Nonprofit · EIN 46-5631277
QUEENS WORLD FILM INITIATIVE INC
Also known as Queens World Film Festival
Tax-exempt · JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $69,060 | $56,472 | $12,588 | $32,717 | $0 | $32,717 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $123,743 | $117,076 | $6,667 | $20,129 | $0 | $20,129 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $58,652
- of which government grants
- $14,023
- Program service revenue
- $10,408
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $282
- Travel
- $1,350
- Program services (functional)
- $56,472
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $20,129
- Total assets, end of year
- $32,717
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $32,717
- Gross receipts
- $69,060
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katha Cato | President,Cofounder & Executive Director Institutional trustee, Officer | 50 | $5,680 |
| Don Cato | Co-Founder & Artistic Director Trustee or director | 15 | $2,880 |
| Mark Banish | Treasurer Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Cordelia Persen | Secretary Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Sandra Schulberg | Dir,Industry events Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Dora Naughton | Dir,Special events Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Montaigne P Massac | Co-Dir,Communications Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Susy Chu | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Anuz Thapa | Co-Dir,Communications Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Erick Miranda | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katha Cato | President,Cofounder & Executive Director Institutional trustee, Officer | 50 | $0 |
| Mark Banish | Treasurer Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Cordelia Persen | Secretary Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Sandra Schulberg | Dir,Industry events Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Dora Naughton | Dir,Special events Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Montaigne P Massac | Co-Dir,Communications Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Susy Chu | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Anuz Thapa | Co-Dir,Communications Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Don Cato | Co-Founder & Artistic Director Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| Erick Miranda | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7415 35TH AVE, JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372-8104
- In care of
- % DONALD CATO
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- 74-15 35th Avenue 6F, Jackson Heights NY 11372
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KATHA CATO, 7415 35TH AVE, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- Katha Cato, 74-15 35th Ave 6F, Jackson Heights NY 11372
- Signed the 990
- KATHA CATO, President
- Phone
- (718) 429-2579
- Website
- queensworldfilmfestival.com
- Return prepared by
- KARNAFULLY TAX INC
Mission
THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO ADVANCE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN FILM SCREENINGS BY UTILIZING TRADITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE SCREEING LOCATIONS AND VENUES TO SCREEN INDEPENDENT CINEMA. THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN,SENIOR CITIZENS, FILM MAKERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC, WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS TO SHARE IDEAS AND DEVELOP ANALOGUE, DIGITAL, VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS PROJECTS.
Program accomplishments
- FILM CENTRIC EVENTS INCLUDING SCREENINGS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND Listening Tours: Since 2021 the Queens World Film Festival has been interviewing community members about hope and resilience Over 200 interviews have been completed and over 85 compilations have been created, all capturing the diversity of our Borough as well as the unique perspectives of those who live in The Worlds Borough: Queens NY. All of the interviews and compilations are archived at Queens Memory Project at the Queens- LIbrary so that future generations may all come to know how we were able to do more than just survive the strange times of the 2020s.Expenses $56,472 · grants $14,023 · revenue $69,060
- Bootcamps: Bringing equipment into schools, youthcenters, community centers or colleges and- asking the participants to collaborate on creating a short film- whether it is a 90 second PSA or a 16 minute advocacy film about the power of arts programming- to transform the lives of those who have been impacted by the criminal justice system - is transformative. QWFI partners with multiple partners to bring this immersive, fast paced experience to their clients. Partners include Renaissance Charter School, The Fortune Society, HARTS High School, and Venture House0
- Screenings and Media Centric Community Events :In the summer months, NYC is pulsing with outdoor events from parks to beaches- to closed streets to public spaces.QWFI is adept at taking advantage of those opportunities with the Selfi-Situation where everyone grabs a costume hat or an oversized pop and creates a very unique family memories with outrageous pics snapped on- the emerald carpet.After dark QWFI often partners with community organizations to screen films under the stars. Several times a year QWFI will provide unique professional development opportunities like The Filmmakers Breakfast, Passion in Action, Film Festival Fusion, or How to Fest. These opportunities can take place virtually or live, they can be stand alone experiences or part of festivals and celebrations with partners.0
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
- 46-5631277
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A25)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $32,717
- Income (IRS master file)
- $69,060
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $69,060 | $56,472 | $32,717 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $123,743 | $117,076 | $20,129 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $123,997 | $134,498 | $13,997 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Katha Cato | June 30, 2014 | ≤ $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 46-5631277).
Questions about QUEENS WORLD FILM INITIATIVE INC
- What is the EIN of QUEENS WORLD FILM INITIATIVE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of QUEENS WORLD FILM INITIATIVE INC is 46-5631277.
- Is QUEENS WORLD FILM INITIATIVE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to QUEENS WORLD FILM INITIATIVE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does QUEENS WORLD FILM INITIATIVE 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 QUEENS WORLD FILM INITIATIVE 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 QUEENS WORLD FILM INITIATIVE 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 QUEENS WORLD FILM INITIATIVE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KATHA CATO.
- Who are the officers and directors of QUEENS WORLD FILM INITIATIVE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $5,680 (Katha Cato, President,Cofounder & Executive Director).
- How much revenue does QUEENS WORLD FILM INITIATIVE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $69,060, expenses of $56,472 and total assets of $32,717 at year end.
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