Nonprofit · EIN 20-1054302
DEADCENTER FILM FESTIVAL INC
Tax-exempt · OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,106,669 | $1,096,184 | $10,485 | $181,528 | $67,611 | $113,917 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $867,860 | $934,947 | -$67,087 | $155,301 | $51,869 | $103,432 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $731,517 | $686,696 | $44,821 | $243,534 | $74,119 | $169,415 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $886,658
- Program service revenue
- $134,889
- Investment income
- $1,799
- Net income from fundraising events
- $77,417
- Other revenue
- $83,323
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $83,888
- Other salaries and wages
- $188,437
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $308,363
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,500
- Accounting fees
- $17,244
- Occupancy
- $47,078
- Depreciation
- $2,220
- Program services (functional)
- $896,716
- Management and general (functional)
- $93,758
- Fundraising (functional)
- $105,710
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $155,301
- Total assets, end of year
- $181,528
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $67,611
- Net assets, end of year
- $113,917
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $948
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $75,138
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $38,779
- Gross receipts
- $1,143,891
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 214
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- OK
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CACKY POARCH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $61,285 |
| DAVID PASNAU | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANTHONY MCDERMID | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ZACH PIERSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AMY JANES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LISSA BLASCHKE | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLIE LUDDEN | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROGELIO ALMEIDA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VAHID FARZANEH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KELLEY GANN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH GLICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| QUINTIN HUGHES SR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT KIROUAC-YORK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT PAYNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KINDT MYERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA SCARAMUCCI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DALE THURMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CACKY POARCH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $60,247 |
| LISSA BLASCHKE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANTHONY MCDERMID | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID PASNAU | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AMY JANES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLIE LUDDEN | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VAHID FARZANEH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH ADAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ZACH PIERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KELLEY GANN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANGEL GREEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELISSA SCARAMUCCI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH GLICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| QUINTIN HUGHES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT KIROUAC | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NIKKI NICE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE PATTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT PAYNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE PORTER SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAUREE TURNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CACKY POARCH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $27,500 |
| LISSA BLASCHKE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID PASNAU | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE GIRARDI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLIE LUDDEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE DIXON | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VAHID FARZANEH | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH ADAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA BEAMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KELLEY GANN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANGEL GREEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SELISHA TERRANCE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH GLICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| QUINTIN HUGHES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT KIROUAC | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMY JANES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA ZAPPI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NIKKI NICE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANTHONY MCDERMID | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREG MULLEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE PATTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT PAYNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE PORTER SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHEN SKALOVSKY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAUREE TURNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1 NE 2ND ST STE 211, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73104-2246
- In care of
- % CACKY POARCH
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- AMY JANES, 1 NE 2ND ST 211, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73104
- Signed the 990
- AMY JANES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (405) 246-9233
- Website
- WWW.DEADCENTERFILM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ENGELBACH ROBERTS & CO PLLC
Mission
INSPIRE, PROMOTE, AND CELEBRATE CREATIVITY AND COMMUNITY THROUGH FILM.
Program accomplishments
- DEADCENTER PRODUCES AN ANNUAL FILM FESTIVAL TO INSPIRE, PROMOTES AND CELEBRATES CREATIVITY AND COMMUNITY THROUGH FILM. IN 2025, THE FESTIVAL SERVED 12,200 ATTENDEES THROUGH FILM SCREENINGS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, AND NETWORKING EVENTS OVER FIVE DAYS THROUGHOUT THE OKLAHOMA CITY METRO. SCREENINGS INCLUDED 187 INDEPENDENT FILMS.DEADCENTER RELIES ON MORE THAN 200 VOLUNTEERS YEAR-ROUND AND DURING THE FESTIVAL FILLING OVER 600 VOLUNTEER SHIFTS. THESE VOLUNTEERS SUPPORT KEY AREAS INCLUDING PROGRAMMING, BOX OFFICE OPERATIONS, VENUE MANAGEMENT, GUEST SERVICES AND MERCHANDISE SALES.Expenses $820,535 · revenue $134,889
- DEADCENTER PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMMING TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, ALONG WITH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND TECHNOLOGY CENTERS ACROSS OKLAHOMA. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, STUDENTS RECEIVE RESOURCES AND INSIGHT INTO THE OKLAHOMA FILM INDUSTRY, INCLUDING PATHWAYS FOR STORYTELLING, PRODUCTION, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.IN ADDITION TO ITS ANNUAL FILM FESTIVAL, DEADCENTER HOSTS FREE CONTINUUM PANEL SERIES AND COMMUNITYY SCREENINGS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. DEADCENTER FILM WORKS TO CREATE A VIRANT, INCLUSIVE CULTURE WHERE EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED FILMMAKERS ARE EMPOWERED TO SHARE BOLD, ORIGINAL STORIES THAT INSPIRE, CHALLENGE, AND UNITE AUDIENCES ACROSS OKLAHOMA AND BEYOND.Expenses $76,181
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-1054302
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $181,528
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,143,891
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $1,106,669 | $1,096,184 | $181,528 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $867,860 | $934,947 | $155,301 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $731,517 | $686,696 | $243,534 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $530,282 | $615,214 | $127,055 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | November 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-1054302).
Questions about DEADCENTER FILM FESTIVAL INC
- What is the EIN of DEADCENTER FILM FESTIVAL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DEADCENTER FILM FESTIVAL INC is 20-1054302.
- Is DEADCENTER FILM FESTIVAL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to DEADCENTER FILM FESTIVAL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DEADCENTER FILM FESTIVAL INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of DEADCENTER FILM FESTIVAL INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DEADCENTER FILM FESTIVAL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DEADCENTER FILM FESTIVAL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names AMY JANES.
- Who are the officers and directors of DEADCENTER FILM FESTIVAL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $61,285 (CACKY POARCH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does DEADCENTER FILM FESTIVAL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,106,669, expenses of $1,096,184 and total assets of $181,528 at year end.
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