Berkeley Film Foundation
- Assets
- $134.9k
- Revenue
- $329.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Berkeley, CA
- Founding
- 05/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 26-4484794
Organization Overview
Berkeley Film Foundation is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (A12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Berkeley Film Foundation 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 12/2022, Berkeley Film Foundation generated $329.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $370.8k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Berkeley Film Foundation has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $251,000. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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BFF PROVIDES GRANTS TO FILMMAKERS WHO LIVE OR WORK IN THE EAST SHORE CITIES OF THE BAY AREA FOR A FILM PROJECT ABOUT AN IMPORTANT SOCIAL ISSUE. WE ALSO HOST FILM SCREENINGS SEVERAL TIMES PER YEAR, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, AND PROVIDE MENTORSHIP SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FOR THE THIRTEENTH YEAR, THE BERKELEY FILM FOUNDATION HELD ITS ANNUAL OPEN CALL FOR FILMMAKERS AND WERE PROUD DISTRIBUTE $207,550 IN GRANTS TO 20 FILMS. SUPPORT FROM MR RICHARD K ROBBINS, THE CITY OF BERKELEY, THE SAUL ZAENTZ COMPANY, NANCY P. AND RICHARD K ROBBINS FAMILY FOUDATION MADE THESE GRANTS POSSIBLE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Isabella Miller Programdirector | Officer | 40 | $80,000 |
Abby Ginzberg President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $650 |
Richard Robbins Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Judy Wetterer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Julia Robertson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Gooding Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $94,625 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $233,462 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $328,087 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $800 |
| 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 | $329,019 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $207,550 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $83,144 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,629 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $532 |
| Payroll taxes | $6,554 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,695 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,497 |
| Office expenses | $4,598 |
| Information technology | $3,835 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,561 |
| Travel | $81 |
| 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 | $2,372 |
| All other expenses | $257 |
| Total functional expenses | $370,750 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $53,673 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $21,216 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $60,019 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $134,908 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,583 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $3,583 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $131,325 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $134,908 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Berkeley Film Foundation has awarded $126,500 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FREEDOM BOUND CENTER PURPOSE: Fillm grant | $12,000 |
INDEPENDENT DOCUMENTARY PURPOSE: Film grant | $70,000 |
INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY PURPOSE: Film grant | $7,500 |
SWELL CINEMA PURPOSE: Film grant | $12,000 |
KILGUST & COHEN LLC PURPOSE: Film grant | $25,000 |