Nonprofit · EIN 82-3467195
CIFF
Tax-exempt · CINCINNATI, OH 45227
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $161,782 | $141,168 | $20,614 | $31,214 | $0 | $31,214 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $101,576 | $104,036 | -$2,460 | $3,136 | $0 | $3,136 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $115,069
- Membership dues
- $2,619
- Program service revenue
- $44,094
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $24,427
- Other expenses
- $116,741
- Program services (functional)
- $141,169
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,136
- Total assets, end of year
- $31,214
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $31,214
- Cash, savings and investments
- $31,214
- Gross receipts
- $161,782
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allyson West | Executive Director | 35 | $0 |
| Christina Hardebeck | Volunteer Director | 3 | $0 |
| Jonny Shenk | Curation Director | 10 | $0 |
| Rachel Canter | VIP Liaison | 1 | $0 |
| Markus Cook | Education Manager | 1 | $0 |
| Janice Huynh | Associate Director | 1 | $0 |
| Aaron Kes | Cinema Expo Producer | 1 | $0 |
| Katie Kinman | Planning Team Member | 1 | $0 |
| Ryan J Poole | Screenplay Program Producer | 1 | $0 |
| Vincent Salzarulo | Tech Director | 1 | $0 |
| Emma Underwood | Asst. Volunteer Director | 1 | $0 |
| Leah Watson | Event Producer | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allyson West | Executive Director | 35 | $0 |
| Melissa Iwu | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Sian Bitner-Kearney | Hospitality Lead | 3 | $0 |
| Christina Hardebeck | Volunteer Director | 3 | $0 |
| Jonny Shenk | Curation Lead | 10 | $0 |
| Jason Snell | Member | 1 | $0 |
| David Williams | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Elaina McCormick | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Adam Sweeney | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Jack Crumley | President | 2 | $0 |
| Jim Crooks | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| TJ Peloquin | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6843 HURD AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45227-2641
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 6843 Hurd Ave, Cincinnati OH 45227
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Allyson West, 6843 Hurd Ave, Cincinnati OH 45227
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Allyson West, Executive Director
- Phone
- (214) 843-6781
- Return prepared by
- Matthew J Ackermann CPA Inc
Mission
Our mission is to create a home for independent filmmaking in Cincinnati, Ohio. We strive to bring professional resources to filmmakers so as to cultivate the entrepreneurial spirit of filmmaking. We will be providing community camaraderie; drawing filmmakers from around Ohio, the US, and the World; educating the community in the art and craft of filmmaking, and stimulating the Cincinnati economy.
Program accomplishments
- In 2025, the three largest program services of Cindependent are the Cindependent Film Festival, CindeNEXT, and Reels on Wheels. The Cindependent Film Festival is the organization's flagship program, presenting a multi-day celebration of independent film that brings filmmakers and audiences together for screenings, filmmaker conversations, screenplay readings, and community events. CindeNEXT is Cindependent's youth filmmaking education program, where high school students learn to write, shoot, and edit their own short films while working alongside professional mentors, helping build the next generation of storytellers. Reels on Wheels is the organization's mobile cinema initiative, designed to bring independent films into neighborhoods and community spaces throughout Cincinnati, expanding access to film and creating shared cultural experiences for audiences who may not otherwise attend traditional cinema events. Together, these programs support Cindependent's mission to strengthen the independent film ecosystem in Cincinnati by connecting filmmakers, audiences, and emerging artists through storytellingExpenses $141,169
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-3467195
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $31,214
- Income (IRS master file)
- $161,782
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Allyson West | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about CIFF
- What is the EIN of CIFF?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CIFF is 82-3467195.
- Is CIFF tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to CIFF tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CIFF 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 CIFF 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 CIFF last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CIFF?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Allyson West.
- Who are the officers and directors of CIFF?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CIFF have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $161,782, expenses of $141,168 and total assets of $31,214 at year end.
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