER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ARE THE ENTRY POINT FOR MANY INTO OUR COMMUNITY AND THE BACKBONE OF OUR ORGANIZATION. OUR PROGRAMS SERVE OVER 50 FILMMAKERS ANNUALLY AND HAVE CULTIVATED A NETWORK OF 500+ ALUMNI. THE ORGANIZATION IS A COMMITTED ADVOCATE FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE DOCUMENTARY FIELD.
DIVERSE VOICES IN DOCS IS A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOR DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS OF COLOR, ORGANIZED BY KARTEMQUIN FILMS AND THE COMMUNITY FILM WORKSHOP OF CHICAGO. THE PROGRAM HONES SKILLS AS FILMMAKERS DEVELOP PROJECTS, SHARING EXPERIENCES AND EXPERTISE OVER THE COURSE OF NINE MONTHLY WORKSHOPS. FELLOWS BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR GRANT FUNDS UPON GRADUATION. GRADUATES HAVE GONE ON TO RECEIVE FUNDING FROM SUNDANCE AND ITVS, AND HAD THEIR WORK RECEIVE AWARDS AT MAJOR FILM FESTIVALS AND BE DISTRIBUTED ON PBS, NETFLIX, AND HULU.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Betsy Leonard Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $70,000 |
Gordon Quinn Artistic Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $60,000 |
Sylvia Ewing Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Yvonne Afable Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Neal Robin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Adam Singer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Steve James Production | 12/30/21 | $156,000 |
The Messy Truth Llc Production | 12/30/21 | $434,408 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,490,103 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,490,103 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,943,670 |
| 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 | $55,214 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,498,578 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $70,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,268 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $630,522 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $14,101 |
| Other employee benefits | $52,957 |
| Payroll taxes | $56,920 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,443 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $36,556 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $32,278 |
| Information technology | $21,504 |
| Royalties | $130,568 |
| Occupancy | $57,604 |
| Travel | $2,345 |
| 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 | $5,153 |
| Insurance | $56,142 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,757,564 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,069,134 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $302,291 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $785,387 |
| 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 | $17,567 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,174,379 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $726,866 |
| 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 | $7,929 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $734,795 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,347,141 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,092,443 |
| 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 | $3,174,379 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 32 grants that Kartemquin Educational Films has recieved totaling $1,775,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $200,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $200,000 |
Peng Zhao And Cherry Chen Foundation Inc Chicago, IL PURPOSE: THE GRANT WILL ESTABLISH AND FUND "THE PENG ZHAO & CHERRY CHEN FUND FOR AAPI VOICES AT KARTEMQUIN," AN INITIATIVE THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF AAPI NONFICTION STORYTELLERS AS THEY WORK TO BRING NEW STORIES TO AUDIENCES AND BUILD CAREERS IN THE FILM INDUSTRY. | $200,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $200,000 |
The Diller Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: THE FIRST STEP | $150,000 |
Horowitz Family Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: COLLABORATIVE FILM-MAKING | $150,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Motion Picture Studio Mechanics Union Local 476 Welfare Fund Chicago, IL | $11,578,418 | $19,043,611 |
Milwaukee Film Inc Milwaukee, WI | $11,142,698 | $5,451,115 |
Kartemquin Educational Films Chicago, IL | $3,174,379 | $4,498,578 |
Full Spectrum Features Nfp Chicago, IL | $1,176,346 | $2,082,694 |
The Historymakers Chicago, IL | $11,203,643 | $3,175,641 |
Filmscene Iowa City, IA | $4,227,743 | $1,496,173 |
Kindling Group Nfp Chicago, IL | $1,023,785 | $1,220,698 |
Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-Chicago Chicago, IL | $285,412 | $1,440,055 |
Facets-Multimedia Incorporated Chicago, IL | $1,131,562 | $1,233,585 |
Fresh Films Rock Island, IL | $1,182,090 | $1,432,613 |
Chicago Filmmakers Chicago, IL | $2,683,095 | $764,058 |
Indianapolis Film Project Inc Indianapolis, IN | $6,275,341 | $997,400 |