Seriesfest is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 08/2022, Seriesfest employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Seriesfest 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 08/2022, Seriesfest generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 39.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 08/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SERIESFEST IS A YEAR-ROUND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AND INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION FESTIVAL DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING THE ART OF EPISODIC STORYTELLING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SERIESFEST CHAMPIONS AND EMPOWERS ARTISTS AT THE FOREFRONT OF EPISODIC STORYTELLING BY PROVIDING YEAR-ROUND OPPORTUNITIES FOR CREATORS AND INDUSTRY EXPERTS TO CONNECT, COLLABORATE, AND SHARE STORIES WHICH INSPIRE AND IMPACT GLOBAL AUDIENCES. IN ADDITION, SERIESFEST HAS CREATED AND ADMINISTERS EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT STRIVE TO INSPIRE AND CELEBRATE THE VOICE INSIDE OF EVERY STUDENT AND BREAK DOWN BARRIERS THAT LIMIT ACCESS BOTH IN OUR COMMUNITY AND THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. WE ARE COMMITTED TO LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD, WITH THE GOAL OF ELEVATING THE PRODUCTIONS AND CONTENT WE PROMOTE TO REFLECT THE DIVERSITY IN OUR COMMUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Randi Kleiner Ceo/co-Found | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $129,721 |
Robert Leighton Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Betsy Leighton Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Eric Kuhn Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Britta Erickson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Steve Swoboda Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $368,231 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $999,370 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $59,008 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,367,601 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $374,229 |
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 | $1,745,266 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $17,500 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $48,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $148,085 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,807 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $459,783 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $43,586 |
Payroll taxes | $47,846 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $287,691 |
Advertising and promotion | $106,893 |
Office expenses | $5,273 |
Information technology | $9,422 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $157,298 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,463 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $22,452 |
Insurance | $4,775 |
All other expenses | $11,162 |
Total functional expenses | $2,236,075 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $165,795 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $222,086 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $322,876 |
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 | $14,545 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $18,199 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $743,501 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $36,843 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $8,370 |
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 | $45,213 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $673,288 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $25,000 |
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 | $743,501 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Seriesfest has recieved totaling $37,769.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Fries Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $35,000 |
Jp Morgan Chase Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $269 |
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Cedars Youth Services Inc Lincoln, NE | $3,781,536 | $13,267,342 |
Arvada Center For The Arts And Humanities Arvada, CO | $4,050,578 | $14,173,425 |
Applied Information Management Institute Omaha, NE | $8,071,442 | $4,851,557 |
Wichita Art Museum Inc Wichita, KS | $12,198,968 | $4,522,280 |
Mijente Support Committee Phoenix, AZ | $11,714,923 | $5,386,402 |
Mizel Center For Arts And Culture Denver, CO | $1,231,289 | $3,287,968 |
Lawrence Arts Center Inc Lawrence, KS | $4,356,263 | $3,080,758 |
Breckenridge Creative Arts Breckenridge, CO | $2,416,753 | $3,508,124 |
Seriesfest Denver, CO | $743,501 | $1,745,266 |
Sangre De Cristo Arts & Conference Center Inc Pueblo, CO | $10,967,015 | $4,351,020 |
Love Station Inc Ponca City, OK | $4,976,987 | $2,048,106 |
Mark Arts Inc Wichita, KS | $23,539,430 | $2,389,288 |