Grand Rapids Media Initiative And Film Incubator is located in Grand Rapids, MI. 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. Grand Rapids Media Initiative And Film Incubator is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF BLACK AND BROWN PEOPLE EMPLOYED IN FILM AND MEDIA POSITIONS IN GRAND RAPIDS BY OFFERING FREE, PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN FILM AND MULTIMEDIA, AS WELL AS ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT. INFORM AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE INSIDIOUS NATURE OF (SEE SCHEDULE O)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DEVELOPED AND BEGAN PRODUCTION ON FILM ABOUT THE HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY STORIES OF BLACK MEN AND WOMEN IN GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN STRUGGLING FOR FREEDOM, EQUALITY, AND JUSTICE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Rodney Brown President | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Victor Williams Secretary | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Jazmyne Fuentes Treasurer | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Anthony Soule Board Member | Trustee | 10 | $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 | $674,959 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $674,959 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $674,959 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $15,468 |
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 | $5,700 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,391 |
Office expenses | $1,443 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,232 |
Travel | $2,862 |
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 | $2,178 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $393,813 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $283,551 |
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 | $283,551 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,405 |
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 | $2,405 |
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 | $281,146 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $283,551 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Grand Rapids Media Initiative And Film Incubator has recieved totaling $61,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Grand Rapids Community Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $31,000 |
Frey Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: A CITY WITHIN A CITY DOCUMENTARY FILM | $30,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Milwaukee Film Inc Milwaukee, WI | $11,142,698 | $5,451,115 |
Compass College Of Cinematic Arts Grand Rapids, MI | $3,507,072 | $2,237,084 |
Cleveland International Film Festival Inc Cleveland, OH | $2,929,525 | $2,420,704 |
Gateway Film Foundation Columbus, OH | $1,594,536 | $2,565,207 |
Indianapolis Film Project Inc Indianapolis, IN | $6,275,341 | $997,400 |
Production Farm Inc Whitelaw, WI | $492,060 | $608,112 |
Traverse City Film Festival Traverse City, MI | $3,356,607 | $1,206,308 |
Urban Content Studios Detroit, MI | $63,696 | $470,075 |
Dayton Movies Dayton, OH | $863,285 | $682,565 |
Ann Arbor Film Festival Inc Ann Arbor, MI | $449,263 | $487,199 |
Fevered Dreams Productions Chagrin Falls, OH | $1,052,999 | $625,435 |
Friends Of The Drexel Columbus, OH | $901,429 | $972,882 |