Green Planet Films Inc is located in Stonington, CT. The organization was established in 2003. 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. Green Planet Films Inc 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, Green Planet Films Inc generated $117.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $133.5k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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GREEN PLANET FILMS (GPF) ADVOCATES ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS THROUGH EDUCATION WITH AN EMPHASIS ON FILM. WE VIEW THE NEED FOR HUMANITY TO MEANINGFULLY ENGAGE WITH ITS LIVING ENVIRONMENT HAS REACHED A TIPPING POINT. WE SUPPORT THIS ADVOCACY BY DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING A MEDIA LIBRARY FOR DISTRIBUTION TO EDUCATIONAL AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, NON-PROFITS, BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS. OUR PERSPECTIVE ON ENVIRONMENTAL ECOLOGY, ALSO INCLUDES HUMAN ECOLOGY. TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EFFORT, WE MAINTAIN A NETWORK OF SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS AMONG FILM PRODUCERS, SCIENTISTS, ACADEMICS, AS WELL AS OTHER DISTRIBUTORS WHO SHARE A COMMON ASPIRATION TO IDENTIFY, PRODUCE AND SHARE DISCOVERIES IN NATURE AND HUMANITY. SAMPLE TOPICS INCLUDE DEFORESTATION, WATER RESOURCES, OCEAN CONSERVATION, SUSTAINABLE FISHING, RENEWABLE ENERGIES, CLIMATE CHANGE AND OTHER ISSUES THAT AFFECT HUMANITY IN THE CONTEXT OF ITSELF AND NATURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL FILM DISTRIBUTION TO SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES AND ORGANIZATIONS. WE ASSIST INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS IN PROMOTING THEIR WORK TO THE EDUCATIONAL MARKET, AT NO EXPENSE TO THEM. THE EDUCATIONAL MARKET IS USUALLY OVERLOOKED BY TRADITIONAL DISTRIBUTORS WHO CONCENTRATE ON BROADCAST AND HOME VIEWING. MANY OF THESE DOCUMENTARIES CONTAIN CRITICAL INFORMATION FOR STUDY AND STUDENTS AND PROFESSORS USE THESE FILMS IN CLASSROOMS AND IN DEPTH RESEARCH.
FILM FUNDING FISCAL SPONSORSHIP ASSISTED 2 DOCUMENTARIES AND ONE RHINO CONSERVATION PROJECT IN THEIR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS TO COMPLETE THEIR FILM OR PROJECT.
FILM FESTIVAL FUNDING: GPF PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE WILD AND SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL, THE CALIFORNIA FILM INSTITUTE AND THE SAN FRANCISCO GREEN FILM FESTIVAL
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Suzanne Harle Executive Director, Founder | 25 | $0 | |
Ernest Gonzales President | 2 | $0 | |
Sharon Duncalf Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
Theresa Cavalier Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,515 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $94,985 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $1 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $117,853 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $13,919 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $8,289 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $3,599 |
Other expenses | $80,706 |
Total expenses | $133,459 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $13,865 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $13,865 |
Total liabilities | $39,071 |
Net assets or fund balances | -$25,206 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Green Planet Films Inc has recieved totaling $48.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $48 |
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