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Nonprofit · EIN 87-2867661

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THEATRE OWNERS CINEMA FOUNDATION INC

Also known as CINEMA FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20036

Financials

$762K$1.7M2023$673K$1.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THEATRE OWNERS CINEMA FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$672,720$1,092,374-$419,654$330,301$150,099$180,202
June 30, 2024990$761,829$1,727,785-$965,956$652,325$52,469$599,856
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$345,514
Program service revenue
$327,206
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$25,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$346,570
Other salaries and wages
$39,960
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$417,605
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$19,467
Travel
$20,638
Program services (functional)
$703,205
Management and general (functional)
$298,666
Fundraising (functional)
$90,503

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$652,325
Total assets, end of year
$330,301
Total liabilities, end of year
$150,099
Net assets, end of year
$180,202
Net assets without donor restrictions
$180,202
Gross receipts
$672,720
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
CA

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Michael O'LearyFdn Dir/ Cinema United President/CEO
Trustee or director
1$0$734,525$41,483
Louis DiGioiaChief Operating Officer
Officer
10$60,535$209,106$34,227
Bryan BraunlichExecutive Director
Officer
40$205,226$0$22,080
Erin Von HoetzendorffDirector of Membership
Highest-paid employee
8$22,593$107,871$17,629
Mike BowersChair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Tori BakerVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Brian SchultzSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Josh NationsTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Mark MayfieldDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Luis OlloquiDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Michelle MaddalenaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Casey CollinsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
John Fithian- NATOPresident and CEO through Apr 2023
Former
4$61,182$550,638$386,862
Michael O'LearyFdn Director/ NATO President and CEO
Trustee or director
1$0$438,684$17,456
Jackie BrennemanPresident, The Cinema Foundation
Officer
20$128,196$128,196$167,658
Lou DiGioiaChief Financial Officer
Officer
10$61,179$183,536$31,766
Bryan BraunlichExec. Dir. The Cinema Foundation
Officer
40$190,022$0$20,285
Erin Von HoetzendorffDirector of Membership
Highest-paid employee
20$54,389$54,389$13,632
Mike BowersChair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Tori BakerVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Brian SchultzSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Adam CasselsTreasurer
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Frank TeesDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Miguel RiveraDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Michelle MaddalenaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Josh NationsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1705 N ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036-2801
In care of
% JACKIE BRENNEMAN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Lou DiGioia, 3450 Cahuenga Blvd W Unit 410, Los Angeles, CA 90068
Signed the 990
Lou DiGioia, Chief Operating Officer
Phone
(818) 506-1778
Return prepared by
Rogers & Company PLLC

Mission

The Cinema Foundation's mission is to strengthen and promote the cinema industry.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Cinema Foundation (the Foundation) was organized as a supporting organization to the National Association of Theatre Owners (Cinema United) to strengthen the cinema industry by engaging audiences, utilizing research, data, education, collaboration, and industry promotion.
    Expenses $703,205 · grants $25,000 · revenue $327,206

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
87-2867661
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization, Type I
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization, 50% limit
Exempt since
2022
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$330,301
Income (IRS master file)
$672,720

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$672,720$1,092,374$330,301XML
990June 2024$761,829$1,727,785$652,325XML
990June 2023$1,370,848$2,276,927$1,654,182IRS
990June 2022–––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 87-2867661).

Questions about NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THEATRE OWNERS CINEMA FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THEATRE OWNERS CINEMA FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THEATRE OWNERS CINEMA FOUNDATION INC is 87-2867661.
Is NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THEATRE OWNERS CINEMA FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THEATRE OWNERS CINEMA FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
Which annual return does NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THEATRE OWNERS CINEMA FOUNDATION INC 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 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THEATRE OWNERS CINEMA FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THEATRE OWNERS CINEMA FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THEATRE OWNERS CINEMA FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Lou DiGioia.
Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THEATRE OWNERS CINEMA FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 3 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THEATRE OWNERS CINEMA FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $672,720, expenses of $1,092,374 and total assets of $330,301 at year end.

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