Nonprofit · EIN 26-0042514
CINESTUDIO INC
Tax-exempt · HARTFORD, CT 06106
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $255,893 | $236,256 | $19,637 | $631,208 | $9,414 | $621,794 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $181,726 | $220,264 | -$38,538 | $609,469 | $7,286 | $602,183 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $200,722 | $244,405 | -$43,683 | $645,469 | $4,748 | $640,721 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $147,734
- of which government grants
- $46,904
- Program service revenue
- $103,021
- Investment income
- $5,138
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $84,175
- Other salaries and wages
- $28,292
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $124,326
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $7,834
- Depreciation
- $25,310
- Program services (functional)
- $163,640
- Management and general (functional)
- $61,545
- Fundraising (functional)
- $11,071
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $609,469
- Total assets, end of year
- $631,208
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,414
- Net assets, end of year
- $621,794
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $289,448
- Publicly traded securities
- $145,195
- Gross receipts
- $255,893
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2001
- State of legal domicile
- CT
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lew Michaels | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $84,175 |
| Joshua King from 425 | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| John Michael Mason to 425 | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Natalie Campbell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tina Chiappetta-Miller | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| James Hanley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Peter Arakas to 425 | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| James Reed to 425 | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Linda Torres | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Dickinson to 425 | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Christopher Kriesen to 425 | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Vivian Nabeta | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Brown | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sourav Guha from 425 | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Luca Del Puppp from 425 | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liz Neyens from 425 | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Madelene Spezialetti from 425 | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Kavarnos from 1124 | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Liliana Polley from 924 | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lew Michaels | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $83,236 |
| Peter McMorris | Creative Dir. Officer | 1 | $231 |
| John Michael Mason | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Natalie Campbell from 424 | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tina Chiappetta-Miller 424 | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Milla Riggio to 424 | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| James Hanley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Peter Arakas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| James Reed | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Linda Torres | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Dickinson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Brian Ferney to 042023 | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christopher Kriesen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Vivian Nabeta | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Brown | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joshua King | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sourav Guha from 092023 | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lew Michaels | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $76,443 |
| Peter McMorris | Creative Dir. Officer | 10 | $27,214 |
| John Michael Mason | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Milla Riggio | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Angela Wolf to 042023 | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| James Hanley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Peter Arakas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| James Reed | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Linda Torres | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Dickinson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Brian Ferney to 042023 | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christopher Kriesen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Vivian Nabeta | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Brown | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joshua King | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sourav Guha from 092023 | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 300 SUMMITT ST, HARTFORD, CT 06106-3100
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- John Michael Mason Chair
- Signed the 990
- Lew Michaels, Executive Director
- Phone
- (860) 297-2544
- Website
- www.cinestudio.org
- Return prepared by
- Adam P Cohen CPA LLC
Mission
The mission of Hartford's Cinestudio is to celebrate film as art and to provide diverse audiences an eclectic mix of the world's best cinema experiences, presented at the highest technical level in a classic movie palace-like setting.
Program accomplishments
- Cinestudio, Inc., the independent nonprofit cinema located on the campus of Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, continued to advance its mission of delivering a rich and inclusive cinematic experience to the Greater Hartford community. Over the past fiscal year, Cinestudio remained a cornerstone of the region's cultural landscape, presenting international films, independent features, repertory classics, and timely documentaries, while also deepening community engagement through special events and educational initiatives.Film programming remained at the heart of Cinestudios work. During the year, the theater presented more than 150 titles across 354 lit nights, offering a wide range of cinematic experiencesfrom critically acclaimed new releases to curated retrospectives and filmmaker tributes. Our annual Oscar-Palooza series once again drew strong attendance and served as a community highlight. Partnerships with organizations such as The Hartford Boys and Girls Club, along with area colleges and nonprofits, enabled Cinestudio to host impactful documentary screenings paired with panel discussions, talkbacks, and community dialogues. The Queer Thursdays series continued to uplift LGBTQ+ voices and stories, while offerings such as Great Art on Screen, National Theatre Live, and the Met Opera series brought world-class arts programming to local audiences.Cinestudios role extends beyond film exhibition; it serves as a welcoming gathering place where art, community, and conversation intersect. As we look back on the accomplishments of the past year, Cinestudio remains committed to celebrating the power of cinema, strengthening community connections, and preserving a vital space for independent film and cultural expression in Hartford.Expenses $149,019.Expenses $163,640 · revenue $90,138
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-0042514
- 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
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $631,208
- Income (IRS master file)
- $255,893
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $255,893 | $236,256 | $631,208 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $181,726 | $220,264 | $609,469 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $200,722 | $244,405 | $645,469 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $303,437 | $245,195 | $689,268 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 26-0042514).
Questions about CINESTUDIO INC
- What is the EIN of CINESTUDIO INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CINESTUDIO INC is 26-0042514.
- Is CINESTUDIO INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to CINESTUDIO INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CINESTUDIO 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 CINESTUDIO INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CINESTUDIO INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CINESTUDIO INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names John Michael Mason Chair.
- Who are the officers and directors of CINESTUDIO INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $84,175 (Lew Michaels, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does CINESTUDIO INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $255,893, expenses of $236,256 and total assets of $631,208 at year end.
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