Video Game History Foundation Inc is located in Emeryville, CA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (A40) the organization is classified as: Visual Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Video Game History Foundation Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Video Game History Foundation 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 Game History Foundation Inc generated $337.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 47.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $198.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 26.7% per year over the past 3 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
THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING, CELEBRATING, AND TEACHING THE HISTORY OF VIDEO GAMES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PRESERVES, COLLECTS, REPAIRS, RESTORES AND DIGITIZES MATERIALS FOR THE STUDY OF VIDEO GAMES. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, DEVELOPER COLLECTIONS, ART, SOURCE CODES, MARKETING MATERIALS, ETC.
THE ORGANIZATION BUILDS AND MAINTAINS A DEDICATED LIBRARY FOR THE STUDY OF VIDEO GAME HISTORY. THE ORGANIZATION OFFTERS NEAR-COMPLETE SETS OF MOST NORTH AMERICAN VIDEO GAME MAGAZINES GOING BACK TO THE LATE 1970S, AS WELL AS INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, FOREIGN LANGUAGE MAGAZINES, HISTORY OF ART BOOKS, AND A WIDE RANGE OF RARE HISTORICAL MATERIAL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Frank Cifaldi President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $35,500 |
Mike Mika Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Steven Lin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Melissinos Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Simon Carless Director | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $289,360 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $289,360 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,500 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $46,048 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $337,908 |
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. | $1,611 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $22,419 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,899 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,153 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,500 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,233 |
Office expenses | $2,960 |
Information technology | $3,028 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,806 |
Travel | $9,342 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $198,648 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $219,068 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $219,068 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $219,068 |
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 | $219,068 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Video Game History Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $11,135.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,135 |
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