Unity Productions Foundation is located in Silver Spring, MD. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (X81) the organization is classified as: Religious Film & Video, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Unity Productions Foundation employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Unity Productions Foundation 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, Unity Productions Foundation generated $6.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.5% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FILM PRODUCTION: UPF PRODUCES DOCUMENTARY FILMS FOR TELEVISION BROADCAST, ONLINE VIEWING, AND THEATRICAL RELEASE AIMED AT INCREASING UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN PEOPLE OF DIFFERENT FAITHS AND CULTURES, ESPECIALLY BETWEEN MUSLIMS AND OTHER FAITHS.
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: UPF IMPLEMENTS LONG-TERM EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGNS AIMED AT INCREASING UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN PEOPLE OF DIFFERENT FAITHS AND CULTURES, ESPECIALLY BETWEEN MUSLIMS AND OTHER FAITHS. UPF USES ITS DOCUMENTARY FILMS AS A PLATFORM AND CATALYST TO DISCUSS IMPORTANT TOPICS OF TODAY IN ORDER TO BREAK DOWN STEREOTYPES AND ENHANCE UNDERSTANDING. SCREENINGS OF ITS FILMS HAVE TAKEN PLACE IN THOUSANDS OF CLASSROOMS AND CIVIC INSTITUTIONS. OVER 83% OF PARTICIPANTS IN UPF FILM SCREENINGS AND DIALOGUES INDICATE POSITIVE FEEDBACK AFTER VIEWING. FINALLY, UPF WORKS IN HOLLYWOOD THROUGH ITS MOST (MUSLIMS ON SCREEN AND TELEVISION) RESOURCE CENTER, PROVIDING FACTS AND RESEARCH TO SCRIPT WRITERS AND PRODUCERS ON POPULAR SHOWS SEEN WORLDWIDE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Michael Wolfe President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $234,000 |
Alex Kronemer Treasurer & Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $234,000 |
Jawaad Rahman Director Of Development | 40 | $189,972 | |
Shaista Khan Development Manager | 40 | $120,000 | |
Zeki Gobelez Director Of Sales & Operations | 40 | $117,450 | |
Daniel Tutt Director Of Programs & Producer | 40 | $116,856 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Directions Consulting Llc Marketing & Strategy Consulting | 12/30/21 | $140,000 |
Harbor Craft Llc Film Production Services | 12/30/21 | $333,269 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $313,400 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,595,943 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $28,195 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,909,343 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $3,411 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $15,014 |
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 | $6,206 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $6,933,974 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $505,348 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,243 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $537,416 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $18,417 |
Other employee benefits | $187,865 |
Payroll taxes | $76,238 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $6,301 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $43,685 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $555,753 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,730 |
Office expenses | $73,698 |
Information technology | $99,911 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $30,143 |
Travel | $18,053 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $24,884 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,030 |
Insurance | $31,862 |
All other expenses | $11,654 |
Total functional expenses | $3,416,524 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,001,464 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,908,637 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $190,718 |
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 | $26,194 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,285 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,699 |
Total assets | $6,134,997 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $178,710 |
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 | $250,000 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $428,710 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,411,223 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $295,064 |
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 | $6,134,997 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Unity Productions Foundation has recieved totaling $108,107.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $29,135 |
Greater Houston Community Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: ARTS | $25,000 |
International Institute Of Islamic Thought Herndon, VA PURPOSE: PROGRAM ASSISTANCE - EDUCATIONAL/SOCIAL SERVICES | $25,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: RELIGION RELATED | $10,000 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,750 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE | $6,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Unity Productions Foundation Silver Spring, MD | $6,134,997 | $6,933,974 |
The Ciesla Foundation Inc Washington, DC | $1,375,619 | $2,174,404 |
Preserving Bible Times Inc Rockville, MD | $123,194 | $0 |
Living Water Productions Fredericksburg, VA | $0 | $0 |
Providence Veterans Farm Concord, VA | $932,932 | $32,363 |
Belltower Pictures Inc Richmond, VA | $123,066 | $38,768 |