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Nonprofit · EIN 81-0570755

DC INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL

Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20012

Financials

$158K$149K2023$382K$187K2024$328K$295K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DC INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$328,297$294,828$33,469$345,904$345,904$0
December 31, 2024990$381,791$186,941$194,850$420,027$0$420,027
December 31, 2023990-EZ$158,383$148,730$9,653$123,720$10,697$113,023
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$305,365
of which government grants
$260,494
Program service revenue
$17,090
Investment income
$5,842
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$50,112
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$50,112
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$650
Occupancy
$27,746
Travel
$20,277
Program services (functional)
$264,922
Management and general (functional)
$29,906

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$420,027
Total assets, end of year
$345,904
Total liabilities, end of year
$345,904
Net assets, end of year
$0
Land, buildings and equipment
$15,692
Gross receipts
$328,297
Employees
0
Year formed
1999
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Deirdre Evans-PritchardExecutive Director
Key employee
18$45,773
Susan DonnellyForum Director
Key employee
5$5,000
Maria DatchBoard Member
Officer
2$0
Sana SoniBoard Member
Officer
1$0
Lori DonovanBoard Member
Officer
2$0
Peter VothBoard Member
Officer
3$0
Deborah IssacBoard Member
Officer
1$0
Alex StickleBoard Member
Officer
1$0
Carol BidaultBoard Member
Officer
4$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Deirdre Evans-PritchardExecutive Director
Key employee
15$40,000
Peter VothTreasurer
Trustee or director
3$0
John GrayBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Maria DatchChairperson
Trustee or director
2$0
Alex StickeBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Sana SoniBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Lori DonovanBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Deborah IsaacBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Deirdre Evans-PritchardExecutive Director16$7,132
Maria DatchBoard Chair2$0
Peter VothBoard Treasurer2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1435 HOLLY ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012-1525
In care of
% DEIRDRE EVANS-PRITCHARD
Signed the 990
Deirdre Evans-Pritchard, Executive Director
990-N for 2021 filed under this EIN
Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Deirdre Evans-Pritchard, 1435 Holly Street NW, Washington DC 20012. Mailing address: 1435 Holly Street NW, Washington DC 20012.

Mission

The DC Independent Film Festival (DCIFF) showcases and supports local and international filmmakers and their work across the genres of fiction, animation, experimental and documentary through screening, discussion, professional development, education, city-wide outreach and hands-on skills and visual literacy classes for youth.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Annual Intensive Filmmaking, Cinematography and Animation Teaching Program and Field Trips for a minimum of 50 HS students, summer and school-year, to strengthen audio-visual skills and media/visual literacy. Students learn essential skills for a moving image world. The program includes an Annual High School Film Competition with Media Careers Workshops. High School students attend from across the US and further to further their understanding of and interest in film, documentary and animation and to explore career and college paths.
    Expenses $177,174 · grants $177,174
  • Annual Film Forum and Production/Education Studio draws local, national and international filmmakers for exhibition, professional development and education that include screenings, interactive exhibitions, workshops, seminars and audience discussions. The DCIFF Forum is a space for independent filmmakers and content creators to interact directly with audiences and to forward their work and their careers.
    Expenses $94,759 · grants $94,759 · revenue $44,871

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
81-0570755
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
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$345,904
Income (IRS master file)
$328,297

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$328,297$294,828$345,904IRS
990December 2024$381,791$186,941$420,027XML
990-EZDecember 2023$158,383$148,730$123,720XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Deirdre Evans-Pritchard
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Deirdre Evans-Pritchard
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2018
Officer: Deirdre Evans-Pritchard
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
December 31, 2018≤ $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 81-0570755).

Questions about DC INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL

What is the EIN of DC INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DC INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL is 81-0570755.
Is DC INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to DC INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DC INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL 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 DC INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DC INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of DC INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $45,773 (Deirdre Evans-Pritchard, Executive Director).
How much revenue does DC INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $328,297, expenses of $294,828 and total assets of $345,904 at year end.

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