Nonprofit · EIN 75-3077559
UTAH FILM CENTER DBA SALT LAKE CITY FILM CENTER AND
Also known as ARTISTS COLLABORATIVE
Tax-exempt · SALT LAKE CTY, UT 84103
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $24,837,556 | $23,724,859 | $1,112,697 | $9,422,540 | $4,865,473 | $4,557,067 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $21,989,306 | $19,899,620 | $2,089,686 | $8,212,610 | $4,768,240 | $3,444,370 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $14,249,682 | $14,182,687 | $66,995 | $2,783,052 | $1,428,368 | $1,354,684 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $24,704,458
- of which government grants
- $655,190
- Program service revenue
- $73,993
- Investment income
- $59,105
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $21,576,326
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $226,670
- Other salaries and wages
- $875,988
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,312,616
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $32,057
- Occupancy
- $23,556
- Travel
- $9,690
- Depreciation
- $31,619
- Program services (functional)
- $22,690,721
- Management and general (functional)
- $591,638
- Fundraising (functional)
- $442,500
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,212,610
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,422,540
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,865,473
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,557,067
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,285,869
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,849,384
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,707,683
- Gross receipts
- $24,837,556
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 48
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- UT
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARIAH MELLUS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $116,566 | $4,331 |
| JOHN KIRSLING | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $101,148 | $9,943 |
| ROBERT AUSTIN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| HAMID ADIB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETE ASHDOWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHANEY ZINN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK CHRISTIANSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY COON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SKYE EMERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN RIEBE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI PROKOP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM VETAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG WALKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN KROHN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIKA COHN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETSY WALLACE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARIAH MELLUS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $111,481 | $4,230 |
| JOHN KIRSLING | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $96,735 | $9,855 |
| GERALYN DREYFOUS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| SKYE EMERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HAMID ADIB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI PROKOP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM VETAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN HALE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG WALKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ZEPPELIN ZEERIP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT AUSTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK CHRISTIANSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY COON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETE ASHDOWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARIAH MELLUS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $135,462 | $2,709 |
| GERALYN DREYFOUS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| SKYE EMERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| HAMID ADIB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI PROKOP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM VETAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN HALE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG WALKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ZEPPELIN ZEERIP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT AUSTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK CHRISTENSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY COON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| PETE ASHDOWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 375 W 400 N, SALT LAKE CTY, UT 84103-1225
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARIAH MELLUS, 375 WEST 400 NORTH, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84103
- Signed the 990
- MARIAH MELLUS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (801) 746-7000
- Website
- WWW.UTAHFILMCENTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- EIDE BAILLY LLP
Mission
UTAH FILM CENTER INSPIRES AND ENGAGES DIVERSE AUDIENCES TO INITIATE CONVERSATION AND COMMUNITY BUILDING THROUGH CURATED FILM EXHIBITION, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND ARTIST SUPPORT.
Program accomplishments
- THE FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM ACTS AS A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR SELECT FILM PROJECTS THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH ITS MISSION, THAT EMPHASIZE SOCIAL CONTENT AND ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE, INCLUDING DOCUMENTARY, INDEPENDENT AND DRAMATIC FILMS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, FUNDRAISING SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS SO THEY CAN FOCUS ON FILM MAKING. THROUGH THE FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM THE CENTER CAN ENSURE FUNDING AGENCIES AND CONTRIBUTORS THAT FUNDS ARE WELL-MANAGED AND SPENT ACCORDING TO THEIR GUIDELINES.Expenses $21,699,940 · grants $21,576,326
- WE PROVIDE A WIDE ARRAY OF EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR BOTH EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS. EDUCATORS LEARN BASIC AND ADVANCED SKILLS, WHICH ALLOW THEM TO INTRODUCE MEDIA ARTS INTO THEIR CLASSROOM, REGARDLESS OF SUBJECT. THROUGH AN IN-HOUSE, PREPARED CURRICULUM, WE CONDUCT PRESENTATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE, INTRODUCING STUDENTS TO THE WORLD OF MEDIA ARTS AND ANIMATION.Expenses $338,327
- THE CORE PROGRAMMING PROGRAM INCLUDES REGULAR SCREENINGS OF THE BEST INDEPENDENT AND INTERNATIONAL FILMS, AND ENCOURAGES DIALOGUE ABOUT CURRENT SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC ISSUES. EFFORTS ARE MADE TO PARTNER WITH AND REACH OUT TO INTERESTED NON-PROFIT, BUSINESS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP BUILD AUDIENCES FOR EACH SCREENING.Expenses $213,942 · revenue $73,993
- FESTIVALSExpenses $342,763
- ARTIST FOUNDRYExpenses $95,749
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 75-3077559
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,422,540
- Income (IRS master file)
- $24,837,556
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $24,837,556 | $23,724,859 | $9,422,540 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $21,989,306 | $19,899,620 | $8,212,610 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $14,249,682 | $14,182,687 | $2,783,052 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $12,292,988 | $11,967,277 | $2,609,541 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 75-3077559).
Questions about UTAH FILM CENTER DBA SALT LAKE CITY FILM CENTER AND
- What is the EIN of UTAH FILM CENTER DBA SALT LAKE CITY FILM CENTER AND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UTAH FILM CENTER DBA SALT LAKE CITY FILM CENTER AND is 75-3077559.
- Is UTAH FILM CENTER DBA SALT LAKE CITY FILM CENTER AND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to UTAH FILM CENTER DBA SALT LAKE CITY FILM CENTER AND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UTAH FILM CENTER DBA SALT LAKE CITY FILM CENTER AND 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 UTAH FILM CENTER DBA SALT LAKE CITY FILM CENTER AND due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did UTAH FILM CENTER DBA SALT LAKE CITY FILM CENTER AND last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of UTAH FILM CENTER DBA SALT LAKE CITY FILM CENTER AND?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names MARIAH MELLUS.
- Who are the officers and directors of UTAH FILM CENTER DBA SALT LAKE CITY FILM CENTER AND?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $116,566 (MARIAH MELLUS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does UTAH FILM CENTER DBA SALT LAKE CITY FILM CENTER AND have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $24,837,556, expenses of $23,724,859 and total assets of $9,422,540 at year end.
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