Northwest Film Forum is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1996. 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 09/2023, Northwest Film Forum employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northwest Film Forum 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 09/2023, Northwest Film Forum generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.8% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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NORTHWEST FILM FORUM INCITES PUBLIC DIALOGUE AND CREATIVE ACTION THROUGH COLLECTIVE CINEMATIC EXPERIENCES. A NONPROFIT FILM AND ARTS CENTER LOCATED IN SEATTLE NORTHWEST FILM FORUM PRESENTS HUNDREDS OF FILMS FESTIVALS COMMUNITY EVENTS MULTIDISCIPLINARY PERFORMANCES AND PUBLIC DISCUSSIONS EACH YEAR. A COMPREHENSIVE VISUAL MEDIA ORGANIZATION THE FORUM OFFERS EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND ARTIST SERVICES FOR FILM AND MEDIA MAKERS AT ALL STAGES OF THEIR DEVELOPMENT. ARTIST SERVICES INCLUDE ACCESS TO SPACE GEAR FISCAL SPONSORSHIP GRANTS AND AN EDIT LAB. NORTHWEST FILM FORUM IS A MEMBER-BASED ORGANIZATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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NWFF OPERATES AN EXHIBITION SPACE OFFERING YEAR ROUND PROGRAMMING OF FILMS LIVE EVENTS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS REACHING A TOTAL AUDIENCE OF OVER 25,000.
COORDINATES AND OFFERS YEAR ROUND WORKSHOPS TO DEVELOP ARTISTIC AND TECHNICAL SKILLS FOR YOUTH AND ADULT FILMMAKERS.
PROVIDES FISCAL SPONSORSHIP AND ARTIST SUPPORT SERVICES TO FILMMAKERS AND EMERGING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS PROVIDING EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND EDIT LAB USE TO FILMMAKERS OF ALL AGES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Becky Bruhn Board President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Matthew Dresden Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Jessica Ramirez Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mujale Chisebuka Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Owen Davies Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
John Deshazo Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $97,137 |
Membership dues | $16,982 |
Fundraising events | $43,174 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $292,408 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $194,420 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $644,121 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $478,354 |
Investment income | $11,350 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $25,350 |
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 | $33,476 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,192,651 |
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. | $80,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $193,958 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $65,145 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $353,709 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $67,427 |
Payroll taxes | $56,427 |
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 | $12,270 |
Office expenses | $18,126 |
Information technology | $6,237 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $169,132 |
Travel | $3,358 |
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 | $9,448 |
Insurance | $19,770 |
All other expenses | $46,566 |
Total functional expenses | $1,192,269 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,742,758 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $8,683 |
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 | $68,121 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,819,562 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,747 |
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 | $1,557,088 |
Total liabilities | $1,564,835 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $202,970 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $51,757 |
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 | $1,819,562 |