Frameline Inc
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 02/1986
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 94-2775772
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 12/2021, Frameline Inc employed 17 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 12/2021, Frameline Inc generated $1.8m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2021. 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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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) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James Woolley Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $98,000 |
Meggy Gotuaco Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cyrus Beagley Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nadir Joshua President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Emmett Chen-Ran Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeffery Grimes Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $333,966 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $466,673 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $250,965 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,051,604 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $692,634 |
| Investment income | $1,689 |
| 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 | $1,786,871 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $27,750 |
| 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. | $98,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,218 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $686,343 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $82,593 |
| Payroll taxes | $75,142 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $64,145 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $197,879 |
| Advertising and promotion | $56,432 |
| Office expenses | $81,942 |
| Information technology | $65,300 |
| Royalties | $79,892 |
| Occupancy | $120,572 |
| Travel | $12,197 |
| 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 | $20,144 |
| Insurance | $14,576 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,888,554 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $95,133 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $33,819 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $519,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,350 |
| 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 | $7,507 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $58,791 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $334,217 |
| Total assets | $1,050,817 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $65,358 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $140,503 |
| 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 | $42,343 |
| Total liabilities | $248,204 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $315,113 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $487,500 |
| 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 | $1,050,817 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Frameline Inc has awarded $10,332 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FRANKLY SPEAKING FILMS LLC PURPOSE: Completion Fund | $5,166 |
DISCLOSURE FILMS LLC PURPOSE: Completion Fund | $5,166 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Frameline Inc has recieved totaling $208,627.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $70,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $70,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $38,516 |
Chip Conley Foundation Berkeley, CA PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF FRAMELINE | $20,000 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
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 |