2026-04-20T01:34:23-07:00 2025-12-31 831068453 Shelley Hubert CPA 924 Cranford Avenue Valley Stream NY 11581 990 2025-01-01 202545574 MAYSLES INSTITUTE INC MAYS 2125826050 343 Lenox Avenue New York NY 10027 Kazembe Balagun Executive Director 6468531296 2026-04-20 1 Shelley Hubert P01873315 6463397657 2026-03-25 X 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Maysles Documentary Center Kazembe Balagun CO Maysles Institute inc 343 Lenox Ave New York NY 10027 945314 0 X maysles.org X 2005 NY The Maysles Documentary Center, a not for profit organization, is dedicated to the exhibition and production of documentary films that inspire dialogue and action. Through our cinema and education programs we engage diverse communities in creative self-expression, communicating ideas and advocating needs. 13 13 14 25 0 0 615071 654166 200126 215474 6002 8389 30788 11869 851987 889898 0 0 0 0 415105 407800 0 0 159258 297866 425053 712971 832853 139016 57045 433430 546799 156109 212433 277321 334366 Maysles Documentary Center (MDC) is a Harlem-based nonprofit organization committed to community, education, and documentary film. We use filmmaking to amplify and expand under-represented artists and narratives, while empowering young filmmakers in creative self-expression, communicating ideas, and advocating needs. 0 0 282468 0 0 MEDIA IN ACTION-EDUCATION PROGRAMS: We offer diverse, year-round programming for youth and adults in Harlem, Northern Manhattan, and South Bronx communities. Our goal is to enhance community storytelling and civic engagement by providing residents with specialized knowledge in documentary filmmaking and the technical tools they need to succeed. 298421 0 0 The Screening Room at the Maysles Documentary Center, the only independent film house north of Lincoln Center in Manhattan, is dedicated to the exhibition of documentary films, and it provides programming and forum discussions at least four nights out of every week. The Cinema is committed to a democratic experience, one where filmmakers are asked to attend the screenings of their work, and audiences have the opportunity to actively engage the films and each other in post-screening forums. Coupled with its scheduled series, we encourage the programming participation of local social and cultural organizations and citizen-activists to deepen community involvement and provide exposure for under-represented social issues and overlooked artists and their work. We have forged partnerships with organizations as diverse as The National Black Programming Consortium, the New Museum, and the Harlem Historic Parks Association, to name a few. Our suggested-donation ticket model allows for everyone to engage in our programming, regardless of his or her ability to pay. As a result of steady growth in attendance we have recently added capacity to accommodate our frequent overflow audiences. 7855 0 0 Our fiscal sponsorship program, which extends our 501(c)(3) non-profit status to filmmakers for fundraising purposes, has been a growing success. The program is designed for emerging and early career filmmakers, and priority is given to individuals who have traditionally been denied industry access and fundraising opportunities. 0 0 0 588744 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 24 0 1 14 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 NY X X X Kazembe Balagun 2125376843 343 Lenox Avenue New York NY 10027 Kazembe Balagun Executive Director 35 0 X X X 100000 0 7530 Cameron Yates Board Member 0.5 0 X 0 0 0 Patricia Sullivan Treasurer 0.5 0 X X 0 0 0 Rebekah Maysles Co-Chair 0.5 0 X X 0 0 0 Jonathan Mallow Board Member 0.5 0 X 0 0 0 Patricia Jones Chair 0.5 0 X X 0 0 0 Laverne Berry Board member 0.5 0 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Ash Rudick Board member 0.5 0 X 0 0 0 Laura Coxson Secretary 0.5 0 X X 0 0 0 Jenna Bond Board member 0.5 0 X 0 0 0 Nick Canfield Board member 0.5 0 X 0 0 0 Beth Earl Board member 0.5 0 X 0 0 0 David Kuhn Board member 0.5 0 X 0 0 0 Joe Wemple Chair Emeritus 0.5 0 X 0 0 0 100000 0 7530 1 0 0 0 0 0 47500 0 246550 360116 51000 654166 Cinema Rentals 711310 121712 121712 0 0 Box Office 711310 50619 50619 0 0 Fiscal Sppnsorships 711310 43143 43143 0 0 0 0 0 0 215474 8389 8389 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 67285 47500 55416 11869 0 11869 0 889898 223863 0 11869 X 0 0 0 0 348582 219609 48973 80000 18122 11417 2546 4159 41096 21367 4365 15364 9505 9505 184358 141329 43029 14870 10384 3188 1298 22314 17853 2230 2231 72057 57645 7206 7206 4073 3258 815 18770 15016 1877 1877 14152 11322 1415 1415 Stipends 21031 21031 0 0 Performance, screening, and exhibit fees 30147 30147 0 0 Repairs and maintenance 18640 14912 1864 1864 Meals 15136 13454 1682 832853 588744 84851 159258 360617 421426 204030 78657 72813 125373 433430 546799 12265 7695 143844 204738 156109 212433 X 277321 334366 0 0 277321 334366 433430 546799 57045 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 1 1 0 X 506827 468559 740330 764086 666035 3145837 58547 119666 126677 200127 222651 727668 565374 588225 867007 964213 888686 3873505 0 0 0 0 0 0 3873505 6001 8389 14390 0 0 0 6001 8389 14390 565374 588225 867007 970214 897075 3887895 0.99630 0.99829 0.00370 0.00171 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 84275 26390 57885 0 119755 52267 67488 0 0 0 0 125373 0 Fiscal Sponsorship Liability 204738 204738 X 973898 0 84000 0 0 84000 889898 0 0 0 889898 916853 84000 0 0 0 84000 832853 0 0 0 832853 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 Maysles Institute does not believe there are any material uncertain tax positions, and accordingly, they have not recognized any liability for unrecognized tax benefits. The Maysles Institute has filed IRS Form 990 tax returns, as required, and all other applicable return in jurisdictions where it is required. Albies Award Event 114785 47500 67285 0 0 17000 27284 0 11132 0 0 114785 47500 67285 0 0 17000 27284 0 11132 55416 11869 Rebekah Maysles Board Member 60000 Maysles Institute pays a significantly discounted rent to her siblings as heirs to the building. Rebekah Maysles does not have an interest in the building. 0 X Film Projector and related equipent 1 51000 Fair Market Value 0 0 1 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The draft Form990 and audited financial statements are distributed to board members with an expected date for them to review and ask questions. Once all questions have been addressed to the satisfaction of the board and the review deadline has passed, the Form990 is filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Each year the board of directors are asked to disclosed any business relationships or transactions that could be considered a conflict of interest. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Executive compensation is set by the board of directors, who review performance, and peer non-profits in terms of revenue and net assets. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The Maysles Documentary Center Wwebsite has an email address to field questions from the general public. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Includes cinema, media, and education professionals, such as projectionists, house managers, guest curators, teaching artists, arts therapists, communications, and graphic design.