Filmforum Inc
- Assets
- $240.2k
- Revenue
- $303.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 02/1986
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 51-0173697
Organization Overview
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 12/2023, 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 12/2023, Los Angeles Filmforum generated $303.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $207.2k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SPONSORSHIP OF PRODUCTION OF INDEPENDENT NON-COMMERCIAL EXPERIMENTAL FILMS AND DOCUMENTARIES
REGULAR SCREENINGS OF INDEPENDENT, NON-COMMERCIAL FILMS, VIDEO ART AND DOCUMENTARIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alison Kozberg President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jheanelle Brown Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $18,000 |
Tuni Chatterji Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Diego Robles Director | Trustee | 1 | $1,307 |
Rani Singh Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jesse Lerner Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $4,647 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $292,174 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $296,821 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $6,623 |
| Investment income | $58 |
| 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 | $303,502 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $112,625 |
| 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 | $31,200 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,078 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,655 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $23,602 |
| Advertising and promotion | $726 |
| Office expenses | $3,090 |
| Information technology | $1,220 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,623 |
| Travel | $8,215 |
| 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 | $4,472 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $207,210 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $53,944 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $186,241 |
| 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 | $240,185 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,809 |
| 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 | $2,809 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $237,376 |
| 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 | $240,185 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Filmforum Inc has awarded $112,625 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
VERACITY PRODUCTIONS PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP PAYMENT | $57,000 |
ARTIFACT STUDIOS PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP PAYMENT | $3,325 |
JVB PROJECT LLC PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP PAYMENT | $52,300 |