Frameline Inc

Organization Overview

Frameline Inc is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1986. 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 12/2022, Frameline Inc employed 41 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Frameline 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 12/2022, Frameline Inc generated $2.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.5% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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FRAMELINE'S MISSION IS TO CHANGE THE WORLD THROUGH THE POWER OF QUEER CINEMA. AS A MEDIA ARTS NON-PROFIT, FRAMELINE'S PROGRAMS CONNECT FILMMAKERS AND AUDIENCES IN SAN FRANCISCO AND AROUND THE WORLD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EXHIBITIONFOUNDED IN 1977, THESAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL LGBT FILM FESTIVAL IS THE LONGEST-RUNNING, LARGEST AND MOST WIDELY RECOGNIZED LGBT FILM EXHIBITION EVENT IN THE WORLD. AS A COMMUNITY EVENT WITH AN ANNUAL ATTENDANCE OF 60,000, THE FESTIVAL IS THE MOST PROMINENT AND WELL-ATTENDED LGBT ARTS PROGRAM IN THE BAY AREA. FRAMELINE ALSOPRESENTS YEAR-ROUND EXHIBITIONS, INCLUDINGFRAMELINE ENCORE, A FREE FILM SERIESHIGHLIGHTING DIVERSE, SOCIALLY RELEVANT WORKS. YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS ALSO INCLUDEMEMBERS-ONLY SNEAK PREVIEWS AND SPECIAL EVENTS, AS WELL AS SPECIAL SCREENINGS ANDEVENTS FEATURING DIRECTORS, ACTORS AND OTHER QUEER MEDIA ICONS.


DISTRIBUTIONESTABLISHED IN 1981,FRAMELINE DISTRIBUTION IS THE ONLY NONPROFIT DISTRIBUTOR THATSOLELY CATERS TO LGBTQ FILM. FRAMELINES COLLECTION HAS OVER 250 AWARD WINNING FILMSAND WE HAVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH UNIVERSITIES, PUBLIC LIBRARIES, FILM FESTIVALS, ANDCOMMUNITY GROUPS. IN 2008, FRAMELINE DISTRIBUTION LAUNCHEDYOUTH IN MOTION, A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FREE LGBT-THEMED FILMS AND CURRICULUM RESOURCES TO CALIFORNIAGAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCES. IN 2011, WE LAUNCHED FRAMELINE VOICES, A NEW EFFORT TOSHOWCASE DIVERSE LGBTQ STORIES WITH AN EMPHASIS ON FILMS BY AND ABOUT PEOPLE OFCOLOR, TRANSGENDER PEOPLE, YOUTH, AND ELDERS. THE CONTENT FEATURED ON FRAMELINEVOICES IS FREE AND YOU CAN NOW ENJOY THE BEST OF OUR DISTRIBUTION COLLECTION ANYTIMEON YOUR COMPUTER,SMARTPHONE, TV, OR OTHER DEVICE.REORGANIZED THE CATALOGUE TO ENSURE THE FUTURE SUCCESS OF THE PROGRAM, AND TO ENSURE REVENUES WILL CONTINUE TO GROW.


FILMMAKER SUPPORTSINCE 1990, MORE THAN 100 FILMS AND VIDEOS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED WITH ASSISTANCE FROMTHEFRAMELINE COMPLETION FUND.GRANTS ARE AWARDED ANNUALLY AND PROVIDE MUCH-NEEDEDSUPPORT TO FILMMAKERS FOR THEIR FINAL EDITING AND LAB WORK. ONCE COMPLETED, THESEFILMS OFTEN GO ON TO RECEIVE INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE. SUBMISSIONS INCLUDE DOCUMENTARY,EDUCATIONAL, NARRATIVE, ANIMATION, AND EXPERIMENTAL PROJECTS ABOUT LGBT PEOPLE AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.ACHIEVED A RECORD ATTENDANCE THROUGH A MIX OF VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON ACTIVATES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
James Woolley
Executive Dir.
$100,000
Nadir Joshua
President
$0
Margaret Gotuaco
Treasurer
$0
Cyrus Beagley
Secretary
$0
Brandi Collins
Board Member
$0
Emmett Chen-Ran
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$422,508
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $365,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$503,345
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,290,853
Total Program Service Revenue$804,928
Investment income $1,112
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
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 $2,096,374

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Frameline Inc has awarded $10,332 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

DISCLOSURE FILMS LLC

PURPOSE: Completion Fund

$5,166

FRANKLY SPEAKING FILMS LLC

PURPOSE: Completion Fund

$5,166
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