Tallgrass Film Association is located in Wichita, KS. The organization was established in 2004. 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 12/2021, Tallgrass Film Association employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tallgrass Film Association 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 12/2021, Tallgrass Film Association generated $677.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $619.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.4% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO FOSTER AN APPRECIATION OF THE CINEMATIC ARTS BY CREATING SHARED EXPERIENCES AROUND THE INTERNATIONAL MEDIUM OF FILM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TO PRODUCE THE TALLGRASS FILM FESTIVAL, AN EDUCATIONAL EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, LOCAL BUSINESSES SUPPORT THE FESTIVAL THROUGH DONATED SERVICES, MATERIALS, ADVERTISING AND FACILITIES. IN 2021 THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED APPROXIMATELY $285,988 OF IN-KIND DONATIONS OF SERVICES AND THE USE OF EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS AND FACILITIES.
TO MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZATION TO PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF THE PERFORMING VISUAL ARTS IN FILM AND VIDEOTAPE ART. SPECIFIC EVENTS INCLUDE SPECIAL SCREENINGS TO PROVIDE SHOWING OF INDEPENDENT FILMS, FOLLOWED BY A PANEL DISCUSSION AND A Q&A SESSION WITH THE FILMMAKER. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH VARIOUS GROUPS, ORGANIZATIONS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES IN THE WICHITA, KANSAS AREA TO BRING UNIQUE MOVIE-GOING EXPERIENCES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Melanie Addington Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $40,283 |
Janice Van Sickle President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mark Janzen President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Adam Gunnels Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Veronica Seberger Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Anna Heustis Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $26,828 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $69,189 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $96,017 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $509,813 |
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 | -$1,478 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $677,882 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $40,283 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,071 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $65,766 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $4,691 |
Payroll taxes | $6,518 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $25,812 |
Office expenses | $354 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,896 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $900 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,376 |
All other expenses | $8,801 |
Total functional expenses | $619,294 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $72,064 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $20,157 |
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 | $601 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $11,666 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,770 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $109,258 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,805 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $9,328 |
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 | $22,133 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $87,125 |
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 | $109,258 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Tallgrass Film Association has recieved totaling $27,655.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Wichita Community Foundation Wichita, KS PURPOSE: UNDER THE DUNBAR STARS, GENERAL PURPOSES | $20,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,105 |
Barry L And Paula M Downing Foundation Wichita, KS PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTIONS TO OPERATIONS | $2,500 |
Garvey Kansas Foundation Wichita, KS PURPOSE: COMMUNITY:PROGRAMMING | $50 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Denver Film Society Denver, CO | $6,290,758 | $7,875,094 |
Film Streams Inc Omaha, NE | $13,258,017 | $2,389,769 |
Mountainfilm Ltd 01-01-94 Telluride, CO | $5,204,097 | $2,315,896 |
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 |
Colorado Film Society Boulder, CO | $492,655 | $989,406 |
Tallgrass Film Association Wichita, KS | $109,258 | $677,882 |
Society For Cinema & Media Studies Norman, OK | $1,601,458 | $794,538 |
Rocky Mountain Womens Film Institute Inc Colorado Springs, CO | $900,198 | $669,956 |
Deadcenter Film Festival Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $258,597 | $607,158 |
Breckenridge Film Festival Breckenridge, CO | $181,127 | $341,841 |