The Frida Cinema is located in Santa Ana, CA. The organization was established in 2010. 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 12/2023, Frida Cinema employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Frida Cinema 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 12/2023, Frida Cinema generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 19.6% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE FRIDA CINEMA SERVES AS THE ONLY NON-PROFIT CURATORIAL CINEMA IN ORANGE COUNTY, CA. OUR MISSION IS TO ENRICH, CONNECT, AND EDUCATE COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE ART OF CINEMA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FRIDA CINEMA IS AN ART HOUSE MODEL CULTURAL INSTITUTION WHICH TAKES A COMMUNITY-BASED, MISSION-DRIVEN APPROACH TO CINEMATIC PROGRAMMING. ESCHEWING THE TRADITIONAL STUDIO SYSTEM, THE FRIDA CURATES A RICH AND ECLECTIC VARIETY OF FILM PROGRAMMING WITH A FOCUS ON DOCUMENTARIES WHICH SERVE TO BOTH EDUCATE AND INSPIRE, INTERNATIONAL FILMS WHICH INTRODUCE AUDIENCES TO CULTURES, TRADITIONS, AND HISTORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD, REVIVAL SCREENINGS OF REVERED CLASSIC FILMS, STUDENT FILMS PRODUCED BY OUR COMMUNITY OF TALENTED AND VISIONARY YOUNG ARTISTS AND NON-CINEMATIC FARE SUCH AS CONCERT EVENTS, ART SHOWS, EDUCATIONAL PANELS, AND OTHER CIVIC AND ARTISTIC ENGAGEMENTS. THE FRIDA CINEMA ALSO SERVES AS AN ENRICHING HUB FOR A CONSISTENT FAMILY OF VOLUNTEERS, MOST OF WHICH ARE HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS LOOKING TO COMPLEMENT THEIR ACADEMIC STUDIES WITH REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE.
DTSA FIRST SATURDAY ARTWALK (ARTWALK) IS A FREE EVENT THAT TAKES PLACE MONTHLY IN DOWNTOWN SANTA ANA. ARTWALK INCREASES COMMUNITY ACCESS TO MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTS AND PARTICIPATORY ARTS ACTIVITIES MORE THAN 4,000 MONTHLY ATTENDEES, INCREASES VISIBILITY FOR LOCAL ARTISTS AND ART GALLERIES, AND INCREASES VISIBILITY FOR SMALL BUSINESSES CONTINUING TO FINANCIALLY RECOVER FROM THE COVID PANDEMIC. EACH ARTWALK INCLUDES FREE GALLERY TOURS, OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT STAGES FEATURING MUSIC AND DANCE, BUSKERS AND ARTS WORKSHOPS STAGED THROUGHOUT THE EVENT FOOTPRINT, AND VENDORS VILLAGE FEATURING HANDMADE LOCALLY PRODUCED ART FROM MORE THAN 40 ARTISTS.
OUR COMMUNITY OUTDOOR CINEMA PROGRAM ALLOWS US TO TRANSFORM PUBLIC SPACES SUCH AS PARKS, PARKING LOTS, AND SCHOOL CAMPUSES TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY TO ENJOY FREE FILM SCREENINGS UNDER THE STARS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WITH HOST VENUES THROUGHOUT SANTA ANA, OUR SERIES INVITES INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OF ALL AGES TO JOIN FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS FOR CLASSIC FILM SCREENINGS, AS WELL AS ACCOMPANYING FEATURES SUCH AS LIVE MUSIC BY LOCAL MUSICIANS.THIS SERIES ALSO EXTENDS OUR TRADITION OF PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL AND ORGANIZATIONS BY LENDING OUR RESOURCES TO THE PRODUCTION OF THEIR OWN OUTDOOR FILM SCREENING ENDEAVORS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Logan R Crow Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $134,870 |
Navreet Dhaliwal Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
M Giselle Crow Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Chris Plante Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Craig Duffy Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Allen Moon Director | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $29,585 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $162,903 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $261,926 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $454,414 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,066,454 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,520,868 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,439 |
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. | $134,871 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $101,153 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $335,863 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,868 |
Other employee benefits | $16,663 |
Payroll taxes | $39,980 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,100 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $133,886 |
Advertising and promotion | $9,895 |
Office expenses | $14,675 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $111,417 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $26,172 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $37,369 |
Insurance | $18,532 |
All other expenses | $229,153 |
Total functional expenses | $1,488,532 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $307,468 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $210,603 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $518,071 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $490,626 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $10,757 |
Total liabilities | $501,383 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $16,688 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $518,071 |