The Film Collaborative Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (A90) the organization is classified as: Arts Services, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Film Collaborative Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Film Collaborative 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, Film Collaborative Inc generated $6.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 32.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 26.7% 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 2015, Film Collaborative Inc has awarded 295 individual grants totaling $14,485,786. 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:
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ORGANIZATION OFFERS EDUCATION TO FILMMAKERS ABOUT DISTRIBUTION AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICES WITHOUT TAKING RIGHTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FISCAL SPONSORSHIP: TFC GREW ITS FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM DURING 2021 BY CONTINUING TO ADD NEW PROJECTS. TFC'S FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM OFFERS THE LOWEST COMMISSION STRUCTURE AVAILABLE TO FILMMAKERS, SO THEY CAN CREATE CULTURALLY IMPORTANT/EDUCATIONAL CINEMA SUSTAINABLY.
TFC EXPANDED ITS DISTRIBUTION-EDUCATION BY MAINTAINING AND GROWING THE DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION GUIDE, CONTINUING TO REGULARLY PUBLISH DISTRIBUTION BLOG CONTENT (INCLUDING AUDIO-VISUAL PANEL DISCUSSIONS), AND DEVELOPING ADDITIONAL DISTRIBUTION CASE STUDIES. IT CONTINUES ITS FESTIVAL AND COMMUNITY SCREENING DISTRIBUTION NON-COMMERCIAL CINEMA, HANDLING UP TO 25-35 FILMS ANNUALLY THAT ADDRESS SOCIAL JUSTICE, CULTURAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND LGBT ISSUES. TFC HAS ALSO LAUNCHED TWO GRANT-SUPPORTED DISTRIBUTION INITIATIVES: COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS AND TFC IMPACT VOD. TFC CONTINUES TO BE A CRITICAL RESOURCE FOR FILMMAKERS OF SUCH FILMS AND FOR AUDIENCES WHO ARE EAGER TO SEE THESE FILMS THAT ARE OFTEN OTHERWISE NOT AVAILABLE.
TFC OFFERS FILMMAKERS A WAY TO JOIN TFC AT VARIOUS LEVELS TO GAIN ACCESS TO NON-COMPLIMENTARY OFFERINGS SUCH AS ONE-ON-ONE ADVISING CONSULTATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jeffrey Winter Secretary/co. Exec. Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $107,000 |
Orly Ravid President/co. Exec. Director | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $33,000 |
Joseph Anthony Bilancio Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Fran Marranca Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lauri Apelian Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $71,210 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,723,271 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,794,481 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $530,478 |
Investment income | $817 |
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 | $6,327,670 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,577,870 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $370,531 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $865,598 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $140,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,350 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $79,150 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $17,143 |
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 | $260,772 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,083 |
Office expenses | $1,561 |
Information technology | $17,727 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $16,591 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $750 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $4,374,094 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,041,786 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,912,565 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $35,848 |
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 | $4,990,199 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $83,734 |
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 | $83,734 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $167,754 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,738,711 |
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 | $4,990,199 |
Over the last fiscal year, The Film Collaborative Inc has awarded $2,577,870 in support to 49 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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LILLY MOVIE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC PURPOSE: Grant for filmmaking | $1,319,853 |
BLACK VALLEY FILMS INC PURPOSE: Grant for filmmaking | $269,758 |
TRIPTYCH FILMS LLC PURPOSE: Grant for filmmaking | $94,999 |
AFGHAN DREAMERS PRODUCTIONS LLC PURPOSE: Grant for filmmaking | $85,499 |
ADAMA FILMS LLC PURPOSE: Grant for filmmaking | $62,474 |
CONCORDE PRODUCTIONS LLC PURPOSE: Grant for filmmaking | $42,750 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that The Film Collaborative Inc has recieved totaling $41,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The Rogovy Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: FILM: 'NO HOME HERE', DIRECTED BY LISA KLEIN AND PRODUCED BY LESLIE SILVER | $20,000 |
The Rogovy Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: FILM: 'COLDWATER KITCHEN', DIRECTED BY BRIAN KAUFMAN AND MARK KURLYANDCHIK | $15,000 |
Houston Family Foundation Armonk, NY PURPOSE: FILM "TENDING THE GARDEN" | $5,000 |
Eljay Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: CHORAL SINGING IN AMERICA DOCUMENTARY | $1,000 |
Altman Family Foundation Aspen, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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The Film Collaborative Inc Los Angeles, CA | $4,990,199 | $6,327,670 |
Headlands Center For The Arts Sausalito, CA | $6,773,163 | $2,871,406 |
Now Art Foundation Inc Los Angeles, CA | $1,022,250 | $3,057,851 |
Northern California Center For The Arts Grass Valley, CA | $8,041,678 | $2,932,602 |
Somarts San Francisco, CA | $1,339,594 | $1,930,057 |
Performing Arts Workshop Inc San Francisco, CA | $3,340,393 | $1,407,838 |
Dell-Arte Inc Blue Lake, CA | $2,459,857 | $859,430 |
California Lawyers For The Arts Inc San Francisco, CA | $1,022,475 | $1,047,368 |
All Ages Music Portland Portland, OR | $390,328 | $942,992 |
Project Artaud San Francisco, CA | $2,909,021 | $725,928 |
Mesa Refuge Point Reyes Station, CA | $3,418,019 | $499,925 |
Hana Arts Hana, HI | $111,610 | $435,869 |