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Nonprofit · EIN 77-0250734

CINEQUEST INC

Also known as HALFDAN O HUSSIE

Tax-exempt · SAN JOSE, CA 95110

Financials

$2.7M$2M2023$1.2M$2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CINEQUEST INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,238,754$2,034,537-$795,783$485,361$70,642$414,719
December 31, 2023990$2,719,106$1,974,945$744,161$1,261,046$50,544$1,210,502
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$483,147
of which government grants
$200,353
Program service revenue
$755,519
Investment income
$88
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$246,000
Other salaries and wages
$434,958
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$680,958
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$7,420
Accounting fees
$16,925
Occupancy
$6,500
Travel
$42,884
Program services (functional)
$1,717,375
Management and general (functional)
$202,987
Fundraising (functional)
$114,175

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,261,046
Total assets, end of year
$485,361
Total liabilities, end of year
$70,642
Net assets, end of year
$414,719
Net assets without donor restrictions
$139,719
Net assets with donor restrictions
$275,000
Gross receipts
$1,238,754
Employees
9
Volunteers
300
Year formed
2003
State of legal domicile
CA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kathleen PowellPresident/Co-Founder
Trustee or director, Officer
40$144,000
Halfdan HusseyCEO/Co-Founder
Trustee or director, Officer
40$102,000
Satjiv ChahilDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Margaret Chai MaloneyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Carlos MontalvoDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Geoff StedmanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Kari WolffDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kathleen PowellPresident/Co-Founder
Trustee or director, Officer
40$144,000
Halfdan HusseyCEO/Co-Founder
Trustee or director, Officer
40$102,000
Satjiv ChahilDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Margaret Chai MaloneyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Carlos MontalvoDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Geoff StedmanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Kari WolffDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
189 PIERCE AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95110-2822
In care of
% KATHLEEN POWELL
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Kathleen J Powell, 300 South First Street Suite 232, San Jose, CA 95113
Signed the 990
Kathleen J Powell, President
Phone
(408) 995-6305
Return prepared by
Aprio Advisory Group LLC

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0250734 or by the name CINEQUEST INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

Cinequest fuses innovation with the arts to empower creators, youth, and audiences through film, creativity, and technologyconnecting people, stories, and ideas to inspire and transform lives.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival is Cinequest's flagship program, uniting artists, innovators, and audiences through film, storytelling, and technology. The 2024 festival presented over 250 films from 50 countries and hosted more than 30,000 in-person attendees in downtown San Jose, plus tens of thousands more online via CINEJOY. The event featured world and U.S. premieres, forums, and celebrations connecting creators and audiences with new ideas and technologies.Cinequest's programs directly supported hundreds of filmmakers and writers by providing exhibition, promotion, and networking opportunities that resulted in distribution deals and industry recognition. The festival also boosted the local economy by generating more than $9 million in revenue for downtown San Jose's restaurants, hotels, and businesses.Through the combination of film, creativity, and innovation, Cinequest's annual festival continues to inspire audiences and empower artistsadvancing its charitable mission to connect people and transform lives through the arts.The CINEJOY Virtual Festival, created by Cinequest during the pandemic, continues to expand global access to art, storytelling, and innovation. In 2024, CINEJOY presented more than 150 films and interactive events to viewers in over 60 countries, providing a premium online venue for independent filmmakers and audiences who cannot attend in person. The platform showcases films, VR experiences, and live conversations with creators using cutting-edge digital tools to connect communities worldwide.CINEJOY has become a vital part of Cinequest's mission to make "Creativity for All" a realityempowering diverse voices, expanding audience reach, and fostering inclusive access to the arts through technology.
    Expenses $1,679,635 · revenue $755,519
  • Picture the Possibilities (PTP) is Cinequest's global youth program empowering underserved young people to create films that express their visions and voices. Through hands-on workshops, mentorship, and the "7 Powers of Creating" curriculum, participants learn every stage of filmmakingfrom idea development to production and public presentation.In 2024, PTP engaged youth through a combination of in-person city sessions and online programs, providing mentorship from professional filmmakers and exposure to industry-standard tools. Participants will often share their work at Cinequest, gaining confidence, creative skills, and a platform to inspire others.By giving youth the opportunity to tell their own stories, PTP advances Cinequest's mission of empowerment through creativityhelping young people realize that they have the power to create their future and positively impact their communities.
    Expenses $26,994
  • Expenses $10,746

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
77-0250734
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)
Unknown (Z99Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$485,361
Income (IRS master file)
$1,238,754

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,238,754$2,034,537$485,361IRS
990December 2023$2,719,106$1,974,945$1,261,046XML
990December 2022$1,069,106$1,413,525$341,771IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 77-0250734).

Questions about CINEQUEST INC

What is the EIN of CINEQUEST INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CINEQUEST INC is 77-0250734.
Is CINEQUEST INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
Are donations to CINEQUEST INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CINEQUEST 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 CINEQUEST 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 CINEQUEST INC 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 CINEQUEST INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Kathleen J Powell.
Who are the officers and directors of CINEQUEST INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $144,000 (Kathleen Powell, President/Co-Founder).
How much revenue does CINEQUEST INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,238,754, expenses of $2,034,537 and total assets of $485,361 at year end.

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