Nonprofit · EIN 26-3842518
FILM SOCIETY OF NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · ERIE, PA 16508
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $59,869 | $46,540 | $13,329 | $13,701 | – | $13,701 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $45,935 | $53,508 | -$7,573 | $372 | – | $372 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $96,156 | $115,831 | -$19,675 | $7,945 | – | $7,945 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $29,603
- Program service revenue
- $30,266
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $675
- Occupancy
- $13,760
- Other expenses
- $32,105
- Program services (functional)
- $44,421
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $372
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,701
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,701
- Cash, savings and investments
- $13,701
- Gross receipts
- $59,869
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC J PRESOGNA | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| MEGAN CALLAGHAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| JESSICA TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| BRIAN AMICK | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| JOHN VANCO | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE GEORGE | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| PATRICK MILLER | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL E SLOPPY | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN C LYONS | DIRECTOR OF | 1.5 | $0 |
| JESSICA TAYLOR | EXECUTIVE DI | 1.5 | $0 |
| JOEL A DEUTERMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOHN VANCO | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE GEORGE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARGARET DIEUDONNE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL E SLOPPY | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN C LYONS | DIRECTOR OF | 3 | $0 |
| ERIKA L BERLIN | EXECUTIVE DI | 3 | $0 |
| JOEL A DEUTERMAN | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN VANCO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE GEORGE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1545 W 38TH ST, ERIE, PA 16508-2347
- In care of
- % C/O DANIEL E SLOPPY
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 1545 West 38th Street, Erie PA 16508
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Daniel Sloppy, 1545 West 38th Street, Erie PA 16508
- Signed the 990-EZ
- ERIC J PRESOGNA, BOARD MEMBER
- Phone
- (814) 454-1997
- Website
- https://filmsocietynwpa.org
- Return prepared by
- SCHAFFNER KNIGHT MINNAUGH & CO PC
Mission
THE FILM SOCIETY OF NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA'S MISSION IS TO ELEVATE ERIE'S FILM INDUSTRY, EMPOWER LOCAL FILMAKERS, AND FOSTER PATRONAGE OF THE ART OF FILM.
Program accomplishments
- EERIE HORROR FILM FESTIVAL - FSNPWA HOSTED A FOUR-DAY FILM FESTIVAL EVENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC WHICH FEATURED SELECT SHORT AND FEATURE-LENGTH FILMS, SPECIAL EVENT SCREENINGS, CELEBRITY MEET- AND-GREETS, CAST AND CREW Q&AS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, VENDORS AND PROVIDES FILMKAKERS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK, HOST WORKSHOPS, PANELS, AND A PITCH COMPETITION.Expenses $44,421
- FILM GRAIN SERIES MOVIE VIEWING - FSNPWA PRESENTS A FILM SERIES TO SHOWCASE HIGH-QUALITY ARTHOUSE, INDEPENDENT AND INTERNATIONAL FILMS. FILMS ARE REGULARLY ACCOMPANIED BY AUDIENCE DISCUSSION OR EXPERT PANEL AND ARE A MAINSTAY OF DOWNTOWN WEEKLY ARTS ENTERTAINMENT.
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-3842518
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,701
- Income (IRS master file)
- $59,869
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2011
- Posted by the IRS
- July 9, 2012
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2011
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $59,869 | $46,540 | $13,701 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $45,935 | $53,508 | $372 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $96,156 | $115,831 | $7,945 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Daniel Sloppy | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Daniel Sloppy | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Daniel E Sloppy | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 26-3842518).
Questions about FILM SOCIETY OF NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
- What is the EIN of FILM SOCIETY OF NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FILM SOCIETY OF NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA is 26-3842518.
- Is FILM SOCIETY OF NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2011 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2011.
- Are donations to FILM SOCIETY OF NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FILM SOCIETY OF NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA 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 FILM SOCIETY OF NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FILM SOCIETY OF NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FILM SOCIETY OF NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Daniel Sloppy.
- Who are the officers and directors of FILM SOCIETY OF NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FILM SOCIETY OF NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $59,869, expenses of $46,540 and total assets of $13,701 at year end.
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