Nonprofit · EIN 52-1175294
WOMEN IN FILM & VIDEO INC
Also known as HOUGHTON MELISSIA J EX DIR
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,822,926 | $1,672,803 | $150,123 | $871,252 | $3,275 | $867,977 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,130,047 | $1,059,677 | $70,370 | $730,136 | $15,840 | $714,296 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,726,730
- of which government grants
- $157,064
- Membership dues
- $125,334
- Program service revenue
- $77,416
- Investment income
- $10,603
- Royalties
- $3,174
- Other revenue
- $8,177
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $7,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $100,190
- Other salaries and wages
- $21,575
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $150,896
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $21,632
- Occupancy
- $19,368
- Travel
- $51,513
- Depreciation
- $3,427
- Program services (functional)
- $1,571,076
- Management and general (functional)
- $96,379
- Fundraising (functional)
- $5,348
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $730,386
- Total assets, end of year
- $871,252
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,275
- Net assets, end of year
- $867,977
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,279
- Publicly traded securities
- $27,442
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $489,690
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $378,287
- Gross receipts
- $1,822,926
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1979
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Houghton | Executive Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 60 | $99,596 |
| Connie St John | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Candice Bloch | Executive Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Jacqueline Greff | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Sandra Brennan | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sara Barger | Immediate President/Advisory Committee Liaison Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sandra Abrams | Member-at-Large, Women of Vision Co-Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alison Bauer | Member-at-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tara Jabbari | Member-at-Large, WIFT US Liaison Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Anna Reid Jhirad | Member-at-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Maxey | Member-at-Large, Mentorship Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Malikkah Rollins | Member-at-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Scott | Member-at-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sheila Smith | Member-at-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Judith Snyderman | Member-at-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheri Ratick Stroud | Member-at-Large, Women of Vision Co-Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Monda Raquel Webb | Member-at-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Virginia Bertholet | Member-at-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alyscia Cunningham | Member-at-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robin Farmer | Member-at-large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Lutz | Member-at-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carla Sandy | Member-at-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Houghton | Executive Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 60 | $96,142 |
| Connie St John | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Candice Bloch | Executive Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Carolyn Dodd | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jacqueline Greff | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sara Barger | Immediate President/Advisory Committee Liaison Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sandra Abrams | Member-at-Large, Women of Vision Co-Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ariel Baska | Member-at-Large, Programming Co-Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sandra Brennan | Member-at-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Akima A Brown | Member-at-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Emma Mankey Hidem | Member-at-Large/Programming Co-Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tara Jabbari | Member-at-Large, WIFT US Liaison Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Anna Reid Jhirad | Member-at-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Lack | Member-at-Large/Communications Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Maxey | Member-at-Large, Mentorship Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Amy Oden | Member-at-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Malikkah Rollins | Member-at-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| May Santiago | Member-at-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kirk Schroder | Member-at-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Scott | Member-at-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sheila Smith | Member-at-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Judith Snyderman | Member-at-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sheri Ratick Stroud | Member-at-Large, Women of Vision Co-Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Monda Raquel Webb | Member-at-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 921 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-2141
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Melissa Houghton, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
- Signed the 990
- Melissa Houghton, Executive Director
- Phone
- (202) 429-9438
- Website
- www.wifv.org
Mission
Women in Film & Video (WIFV) provides professional development and networking opportunities for screen-based media makers, celebrates women's creative and technical achievements in media, and advocates for parity both in front of and behind the camera to ensure that all voices can be heard. All genres, genders, and experience levels welcome. A 501(c)(3) non-profit community benefit organization founded in 1979, WIFV is the premier professional resource for people who want successful media careers in the DC-metro region. Our resources, connections and advocacy support a vibrant, creative media community. The organization provides more than 200 career-building workshops per year.
Program accomplishments
- Women in Film & Video (WIFV) provided more than 200 programs during the 2024-25 program year to satisfy the PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and GENERAL EDUCATION needs of its members and public attendees. Most members attend multiple events per program year. All WIFV programs are open to the general public and we had more than 4000 registrations for the the Wednesday Ones, Roundtables, master classes, special interest workshops, and ScriptDC. The meetings present industry leaders who share their insights and provide attendees with info to hone their skills to become better freelancers, employers, and employees. Professional development programs were hosted primarily online from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. We found a broader geographic representation since attendees didn't have to deal with commuting. WIFV nominates films annually for inclusion into the National Film Registry. WIFV continues its fiscal sponsorship program to support women-created media and added new projects to that program. Fiscally-sponsored projects received funds from a variety of individuals, foundations, and government entities.Expenses $1,528,783 · grants $3,250 · revenue $1,612,025
- Women in Film & Video (WIFV) offers NETWORKING opportunities at all events and provided several specific networking events to aid members in making connections across the Mid-Atlantic media industry. WIFV hosted a Fall Open House, Holiday Party in January, and informal events provide a range opportunities for new and existing members to network with each other and non-members. Networking events were held online from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 with regular in-person coffee events in Washington, DC, Richmond, VA, Annapolis, MD, Baltimore, MD, and Frederick, MD. Networking events were held specifically for Reel Moms (caregivers), LGBTQ+, and BIPOC mediamakers.Expenses $19,751 · revenue $3,385
- Women in Film & Video (WIFV) distributed a member E-NEWSLETTER 11 times, a MEMBERS IN THE NEWS E-NEWSLETTER 12 times, a MONDAY MISSIVE 51 times for its 900+ members and the 3500+ non-members who have signed up for e-newsletter delivery between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. The e-newsletter promotes member accomplishments, introduces new opportunities and research, and informs readers about professional development and educational offerings from WIFV and other media organizations. The e-newsletter and members in the news are archived on the WIFV website for general public access. The e-newsletter has dramatically increased the amount of information it presents because of the electronic format and now includes live links to information and members profiled making the material even more accessible via search engines. The weekly MISSIVE provides breaking news and event announcements. A core of volunteers produces a bi-weekly podcast, MEDIAMAKER SPOTLIGHT, available on all podcast platforms and the WIFV website.Expenses $18,788 · revenue $123
- Women in Film & Video (WIFV) awarded two Seed Fund Grants for Documentary Filmmakers during this reporting period. It awarded a WIFV Short Narrative Film Finishing Fund Grant during this period that provides extensive in-kind services for post-production services including color correction, audio mix, graphics/titles, and film festival consultation.Expenses $3,754 · grants $3,750 · revenue $2,900
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
- 52-1175294
- 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
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $871,252
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,822,926
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,822,926 | $1,672,803 | $871,252 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,130,047 | $1,059,677 | $730,136 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $767,180 | $598,743 | $644,423 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 52-1175294).
Questions about WOMEN IN FILM & VIDEO INC
- What is the EIN of WOMEN IN FILM & VIDEO INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WOMEN IN FILM & VIDEO INC is 52-1175294.
- Is WOMEN IN FILM & VIDEO INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to WOMEN IN FILM & VIDEO INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WOMEN IN FILM & VIDEO 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 WOMEN IN FILM & VIDEO 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 WOMEN IN FILM & VIDEO 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 WOMEN IN FILM & VIDEO INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Melissa Houghton.
- Who are the officers and directors of WOMEN IN FILM & VIDEO INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $99,596 (Melissa Houghton, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does WOMEN IN FILM & VIDEO INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,822,926, expenses of $1,672,803 and total assets of $871,252 at year end.
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