Video Action Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1990. 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, Video Action Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Video Action 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, Video Action Inc generated $514.9k 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 (9.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $592.2k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.5%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCES INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS FOR PUBLIC CHARITIES, OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECTS TO USE IN PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS, MEMBERSHIP DRIVES AND PARTICIPANT TRAINING PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRODUCTION AND EDUCATION SERVICES - THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCES INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS FOR PUBLIC CHARITIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECTS TO USE IN PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS, MEMBERSHIP DRIVES AND PARTICIPANT TRAINING PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Robin Smith President | Officer | 40 | $108,576 |
Donna Lewis-Wagner Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Raeanne Hytone Secretary/tr | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kip Gregory Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Adam Tope Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Alisa Maher Chair Emerit | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $6,425 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,425 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $508,376 |
Investment income | $137 |
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 | $514,938 |
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 | $166,013 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $14,152 |
Payroll taxes | $12,908 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,050 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $146,253 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $16,767 |
Information technology | $10,186 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $52,418 |
Travel | $5,612 |
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 | $2,592 |
Insurance | $7,981 |
All other expenses | $14,680 |
Total functional expenses | $592,167 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $128,056 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $271,571 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $17,572 |
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 | $35,804 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,130 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,361 |
Total assets | $464,494 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $96,673 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $12,681 |
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 | $109,354 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $355,140 |
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 | $464,494 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Video Action Inc has recieved totaling $19,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Humanities Council Of Washington Dc Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: "KINDRED SPIRITS: ARTISTS HILDA WILKINSON BROWN AND LILIAN THOMAS BURWELL" | $12,000 |
Charlottesville Area Community Foundation Charlottesville, VA PURPOSE: A SIX-WEEK WRITING WORKSHOP SERIES FOR WOMEN WITH CANCER | $5,000 |
Charlottesville Area Community Foundation Charlottesville, VA PURPOSE: WHISTLE WORDS | $1,000 |
The Ashurst Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ORG.'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE | $1,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Better Angels Society Inc Washington, DC | $29,814,085 | $9,108,547 |
Earth Echo International Inc Washington, DC | $1,680,622 | $1,814,307 |
International Window Film Association Martinsville, VA | $402,908 | $1,103,619 |
Magfest Inc Baltimore, MD | $371,159 | $393,233 |
Middleburg Film Festival Middleburg, VA | $254,170 | $817,838 |
Environmental Film Festival In The Nations Capital Washington, DC | $507,157 | $888,056 |
Women In Film & Video Inc Washington, DC | $472,059 | $433,075 |
Video Action Inc Washington, DC | $464,494 | $514,938 |
Annapolis Film Festival Inc Annapolis, MD | $154,879 | $494,369 |
Light House Studio Inc Charlottesville, VA | $2,848,982 | $654,730 |
Docs In Progress Inc Silver Spring, MD | $181,582 | $282,359 |
Washington D C International Film Festival Inc Washington, DC | $621,399 | $297,925 |