California Film Institute

Organization Overview

California Film Institute is located in San Rafael, CA. The organization was established in 1998. 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, California Film Institute employed 113 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Film Institute 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, California Film Institute generated $5.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.9% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

CINEMA EDUCATION

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE MILL VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING NEW AND INNOVATIVE WORKS IN FILM AUDIENCES IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND BEYOND. THIS NON-COMPETITIVE EVENT INCLUDES AROUND 100 PROGRAMS OF INDEPENDENT FEATURES, DOCUMENTARIES, SHORTS, AS WELL AS TRIBUTES, SEMINARS, INTERACTIVE PRESENTATIONS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS. ENTRY FEES AND TICKET SALES HELP OFFSET THE COST OF THE ARTS EVENT. DOCLANDS IS A WORLD CLASS, NON-COMPETITIVE CELEBRATION OF THE BEST DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING INTRODUCED BY CFI IN 2018 AND PRESENTING 30 FILMS TO 6500 ATTENDEES EACH YEAR. CFI AWARDS INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS AS PART OF THE ORGANIZATIONS DOCPITCH EVENT WHICH IS A PART OF THE DOCLANDS DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL. CFI HOLDS AN EVENT FOR FILMMAKERS TO "PITCH" THEIR FILMS. AT THE EVENT A VOTE IS DONE, AND WINNERS ARE GIVEN FUNDING TO HELP COMPLETE THEIR FILMS.


THE CHRISTOPHER B. SMITH RAFAEL FILM CENTER SERVES AS THE COMMUNITYS TRUSTED YEAR-ROUND FILM CURATOR AND PROVIDES BAY AREA RESIDENTS WITH EXPOSURE TO A WIDE RANGE OF INDEPENDENT AND INTERNATIONAL FILMS IN A QUALITY ENVIRONMENT. THE CENTERS FILM PROGRAMS REACH AN AUDIENCE OF 125,000 PATRONS EACH YEAR.


THE CFI EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES BAY AREA STUDENTS AND LIFELONG LEARNERS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT THEMSELVES AND THE WORLD THROUGH FILM AND FILMMAKING. EDUCATION PROGRAMS REACHED SOME 10,000 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ANNUALLY.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$342,694
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $545,627
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,435,645
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,323,966
Total Program Service Revenue$695,615
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $39,150
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 $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,073,101

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that California Film Institute has recieved totaling $2,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Sidney And Bernice Clyman Family Foundation

San Rafael, CA

PURPOSE: IN FURTHERANCE OF STATED OBJECTIVES OF THE FOUNDATION

$2,000
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