Watsonville Film Festival is located in Watsonville, CA. The organization was established in 2017. 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. Watsonville Film Festival 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 06/2022, Watsonville Film Festival generated $172.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $140.0k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 20.4% per year over the past 5 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
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022, THE WATSONVILLE FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTED TWO FREE MULTIMEDIA EVENTS AT THE WATSONVILLE PLAZA, CELEBRANDO LA CULTURA IN SEPTEMBER 2021, AND THE 4TH ANNUAL DIA DE MUERTOS CELEBRATION IN LATE OCTOBER 2021. BOTH EVENTS INCLUDED VIRTUAL PROGRAMS, LIVE MUSIC AND DANCE PERFORMANCES, FILM SCREENINGS AND ONLINE CONVERSATIONS IN COLLABORATION WITH SEVERAL ARTISTS AND ORGANIZATIONS. MORE THAN 2,344 PEOPLE ATTENDED THESE EVENTS IN-PERSON AND VIRTUALLY. IN MARCH 2022, WE CELEBRATED OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY BY PRESENTING OUR ANNUAL FILM FESTIVAL BOTH ONLINE AND IN-PERSON. WE PRESENTED 40 FILMS. OUR FREE FESTIVAL REACHED 4,835 VIEWERS ONLINE AND 350 PEOPLE IN PERSON. WE INVITED LOS ANGELES-BASED PLAYWRIGHT AND SCREENWRITER JOSEFINA LOPEZ TO BE OUR SPECIAL GUEST FOR A CELEBRATION AT THE MELLO CENTER MARCH 12. AFTER YEARS OF PLANNING, WE LAUNCHED THE CINE SE PUEDE FELLOWSHIP, AN INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT A COHORT OF LOCAL EMERGING FILMMAKERS TO PURSUE PROFESSIONAL CAREERS. WE PROVIDE INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS, WORKSHOPS, MENTORSHIP AND FUNDING FOR UP TO $1000 TO SEVEN FELLOWS FOR ONE YEAR. IN MAY, WE PARTNERED FOR THE THIRD YEAR WITH THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO CO-PRESENT PVUSD'S OSCARS NIGHT, SHOWCASING THE FILMS OF ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS AT THE MELLO CENTER. ALL OUR PROGRAMS ARE FREE OF CHARGE, WE ACCEPT DONATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Consuelo Alba-Speyer Executive Director | 40 | $72,000 | |
Yazmin J Herrera Bod President Jan-Jun 2022 | 2 | $0 | |
Joann Godoy Bod, Treasurer Jan-Jun 2022 | 3 | $0 | |
Christina Cuevas Bod, Member | 1 | $0 | |
Huve Rivas Bod, Secretary | 1 | $0 | |
Ron Sandidge Bod Vice President Jan-Jun 2022 | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $132,228 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $40,667 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $13 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $172,908 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $95,304 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $3,315 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $6,821 |
Other expenses | $29,519 |
Total expenses | $140,009 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $164,947 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $165,257 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $165,257 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Watsonville Film Festival has recieved totaling $50,700.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Community Foundation Santa Cruz County Aptos, CA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $50,700 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
American Film Institute Inc Los Angeles, CA | $61,308,139 | $40,403,671 |
International Documentary Association Inc Los Angeles, CA | $8,198,815 | $12,252,709 |
Film Independent Inc Los Angeles, CA | $7,465,634 | $11,527,723 |
Array Alliance Inc Encino, CA | $23,025,170 | $9,034,009 |
Santa Barbara International Film Festival Inc Santa Barbara, CA | $7,671,000 | $6,230,884 |
California Film Institute San Rafael, CA | $8,333,182 | $5,073,101 |
National Film Preserve Ltd Berkeley, CA | $40,155,231 | $15,232,996 |
Bfca Los Angeles, CA | $405,968 | $4,064,869 |
San Francisco Film Society San Francisco, CA | $2,689,392 | $4,948,774 |
Outfest Los Angeles, CA | $414,961 | $3,920,238 |
Bay Area Video Coalition Inc San Francisco, CA | $1,856,423 | $3,177,189 |
American Cinematheque Los Angeles, CA | $27,763,140 | $2,833,838 |