Bfca is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1997. 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. Bfca is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Bfca generated $4.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.9m 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE THE ART OF ELECTRONIC FILM AND ELECTRONIC TELEVISION CRITICISM
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROMOTE THE ART OF ELECTRONIC FILM CRITICISM
TO PROMOTE THE ART OF ELECTRONIC TELEVISION CRITICISM
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
John DE Simio Executive VP | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $117,187 |
Ed Martin President (tv) | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $10,000 |
Shawn Edwards Director | Trustee | 4 | $10,000 |
Mark Ramsey Director | Trustee | 4 | $6,000 |
James Ferguson Director | Trustee | 8 | $6,000 |
Sam Rubin Director | Trustee | 4 | $5,000 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Bob Bain Productions Production Services | 12/30/21 | $2,554,275 |
Berlin Entertainment Production Services | 12/30/21 | $858,437 |
Greenberg Traurig Legal | 12/30/21 | $236,816 |
John De Simio Director Fees | 12/30/21 | $117,187 |
Stagedge Production Services | 12/30/21 | $155,626 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $5,700 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,700 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,059,108 |
Investment income | $61 |
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 | $4,064,869 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $20,000 |
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. | $164,187 |
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 | $236,816 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $29,957 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $73,287 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,158 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $36,000 |
Travel | $5,875 |
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 | $132 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $6,229 |
Total functional expenses | $4,900,406 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $295,644 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $104,912 |
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 | $67 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $5,345 |
Total assets | $405,968 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $32,661 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $373,307 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $405,968 |
Over the last fiscal year, Bfca has awarded $15,535 in support to 5 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Little Rock, AR PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
SXSW INC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
Sunnyvale, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
Beverly Hills, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $860 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $175 |
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 |