Upper Midwest Film Office

Organization Overview

Upper Midwest Film Office is located in Duluth, MN. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Upper Midwest Film Office employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Upper Midwest Film Office 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 12/2022, Upper Midwest Film Office generated $616.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 37.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $595.9k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE ORGANIZATION IS FORMED AND SHALL BE OPERATED FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES THROUGH SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE, ARTISTIC AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE THE INCREASE OF MEDIA PRODUCTION USING EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR ATTRACTION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING BUILDING AN ARTISTIC INFASTRUCTURE. WE WILL ACHIEVE INCREASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE REGION BY USING THE ARTISTIC AND CULTURALLY ENRICHNG ACTIVITIES OF FILM AND OTHER MEDIA PRODUCTION TO STRENTHEN THE WORKFORCE, SUPPORT THE MEDIA PRODUCTION INDUSTRY AND ATTRACT MEDIA PRODUCTION TO BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF THE UPPER MIDWEST REGION OF THE UNITED STATES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

UMFO RUNS SEVERAL WORKSHOPS EACH YEAR TO TRAIN, EDUCATE AND EXPAND THE WORKFORCE IN THE FILM AND TV PRODUCTION INDUSTRY.


IN ADDITION TO RUNNING SEVERAL WORKSHOPS EACH YEAR TO TRAIN, EDUCATE AND EXPAND THE WORKFORCE IN THE TV AND FILM INDUSTRY, UMFO ATTRACTS AND CONNECTS FILMMAKERS AND TV PRODUCERS TO THE AREA'S LOCAL RESOURCES.


HELP BUILD GREATOR CAPACITY BY CONNECTING CREATORS WITH INCENTIVE OPTIONS, SOURCE OF INITIAL CONTACT TO THE REGION TO SHOW THAT WE HAVE THE BREADTH AND DEPTH OF LOCATIONS THAT WORK FOR PROJECTS, CONDUIT TO CONNECT AS MANY SERVICES AND CREW TO PRODUCTIONS AND THUS FUNNEL THOSE BUDGETS INTO THE LOCAL ECONOMY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Shari Marshik
Executive Di
$75,000
Hannah Alstead
Secretary
$0
Dave Cook
Board Member
$0
Tom Stender
Board Member
$0
Dan Stocke
President
$0
Rhonda Wiiliainen
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $615,637
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$220
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$615,857
Total Program Service Revenue$879
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 $616,736

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Upper Midwest Film Office has awarded $368,702 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

C4G LLC

PURPOSE: FILM PRODUCTION

$112,312

TWIN SISTIES LLC

PURPOSE: FILM PRODUCTION

$55,202

PRO SOLUTIONS DBA LEEDRICK STUDIOS

PURPOSE: FILM PRODUCTION

$41,408

TITLE ONE FILMS LLC

PURPOSE: FILM PRODUCTION

$91,445

MERY KISSCAM MOVIE LLC

PURPOSE: FILM PRODUCTION

$68,335
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