Montclair Film Festival Inc
- Assets
- $5.3m
- Revenue
- $3.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 59
- Location
- Montclair, NJ
- Founding
- 10/2010
- Data as of
- 03/2022
- EIN
- 27-1732322
Organization Overview
Montclair Film Festival Inc is located in Montclair, NJ. 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 03/2022, Montclair Film Festival Inc employed 59 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Montclair Film Festival 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 03/2022, Montclair Film Festival Inc generated $3.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.8% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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MONTCLAIR FILM CONNECTS GLOBAL FILMMAKERS WITH AUDIENCES IN A DIVERSE, CULTURALLY VIBRANT COMMUNITY BY PRESENTING FILMS AND YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS THAT ENGAGE, ENTERTAIN, AND EDUCATE THROUGH THE POWER OF VISUAL STORYTELLING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EXHIBITION: THE ORGANIZATIONS EXHIBITION PROGRAMS INCLUDE ITS SIGNATURE ANNUAL FILM FESTIVAL HELD IN OCTOBER, FEATURING 150+ FILM SCREENINGS, REACHING TYPICALLY 25,000+ PATRONS OVER 10 DAYS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION OWNS AND OPERATES THE CLAIRIDGE, A SIX-SCREEN MOVIE THEATER WITH OVER 590 SEATS, AND PRESENTS NEW THEATRICAL RELEASES, INDEPENDENT, NON-FICTION, STUDIO, AND CLASSIC FILMS TO OUR COMMUNITY 365 DAYS A YEAR. MONTCLAIR FILM ALSO OPERATES A 65-SEAT THEATER CALLED CINEMA505, WHICH HOSTS PERFORMANCES, CONVERSATIONS, TELEVISION TAPINGS, SCREENINGS, CLASSES, AND MORE. CINEMA505 IS LOCATED IN THE HOME AND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE ORGANIZATION.
EDUCATION: THE ORGANIZATIONS EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE: YEAR-ROUND WORKSHOPS, CLASSES AND SEMINARS ABOUT THE CRAFT OF FILMMAKING, STORYTELLING, AND NEW MEDIA; CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES; FILMMAKING AND SCREENWRITING COMPETITIONS FOR YOUNG FILMMAKERS; SUMMER FILMMAKING ACADEMY CLASSES; FILM CLUB FOR SPECIAL NEEDS AUDIENCES; SPECIAL SCREENINGS AT THE CLAIRIDGE FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO GENERATE DISCUSSION ABOUT SOCIAL ISSUES; AND FILMMAKING AND OTHER STORYTELLING COURSES AT MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS TO THOSE IN NEED TO ENSURE THESE OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL.
FORUMS: THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE STORYTELLER SERIES OF CONVERSATIONS WITH FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRY INSIDERS; PANEL DISCUSSIONS; MASTER CLASSES; STORYTELLING AND IMPROV PROGRAMS INVITING THE AUDIENCE TO PARTICIPATE; AND OTHER PROGRAMS THAT USE FILM AS A SPRINGBOARD TO EXPLORE TOPICS AND ENCOURAGE CONVERSATIONS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tom Hall Exec. Director | Officer | 40 | $115,500 |
Luke Parker Bowles VP Artistic | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Trevor Gandy VP Diversity | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Shelley Phillips Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matthew Iversen Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Feinberg Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $96,793 |
| Fundraising events | $227,211 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $710,793 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,515,505 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $32,628 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,550,302 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $555,092 |
| Investment income | $72 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $12,219 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,274,904 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $5,375 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $122,689 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,084 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $787,885 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $10,469 |
| Payroll taxes | $84,892 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $339,973 |
| Advertising and promotion | $99,997 |
| Office expenses | $20,415 |
| Information technology | $60,010 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $124,816 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $23,784 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $15,225 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $129,857 |
| Insurance | $67,794 |
| All other expenses | $62,486 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,203,513 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $745,693 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $623,714 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $9,249 |
| 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 | $30,939 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,867,260 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $12,238 |
| Other assets | $52,738 |
| Total assets | $5,341,831 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $170,397 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $429,784 |
| 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 | $1,057,221 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,657,402 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,289,447 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $394,982 |
| 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 | $5,341,831 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that Montclair Film Festival Inc has recieved totaling $411,687.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION | $138,861 |
Coastal Community Foundation Of South Carolina Inc N Charleston, SC PURPOSE: ARTS GRANT | $125,000 |
Blanche And Irving Laurie Foundation Inc Roseland, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL OPER SUPP | $50,000 |
Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc Lawrenceville, NJ PURPOSE: New Jersey Arts and Culture Recovery Fund Grant Ap | $26,250 |
Harold I And Faye B Liss Foundation Inc Roseland, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $15,000 |
Blanche And Irving Laurie Foundation Inc Roseland, NJ PURPOSE: CAP CAMPAIGN FOR CLARIDGE THTR | $12,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Film At Lincoln Center Inc New York, NY | $47,336,422 | $12,793,835 |
Women Make Movies Inc New York, NY | $4,051,785 | $9,688,918 |
The Independent Feature Project Inc Brooklyn, NY | $3,453,615 | $7,239,136 |
Jacob Burns Film Center Inc Pleasantville, NY | $56,622,968 | $8,221,632 |
Ghetto Film School Inc Bronx, NY | $4,789,477 | $7,574,668 |
Cinereach Ltd New York, NY | $8,475,346 | -$20,278 |
American Documentary Inc Brooklyn, NY | $4,468,317 | $5,634,331 |
Film Forum Inc New York, NY | $19,050,321 | $4,468,920 |
Harmony Labs Inc New York, NY | $1,442,508 | $4,578,656 |
Alcohol And Drug Abuse Services Inc Port Allegany, PA | $3,920,999 | $4,354,797 |
Tribeca Film Institute Inc New York, NY | $183,631 | $2,652,875 |
Free To Choose Network Erie, PA | $2,875,719 | $4,682,369 |