Nonprofit · EIN 81-3111992
DOWNTOWN WINSTON-SALEM COMMUNITY CINEMA
Also known as APERTURE CINEMA
Tax-exempt · WINSTON SALEM, NC 27101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $919,467 | $831,285 | $88,182 | $378,160 | $78,445 | $299,715 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $685,144 | $781,950 | -$96,806 | $241,571 | $30,038 | $211,533 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $457,155
- of which government grants
- $35,000
- Program service revenue
- $354,430
- Investment income
- $711
- Net income from fundraising events
- $11,728
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $90,713
- Other revenue
- $107,171
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $90,100
- Other salaries and wages
- $286,906
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $413,265
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $36,016
- Occupancy
- $41,354
- Travel
- $7,885
- Depreciation
- $31,518
- Program services (functional)
- $718,188
- Management and general (functional)
- $89,045
- Fundraising (functional)
- $24,052
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $241,571
- Total assets, end of year
- $378,160
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $78,445
- Net assets, end of year
- $299,715
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $54,152
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $280,992
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $18,723
- Gross receipts
- $975,369
- Employees
- 27
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 2016
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawren Desai | Executive Director Through Sept 2024 Officer | 40 | $84,033 | $2,490 |
| Leigh Dyer | Executive Director Effective Dec 2024 Officer | 40 | $3,577 | $0 |
| Jeanne Sayers | Chair Thru Sept 24 Director Eff Oct 24 Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Fayaz Qureshi | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Johansson | Director Thru Sept 24 Vice Chair Eff Oct 24 Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Chad Harris | Director Thru Sept 24 Exec At-Large Eff Oct 24 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexandra Salas | Vice-Chair Thru Sept 24 Director Eff Oct 24 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol Emmet | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Janice Tsoules | Exec. At-Large Thru Sept 24 Chair Eff Oct 24 Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Ted Tseng | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily McCord | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Alexa Edwards | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marina Davis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LaShonda Hairston | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Alyson Baker | Director Sept 2024 - Oct 2024 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Barto-Wiley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Grace Patio | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Deb Marke | Director through Aug 2024 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Caroline Munroe | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Razza | Director through Jan 2024 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cristina Roche | Director through Jan 2024 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Clay Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawren Desai | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $91,476 | $2,815 |
| Jeanne Sayers | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Fayaz Qureshi | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LaShonda Hairston | Exec At-Large Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Marina Davis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Alexa Edwards | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Garland | Director Through May 2023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexandra Hoskins | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rashad Little | Director Through May 2023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily McCord | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Caroline Munroe | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cristina Roche | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexandra Salas | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Shafer | Director Through May 2023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ted Tseng | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol Emmet | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chad Harris | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Clay Johnson | Director Effective May 2023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Grace Patio | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Janice Tsoules | Director Effective June 2023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Walter Farabee | Director Through April 2023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 311 W 4TH ST, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27101-2802
- In care of
- % LAWREN DESAI
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Marion Killoran, 311 West Fourth Street, Winston Salem, NC 27101
- Signed the 990
- Marion Killoran, Treasurer
- Phone
- (336) 722-8148
- Website
- http://aperturecinema.com
- Return prepared by
- Outfitters4 Inc
Mission
See Schedule O
Program accomplishments
- To engage and entertain the community through the art of film by showcasing informative, educational, thought-provoking, and inspiring films - films that enrich lives, engage minds, promote diversity, and build community. A/perture cinema presents the art of film in an intimate and welcoming setting, advancing an appreciation for the moving image as a groundbreaking and pioneering art form. A/perture screens cinema 365 days a year - from independent to documentary to world cinema - and promotes media literacy and film education to the community, providing the opportunity for people of all ages to experience the wonder of cinema.Expenses $718,188 · revenue $445,143
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 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-3111992
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $378,160
- Income (IRS master file)
- $975,369
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $919,467 | $831,285 | $378,160 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $685,144 | $781,950 | $241,571 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $494,005 | $714,653 | $335,426 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 81-3111992).
Questions about DOWNTOWN WINSTON-SALEM COMMUNITY CINEMA
- What is the EIN of DOWNTOWN WINSTON-SALEM COMMUNITY CINEMA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DOWNTOWN WINSTON-SALEM COMMUNITY CINEMA is 81-3111992.
- Is DOWNTOWN WINSTON-SALEM COMMUNITY CINEMA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to DOWNTOWN WINSTON-SALEM COMMUNITY CINEMA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DOWNTOWN WINSTON-SALEM COMMUNITY CINEMA 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 DOWNTOWN WINSTON-SALEM COMMUNITY CINEMA 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 DOWNTOWN WINSTON-SALEM COMMUNITY CINEMA 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 DOWNTOWN WINSTON-SALEM COMMUNITY CINEMA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Marion Killoran.
- Who are the officers and directors of DOWNTOWN WINSTON-SALEM COMMUNITY CINEMA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 22 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $84,033 (Lawren Desai, Executive Director Through Sept 2024).
- How much revenue does DOWNTOWN WINSTON-SALEM COMMUNITY CINEMA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $919,467, expenses of $831,285 and total assets of $378,160 at year end.
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