Milwaukee Film Inc
- Assets
- $11.1m
- Revenue
- $5.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 76
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Founding
- 03/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 26-3049630
Organization Overview
Milwaukee Film Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 2009. 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, Milwaukee Film Inc employed 76 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Milwaukee Film Inc 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, Milwaukee Film Inc generated $5.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.6% 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 2017, Milwaukee Film Inc has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $308,297. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE AND ENGAGE OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH CINEMATIC EXPERIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MILWAUKEE FILM FESTIVAL - SCREENING OF AWARD-WINNING DOCUMENTARIES, FEATURE LENGTH, AND SHORT FILMS THAT WERE HAND-PICKED AS THE BEST FROM THE GLOBAL FESTIVAL CIRCUIT.
EDUCATION - MILWAUKEE FILM'S EDUCATION PROGRAMS TEACH YOUTH AND GENERAL AUDIENCES MORE ABOUT FILM AND THE IDEAS PRESENTED ON-SCREEN THROUGH FORMAL AND INFORMAL EXPLORATION, PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORKING PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATORS AND FILMMAKERS, AND FACILITATE SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FILMMAKERS.
CINEMA - OPERATIONAL COMPONENTS OF THE ORIENTAL THEATRE, INCLUDING ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING, CONCESSIONS, VENUE RENTALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jonathan Jackson Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $216,347 |
Jason Koehler Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $121,767 |
Marianne Lubar Executive Committee Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tracey Klein Secretary And Governance V | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alec Fraser Executive Committee Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ken Krei President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Jonja Holdings Rent | 12/30/21 | $164,834 |
Oriental Building Spe Llc Rent | 12/30/21 | $346,599 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,093,587 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,194,684 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,288,271 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,083,529 |
| Investment income | $6,086 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $750 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$9,537 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $68,010 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,451,115 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $139,699 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $5,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $347,668 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $199,917 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $993,934 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $11,335 |
| Other employee benefits | $187,149 |
| Payroll taxes | $104,789 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,160 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $315,598 |
| Advertising and promotion | $190,584 |
| Office expenses | $73,187 |
| Information technology | $19,602 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $579,618 |
| Travel | $120,365 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,373 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $444,405 |
| Insurance | $32,373 |
| All other expenses | $27,082 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,099,427 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,849,867 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,874,107 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $176,132 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $28,327 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $49,313 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,581,228 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $578,054 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,670 |
| Total assets | $11,142,698 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $153,230 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $605,733 |
| 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 | $758,963 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,736,352 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,647,383 |
| 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 | $11,142,698 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Milwaukee Film Inc has awarded $139,699 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BUFFALO STAMPEDE PRODUCTION PURPOSE: FISCAL AGENT SCHOLARSHIP | $79,263 |
ARTSPEAK MEDIA PURPOSE: FISCAL AGENT SCHOLARSHIP | $31,486 |
CYCLE DOCUMENTARY PURPOSE: FISCAL AGENT SCHOLARSHIP | $23,250 |
371 PRODUCTIONS PURPOSE: FISCAL AGENT SCHOLARSHIP | $5,700 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Milwaukee Film Inc has recieved totaling $2,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Gardner Foundation Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: OPERATING | $2,500 |
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 |
Filmnorth St Paul, MN | $1,125,658 | $2,207,812 |
Full Spectrum Features Nfp Chicago, IL | $1,176,346 | $2,082,694 |
The Historymakers Chicago, IL | $11,203,643 | $3,175,641 |
Compass College Of Cinematic Arts Grand Rapids, MI | $3,507,072 | $2,237,084 |
Only A Dim Image Productions Stillwater, MN | $2,381,052 | $1,695,950 |
Minnesota Motion Picture And Television Board Inc Minneapolis, MN | $115,155 | $1,444,008 |
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 |