Filmnorth is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1988. 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 12/2021, Filmnorth employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Filmnorth 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, Filmnorth generated $2.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 18.7% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO EMPOWER ARTISTS TO TELL THEIR STORIES AND LAUNCH AND SUSTAIN SUCCESSFUL CAREERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT - FILMNORTH SUPPORTS INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS AS THEY PROGRESS THROUGH THEIR CAREERS. THROUGH ARTISTIC FELLOWSHIPS, FILMNORTH RE-GRANTS OVER $100,000 ANNUALLY TO MID-CAREER ARTISTS. BETWEEN 60-100 PEOPLE CURRENTLY APPLY EACH YEAR FOR FELLOWSHIPS, THOUGH MANY MORE ATTEND WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS, MOST OF WHICH ARE FOCUSED ON COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE BEEN HISTORICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED IN THE FILM INDUSTRY (I.E. THOSE WHO IDENTIFY AS BLACK, INDIGENOUS AND PEOPLE OF COLOR, PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY, UNDOCUMENTED, RURAL, LOW INCOME, AND LGBTQIA2+ PEOPLE, FEMALES, AND THOSE EMBODYING INTERSECTIONS OF THESE IDENTITIES).
EDUCATION - FILMNORTH HAS A UNIQUE, PRIMARY FOCUS ON EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY, PROVIDING INDEPENDENT MEDIA ARTISTS THE TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEEDED TO THRIVE IN THE INDUSTRY. FILMNORTH OFFERS OVER 100 COURSES EACH YEAR ON A QUARTERLY BASIS TO TEACH THE ART, BUSINESS, AND TECHNOLOGY OF MEDIA MAKING. FILMNORTH'S ANNUAL FORUM AND MASTER CLASSES CONNECT MEDIA ARTISTS TO INDUSTRY LEADERS AND INNOVATORS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY. TEACHING ARTISTS, PANELISTS, AND GUEST SPEAKERS WHO ARE EXPERTS IN THEIR FIELD. TOPICS INCLUDE SCREENWRITING, EDITING, CINEMATOGRAPHY, PRODUCTION, DIRECTION, AND PHOTOGRAPHY. STUDENTS RANGE FROM EMERGING ARTISTS TO SEASONED PROFESSIONALS. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PROVIDED FOR ALL PAID PROGRAMS. OVER 2,000 SERVED ANNUALLY, WHICH INCLUDED IN-PERSON AND ONLINE CLASSES.
YOUTH MEDIA EDUCATION - FILMNORTH'S YOUTH MEDIA PROGRAMS WORK WITH YOUTH, BOTH IN AND OUT OF SCHOOLS. THE MISSION IS TO TEACH FILMMAKING AS A MEANS OF ENGAGING KIDS IN THEIR EDUCATION - DEVELOPING ARTISTIC, CRITICAL THINKING, AND CAREER SKILLS WHILE EXAMINING ISSUES IN THEIR OWN ENVIRONMENTS. THIS PROGRAM SCAFFOLDING PROVIDES YOUTH WITH VARIOUS ENTRY POINTS TO FILMMAKING AND OPPORTUNITIES TO THRIVE AS THEY DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, EMPLOY THEIR TALENT, AND INTERACT WITH PROFESSIONAL FILMMAKERS. ALL PROGRAMS EMPLOY TEACHING ARTISTS WHO ILLUMINATE THE ART, TECHNOLOGY, AND BUSINESS OF MEDIA ARTS. ALONG THE WAY, YOUTH IMPROVE SKILLS IN COMMUNICATION, WORKING WITHIN A GROUP, LEADERSHIP, AND CRITICAL THINKING. IN-SCHOOL RESIDENCIES ARE THE PRIMARY ENTRY POINT. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.(CONTINUED) JUICEMEDIA IS AN AFTER-SCHOOL FILMMAKING COLLECTIVE THAT TAKES PLACE IN FILMNORTH'S DEDICATED YOUTH CLASSROOM. SUMMER CAMPS SERVE AGES 10+ WITH A VARIETY OF FILM AND MEDIA EXPERIENCES. FILMNORTH ACADEMY PROVIDES A SEVERAL WEEK, FILM SCHOOL STYLED EXPERIENCE FOR YOUTH AGED 17-24. ALUMNI FROM THE YOUTH MEDIA EDUCATION PROGRAMS APPLY FOR PAID INTERNSHIPS, AND AS YOUTH PROGRESS THROUGH THE PROGRAMS AND BECOME PROFICIENT IN FILMMAKING, THEY ARE EMPLOYED AS ASSISTANTS TO PROFESSIONAL FILMMAKER MENTORS TO WORK ONNEW PROJECTS. THESE PROGRAMS WERE REDUCED DUE TO COVID-19, BUT STILL SERVED OVER 500.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Andrew Peterson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $68,685 |
Bethany Whitehead President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bianca Rhodes Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Steve Anseth Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Warren Harmon Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeremy Wilker 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 | $170,622 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,865,405 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $19,870 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,036,027 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $169,717 |
Investment income | $17 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $1,897 |
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 | $2,207,812 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,506,611 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $155,909 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $68,685 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,427 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $167,776 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,127 |
Payroll taxes | $18,089 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,395 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $35,916 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $5,250 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $77,100 |
Advertising and promotion | $403 |
Office expenses | $19,509 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $107,733 |
Travel | $1,675 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $15,432 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,718 |
Insurance | $9,363 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,259,270 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $837,194 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $246,000 |
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 | $31,004 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $11,460 |
Total assets | $1,125,658 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $88,022 |
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 | $88,022 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $634,152 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $403,484 |
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 | $1,125,658 |
Over the last fiscal year, Filmnorth has awarded $1,126,022 in support to 8 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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MECKLENBERG COUNTY FILM LLC PURPOSE: FISCAL SPONSORSHIP | $763,474 |
WARRIOR PRODUCTIONS LLC PURPOSE: FISCAL SPONSORSHIP | $188,604 |
ELK MOUNTAIN PRODUCTIONS LLC PURPOSE: FISCAL SPONSORSHIP | $76,054 |
LAKE EFFECT LLC PURPOSE: FISCAL SPONSORSHIP | $41,585 |
TONKA AMUSEMENTS LLC PURPOSE: FISCAL SPONSORSHIP | $26,114 |
WHAT AMERICA NEEDS FILMS LLC PURPOSE: FISCAL SPONSORSHIP | $13,279 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that Filmnorth has recieved totaling $1,593,157.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Winston-Salem Foundation Winstonsalem, NC PURPOSE: 2 GRANT(S) FOR VARYING PURPOSES | $288,157 |
Foundation For The Carolinas Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: CHARITABLE GIFT | $254,750 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR THE MCKNIGHT ARTIST FELLOWSHIPS FOR MEDIA ARTISTS | $195,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR THE MCKNIGHT ARTIST FELLOWSHIPS FOR MEDIA ARTISTS | $195,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $120,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $120,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Milwaukee Film Inc Milwaukee, WI | $11,142,698 | $5,451,115 |
Filmnorth St Paul, MN | $1,125,658 | $2,207,812 |
Only A Dim Image Productions Stillwater, MN | $2,381,052 | $1,695,950 |
Minnesota Motion Picture And Television Board Inc Minneapolis, MN | $115,155 | $1,444,008 |
Filmscene Iowa City, IA | $4,227,743 | $1,496,173 |
The Film Society Of Minneapolis St Paul Minneapolis, MN | $484,484 | $770,520 |
Foundation For The Exhibition Of Photography Minneapolis, MN | $749,878 | $422,523 |
Production Farm Inc Whitelaw, WI | $492,060 | $608,112 |
Twin Cities International Film Festival St Louis Park, MN | $44,643 | $318,760 |
Julien Dubuque International Film Festival Dubuque, IA | $40,216 | $238,170 |
Human Family Inc Fargo, ND | $43,171 | $0 |
Frozen River Film Festival Winona, MN | $90,525 | $156,902 |