Leading Edge Productions Inc is located in Chestnut Hill, MA. 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. Leading Edge Productions Inc 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
WE DEVELOP DOCUMENTARY FILMS ON A BROAD RANGE OF SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND SCIENTIFIC SUBJECTS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE AND ENLIGHTEN A GENERAL AUDIENCE ACROSS ALL MEDIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE DOCUMENTARY "RESISTANCE - THEY FOUGHT BACK"
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Larry Klein Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
David Singer President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Melanie Wallace Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Paula Apsell CEO | Officer | 60 | $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 | $891,097 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $891,097 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $22 |
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 | $891,119 |
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 | $14,412 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,285 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $28,000 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,948 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $11,990 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $417 |
Total functional expenses | $638,505 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $252,651 |
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 | $252,651 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $37 |
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 | $37 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $252,614 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $252,651 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Leading Edge Productions Inc has recieved totaling $480,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Gordon E And Betty I Moore Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF PRODUCTION AND DISSEMINATION OF A FEATURE DOCUMENTARY SPOTLIGHTING THE ROLE OF SCIENCE IN UNCOVERING EVIDENCE FOR ACCURATE AND FACTUAL HISTORICAL ACCOUNTS. | $200,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR THE RESISTANCE PROJECT DOCUMENTARY | $150,000 |
Neubauer Family Charitable Trust Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: ARTS & CULTURE | $100,000 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Goldenson-Arbus Foundation Inc Mount Kisco, NY PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
Feinberg Foundation Inc Santa Fe, NM PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Film At Lincoln Center Inc New York, NY | $47,336,422 | $12,793,835 |
Women Make Movies Inc New York, NY | $4,051,785 | $9,688,918 |
The Independent Feature Project Inc Brooklyn, NY | $3,453,615 | $7,239,136 |
Jacob Burns Film Center Inc Pleasantville, NY | $56,622,968 | $8,221,632 |
Ghetto Film School Inc Bronx, NY | $4,789,477 | $7,574,668 |
Cinereach Ltd New York, NY | $8,475,346 | -$20,278 |
American Documentary Inc Brooklyn, NY | $4,468,317 | $5,634,331 |
Center For Independent Documentary Inc Newton, MA | $4,612,024 | $5,515,136 |
Film Forum Inc New York, NY | $19,050,321 | $4,468,920 |
Harmony Labs Inc New York, NY | $1,442,508 | $4,578,656 |
Tribeca Film Institute Inc New York, NY | $183,631 | $2,652,875 |
Rooftop Films Inc Brooklyn, NY | $775,387 | $2,563,788 |