Filmnorth

Organization Overview

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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO EMPOWER ARTISTS TO TELL THEIR STORIES AND LAUNCH AND SUSTAIN SUCCESSFUL CAREERS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Andrew Peterson
Executive Director
$68,685
Bethany Whitehead
President
$0
Bianca Rhodes
Vice President
$0
Steve Anseth
Treasurer
$0
Warren Harmon
Secretary
$0
Jeremy Wilker
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Filmnorth has awarded $1,126,022 in support to 8 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

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
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that Filmnorth has recieved totaling $1,593,157.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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
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