2026-02-03T21:42:03Z 2024-12-31 990EZ 2024-01-01 862725057 FUTURE FILMMAKERS FOUNDATION FUTU 7754762793 100 N ARLINGTON AVE STE 100H RENO NV 895011243 Emily Golden Director 7754762793 2026-02-03 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X https://www.FutureFilmmakersFoundation.org X X LLC 146055 X 102750 800 0 5 0 0 0 0 42500 49580 -7080 0 0 0 0 96475 82775 0 0 1800 5100 3500 5900 99075 -2600 5728 3128 5728 3128 5728 3128 5728 3128 The organizations primary exempt purpose is to provide arts education through filmmaking that empowers children and youth to build confidence, collaboration, and creative voice. Through free, hands-on filmmaking programs, mentorship, and experiential learning opportunities, participants develop storytelling skills, teamwork, and self-expression while gaining exposure to the creative process. For older participants, the organization provides scholarships and program-related support to access advanced education, professional training, and supervised industry experiences. Film serves as a tool for personal growth, creative exploration, and expanded opportunity, with programs designed to remove financial barriers and support youth at different stages of development. Program 2: Film Challenge Day Description: Film Challenge Day is a free, immersive filmmaking education program serving children and youth ages 518, primarily from underserved communities. Through hands-on instruction, mentorship from professional filmmakers, and collaborative team-based projects, participants learn the fundamentals of storytelling and filmmaking while developing creative confidence and finding their voice through visual storytelling. Participants work together to write, film, and edit short films within a limited timeframe, culminating in a red-carpet premiere at a professional theater venue. Meals are provided to support participant engagement throughout the program day and to ensure a safe, supportive learning environment. The program is designed to remove financial barriers and provide equitable access to creative education and mentorship. Persons benefited: Approximately 125 participants. Expenses: Film Challenge Day expenses include transportation for participating youth, meals provided throughout the program day, mentor travel, venue rental for a public film premiere, and program supplies. Transportation and meals are provided to ensure equitable access and participant safety, as the program primarily serves children from low-income families. Professional mentors are flown in to deliver hands-on instruction and supervised learning experiences appropriate for participants who are too young to access traditional on-set training opportunities. The program is offered free of charge to participants and their families, including free admission to the premiere event, in furtherance of the organizations charitable mission to remove financial barriers to arts education. 10784 Program 1: Free Filmmaking Training Programs Description: The organization provides free hands-on filmmaking training programs designed to introduce participants to storytelling, production fundamentals, and collaborative creative work. Programs include workshops, mentorship, and experiential learning opportunities that build technical skills, confidence, and industry awareness while removing financial barriers to entry. Persons benefited: Approximately 420 participants. Expenses: Expenses for this program consist primarily of program supplies, materials, and limited operational costs associated with delivering free filmmaking workshops and training activities. Instruction and mentorship are provided by volunteer mentors, and facilities and resources are frequently donated or provided through community partnerships, resulting in minimal direct program expenditures. 0 4396 Program 3: Scholarships, Workforce Readiness, and Industry Access Description: The organization provides scholarships and program-related grants to older youth and young adult participants who have completed its free arts and filmmaking education programs. This program supports workforce readiness and pre-professional development by reducing financial barriers to continued learning and supervised industry exposure. Grant assistance includes reimbursement for travel to educational conferences and industry events, enrollment in external classes or advanced arts education, and participation in mentored, age-appropriate on-set or professional learning experiences. These activities are designed to support creative skill development, confidence, and informed career exploration, rather than job placement, and are offered in furtherance of the organizations charitable mission. Persons benefited: 32 participants. Expenses Description Expenses for this program consist of program-related scholarships and reimbursements provided to older youth and young adult participants to support continued arts education, workforce readiness, and supervised industry exposure. Allowable expenses include reimbursement of travel costs and registration fees to attend educational conferences and industry events, tuition or fees for external classes and extended arts education opportunities, and costs associated with mentored, age-appropriate professional learning experiences. All expenses are incurred in furtherance of the organizations charitable mission to reduce financial barriers to creative development and workforce readiness and do not include compensation for services or job placement activities. 67595 82775 Emily Golden Director 15.00 0 0 0 Dennis Weisgerber Chair and Treasurer 1.00 0 0 0 Ryan Golden President 0.50 0 0 0 Lynn Blackhart Secretary 0.50 0 0 0 false false false false false 0 false false 0 0 0 false 0 0 false NV Emily Golden 100 N Arlington Ave Suite 23-0 Reno NV 89501 3129335297 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE 0 NONE 0 true X 0 0 0 0 0 32500 102750 135250 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32500 102750 135250 80000 55250 2 5 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 135257 800 X 0.40850 0.00000 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Fundraiser - Pre-Oscars Gala 42500 0 42500 0 0 3000 45080 0 1500 0 0 42500 0 42500 0 0 3000 45080 0 1500 49580 -7080 Part I, Line 10 During the year, the organization awarded scholarships and program-related grants to graduates of its free filmmaking training programs. Grant assistance included reimbursement of travel expenses to attend industry conferences, educational events, and professional development opportunities, as well as reimbursement for external classes and extended education that support continued career development. All grants were made in furtherance of the organizations charitable mission to provide access, training, and career pathways for emerging filmmakers. The organizations goal is to distribute approximately 75% of total funds raised directly to participants through scholarships and program-related grants. Part I, Line 16 Other expenses consist of general operating and program support costs, including insurance, accounting and compliance fees, software and administrative tools, supplies, marketing and communications, and other incidental costs necessary to support the organizations charitable programs and operations. During the 2024 tax year, the organization experienced a significant increase in fundraising activity and program operations, which required expanded financial tracking and reconciliation. As a small nonprofit organization with limited administrative capacity, additional time was required to compile and review complete and accurate financial records for Form 990-EZ. The delay was not due to willful neglect. Upon completion of the necessary reconciliation, the organization is filing the return as soon as practicable. Internal procedures have since been reviewed to ensure timely filing in future years.