Denver Film Society
- Assets
- $6.3m
- Revenue
- $7.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 133
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 12/1978
- Data as of
- 01/2022
- EIN
- 84-0771070
Organization Overview
Denver Film Society is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1978. 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 01/2022, Denver Film Society employed 133 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Denver Film Society 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 01/2022, Denver Film Society generated $7.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.8m during the year ending 01/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.1% 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.
Since 2019, Denver Film Society has awarded 35 individual grants totaling $4,791,575. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO DEVELOP OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIVERSE AUDIENCES TO DISCOVER FILM THROUGH CREATIVE, THOUGHT-PROVOKING EXPERIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DENVER FILM FESTIVAL AND MINI-FESTIVALS: THE DENVER FILM FESTIVAL IS A TWO-WEEK FESTIVAL IN EARLY NOVEMBER WHICH SCREENS AROUND 260 INTERNATIONAL FILMS, HOSTS ABOUT 150 FILMMAKER GUESTS, AND TAKES PLACE AT VENUES AROUND THE DENVER METRO AREA. FOCUSES WITHIN THE DENVER FILM FESTIVAL INCLUDE WOMEN+FILM, CINEMAQ, CINELATINX, J'ADORE, THE ITALIAN SHOWCASE, AND THE SHEILA K O'BRIEN SPOTLIGHT ON UK CINEMA. THE FESTIVAL ANNEX PRESENTS PANELS, VIRTUAL REALITY, AND IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES. EACH YEAR, THE DENVER FILM SOCIETY HOSTS MINI-FESTIVALS WOMEN+FILM, CINEMAQ, AND THE COLORADO DRAGON FILM FESTIVAL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DRAGON 5280, WHICH ARE FILM FESTIVALS DEDICATED TO THE FILM OF FEMALES, THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY, AND THE ASIAN COMMUNITY, RESPECTIVELY. OTHER PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDE THE DENVER SILENT FILM FESTIAL, THE SCI-FI FILM FESTIVAL, FILM ON THE ROCKS, AND SUNSET CINEMA.
OTHER FILM PROGRAMS:OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE A DIVERSE SLATE OF CINEMATIC CELEBRATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CALENDAR YEAR. DENVER FILM OFFERINGS THROUGH THE YEAR INCLUDE THE WOMEN+FILM FESTIVAL, A SIX-DAY SHOWCASE OF DOCUMENTARIES, NARRATIVES, AND SHORT FILMS CELEBRATING THE BEST IN WOMEN-CENTRIC PROGRAMMING, THE CINEMAQ FESTIVAL, THE LEADING COLORADO BRAND IN LGBTQ FILM, AND COLORADO DRAGON FILM FESTIVAL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DRAGON 5280, A FILM FESTIVAL CELEBRATING ASIAN AND ASIAN AMERICAN CINEMA. IN 2020, DENVER FILM ADDED VIRTUAL CINEMA PROGRAMMING, WHICH AUDIENCES CAN ACCESS FROM THEIR HOMES, TO ADDRESS THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY. VIRTUAL CINEMA CONTENT INCLUDES FILMS, FILMMAKER Q AND A'S, AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS.
FILM ON THE ROCKS: IN THE SUMMER, DENVER FILM PRESENTS FILM ON THE ROCKS, A SERIES OF CLASSIC FILMS THAT SCREEN AT RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATER. SCREENINGS PAIR POPULAR FILMS, LOCAL COMEDIANS, AND LOCAL BANDS. IN 2021, FILM ON THE ROCKS WAS PRESENTED IN A DRIVE-IN FORMAT DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THREE IN APMAHITHEATER SHOWINGS WERE ALSO HELD. HOLIDAY DRIVE-IN PROGRAMMING WAS ADDED AT THE OF 2021, BUT IT IS NOT YET KNOWN IF IT WILL OCCUR IN 2022.
SIE FILMCENTER: DENVER FILM IS A YEAR-ROUND MEMBERSHIP-BASED, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION SERVING MORE THAN 200,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS ANNUALLY. DENVER FILM HOSTS REGULAR PROGRAM SERIES, FESTIVALS, AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS, BRINGING FILMGOERS AND FILMMAKERS TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE FILM. IN 2019, DENVER FILM BEGAN TO DO BUSINESS AS DENVER FILM TO EMPHASIZE INCLUSIVITY. DUE TO COVID THE SIE FILMCENTER DID NOT SHOW REGULAR FILM SCREENING TO THE OPEN PUBLIC UNTIL OCTOBER 28,2021.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James Mejia CEO | Officer | 40 | $146,253 |
Kevin Smith Cmo | Officer | 40 | $91,435 |
Amy Allison Cao As Of 8/18/21 | Officer | 40 | $31,066 |
Michael Day Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Karen Brody Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Megan Lindstrom Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $100,373 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,432,230 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,864,777 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $316,452 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,397,380 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,411,835 |
| Investment income | -$2,078 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $53,695 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $7,471 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $6,791 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,875,094 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,492,922 |
| 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. | $275,728 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $68,932 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,124,143 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $42,914 |
| Payroll taxes | $123,425 |
| 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 | $7,176 |
| Fees for services: Other | $168,767 |
| Advertising and promotion | $241,818 |
| Office expenses | $20,568 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $223,588 |
| Travel | $280,373 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $9,021 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $144,384 |
| Insurance | $45,432 |
| All other expenses | -$130,435 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,786,326 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,980,732 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $183,684 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $305,800 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $34,749 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $857 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,393,324 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $391,612 |
| Total assets | $6,290,758 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $292,067 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $192,401 |
| 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 | $970,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,454,468 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,946,270 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,890,020 |
| 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 | $6,290,758 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Denver Film Society has awarded $1,492,230 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
EXPOSURE LABS PURPOSE: Fiscal Sponsorship support of Exposure Labs | $1,055,329 |
THE HOLLY PURPOSE: Fiscal Sponsorship support of The Holly | $150,381 |
I WAS BORN THIS WAY PRODUCTION LLC PURPOSE: Fiscal Sponsorship support of I Was Born This Way | $137,795 |
THIS IS NOT WHO WE ARE LANDLOCKED FILMS PURPOSE: Fiscal Sponsorship support of This is [Not] Who We Are | $54,896 |
IMPERFECTLY PERFECT FAST FORWARD FILMS LLC PURPOSE: Fiscal Sponsorship support of Imperfectly Perfect | $45,019 |
JUNGLE FILM INC PURPOSE: Fiscal Sponsorship support of I Was Born This Way | $23,750 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Denver Film Society has recieved totaling $3,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Zeppelin Family Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $70,748 |
| Earnings | $8,680 |
| Other Expense | $1,136 |
| Ending Balance | $78,292 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Utah Film Center Dba Salt Lake City Film Center And Salt Lake City, UT | $1,781,508 | $12,427,542 |
Denver Film Society Denver, CO | $6,290,758 | $7,875,094 |
Film Streams Inc Omaha, NE | $13,258,017 | $2,389,769 |
Salt Lake Film Society Salt Lake City, UT | $2,555,876 | $2,980,758 |
Loft Cinema Inc Tucson, AZ | $3,516,598 | $1,822,149 |
Mountainfilm Ltd 01-01-94 Telluride, CO | $5,204,097 | $2,315,896 |
Sedona International Film Festival & Workshop Sedona, AZ | $2,535,911 | $2,139,457 |
International Alliance Theatrical Stage Employees & Moving Picture Lincoln, NE | $166,690 | $1,553,956 |
Trash Mountain Project Inc Topeka, KS | $370,036 | $1,335,666 |
Aspenfilm Aspen, CO | $928,542 | $1,427,688 |
Bountiful Childrens Foundation Spanish Fork, UT | $809,292 | $1,090,238 |
Colorado Film Society Boulder, CO | $492,655 | $989,406 |