Nonprofit · EIN 61-1242593
THE UNDERGROUND INC
Tax-exempt · CINCINNATI, OH 45243
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $82,253 | $85,186 | -$2,933 | $35,691 | $273 | $35,418 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $165,319 | $163,440 | $1,879 | $39,171 | $820 | $38,351 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $57,411
- Program service revenue
- $20,115
- Investment income
- $0
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $175
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$1,454
- Other revenue
- $6,006
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $23,050
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $48,031
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $13,160
- Printing, publications and postage
- $2,226
- Other expenses
- $21,769
- Program services (functional)
- $85,885
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $39,171
- Total assets, end of year
- $35,691
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $273
- Net assets, end of year
- $35,418
- Cash, savings and investments
- $33,209
- Gross receipts
- $83,707
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Brinkman | Executive Director | 40 | $20,600 |
| Julia Kyser | CFO | 1 | $2,450 |
| Greg Ullman | Board President | 4 | $0 |
| Jeff Bucalo | Board Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Beacock | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Carolyn Dickerson | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Dan Brinkman | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Tony Mass | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Matt Fischer | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Neal Ryan | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Matt Marvin | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Brinkman | Executive Director | 40 | $25,000 |
| Julia Kyser | CFO | 1 | $3,150 |
| Greg Ullman | Board President | 4 | $0 |
| Jeff Bucalo | Board Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Beacock | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Carolyn Dickerson | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Dan Brinkman | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Tony Mass | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Matt Fischer | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Neal Ryan | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Matt Marvin | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 43164, CINCINNATI, OH 45243-0164
- In care of
- % HAROLD HAY
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Greg Ullman, Board President
- Phone
- (513) 221-4888
- Website
- theug.com
- Return prepared by
- Locey Mitchell & Associates Ltd
Mission
Our mission is to educate students in the cinematic arts, empowering them to contribute to and effect change in a world where moving images have the potential to change lives.
Program accomplishments
- See schedule OExpenses $31,476
- See schedule OExpenses $30,407
- See schedule OExpenses $9,029
- Other programs: Teen Film Challenge (TFC) In its 8th year, the TFC competition empowers youth to collaborate in small groups to create a film in 72 hours. The competition is held annually in August. Typically, 150+ local youth participate in the competition each year. After films are submitted and judged, the Film Premiere is held at a local theatre to celebrate the students achievements. Cinematic Arts School For the 2022-23 school year, we are offering a year-long Film Production course in Liberty Township for a local Home School Program. Workshops In the Fall, we offered three-hour workshops in Screenwriting, Film Production, and Film Appreciation. Session topics included Film Theory, Camera Angles/Movements, Directing Actors, and Editing. Other Programs - After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) - Throughout the school year, we offer ASEP workshops for youth in grades 3-8. Students use ipads to screenwrite, film, and edit a short film. Each ASEP is 1.25 hours/week for 6 weeks, serving up to 25+ youth a session. In 2024, we offered several filmmaking ASEPs at schools for youth in grades 3-5 in the Lakota School Districts.Cinematic Arts School Throughout the school year, we offer three-hour workshops in Filmmaking at our studio space. Session topics include Film Theory, Camera Angles/Movements, Directing Actors, Editing, and more. In addition, we offer year-long film courses for homeschool programs.Expenses $14,973
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 | Not 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
- 61-1242593
- 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
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X81)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $35,691
- Income (IRS master file)
- $83,707
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $82,253 | $85,186 | $35,691 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $165,319 | $163,440 | $39,171 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 61-1242593).
Questions about THE UNDERGROUND INC
- What is the EIN of THE UNDERGROUND INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE UNDERGROUND INC is 61-1242593.
- Is THE UNDERGROUND INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to THE UNDERGROUND INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE UNDERGROUND 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 THE UNDERGROUND INC 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 THE UNDERGROUND INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE UNDERGROUND INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $20,600 (Ann Brinkman, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does THE UNDERGROUND INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $82,253, expenses of $85,186 and total assets of $35,691 at year end.
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