FILMNORTH

Financials

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

2441 UNIVERSITY AVE W STE 100, SAINT PAUL, MN 55114-1620

In care of

% ANDREW PETERSON

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

MARSHA TRAINER, 2441 UNIVERSITY AVE W STE 100, ST PAUL, MN 551141943

Signed the 990

MARSHA TRAINER, TREASURER

Phone

(651) 644-1912

Website

FILMNORTH.ORG

Return prepared by

SDK CPA

Mission

FILMNORTH INSPIRES AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL FILMMAKERS AND MEDIA ARTISTS IN THE NORTH TO THRIVE, WITH A COMMITMENT TO ELIMINATE DISPARITIES FOR THOSE FROM COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE BEEN HISTORICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED IN THE FILM INDUSTRY.

Program accomplishments

• CAREER DEVELOPMENT - FILMNORTH SUPPORTS INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS AS THEY PROGRESS THROUGH THEIR CAREERS. THROUGH ARTISTIC FELLOWSHIPS, FILMNORTH RE-GRANTS OVER $100,000 ANNUALLY TO MID-CAREER ARTISTS. BETWEEN 70-120 PEOPLE CURRENTLY APPLY EACH YEAR FOR FELLOWSHIPS. MANY MORE ATTEND WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS, MOST OF WHICH ARE FOCUSED ON COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE BEEN HISTORICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED IN THE FILM INDUSTRY (I.E. THOSE WHO IDENTIFY AS BLACK, INDIGENOUS AND PEOPLE OF COLOR, PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY, UNDOCUMENTED, RURAL, LOW-INCOME, AND LGBTQIA2+ PEOPLE, FEMALES, AND THOSE EMBODYING INTERSECTIONS OF THESE IDENTITIES). FILMNORTH IS ACTIVELY INVESTIGATING OTHER CAREER DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT.
  Expenses $198,000 · grants $100,000
• EDUCATION - FILMNORTH HAS A UNIQUE, PRIMARY FOCUS ON EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY, PROVIDING INDEPENDENT MEDIA ARTISTS THE TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEEDED TO THRIVE IN THE INDUSTRY. FILMNORTH ALSO OFFERS UNIQUE COHORTS, SUCH AS THE INCLUSIVE AND SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS FILM LAB, FREE TO PARTICIPANTS AND INCLUSIVE OF A MENTORSHIP COMPONENT. FILMNORTH OFFERS OVER 100 COURSES EACH YEAR ON A QUARTERLY BASIS TO TEACH THE ART, BUSINESS, AND TECHNOLOGY OF MEDIA MAKING. FILMNORTH'S ANNUAL FORUM AND MASTER CLASSES CONNECT MEDIA ARTISTS TO INDUSTRY LEADERS AND INNOVATORS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY. ALL TEACHING ARTISTS, PANELISTS, AND GUEST SPEAKERS ARE EXPERTS IN THEIR FIELD.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)(CONTINUED FROM PART III)TOPICS INCLUDE SCREENWRITING, EDITING, CINEMATOGRAPHY, PRODUCTION, DIRECTION, AND PHOTOGRAPHY. STUDENTS RANGE FROM EMERGING ARTISTS TO SEASONED PROFESSIONALS. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PROVIDED FOR ALL PAID PROGRAMS. OVER 2,000 SERVED ANNUALLY, WHICH INCLUDES IN-PERSON AND SOME ONLINE CLASSES.
  Expenses $257,257
• YOUTH MEDIA EDUCATION - FILMNORTH'S YOUTH MEDIA PROGRAMS WORK WITH YOUTH, BOTH IN AND OUT OF SCHOOLS. THE MISSION IS TO TEACH FILMMAKING AS A MEANS OF ENGAGING YOUTH IN THEIR EDUCATION - DEVELOPING ARTISTIC, CRITICAL THINKING, AND CAREER SKILLS WHILE EXAMINING ISSUES IN THEIR OWN ENVIRONMENTS. THIS PROGRAM SCAFFOLDING PROVIDES YOUTH WITH VARIOUS ENTRY POINTS TO FILMMAKING AND OPPORTUNITIES TO THRIVE AS THEY DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, EMPLOY THEIR TALENT, AND INTERACT WITH PROFESSIONAL FILMMAKERS. ALL PROGRAMS EMPLOY TEACHING ARTISTS WHO ILLUMINATE THE ART, TECHNOLOGY, AND BUSINESS OF MEDIA ARTS, AND OFFER POST-CLASS MENTORSHIPS AND OTHER ACCESS TO FILMNORTH PROGRAMMING. STUDIO 13 OFFERS AN INTENSIVE EXPERINCE TO HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH EACH FALL, CULMINATING IN A SHORT FILM. FILMNORTH ALSO OFFERS A ROBUST SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM DESIGNED TO REACH BOTH ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
  Expenses $121,122
• FISCAL SPONSORSHIP AND SUPPORT - FILMNORTH CONSULTS WITH MORE THAN 50 FILM PROJECTS ANNUALLY TO HELP THEM PRODUCE NEW WORK AND RAISE PROJECT FUNDS. FILMNORTH STAFF CONSULTS WITH PROJECTS ON ALL ELEMENTS OF FILM AND MEDIA PRODUCTION, INCLUDING PROJECTS, CAREERS, DISTRIBUTION, FUNDING, AND PRODUCTION. A BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEWS ALL APPLICATIONS, AND THE FULL BOARD VOTES TO ACCEPT OR DENY EACH APPLICATION.
  Expenses $1,179,172 · grants $1,179,172
• ACCESS AND FACILITIES - FILMNORTH HELPS FILMMAKERS GET THEIR FILMS MADE WITH LOW-COST ACCESS TO EDITING SUITES, CLASSROOMS, MEETING SPACE AND FILMMAKING EQUIPMENT. THE FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT ARE INTEGRAL TO THE EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR STUDENT FIELD WORK AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE. APPROXIMATELY 250 SERVED.EXHIBITIONS AND SCREENINGS - FILMNORTH INCREASES AUDIENCES FOR FILMMAKERS WITH OVER 40 OPPORTUNITIES TO SCREEN AND EXHIBIT NEW WORK ACROSS THE STATE, INCLUDING THE MONTHLY CINEMA LOUNGE SERIES, INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARD SCREENINGS, AND OTHER SCREENINGS. OVER 3,600 SERVED ANNUALLY, INCLUDING ONLINE.MEMBERSHIPS - FILMNORTH MEMBERSHIP AFFORDS FILMMAKERS REFERRALS, DISCOUNTS ON CLASSES AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, AND CONSULTING. OVER 200 ACTIVE MEMBERS.
  Expenses $325,523

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.

IRS record

EIN

41-1594894

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

1988

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Arts, culture and humanities (A31)

Assets (IRS master file)

$6,116,532

Income (IRS master file)

$1,962,905

Filing history

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 41-1594894).

Questions about FILMNORTH

What is the EIN of FILMNORTH?

The employer identification number (EIN) of FILMNORTH is 41-1594894.

Is FILMNORTH tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.

Are donations to FILMNORTH tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does FILMNORTH 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 FILMNORTH due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did FILMNORTH last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.

Who is the principal officer of FILMNORTH?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MARSHA TRAINER.

Who are the officers and directors of FILMNORTH?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 20 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,000 (ANDREW PETERSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).

How much revenue does FILMNORTH have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,962,905, expenses of $2,418,947 and total assets of $6,116,532 at year end.

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