Arkansas Cinema Society Inc is located in Little Rock, AR. The organization was established in 2018. 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 12/2021, Arkansas Cinema Society Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arkansas Cinema Society 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, Arkansas Cinema Society Inc generated $378.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $360.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 21.7% 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF THE ARKANSAS CINEMA SOCIETY IS TO BUILD A FILM COMMUNITY IN ARKANSAS WHERE FILM LOVERS CAN WATCH FILMS, SHARE IDEAS, CONNECT WITH EACH OTHER AND NURTURE THE NEW AND EXISTING FILM TALENT WITHIN OUR STATE THROUGH INCREASED EXPOSURE TO FILMMAKERS AND THEIR ART.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FILMLAND - FILMLAND IS OUR ANNUAL CURATED CELEBRATION OF CINEMA. OVER 4 DAYS, THE FESTIVAL INCLUDES SCREENINGS OF CUTTING-EDGE FILMS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD AND CONVERSATIONS WITH THEIR FILMMAKERS. FILMLAND: ARKANSAS GIVES ARKANSAS FILMMAKERS OR FILMS MADE IN ARKANSAS A VENUE TO SCREEN THEIR WORK. FILM SCREENINGS ARE THE LIFEBLOOD OF OUR ORGANIZATION. THE MISSION OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO BE INCLUSIVE OF ALL FILM GENRES AND FILMMAKERS TO CAST A WIDE NET AND ATTRACT A DIVERSE AUDIENCE. HAVING A FILMMAKER PRESENT FOR A MASTERCLASS-LIKE CONVERSATION AFTER THE SCREENING TRANSFORMS THE AUDIENCE EXPERIENCE INTO MORE THAN ENTERTAINMENTIT CREATES AN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO INSPIRE, INFORM, AND CONNECT THE AUDIENCE TO INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AND EACH ANOTHER.
FILMMAKING LAB FOR TEEN GIRLS - THIS IS A FREE HANDS-ON LAB WHERE FILM PROFESSIONALS MENTOR TEEN GIRLS AGED 16-18 THROUGH EVERY STAGE OF THE FILMMAKING PROCESS. PARTICIPANTS LEARN ABOUT SCREENWRITING, DIRECTING, PRODUCING, LIGHTING, CINEMATOGRAPHY, CASTING, EDITING, SCORING, AND SOUND DESIGN. ACS LAUNCHED THE FIRST LAB FOR TEEN GIRLS IN 2019 WITH 12 GIRLS FROM HIGH SCHOOLS ALL OVER CENTRAL ARKANSAS, SELECTED THROUGH AN APPLICATION PROCESS.
FILMMAKING WORKSHOPS - PROVIDING HANDS-ON EDUCATION FROM WORKING FILMMAKERS IN THE INDUSTRY TO DEMYSTIFY FILMMAKING FOR ASPIRING FILM AND TV VISUAL ARTISTS. OUR YOUTH FILMMAKING WORKSHOPS TEACH FUNDAMENTALS OF FILMMAKING TO STUDENTS AROUND THE STATE, EMPOWERING A DIVERSE NEXT GENERATION OF ARKANSAS STORYTELLERS.
YOUNG STORYTELLERS - ARKANSAS YOUNG STORYTELLERS IS AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM WHERE 10 LOCAL FILMMAKERS MENTOR ONE-ON-ONE WITH FIFTH GRADERS FROM JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY IN LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS. THIS NINE-WEEK MENTORSHIP PROGRAM CULMINATES IN "THE BIG SHOW" WHICH DEBUTED 10 ORIGINAL SCRIPTS WRITTEN BY THE KID-AND-MENTOR TEAMS, AND THEN PERFORMED BY LOCAL ACTORS.EVERY CHILD HAS A STORY WORTH TELLING.DUE TO COVID-19 THIS PROGRAM DID NOT RECEIVE REVENUE AND DID NOT HAVE EXPENSES IN 2021.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kathryn Tucker Executive Director | Officer | 55 | $85,000 |
Jeff Nichols Chairman Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Larry Stone Board President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Spencer Andrews Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Graham Gordy Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Pattie Davidson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $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 | $347,291 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $347,291 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $29,058 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $378,286 |
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. | $72,663 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,432 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $96,384 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $7,716 |
Payroll taxes | $14,118 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,535 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $6,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $54,396 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,713 |
Office expenses | $17,103 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,761 |
Travel | $9,827 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $229 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $677 |
Insurance | $4,547 |
All other expenses | $12,265 |
Total functional expenses | $360,924 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $81,847 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $109 |
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 | $7,188 |
Other assets | $40,385 |
Total assets | $129,529 |
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 | $6,994 |
Total liabilities | $6,994 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $122,535 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $129,529 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Arkansas Cinema Society Inc has recieved totaling $38,255.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: CULTURE | $20,000 |
Wellness Vision Tr Little Rock, AR PURPOSE: PROGRAMS | $15,000 |
Hall Family Foundation Irrv Tr 122194 Encino, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $2,500 |
Murphy Foundation El Dorado, AR PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $750 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Austin Film Society Austin, TX | $10,649,086 | $5,415,056 |
Austin Film Festival Inc Austin, TX | $1,971,197 | $2,811,402 |
Titus International Institute Chattanooga, TN | $1,012,269 | $1,715,109 |
Bffoundation Bentonville, AR | $329,044 | $1,253,355 |
Film Prize Foundation Inc Shreveport, LA | $278,226 | $842,166 |
Red River Film Society Inc Shreveport, LA | $3,219,020 | $1,069,891 |
Motion Media Arts Center Austin, TX | $1,044,155 | $668,816 |
Indie Memphis Memphis, TN | $292,836 | $430,243 |
New Orleans Video Access Center Inc New Orleans, LA | $172,461 | $745,448 |
Society For Cinema & Media Studies Norman, OK | $1,601,458 | $794,538 |
Nashville Film Festival Nashville, TN | $130,233 | $530,082 |
Deadcenter Film Festival Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $258,597 | $607,158 |