Nonprofit · EIN 86-1012666
PHOENIX FILM FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85054
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $450,731 | $393,206 | $57,525 | $22,526 | $23,247 | -$721 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $381,300 | $444,953 | -$63,653 | $7,791 | $114,079 | -$106,288 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $353,734 | $292,565 | $61,169 | $123,536 | $94,814 | $28,722 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $441,329
- of which government grants
- $105,901
- Membership dues
- $33,768
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $9,402
- Other revenue
- $9,402
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $99,313
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $106,980
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,192
- Occupancy
- $29,196
- Travel
- $27,926
- Program services (functional)
- $250,126
- Management and general (functional)
- $143,080
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,791
- Total assets, end of year
- $22,526
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $23,247
- Net assets, end of year
- -$721
- Gross receipts
- $465,920
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 220
- Year formed
- 2000
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JASON CARNEY | NON-VOTING EXEC. DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $60,740 |
| ALLISON FROST | PRESIDENT Officer | 9 | $0 |
| SUSANNA KILBY | BOARD CHAIRMAN Officer | 15 | $0 |
| LESLIE BENNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 7 | $0 |
| IRA WECHTER | TREASURER Officer | 7 | $0 |
| STEPHEN ROUSSEL | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| LORI ALDERFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| MONICA APODACA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KEITH WARREN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE OLSON | VICE CHAIR Officer | 12 | $0 |
| ROBERT ALVARADO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JASON CARNEY | NON-VOTING EXEC. DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $60,740 |
| ALLISON FROST | PRESIDENT Officer | 3 | $0 |
| SUSANNA KILBY | BOARD CHAIRMAN Officer | 7 | $0 |
| LESLIE BENNER | VICE CHAIR Officer | 3 | $0 |
| IRA WECHTER | TREASURER Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JENNIFER STEIN | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LORI ALDERFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MONICA APODACA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEITH WARREN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE OLSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ROBERT ALVARADO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEPHEN ROUSSEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JASON CARNEY | NON-VOTING EXEC. DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $55,218 |
| LORI ALDERFER | PRESIDENT Officer | 3 | $0 |
| ALISON FROST | BOARD CHAIRMAN Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BRENT STOKES | VICE CHAIR Officer | 3 | $0 |
| IRA WECHTER | TREASURER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SUSANNA KILBY | SECRETARY Officer | 4 | $0 |
| LESLIE BENNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MONICA APODACA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER STEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE OLSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DIANA SHEEHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIO TREJO ROMERO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7000 E MAYO BLVD STE 1059, PHOENIX, AZ 85054-6154
- In care of
- % QUARLES & BRADY STREICH LANG LLP
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ALLISON FROST, 7000 E MAYO BLVD 1059, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85054
- Signed the 990
- IRA WECHTER, TREASURER
- Phone
- (602) 955-6444
- Website
- WWW.PHXFILM.COM
- Return prepared by
- Steven A Kaiblinger CPA PLLC
Mission
PROVIDE AWARENESS AND EDUCATION OF INDEPENDENT FILMMAKING
Program accomplishments
- In 2024, the Phoenix Film Foundation achieved significant milestones in promoting independent cinema and film education in Arizona. Here are some of their key accomplishments: The Phoenix Film Festival, the Foundations flagship event, celebrated its 24th edition from April 4 to April 14, 2024, at Harkins Theatres: Scottsdale 101. The festival expanded to an 11-day event, featuring approximately 290 screenings, parties, and workshops.The Phoenix Film Foundation continued its commitment to film education through various programs. Arizona Student Film Festival; providing a platform for young filmmakers to showcase their work and IFP Phoenix, offering workshops, filmmaker challenges, and forums to support independent filmmakers in Arizona .Through these initiatives and events, the Phoenix Film Foundation significantly contributed to the growth of independent film and film education in Arizona in 2024.Expenses $250,126 · revenue $405,217
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
- 86-1012666
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $22,526
- Income (IRS master file)
- $465,920
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $450,731 | $393,206 | $22,526 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $381,300 | $444,953 | $7,791 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $342,841 | $414,242 | $51,254 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $353,734 | $292,565 | $123,536 | XML |
| 990 | 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 86-1012666).
Questions about PHOENIX FILM FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of PHOENIX FILM FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PHOENIX FILM FOUNDATION is 86-1012666.
- Is PHOENIX FILM FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to PHOENIX FILM FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PHOENIX FILM FOUNDATION 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 PHOENIX FILM FOUNDATION 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 PHOENIX FILM FOUNDATION 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 PHOENIX FILM FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ALLISON FROST.
- Who are the officers and directors of PHOENIX FILM FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $60,740 (JASON CARNEY, NON-VOTING EXEC. DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does PHOENIX FILM FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $450,731, expenses of $393,206 and total assets of $22,526 at year end.
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