Rooftop Films Inc is located in Brooklyn, NY. 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 12/2023, Rooftop Films Inc employed 132 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rooftop Films 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 12/2023, Rooftop Films Inc generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.6% 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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ROOFTOP FILMS IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO ENGAGE AND INSPIRE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES BY SHOWCASING THE WORK OF EMERGING FILMMAKERS IN OUTDOOR LOCATIONS, HELPING FILMMAKERS TO PRODUCE NEW FILMS, AND RENTING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORTING FILM SCREENINGS CITYWIDE AT LOWCOST TO ARTISTS, NONPROFITS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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AT ROOFTOP FILMS, WE DON'T SCREEN IN THEATERS, WE SCREEN IN COMMUNITIES. ACCORDINGLY, WE FIND THE BEST FILMS IN THE WORLD, COVERING A MYRIAD OF ISSUES, AND CREATE STIMULATING AND MEMORABLE SCREENINGS FOR AUDIENCES AND FILMMAKERS ALIKE BY SHOWING THESE FILMS IN RELEVANT OUTDOOR LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT NYC. WE FOCUS ON DEEPLY PERSONAL FILMS THAT EXPLORE SINGLE MOMENTS IN TIME AND PLACE, AND STORIES WHICH OFFER INTIMATE LOOKS INTO INDIVIDUAL LIVES AND OVERLOOKED OR MISUNDERSTOOD CULTURES. ADDITIONALLY, ROOFTOP FILMS PROVIDES SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT TO HELP OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE THEIR OWN CINEMA EVENTS AND BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER VIA THE MEDIUM OF FILM. (CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O)THE ROOFTOP FILMMAKER'S FUND LEVERAGES COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO HELP FILMMAKERS TO PRODUCE THEIR NEW FILMS. $1 OF EVERY TICKET AND FILM SUBMISSION FEE GOES TO THE FILMMAKERS FUND TO SUPPORT FILMMAKERS WHOSE WORK WE HAVE SCREENED IN THE PAST. IN ADDITION, FUNDING PARTNERS AND PARTNERS CONTRIBUTE CASH, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE GRANTS TO THE PROGRAM THAT ARE THEN AWARDED VIA THE FILMMAKERS FUND.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Daniel Nuxoll President | Officer | 40 | $83,741 |
Jessica Jacobs Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 16 | $0 |
Evan List Director | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Mark Elijah Rosenberg Director | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Ryan Smith Director | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Kay-B Director | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $51,765 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $293,670 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $396,544 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $741,979 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,090,377 |
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 | $10,054 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,852,528 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $104,539 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,681 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $946,796 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $76,346 |
Payroll taxes | $116,146 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,150 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $161,709 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $19,519 |
Information technology | $17,031 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $96,255 |
Travel | $9,395 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $14,766 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $25,599 |
Insurance | $44,224 |
All other expenses | $75,983 |
Total functional expenses | $2,133,596 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $55,946 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $359,630 |
Accounts receivable, net | $40,578 |
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 | $14,110 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $65,419 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $7,034 |
Total assets | $542,717 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $94,905 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $16,500 |
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 | $508,285 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $76,286 |
Total liabilities | $695,976 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$153,259 |
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 | $542,717 |