2026-05-31T14:52:39-07:00 2025-05-31 990 2024-06-01 833749311 KATHARSIS MEDIA KATH 5055855153 7911 Mountain Rd NE Albuquerque NM 87110 Candice Neu Executive Director 5057962057 2026-02-15 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Candice Neu 1104 Kentucky Street NE Albuquerque NM 87110 251615 0 X katharsismedia.org X 2019 NM Katharsis Media advances workforce development and public access in film, television, and digital media by providing professional training, paid apprenticeship pathways, and community-based productions. In FY2025, the organization became a federally recognized Registered Apprenticeship Program with 14 occupational tracks, onboarding 4 registered apprentices and training 19 pre-apprentices, 6 general interns, and 15 high school interns. Katharsis Media produced 79 episodes of community television, 4 student short films, and 6 music videos; hosted 12 artists-in-residence in partnership with the City of Albuquerque; supported 10 productions and 14 local events with crew and A/V services; offered 82 hours of professional development; and provided emergency financial assistance to artists through its Film Emergency Fund. The organization hired 22 artists as educators and mentors, supporting a total of 84 working artists during the year. 5 3 9 15 0 0 109305 10000 193364 241615 0 0 0 0 302669 251615 39545 33000 0 0 147455 205020 0 0 0 70964 68826 257964 306846 44705 -55231 68994 13763 10600 10600 58394 3163 Katharsis Media empowers communities through storytelling by advancing education, workforce development, and access in film and television. The organization provides hands-on training, apprenticeships, and community broadcast programming to create sustainable industry pathways for emerging artists and creators. 0 0 180593 0 174101 Katharsis Media expanded workforce development opportunities in film and television through its Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP), pre-apprenticeship training, internships, and professional skills development. In FY2025, the organization became an officially recognized Registered Apprenticeship Program with 14 occupational tracks in film and television careers. Katharsis Media onboarded 4 registered apprentices, trained 19 pre-apprentices (16 of whom completed the program), supported 6 general interns and 15 high school interns, and provided approximately 82 hours of professional development and workforce training. Participants received hands-on experience through real-world productions, mentorship, and paid learning opportunities designed to build sustainable creative careers. 49897 0 67521 Katharsis Media created and supported community-centered film, television, and digital media productions that elevate local voices, businesses, artists, and events. In FY2025, the organization produced 79 episodes of community television programming, 4 student short films for Film Prize Junior, and 6 music videos, while supporting 10 community productions and 14 local events through production, crew, and audiovisual support. Programming highlighted local businesses, artists, nonprofits, and cultural initiatives while simultaneously serving as a hands-on training environment for emerging filmmakers. 41848 10000 10000 Katharsis Media supported local artists and creative professionals through artist residencies, emergency assistance, affordable creative infrastructure, and paid mentorship opportunities. Through the UETF Residency Resiliency Program in partnership with the City of Albuquerque, the organization hosted 12 artists in residence and distributed milestone-based financial support for artistic projects. Katharsis Media also operated the New Mexico Film Emergency Fund, providing emergency financial assistance for filmmakers and creative professionals experiencing hardship through direct vendor payments. Additionally, the organization expanded access to professional creative space and resources through its artist support initiatives and studio infrastructure. Katharsis Media also secured Creative Industries Division funding to expand affordable creative infrastructure through the development of Hot Sets, a modular production environment designed to support artists, workforce training, and community film and television productions. Planning and early implementation began during FY2025, with full buildout occurring in the following fiscal year. NOTE: Through the UETF Residency Resiliency Program in partnership with the City of Albuquerque, Katharsis Media continued administering milestone-based support to artists whose projects were funded through a prior-year grant award, distributing payments as artists completed project benchmarks during FY2025, which is why our expenses greatly outweigh our revenue for this program. 0 0 0 272338 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 31 0 1 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NM X X Candice Neu 5057962057 7911 Mountain Rd NE Suite F Albuquerque NM 87110 Candice Neu President of the Board / Executive Director 23 0 X 64821 0 122 Amanda Hoefler Secretary of the Board 2 0 X 9530 0 0 Corban Mejia Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Rip Williams Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Nicole Dodson-Sands Vice President of the Board 2 0 X 0 0 0 James Harrell Intern Liaison 1 0 X 0 0 0 74351 0 122 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10000 0 0 10000 Classes and Workshop Tuition 711100 11363 11363 0 0 Community Media 711100 77917 77917 0 0 Workforce Development Reimbursements 711190 140224 140224 0 0 Production Services Revenue 711100 12111 12111 0 0 0 0 0 0 241615 0 0 0 0 0 0 251615 241615 0 0 0 0 33000 33000 0 0 0 0 85668 65614 20054 0 0 0 0 0 105384 104064 1320 0 0 0 0 0 772 553 219 0 13196 11556 1640 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15486 14589 897 0 1340 1302 38 0 4535 4439 96 0 7413 4555 2858 0 0 0 0 0 24907 22597 2310 0 7532 5055 2477 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 552 0 552 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4393 4318 75 Meals & Craft Services 821 696 125 0 Merchant & Bank Processing Fees 1630 0 1630 0 217 0 217 0 306846 272338 34508 0 57153 7963 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5800 0 11841 5800 0 0 0 0 0 68994 13763 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10600 10600 0 0 10600 10600 X 58394 3163 0 0 58394 3163 68994 13763 -55231 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 15032 13526 13892 109305 10000 161755 21283 15742 105810 193364 296846 633045 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36315 29268 119702 302669 306846 794800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 794800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36315 29268 119702 302669 306846 794800 1 1 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5800 0 5800 0 0 0 0 5800 1 Artist Residency Stipends 12 33000 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Funds were distributed through a milestone-based artist residency program. Recipients completed application and agreement requirements, submitted project milestones, and received payments upon completion of approved benchmarks. Documentation was maintained for eligibility, agreements, payment records, and project completion. No individual recipient received more than $5,000 during the tax year. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A draft of Form 990 is prepared by management and reviewed by the Board of Directors prior to filing. Board members are provided an opportunity to review and ask questions before submission. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request. The organization experienced administrative and accounting transition challenges during the tax year, including changes in personnel responsible for financial recordkeeping and reconciliation. Additional time was required to accurately reconcile payroll records, grant distributions, and program-related expenses to ensure the return was complete and accurate. The organization acted in good faith and exercised ordinary business care in preparing the filing and has taken steps to improve internal financial reporting processes to support timely future filings.