Messenger Films
- Assets
- $810.6k
- Revenue
- $173.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Tampa, FL
- Founding
- 12/1993
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 95-4217185
Organization Overview
Messenger Films is located in Tampa, FL. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (A31) the organization is classified as: Film & Video, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Messenger Films 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 08/2021, Messenger Films generated $173.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $88.5k during the year ending 08/2021. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
PRODUCTION OF CHRISTIAN-THEMED FILMS THAT PRESENT THE GOSPEL TO PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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"FILMS OF BEAUTY, STORIES OF HOPE" IS THE MOTTO OF MESSENGER FILMS. FOUNDED IN 1988 BY CRISTOBAL KRUSEN, A GRADUATE OF THE NYU FILM SCHOOL, MESSENGER FILMS BEGAN WITH PRODUCTIONS MADE FOR THE SPANISH-SPEAKING WORLD. IN THE EARLY 2000S, MESSENGER BRANCHED INTO A TRULY GLOBAL MINISTRY WITH FEATURE FILMS PRODUCED IN AFRICA, ASIA, NORTH AMERICA, AND EUROPE. NOTEWORTHY EXAMPLES INCLUDE THE AWARD-WINNING FINAL SOLUTION (PRODUCED IN SOUTH AFRICA) AND SABINA K. (PRODUCED IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA).IT IS ESTIMATED THAT MORE THAN ONE BILLION PEOPLE HAVE SEEN A MESSENGER FILMS PRODUCTION - MOSTLY THROUGH TELEVISION BROADCASTS AND DIGITAL STREAMING PLATFORMS, BUT ALSO VIA THEATRICAL DISTRIBUTION AND COMMUNITY-BASED SHOWINGS AND CHURCH SHOWINGS.CURRENT PLANS AT MESSENGER CALL FOR ONGOING INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTIONS APPEALING TO "SPIRITUAL SEEKERS" OF ALL BACKGROUNDS. OUR NEWEST RELEASE IS LET ME HAVE MY SON, FILMED IN THE UNITED STATES AND MEXICO, AND GOING INTO DISTRIBUTION IN THE FALL OF 2022. LET ME HAVE MY SON IS INSPIRED BY THE TRUE STORY OF A FATHER'S DESPERATE SEARCH FOR HIS MENTALLY ILL SON AND THE STRUGGLE TO RECONCILE THE TRAGEDIES OF LIFE WITH A LOVING GOD.MESSENGER FILMS EXISTS THROUGH THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF DONORS AND FRIENDS AS WELL AS DISTRIBUTION INCOME DERIVED FROM ROYALTIES AND LICENSING FEES.
MESSENGER FILMS CONTINUES TO DISTRIBUTE NARRATIVE FEATURE FILMS FROM PRIOR YEARS SUCH AS SABINA K., FINAL SOLUTION, ROPA NUEVA PARA FELIPE, AND CON QUIEN TE VAS? ALL OF THESE FILMS PRESENT BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED STORIES SHOWING GOD'S UNFAILING LOVE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND CULTURES AROUND THE WORLD. LICENSING FEES AND ROYALTY INCOME DERIVED FROM DISTRIBUTION HELP COVER OPERATING COSTS AND ENSURE ONGOING DISTRIBUTION OF THE MESSENGER FILMS PRODUCT LINE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cristobal Krusen President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $22,000 |
Cheryl Krusen Director | Trustee | 5 | $5,500 |
Jeff Diercks Secretary/treasurer/direct | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Andy Eckert Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Maggie Riffler Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
David Kithcart Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $168,340 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $168,340 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,014 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $173,354 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $23,469 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,929 |
| Information technology | $2,694 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $769 |
| 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 | $50,274 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $118 |
| Total functional expenses | $88,490 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $50,790 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $759,814 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $810,604 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,546 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $97,258 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $98,804 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $711,800 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $810,604 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Messenger Films has recieved totaling $44,805.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Christian Broadcasting Network Inc Virginia Beach, VA PURPOSE: CHRISTIAN FILMMAKING | $15,000 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: CULTURE | $14,500 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $10,250 |
Krusen Family Charitable Foundation Corp Tampa, FL PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF CREATING FILMS OF BEAUTY AND STORIES OF HOPE. | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $55 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Sarasota Film Society Inc Lakewood Ranch, FL | $6,229,550 | $3,181,545 |
Enzian Theatre Inc Maitland, FL | $3,911,986 | $3,550,632 |
Dawning Family Services Inc Tampa, FL | $5,111,125 | $3,709,345 |
Atlanta Jewish Film Society Inc Marietta, GA | $1,057,555 | $1,845,019 |
Sidewalk Film Center And Cinema Inc Birmingham, AL | $3,485,005 | $1,620,388 |
Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission Inc West Palm Bch, FL | $459,945 | $1,395,583 |
Broward County Film Society Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL | $809,517 | $1,454,783 |
Key West Film Society Inc Key West, FL | $1,254,639 | $635,587 |
Independent Media Artists Of Ga Etc Inc Atlanta, GA | $644,570 | $1,227,603 |
Vision Earth Society Incorporated Miami, FL | $446,491 | $413,499 |
Athens Film Arts Institute Inc Athens, GA | $2,591,562 | $922,375 |
Professional Development Resources Inc Jacksonville, FL | $125,822 | $456,921 |