Siff
- Assets
- $12.1m
- Revenue
- $5.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 160
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 10/1991
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 91-1489660
Organization Overview
Siff is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (O99) the organization is classified as: Youth Development N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Siff employed 160 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Siff 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 12/2023, Siff generated $5.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.6m during the year ending 12/2023. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (SIFF) BELIEVES IN FILM'S UNIQUE POWER TO SHARE ORIGINAL STORIES, DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES, AND RICH EMOTIONAL JOURNEYS. BEGINNING IN 1976 WITH THE ANNUAL SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, THEN EXPANDING INTO YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMMING, AND OUR FIVE-SCREEN SIFF CINEMA, WE HAVE OFFERED EXPERIENCES THAT BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO DISCOVER EXTRAORDINARY FILMS FROM AROUND THE WORLD FOR NEARLY FIVE DECADES. OUR AUDIENCES ALLOW US TO TAKE RISKS, HOST COMPLEX CONVERSATIONS, AND TRULY APPRECIATE FILM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SIFF HOSTS THE ANNUAL SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL TRADITIONALLY ATTRACTING NEARLY 150,000 ATTENDEES TO CELEBRATE FILMS FROM MORE THAN 80 COUNTRIES AND REGIONS AROUND THE WORLD. MANY OF THE FEATURES, SHORT FILMS, AND DOCUMENTARIES WE SCREEN WILL NOT HAVE A RETURN TO US CINEMAS, MAKING IT AN AMAZING EVENT TO DISCOVER NEW AND UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES AND STORIES.THE SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL DRAWS MORE THAN 140,000 ATTENDEES ANNUALLY. SIFF'S EDUCATION PROGRAMMING INCLUDES FILMMAKER TRAINING AND FILM APPRECIATION FOR BOTH YOUTH AND ADULTS. OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS REACH APPROXIMATELY 10,000 ANNUALLY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Diana Knauf President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Stephanie Devaan Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Katherine DE Bruyn Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Christopher Newell Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Ben Andrews Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Brent Stiefel Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $297,569 |
| Fundraising events | $439,372 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $957,694 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,097,221 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $86,500 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,791,856 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,569,598 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $254,587 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$223,772 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $506,788 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,931,127 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $237,904 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $237,904 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,911,766 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $139,799 |
| Payroll taxes | $304,426 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $116,683 |
| 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 | $614,064 |
| Advertising and promotion | $96,596 |
| Office expenses | $129,074 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $361,569 |
| Travel | $151,620 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $199,922 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $403,078 |
| Insurance | $79,380 |
| All other expenses | $279,662 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,588,660 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,002,224 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $476,906 |
| 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 | $184,472 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,943,913 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $494,535 |
| Total assets | $12,102,050 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $887,436 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $231,434 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $10,146,517 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $986,420 |
| Total liabilities | $12,251,807 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$552,257 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $402,500 |
| 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 | $12,102,050 |