Queens World Film Initiative Inc
- Assets
- $14.0k
- Revenue
- $124.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Jackson Heights, NY
- Founding
- 08/2014
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 46-5631277
Organization Overview
Queens World Film Initiative Inc is located in Jackson Heights, NY. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (A25) the organization is classified as: Arts Education, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Queens World Film Initiative 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 06/2023, Queens World Film Initiative Inc generated $124.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $134.5k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.5% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN FILM SCREENINGS BY UTILIZING TRADITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE SCREEING LOCATIONS AND VENUES TO SCREEN INDEPENDENT CINEMA. THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN,SENIOR CITIZENS, FILM MAKERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC, WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS TO SHARE IDEAS AND DEVELOP ANALOGUE, DIGITAL, VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS PROJECTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ANNUAL QUEENS WORLD FILM FESTIVAL FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN,SENIORS AND OTHERS FROM LOCAL COMMUNITIES
A QUEENS WORLD JUNETEENTH EVENT JUNE 19, 2023 SOVEREIGN CREATORS DISCUSS MAINTAINING CULTURAL AND CREATIVE SOVEREIGNTY IN AN EUROCENTRIC FILM INDUSTRY. A VIRTUAL PANEL HOSTED AND MODERATED BY MR. M QWFF BOARD MEMBER AND AWARD WINNING FILMMAKER IN HONOR OF JUNETEENTH THIS IS AN HONEST, NON COMPLAINT BASED CONVERSATION ABOUT THE EXPERIENCES OF BLACK FILMMAKERS. THESE PANELISTS KNOW WHO THEY ARE, WHAT SPACE THEY ARE IN AND STILL FIND SUCCESS WHILE BEING TRUE TO THEMSELVES AND THEIR CULTURE.
A QUEENS WORLD SCREENING EVENT FOR FORGOTTEN ARTISANS OF NEW YORK JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF SHORT FILMS FROM STORY FONT STUDIO CELEBRATING THREE NEW YORK CITY ARTISANS FOLLOWED BY A PANEL DISCUSSION ABOUT PRESERVING THESE TRADITIONS AND INSPIRING FUTURE GENERATIONS OF CREATIVES. QUEENS WORLD WILL ALSO PREMIER NEW SEGMENTS OF THE LISTENING TOUR INCLUDING A SEGMENT BY MEDIAMKRS INTERN ASHLEY GRULLON AND JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDENT MARY JONES. AFTER THE SCREENING WE WILL GATHER AT SACS PLACE FOR 15% OFF OUR POST SCREENING FOOD AND BEVERAGE WHEN: FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023 AT 5:00PM WHERE: KAUFMAN ASTORIA STUDIOS ZUKOR SCREENING ROOM 34-12 36TH STREET, ASTORIA, NY 11106
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Katha Cato President,cofounder & Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $1,000 |
Mark Banish Treasurer | 5 | $0 | |
Cordelia Persen Secretary | 5 | $0 | |
Sandra Schulberg Dir,industry Events | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Dora Naughton Dir,special Events | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Montaigne P Massac Co-Dir,communications | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $18,377 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $70,455 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $53,750 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $88,832 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $33,819 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $123,997 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $1,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $495 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $61,307 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,188 |
| Office expenses | $9,694 |
| Information technology | $6,996 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $34,172 |
| Travel | $1,965 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,681 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $134,498 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,997 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $13,997 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $13,997 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $13,997 |