Film Independent Inc
- Assets
- $7.5m
- Revenue
- $11.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 104
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 05/1986
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 95-3943485
Organization Overview
Film Independent Inc is located in Los Angeles, 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 09/2021, Film Independent Inc employed 104 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Film Independent 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 09/2021, Film Independent Inc generated $11.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.4m during the year ending 09/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Film Independent Inc has awarded 36 individual grants totaling $967,724. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS AND TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENT FILMMAKING TO THE PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
MEMBERSHIP, EDUCATION AND PROGRAMMING SERVICES:THE DIRECTORS CLOSE-UP SERIES (ONLINE IN 2021 DUE TO COVID)YEAR ROUND CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS (ONLINE IN 2021 DUE TO COVID)FILM INDEPENDENT SCREENING SERIES (189 UNIQUE EVENTS, AUDIENCE OF 31,059), GLOBAL MEDIA MAKERS
FILM INDEPENDENT'S SPIRIT AWARDS, A TELEVISED AWARDS SHOW WHICH PROMOTES THE INDEPENDENT FILM COMMUNITY AND WHICH, OVER THE PAST 36 YEARS, HAS DONE MORE THAN ANY OTHER SINGLE EVENT TO PUT INDEPENDENT FILM ON THE MAP AND IN THE PUBLIC CONSCIOUSNESS. THE SPIRIT AWARDS AMPLIFIES THE WORK OF TALENTED EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED TALENT, SUPPORTS DEIA IN THE AWARDS SPACE, AND IN 2021 INCLUDED TELEVISION FOR THE FIRST TIME, WITH NEW AWARDS FOR BOTH SCRIPTED AND UNSCRIPTED PROGRAMMING.2021 SPIRIT AWARDS HIGHLIGHTS:ONLINE SCREENING OF NOMINATED FILMS FOR MEMBERS= @45 TITLESVOTING MEMBERS OF FILM INDEPENDENT = 7,701VIRTUAL PRESS ROOM (DUE TO COVID)VIRTUAL AWARDS SHOW EXPERIENCE WITH PRERECEPTION (DUE TO COVID) = 500 PEOPLE
2020-2021 ARTIST DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS:- PROJECT INVOLVE HAS SUPPORTED OVER 850 FILMMAKERS OVER THE PAST TWENTY-NINE YEARS THROUGH MASTER CLASSES, INDIVIDUAL MENTORSHIP, EDUCATIONAL AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND SHORT FILM PRODUCTION. AT LEAST 30 FILMMAKERS PARTICIPATED IN FY 20/21. DUE TO COVID MANY PROGRAM ACTIVITIES WERE CONDUCTED ONLINE BUT THE PROGRAM RAN IN FULL AND STILL INCLUDED SHORT FILM PRODUCTION, MODIFIED FOR COVID SAFETY.- THE DIRECTING, PRODUCING, SCREENWRITING, EPISODIC AND DOCUMENTARY LABS PROVIDE MENTORSHIP AND TRAINING ON THE ART AND BUSINESS OF FILMMAKING TO AT LEAST 100 FELLOWS ANNUALLY WITH FEATURE-LENGTH OR EPISODIC PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT.- FAST TRACK IS A HIGHLY CURATED FILM FINANCING MARKET, DESIGNED TO HELP PRODUCER-DIRECTOR TEAMS ADVANCE THEIR PROJECTS. FI FACILITATES UP TO 60 MEETINGS FOR FELLOWS WITH TOP EXECUTIVES, FINANCIERS, AGENTS, MANAGERS, DISTRIBUTORS, GRANTING ORGANIZATIONS AND PRODUCTION COMPANIES. IN 2021 THE PROGRAM WAS CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY, DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS.- FILM INDEPENDENT'S FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM ALLOWS APPLICANTS TO UTILIZE THE NON-PROFIT STATUS OF THE ORGANIZATION TO ACCESS GRANTS FROM FOUNDATIONS, INDIVIDUAL DONORS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. AT THE END OF SEPTEMBER, 2021, THE FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM HAD APPROXIMATELY 238 ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS. OF THOSE, 89 JOINED THE PROGRAM WITHIN THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2020 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2021.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Josh Welsh President | Officer | 40 | $260,016 |
Kathryn Walker Sr Director Of Development | 40 | $133,429 | |
Maria Bozzi-Rahamad Sr Director Of Film Ed | 40 | $126,900 | |
Aline Loustaunau Director Of Marketing | 40 | $118,082 | |
Shawn Davis Exec. Producer, Spirit Awards | 40 | $115,503 | |
Monique Coleman Sr Dir, Human Resources & Administration | 40 | $110,148 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Jacobson Payroll Group Payroll Processing | 9/29/21 | $292,502 |
Vision Media Management Digital Screening Service | 9/29/21 | $191,600 |
Town & Country Event Rentals Event Rentals | 9/29/21 | $171,414 |
Allsafe It It Services | 9/29/21 | $127,147 |
Backstage Payroll Services Payroll Processing | 9/29/21 | $136,818 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $445,007 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,910,139 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,085,032 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $288,467 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,440,178 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,250,862 |
| Investment income | $254 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $500 |
| 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 | $11,527,723 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $262,724 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $135,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $271,255 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $41,295 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,982,218 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $271,798 |
| Payroll taxes | $272,271 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $120,409 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $42,450 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $604,427 |
| Advertising and promotion | $58,956 |
| Office expenses | $289,176 |
| Information technology | $264,391 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $564,462 |
| Travel | $708 |
| 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 | $104,368 |
| Insurance | $65,800 |
| All other expenses | $250,723 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,398,478 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,664,649 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $986,986 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $833,863 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $480,879 |
| 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 | $27,310 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $419,151 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $52,796 |
| Total assets | $7,465,634 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,848,089 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $262,533 |
| 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 | $209,000 |
| Total liabilities | $2,319,622 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,943,825 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,202,187 |
| 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 | $7,465,634 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Film Independent Inc has awarded $262,724 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
SAMUEL GOLDWYN FILMS LLC PURPOSE: SLOAN GRANT | $33,334 |
LIFE LIFE LLC PURPOSE: AMPLIFIER FELLOWSHIP | $30,000 |
MEL JONES PRODUCTIONS LLC PURPOSE: AMPLIFIER FELLOWSHIP | $30,000 |
INFINITE WINGS LLC PURPOSE: AMPLIFIER FELLOWSHIP | $30,000 |
JOURNEY WEST PICTURES LLC PURPOSE: XIN LI - LAIKA FUNDS FOR ANIMATION: 7LBS & 8OZ | $29,390 |
E PIC FILM PRODUCTION PURPOSE: SOMEONE TO WATCH AWARD SPIRIT AWARDS 2021 | $25,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Film Independent Inc has recieved totaling $7,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Andreas Rickenbach Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: 30 FILMMAKER PRO MEMBERSHIPS | $7,500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $26,060 |
| Ending Balance | $26,060 |
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 |