San Francisco Film Society
- Assets
- $2.7m
- Revenue
- $4.9m
- Investments
- $30.7k
- Employees
- 76
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 07/1980
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 94-2663216
Organization Overview
San Francisco Film Society is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1980. 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, San Francisco Film Society employed 76 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. San Francisco Film Society 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, San Francisco Film Society generated $4.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.3m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.8%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE SAN FRANCISCO FILM SOCIETY OFFERS AN INCLUSIVE AND REWARDING RANGE OF YEAR-ROUND PUBLIC PROGRAMS THAT INVESTIGATE AND CELEBRATE THE ARTISTRY AND INNOVATION OF THE WORLD'S MOST PIVOTAL AND IMAGINATIVE CINEMATIC VISIONARIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ARTIST DEVELOPMENT OFFERS GRANTS, RESIDENCIES AND LABS TO PROVIDE FILMMAKERS TOOLS THEY USE TO COMPLETE THEIR WORKS. IN 2021, WE GRADUALLY RESTARTED OUR IN-PERSON ACTIVITIES, WITH A HYBRID MODEL.
IN 2021, SFFILM PROGRAMMING WAS PRESENTED THROUGH ONLINE STREAMING, INCLUDING DOC STORIES AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS. THE 2021 FILM FESTIVAL WAS A HYBRID OF ONLINE STREAMING AND DRIVE-IN PRESENTATIONS.
SFFILM'S EDUCATION PROGRAMS SERVE MORE THAN 15,000 STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND FAMILIES EACH YEAR,FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH COLLEGE, TO DEVELOP MEDIA LITERACY, FILMMAKING SKILLS,CULTURAL AWARENESS, GLOBAL UNDERSTANDING AND A LIFELONG APPRECIATION OF CINEMA. PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES INCLUDE FILM SCREENINGS, SCHOOL VISITS, STUDY GUIDES,WORKSHOPS, YOUTH MEDIA EXHIBITIONS, INTERNSHIPS, AND MENTORSHIPS. IN 2021, THE MAJORITY OF ALL PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES WERE OFFERED ONLINE. IN FALL OF 2021 WE RETURNED TO SOME LIMITED IN-PERSON FAMILY PROGRAMMING
ARTIST DEVELOPMENT OFFERS GRANTS, RESIDENCIES AND LABS TO PROVIDE FILMMAKERS TOOLS THEY USE TO COMPLETE THEIR WORKS. IN 2021, WE GRADUALLY RESTARTED OUR IN-PERSON ACTIVITIES, WITH A HYBRID MODEL.
IN 2021, SFFILM PROGRAMMING WAS PRESENTED THROUGH ONLINE STREAMING, INCLUDING DOC STORIES AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS. THE 2021 FILM FESTIVAL WAS A HYBRID OF ONLINE STREAMING AND DRIVE-IN PRESENTATIONS.
SFFILM'S EDUCATION PROGRAMS SERVE MORE THAN 15,000 STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND FAMILIES EACH YEAR,FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH COLLEGE, TO DEVELOP MEDIA LITERACY, FILMMAKING SKILLS,CULTURAL AWARENESS, GLOBAL UNDERSTANDING AND A LIFELONG APPRECIATION OF CINEMA. PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES INCLUDE FILM SCREENINGS, SCHOOL VISITS, STUDY GUIDES,WORKSHOPS, YOUTH MEDIA EXHIBITIONS, INTERNSHIPS, AND MENTORSHIPS. IN 2021, THE MAJORITY OF ALL PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES WERE OFFERED ONLINE. IN FALL OF 2021 WE RETURNED TO SOME LIMITED IN-PERSON FAMILY PROGRAMMING
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Anne Lai Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $216,000 |
Elizabeth O'malley Managing Dir. | Officer | 40 | $124,460 |
Kirsten Strobel Dir. Of Advance. | 40 | $111,550 | |
Jessica Fairbanks Dir. Of Program. | 40 | $110,436 | |
Tom Knutsen Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Fish Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $144,802 |
| Fundraising events | $212,533 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $793,825 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,286,859 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,832 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,438,019 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $313,579 |
| Investment income | $1,408 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $436 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $183,226 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $12,106 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,948,774 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $702,450 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $340,460 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $136,802 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,709,533 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $118,551 |
| Payroll taxes | $185,259 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $104,747 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $264,338 |
| Advertising and promotion | $55,469 |
| Office expenses | $10,286 |
| Information technology | $47,664 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $192,016 |
| Travel | $30,000 |
| 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 | $1,080 |
| Insurance | $56,632 |
| All other expenses | $119,714 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,285,917 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $772,793 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $272,124 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,576,807 |
| 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 | $33,297 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,632 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $30,739 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,689,392 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $357,222 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $154,519 |
| 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 | $26,115 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $250,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $787,856 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$330,954 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,232,490 |
| 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 | $2,689,392 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that San Francisco Film Society has recieved totaling $4,260,809.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Kenneth Rainin Foundation Oakland, CA PURPOSE: SFFILM RAININ FILMMAKING GRANTS AND PROGRAMS | $2,400,000 |
Kenneth Rainin Foundation Oakland, CA PURPOSE: SFFS/KRF FILMMAKING GRANTS AND PROGRAMS | $900,000 |
Alfred P Sloan Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO NURTURE, DEVELOP, AND CHAMPION FILMS THAT EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC OR TECHNOLOGICAL THEMES AND CHARACTERS | $267,500 |
Alfred P Sloan Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO NURTURE, DEVELOP, AND CHAMPION FILMS THAT EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC OR TECHNOLOGICAL THEMES AND CHARACTERS | $200,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $186,100 |
Jenerosity Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $85,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
International Documentary Association Inc Los Angeles, CA | $8,198,815 | $12,252,709 |
Film Independent Inc Los Angeles, CA | $7,465,634 | $11,527,723 |
Array Alliance Inc Encino, CA | $23,025,170 | $9,034,009 |
Santa Barbara International Film Festival Inc Santa Barbara, CA | $7,671,000 | $6,230,884 |
California Film Institute San Rafael, CA | $8,333,182 | $5,073,101 |
National Film Preserve Ltd Berkeley, CA | $40,155,231 | $15,232,996 |
Bfca Los Angeles, CA | $405,968 | $4,064,869 |
San Francisco Film Society San Francisco, CA | $2,689,392 | $4,948,774 |
Outfest Los Angeles, CA | $414,961 | $3,920,238 |
Bay Area Video Coalition Inc San Francisco, CA | $1,856,423 | $3,177,189 |
American Cinematheque Los Angeles, CA | $27,763,140 | $2,833,838 |
Forward Impact Los Angeles, CA | $1,099,494 | $2,810,551 |