Nonprofit · EIN 85-4181615
UPPER MIDWEST FILM OFFICE
Tax-exempt · DULUTH, MN 55811
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,429,870 | $1,592,090 | -$162,220 | $366,981 | $90,411 | $276,570 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,585,930 | $1,232,188 | $353,742 | $463,974 | $60,016 | $403,958 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,407,403
- of which government grants
- $1,321,102
- Program service revenue
- $22,467
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $986,729
- Other salaries and wages
- $199,500
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $214,850
- Professional fundraising fees
- $41,686
- Legal fees
- $1,238
- Accounting fees
- $19,071
- Travel
- $21,707
- Program services (functional)
- $1,482,784
- Management and general (functional)
- $67,620
- Fundraising (functional)
- $41,686
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $463,974
- Total assets, end of year
- $366,981
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $90,411
- Net assets, end of year
- $276,570
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $276,570
- Gross receipts
- $1,429,870
- Employees
- 2
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARI MARSHIK | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $110,539 |
| HANNAH ALSTEAD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVE COOK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CAITLIN CROWL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TOM STENDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAN STOCKE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| RHONDA WIILIAINEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREDRIKA MCMANUS | CHIEF PRODUC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,744 |
| SHARI MARSHIK | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $99,000 |
| HANNAH ALSTEAD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVE COOK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| PHILIP GILPIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TOM STENDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAN STOCKE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| RHONDA WIILIAINEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1910 MIDDLE LN, DULUTH, MN 55811-1621
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DAN STOCKE, 311 E SUPERIOR ST, UNIT 905, DULUTH, MN 55802
- Signed the 990
- SHARI MARSHIK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (218) 461-1628
- Website
- WWW.UPPERMIDWESTFILMTV.ORG
- Return prepared by
- KOLQUIST SEITZ & GOLDMAN LLC
Mission
TO ADVANCE THE CREATIVE ECONOMY IN NORTHERN MINNESOTA THROUGH FILM, TV AND COMMERCIAL CONTENT PRODUCTION. UMFO ATTRACTS PROJECTS THROUGH ONE-ONE CONNECTIONS, MEETINGS, FESTIVALS AND CONFERENCES. THE OFFICE ALSO CONNECTS COMMUNITY BUSINESSES, LOCAL CREW, MUNICIPAL OFFICES AND LEADERS TO FACILITATE PRODUCTION IN LOCATIONS ACROSS THE REGION.
Program accomplishments
- UMFO LEADS THE STATE IN BELOW-THE-LINE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING BY PROVIDING ACCESSIBLE, HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS FOR TRAINEES. CURRICULUM INCLUDES LEARNING THE BASICS OF BEING ON A FILM SET, TO MORE SPECIFIC BASIC DEPARTMENT TRAINING, TO PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENABLE ON-SET MENTORSHIP.Expenses $69,550 · revenue $2,437
- UMFO ASSISTS IN CREATOR CAPACITY-BUILDING BY ADMINISTRATING REGIONAL FILM PRODUCTION INCENTIVE PROGRAMS. THIS INCLUDES CONNECTING WITH POTENTIAL PROJECTS AND SHOWING THE BREADTH AND DEPTH OF LOCATIONS FOR FILMING, CONNECTING WITH SERVICES AND CREW IN THE REGION AND FUNNELING AND VERIFICATION, CERTIFICATION AND PAYMENT OF PROGRAM INCENTIVES, THUS FUNNELING OUTSIDE SPEND INTO THE LOCAL ECONOMY.Expenses $1,320,734 · grants $986,729 · revenue $1,332,433
- UMFO ADMINISTRATORS GRANTS AND SPONSORSHIPS THAT SUPPORT INDUSTRY ECOSYSTEM DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EVENT AND PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP INCLUDING FESTIVALS, HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND OTHER FILM-RELATED EVENTS.Expenses $92,500 · revenue $75,000
- IN ADDITION TO RUNNING SEVERAL WORKSHOPS EACH YEAR TO TRAIN, EDUCATE AND EXPAND THE WORKFORCE IN THE TV AND FILM INDUSTRY, UMFO ATTRACTS AND CONNECTS FILMMAKERS AND TV PRODUCERS TO THE AREA'S LOCAL RESOURCES.revenue $20,000
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
- 85-4181615
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $366,981
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,429,870
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,429,870 | $1,592,090 | $366,981 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,585,930 | $1,232,188 | $463,974 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $616,736 | $595,893 | $122,057 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 85-4181615).
Questions about UPPER MIDWEST FILM OFFICE
- What is the EIN of UPPER MIDWEST FILM OFFICE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UPPER MIDWEST FILM OFFICE is 85-4181615.
- Is UPPER MIDWEST FILM OFFICE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to UPPER MIDWEST FILM OFFICE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UPPER MIDWEST FILM OFFICE 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 UPPER MIDWEST FILM OFFICE 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 UPPER MIDWEST FILM OFFICE 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 UPPER MIDWEST FILM OFFICE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DAN STOCKE.
- Who are the officers and directors of UPPER MIDWEST FILM OFFICE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $110,539 (SHARI MARSHIK, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does UPPER MIDWEST FILM OFFICE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,429,870, expenses of $1,592,090 and total assets of $366,981 at year end.
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