Columbia Film Society
- Assets
- $2.5m
- Revenue
- $718.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Columbia, SC
- Founding
- 03/1980
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 57-0686025
Organization Overview
Columbia Film Society is located in Columbia, SC. The organization was established in 1980. 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. Columbia Film Society 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 06/2021, Columbia Film Society generated $718.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $799.6k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.8%) per year over the past 6 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
TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY APPRECIATION OF THEATER THROUGH THE SHOWING OF INDEPENDENT AND EDUCATIONAL FILMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COLUMBIA FILM SOCIETY (CFS) SERVES COLUMBIA, SC, AS A CENTER FORCRITICAL DIALOGUE, ANCHORED BY THE PRESENTATION OF FILMS THAT SHOWCASETHE DIVERSITY, CHALLENGES, JOY, AND ASPIRATIONS OF ITS COMMUNITY. ADESTINATION FOR ENJOYMENT, ENRICHMENT, AND EDUCATION, CFS PROVIDES THETOOLS TO MAKE, INTERPRET, APPRECIATE, AND TEACH THE MOVING IMAGE IN ALLITS VARIETY THROUGH ITS TWO ARMS: THE NICKELODEON THEATRE ("THE NICK")AND INDIE GRITS LABS ("IG LABS"). THE NICKELODEON THEATRE IS SOUTHCAROLINA'S ONLY NON-PROFIT ART-HOUSE THEATER. IN ADDITION TO CREATINGSPACES FOR CONVERSATION AND ENJOYMENT OF FILMS AT THE THEATRE, WE RUN A FILM FESTIVAL EVERY YEAR AND WORK WITH ARTISTS TO CREATE ART THROUGH A FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM.
OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS, RUN THROUGH INDIE GRITS LABS, WORK TOFOSTER THE 21ST CENTURY SKILLS NECESSARY TO BE AN ACTIVE CITIZEN IN OURINCREASINGLY MEDIA HEAVY SOCIETY AND TO PLANT THE SEEDS FOR THE FILMAND MEDIA ARTISTS OF THE FUTURE BY OFFERING TRAINING, SPACE ANDRESOURCES FOR THE CREATION OF NEW FILM AND VIDEO WORK. WE RUN A VARIETYOF AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, SUMMER CAMPS, ADULT WORKSHOPS, MEDIA WORKSHOPS, AND FIELD TRIP PROGRAMS.
COLUMBIA FILM SOCIETY (CFS) SERVES COLUMBIA, SC, AS A CENTER FORCRITICAL DIALOGUE, ANCHORED BY THE PRESENTATION OF FILMS THAT SHOWCASETHE DIVERSITY, CHALLENGES, JOY, AND ASPIRATIONS OF ITS COMMUNITY. ADESTINATION FOR ENJOYMENT, ENRICHMENT, AND EDUCATION, CFS PROVIDES THETOOLS TO MAKE, INTERPRET, APPRECIATE, AND TEACH THE MOVING IMAGE IN ALLITS VARIETY THROUGH ITS TWO ARMS: THE NICKELODEON THEATRE ("THE NICK")AND INDIE GRITS LABS ("IG LABS"). THE NICKELODEON THEATRE IS SOUTHCAROLINA'S ONLY NON-PROFIT ART-HOUSE THEATER. IN ADDITION TO CREATINGSPACES FOR CONVERSATION AND ENJOYMENT OF FILMS AT THE THEATRE, WE RUN A FILM FESTIVAL EVERY YEAR AND WORK WITH ARTISTS TO CREATE ART THROUGH A FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM.
OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS, RUN THROUGH INDIE GRITS LABS, WORK TOFOSTER THE 21ST CENTURY SKILLS NECESSARY TO BE AN ACTIVE CITIZEN IN OURINCREASINGLY MEDIA HEAVY SOCIETY AND TO PLANT THE SEEDS FOR THE FILMAND MEDIA ARTISTS OF THE FUTURE BY OFFERING TRAINING, SPACE ANDRESOURCES FOR THE CREATION OF NEW FILM AND VIDEO WORK. WE RUN A VARIETYOF AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, SUMMER CAMPS, ADULT WORKSHOPS, MEDIA WORKSHOPS, AND FIELD TRIP PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Anita Floyd Executive Director Through 6/21 | Officer | 40 | $92,578 |
Chris Controne Treasurer | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Hank Jibaja President | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Sam Johnson Secretary | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Sumner Bender Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Tiffany Adams Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $145,573 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $286,895 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $264,724 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $697,192 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $24,405 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,244 |
| 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 | -$4,777 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $718,064 |
| 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. | $91,800 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,116 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $145,481 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $37,047 |
| Payroll taxes | $18,526 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $37,203 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $14,927 |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,842 |
| Office expenses | $71,148 |
| Information technology | $8,085 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $64,429 |
| Travel | $8 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $12,662 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $165,462 |
| Insurance | $18,819 |
| All other expenses | $4,654 |
| Total functional expenses | $799,593 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $403,283 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $25,142 |
| 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 | $4,300 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $937 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,060,562 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,494,224 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $74,550 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $58,952 |
| 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 | $278,380 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $149,900 |
| Total liabilities | $561,782 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,921,626 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,816 |
| 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 | $2,494,224 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Columbia Film Society has recieved totaling $5.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Atlanta Jewish Film Society Inc Marietta, GA | $1,057,555 | $1,845,019 |
Workingfilms Inc Wilmington, NC | $1,517,898 | $1,390,064 |
Independent Media Artists Of Ga Etc Inc Atlanta, GA | $644,570 | $1,227,603 |
Columbia Film Society Columbia, SC | $2,494,224 | $718,064 |
Riverrun International Film Festival Winstonsalem, NC | $505,941 | $667,831 |
Athens Film Arts Institute Inc Athens, GA | $2,591,562 | $922,375 |
Cucalorus Film Foundation Wilmington, NC | $225,345 | $546,271 |
Arts Council Of Wilmington And New Hanover County Wilmington, NC | $94,530 | $489,048 |
Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation Charlotte, NC | $1,561,739 | $497,479 |
Wilmington Regional Film Commission Inc Wilmington, NC | $421,432 | $292,922 |
Giant Screen Cinema Association Holly Springs, NC | $273,902 | $285,341 |
Chicago Video Project Durham, NC | $47,676 | $254,436 |