Workingfilms Inc is located in Wilmington, NC. The organization was established in 2000. 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 09/2022, Workingfilms Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Workingfilms 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 09/2022, Workingfilms Inc generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 31.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 21.1% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RECOGNIZING THE POWER OF FILM TO INSPIRE, WORKING FILMS POSITIONS DOCUMENTARIES TO INCREASE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND SHIFT CULTURE AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVEL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WORKING FILMS OFFERS FUNDING AND IN-KIND SUPPORT TO UNDERREPRESENTED FILMMAKERS. ADDITIONALLY, IT SHARES ITS LEARNING AND FOSTERS DIALOGUE TO FURTHER THE FIELD OF DOCUMENTARY FOR CHANGE. WORKING FILMS LEADS CONVERSATIONS AND TRAININGS WITH GRASSROOTS GROUPS AND NONPROFITS TO ENSURE THAT NONFICTION MEDIA IS INCREASINGLY EMBRACED AS A CRITICAL RESOURCE IN THEIR STRATEGIES FOR SOCIAL CHANGE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Molly Murphy Co-Director | Officer | 40 | $95,800 |
Anna Lee Co-Director | Officer | 40 | $95,800 |
Kim Pevia Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Esther Cassidy Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Angel Dozier Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Felix Endara Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $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 | $1,323,656 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,323,656 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $63,471 |
Investment income | $2,937 |
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 | $1,390,064 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $142,500 |
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. | $191,600 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,474 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $323,693 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,649 |
Other employee benefits | $36,692 |
Payroll taxes | $40,865 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $40,109 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $115,132 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $28,737 |
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 | $4,794 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,103,679 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $803,516 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $713,182 |
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 | $1,200 |
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 | $1,517,898 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $29,086 |
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 | $29,086 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,421,802 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $67,010 |
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 | $1,517,898 |
Over the last fiscal year, Workingfilms Inc has awarded $142,500 in support to 5 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
JOLU PRODUCTIONS INC | | | $66,500 |
FIRE THROUGH DRY GRASS LLC | | | $30,000 |
TWIN CITIES PUBLIC TV INC | | | $30,000 |
BOUNDLESS FILMS LLC | | | $8,000 |
SAWDUST PRODUCTIONS | | | $8,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 20 grants that Workingfilms Inc has recieved totaling $1,664,264.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $250,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $250,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $250,000 |
Kendeda Fund Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $200,000 |
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
Kendeda Fund Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: RISE-HOME STORIES PROJECT | $140,000 |
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 |