Filmforum Inc, operating under the name Los Angeles Filmforum, is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1986. 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, Los Angeles Filmforum employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Los Angeles Filmforum 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, Los Angeles Filmforum generated $116.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $111.4k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (12.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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FILMFORUM WAS INCORPORATED IN 1975 TO PROMOTE A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF FILM AS AN ART FORM. FILMFORUM ALSO PROMOTES THE FILMMAKER AS AN ARTIST BY PROVIDING A FORUM FOR INDEPENDENTLY PRODUCED, EXPERIMENTAL FILMS, WHICH HAVE LITTLE OPPORTUNITY OF REACHING THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH NORMAL CHANNELS OF COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SPONSORSHIP OF PRODUCTION OF INDEPENDENT NON-COMMERCIAL EXPERIMENTAL FILMS AND DOCUMENTARIES
REGULAR SCREENINGS OF INDEPENDENT, NON-COMMERCIAL FILMS, VIDEO ART AND DOCUMENTARIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jheanelle Brown Vice President | 15 | $18,000 | |
Adam Hyman Executive Director | 15 | $13,200 | |
Leeroy Kang Director | 1 | $550 | |
Bernice Reynaud Director | 1 | $0 | |
Jesse Lerner Director | 1 | $0 | |
Thom Andersen Director | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $109,316 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,507 |
Membership dues | $3,552 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $40 |
Total Revenue | $116,415 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $31,750 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $16,588 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $6,403 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $56,680 |
Total expenses | $111,421 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $120,860 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $121,921 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $121,921 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Filmforum Inc has recieved totaling $50,056.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The Mike Kelley Foundation For The Arts Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: 2021 ORG SUPPORT GRANTS | $30,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $18,000 |
Kite Key Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $2,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $56 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
American Film Institute Inc Los Angeles, CA | $61,308,139 | $40,403,671 |
International Documentary Association Inc Los Angeles, CA | $8,198,815 | $12,252,709 |
Film Independent Inc Los Angeles, CA | $7,465,634 | $11,527,723 |
Array Alliance Inc Encino, CA | $23,025,170 | $9,034,009 |
Santa Barbara International Film Festival Inc Santa Barbara, CA | $7,671,000 | $6,230,884 |
California Film Institute San Rafael, CA | $8,333,182 | $5,073,101 |
National Film Preserve Ltd Berkeley, CA | $40,155,231 | $15,232,996 |
Bfca Los Angeles, CA | $405,968 | $4,064,869 |
San Francisco Film Society San Francisco, CA | $2,689,392 | $4,948,774 |
Outfest Los Angeles, CA | $414,961 | $3,920,238 |
Bay Area Video Coalition Inc San Francisco, CA | $1,856,423 | $3,177,189 |
American Cinematheque Los Angeles, CA | $27,763,140 | $2,833,838 |