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.
Form
990
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Shari Marshik Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $75,000 |
Hannah Alstead Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Dave Cook Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Tom Stender Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Dan Stocke President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Rhonda Wiiliainen 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 | $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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $368,702 |
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 | $122,745 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $11,369 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $211 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,910 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,101 |
Office expenses | $1,519 |
Information technology | $9,507 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $4,553 |
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 | $2,362 |
All other expenses | $4,321 |
Total functional expenses | $595,893 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $122,057 |
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 | $122,057 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,468 |
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 | $7,468 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $102,046 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $12,543 |
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 | $122,057 |
Over the last fiscal year, Upper Midwest Film Office has awarded $368,702 in support to 5 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
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 |