Groundswell Pictures
- Assets
- $12.5k
- Revenue
- $31.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Fayetteville, NC
- Founding
- 11/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 47-2099979
Organization Overview
Groundswell Pictures, operating under the name Groundswell Pictures Inc, is located in Fayetteville, NC. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (A31) the organization is classified as: Film & Video, 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. Groundswell Pictures 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, Groundswell Pictures Inc generated $31.2k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 5 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $42.5k during the year ending 12/2021. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
GROUNDSWELL PICTURES WAS CREATED TO HELP FILMS THAT CHANGE THE WAY PEOPLE SEE THE WORLD AND THE CRITICAL ISSUES THAT SHAPE OUR EXISTENCE. IT WANTS TO ENGAGE AND INSPIRE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES BY PRODUCING FILMS, TEACHING FILMMAKING, SHOWING FILMS, AND SUPPORTING FILMMAKERS WHO CAN MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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VISION: PRODUCING SOCIAL CHANGE BY MOVING PEOPLE TO ACTION THROUGH FILM. BRIEF MISSION: TO PRODUCE FILMS, SHOW FILMS, TEACH FILMMAKING & SUPPORT FILMS THAT INSPIRE POSITIVE CHANGE. MISSION: THE MISSION OF THE CORPORATION IS TO ENGAGE AND INSPIRE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES BY PRODUCING FILMS, SHOWING FILMS, TEACHING FILMMAKING AND SUPPORTING FILMS THAT MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE. THE ACTIVITIES OF THE CORPORATION WILL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, PRODUCING FILMS ABOUT SIGNIFICANT SOCIAL ISSUES, SHOWING MOVIES TO THE PUBLIC, TEACHING FILMMAKING TO YOUNG PEOPLE, AND HOLDING AN ANNUAL FILM FESTIVAL TO SUPPORT FILMMAKERS AND TO ENRICH THE COMMUNITY THROUGH CULTURAL ARTS.
VISION: PRODUCING SOCIAL CHANGE BY MOVING PEOPLE TO ACTION THROUGH FILM. BRIEF MISSION: TO PRODUCE FILMS, SHOW FILMS, TEACH FILMMAKING & SUPPORT FILMS THAT INSPIRE POSITIVE CHANGE. MISSION: THE MISSION OF THE CORPORATION IS TO ENGAGE AND INSPIRE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES BY PRODUCING FILMS, SHOWING FILMS, TEACHING FILMMAKING AND SUPPORTING FILMS THAT MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE. THE ACTIVITIES OF THE CORPORATION WILL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, PRODUCING FILMS ABOUT SIGNIFICANT SOCIAL ISSUES, SHOWING MOVIES TO THE PUBLIC, TEACHING FILMMAKING TO YOUNG PEOPLE, AND HOLDING AN ANNUAL FILM FESTIVAL TO SUPPORT FILMMAKERS AND TO ENRICH THE COMMUNITY THROUGH CULTURAL ARTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Pat Wright President | Officer | $0 | |
Jan Johnson Secretary/tr | Officer | $0 | |
Ashanti Bennett Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Michelle Downey Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Erika Forbes Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Craig Kurtz Direcoto | Trustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $31,220 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $31,220 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $31,220 |
| 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. | $0 |
| 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 | $910 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $11,362 |
| Advertising and promotion | $28,616 |
| Office expenses | $1,238 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $375 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $42,501 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,493 |
| 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 | $12,493 |
| 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 | $7 |
| Total liabilities | $7 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,486 |
| 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 | $12,493 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Groundswell Pictures has recieved totaling $6,440.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Arts Council Of Fayetteville Fayetteville, NC PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF THE ARTS | $6,400 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $40 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Atlanta Jewish Film Society Inc Marietta, GA | $1,057,555 | $1,845,019 |
Titus International Institute Chattanooga, TN | $1,012,269 | $1,715,109 |
International Window Film Association Martinsville, VA | $402,908 | $1,103,619 |
Workingfilms Inc Wilmington, NC | $1,517,898 | $1,390,064 |
Independent Media Artists Of Ga Etc Inc Atlanta, GA | $644,570 | $1,227,603 |
Middleburg Film Festival Middleburg, VA | $254,170 | $817,838 |
Columbia Film Society Columbia, SC | $2,494,224 | $718,064 |
Indie Memphis Memphis, TN | $292,836 | $430,243 |
Riverrun International Film Festival Winstonsalem, NC | $505,941 | $667,831 |
Nashville Film Festival Nashville, TN | $130,233 | $530,082 |
Athens Film Arts Institute Inc Athens, GA | $2,591,562 | $922,375 |
Cucalorus Film Foundation Wilmington, NC | $225,345 | $546,271 |