Avon Theatre Film Center Inc is located in Stamford, 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. As of 03/2023, Avon Theatre Film Center Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Avon Theatre Film Center 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 03/2023, Avon Theatre Film Center Inc generated $1.0m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 03/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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PROMOTE AND FOSTER A PUBLIC APPRECIATION OF THE CINEMATIC ARTS, INCLUDING THE EXHIBITION OF EDUCATIONAL FILMS AND FILMS OF INDEPENDENT AND/OR EMERGING FILMMAKERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MANY PEOPLE VIEW THE CINEMA AS A SOURCE OF ENTERTAINMENT, HOWEVER THE AVON IS DRIVEN BY ITS MISSION TO ENHANCE THIS ROLE BY SHOWING FILMS THAT ARE ARTISTICALLY AND/OR SOCIALLY MEANINGFUL AND TO USE THE CINEMA AS A MEANS OF EDUCATING, INSPIRING AND/OR ENGAGING THE GREATER COMMUNITY. THESE GOALS ARE ALWAYS TOP PRIORITY WHEN THE AVON LAYS OUT ITS PROGRAMS, ONLY A PORTION OF WHICH ARE DESCRIBED HERE. AS WE ARE JUST COMING BACK FROM THE PANDEMIC, THIS YEAR WE SAW AGAIN, AS DURING THE PRE-PANDEMIC, SEVERAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WHO COLLABORATED WITH THE AVON TO PRESENT FILMS HIGHLIGHTING MAJOR SOCIETAL ISSUES INCLUDING IMMIGRATION, GUN VIOLENCE, SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND CLIMATE CHANGE. THESE PROGRAMS, WHICH ALL INCLUDED A SPECIAL SCREENING FOLLOWED BY A PANEL DISCUSSION, ATTRACTED WELL OVER 1,000 ATTENDEES. OUR EXHIBITION ON SCREEN SERIES, WHICH PRESENTS FILMS FOCUSING ON THE WORLD'S GREAT ARTISTS AND THEIR WORKS, IS ONLY AVAILABLE IN SELECT THEATERS WITH EACH FEATURE LIMITED TO ONLY TWO SCREENINGS AND CONTINUES TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE LARGER CROWDS. THE AVON'S COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION CONTINUES TO GROW EACH YEAR. THE AVON CONTINUES TO PROVIDE FREE MEMBERSHIPS TO TEACHERS FROM THROUGHOUT THE REGION WITH THE GOAL OF ENCOURAGING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS TO USE QUALITY CINEMA AS A TOOL FOR ENHANCING CLASSROOM LEARNING. APPROXIMATELY 275 EDUCATORS TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THIS OFFERING WITH MANY ENCOURAGING THEIR STUDENTS TO ATTEND SCREENINGS AT THE AVON THAT TOUCHED ON THEIR CURRICULA. THE AVON'S COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AWARDED $8,500 THIS YEAR TO 11 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO SUBMITTED ESSAYS ON WHY FILM MATTERS. THE VARIETY OF FILMS AND THE NUMBER OF THE HIGH SCHOOLS AND TOWNS REPRESENTED GROWS EACH YEAR WHILE THE QUALITY OF THE SUBMISSIONS CONTINUES TO IMPRESS OUR PROFESSIONAL JUDGES. THE AVON IS STRONGLY COMMITTED TO ISSUES OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND CONTINUES TO BUILD ON ITS PROFESSIONALLY CURATED BLACK LENS SERIES HIGHLIGHTING FILMS MADE BY BLACK FILMMAKERS AND/OR DEALING WITH THE BLACK EXPERIENCE IN AMERICA. THIS YEAR WE PRESENTED THESE FEATURES, ALL WELL RECEIVED AND FOLLOWED BY PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS WITH THE FILMMAKERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Deborah Goodrich Royce President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Carol Cohen Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tamar Bundy Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sue H Baker Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Clark Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Cullman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $181,445 |
Fundraising events | $106,348 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $42,176 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $277,460 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $37,308 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $607,429 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $339,462 |
Investment income | $6,354 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $9,930 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$29,993 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $90,650 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,023,832 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $750 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $8,500 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $177,070 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $70,828 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $346,182 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $60,038 |
Payroll taxes | $48,943 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $41,035 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $62,396 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,533 |
Office expenses | $76,126 |
Information technology | $16,905 |
Royalties | $154,503 |
Occupancy | $100,626 |
Travel | $202 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,909 |
Interest | $5,887 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,808 |
Insurance | $22,012 |
All other expenses | $59,129 |
Total functional expenses | $1,198,554 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $324,985 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $100,140 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $30,242 |
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 | $5,780 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $24,392 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,208 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $494,747 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $98,529 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $48,123 |
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 | $199,000 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $345,652 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $52,507 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $96,588 |
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 | $494,747 |