Nonprofit · EIN 86-1056098
TALLGRASS FILM ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · WICHITA, KS 67202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $330,994 | $431,426 | -$100,432 | $48,782 | $107,214 | -$58,432 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $499,188 | $475,325 | $23,863 | $82,432 | $40,432 | $42,000 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $200,551
- of which government grants
- $22,093
- Membership dues
- $18,104
- Program service revenue
- $131,997
- Investment income
- $11
- Net income from fundraising events
- $385
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$1,950
- Other revenue
- -$1,565
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $68,725
- Other salaries and wages
- $79,971
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $171,417
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $17,654
- Occupancy
- $7,200
- Travel
- $2,366
- Depreciation
- $2,831
- Program services (functional)
- $348,208
- Management and general (functional)
- $64,507
- Fundraising (functional)
- $18,711
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $82,432
- Total assets, end of year
- $48,782
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $107,214
- Net assets, end of year
- -$58,432
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $12,613
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$58,432
- Gross receipts
- $336,071
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- KS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELANIE ADDINGTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $65,100 | $3,625 |
| ALICIA SANCHEZ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER RYGG | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK JANZEN | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| GARRISON MATTHEWS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA HEUSTIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON ONEIL TERM 102024 | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN WOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE BASTIAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM GUNNELS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLE JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY WARD LATTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADRIENNE MCALPINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN MOEDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD RAMSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENISE SHERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA TATUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CALEB WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH LESLIE TERM 012024 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELANIE ADDINGTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $65,100 | $3,625 |
| MARK JANZEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICIA SANCHEZ | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH LESLIE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA HEUSTIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM GUNNELS | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN WOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY DYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA TATUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN KEEFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE SHERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE BASTIAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIAN MONTES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS MURPHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD RAMSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VERONICA SEBERGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESTER ROWE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON ONEIL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB NUGENT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADRIENNE MCALPINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTA RUDE VAZEOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLE JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER RYGG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN MOEDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 120 E 1ST ST N STE 113, WICHITA, KS 67202-2007
- In care of
- % LARRY KNOTT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JENNIFER RYGG, 120 E 1ST ST N STE 113 113, WICHITA, KS 67202
- Signed the 990
- JENNIFER RYGG, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (316) 303-9292
- Website
- TALLGRASSFILM.ORG
Mission
TO FOSTER AN APPRECIATION OF THE CINEMATIC ARTS BY CREATING SHARED EXPERIENCES AROUND THE INTERNATIONAL MEDIUM OF FILM
Program accomplishments
- TO PRODUCE THE TALLGRASS FILM FESTIVAL, AN EDUCATIONAL EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC THAT ENTERTAINS, EDUCATES, AND INSPIRES AUDIENCES IN THE WICHITA COMMUNITY AND BEYOND BY SHOWCASING THE BEST OF INDEPENDENT FILMS FROM AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH AN ANNUAL MULTI-DAY FILM FESTIVALExpenses $244,545 · revenue $89,952
- TO PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF THE PERFORMING VISUAL ARTS IN FILM THROUGH YEAR-ROUND SPECIAL SCREENINGS, FILMMAKING COMPETITIONS AND FILMMAKER LABS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, AND UNIQUE MOVIE-GOING EXPERIENCESExpenses $103,663 · revenue $42,045
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
- 86-1056098
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $48,782
- Income (IRS master file)
- $336,071
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $330,994 | $431,426 | $48,782 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $499,188 | $475,325 | $82,432 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $771,950 | $841,841 | $93,957 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 86-1056098).
Questions about TALLGRASS FILM ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of TALLGRASS FILM ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TALLGRASS FILM ASSOCIATION is 86-1056098.
- Is TALLGRASS FILM ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to TALLGRASS FILM ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TALLGRASS FILM ASSOCIATION 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 TALLGRASS FILM ASSOCIATION 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 TALLGRASS FILM ASSOCIATION 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 TALLGRASS FILM ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JENNIFER RYGG.
- Who are the officers and directors of TALLGRASS FILM ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $65,100 (MELANIE ADDINGTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does TALLGRASS FILM ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $330,994, expenses of $431,426 and total assets of $48,782 at year end.
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