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Nonprofit · EIN 92-2693753

ETHOS FILM INSTITUTE

Tax-exempt · TOPANGA, CA 90290

Financials

$67K$66K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ETHOS FILM INSTITUTE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$66,785$66,239$546$4,295–$4,295
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$52,096
Program service revenue
$14,689

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$39,614
Occupancy
$26,625
Program services (functional)
$63,239

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,749
Total assets, end of year
$4,295
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$4,295
Cash, savings and investments
$4,295
Gross receipts
$66,785

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Anabelle D Mu nroPresident25$0
Diane MillerTraasurer1.5$0
Erman BaradiBoard member1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1146 APACHE, TOPANGA, CA 90290-4404
In care of
% ANABELLE D MUNRO
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
1146 Apache, Topanga CA 90290
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Anabelle D Munro, 1146 Apache, Topanga CA 90290
Signed the 990-EZ
Anabelle D Munro, President
Phone
(310) 699-4303

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 92-2693753 or by the name ETHOS FILM INSTITUTE.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

ETHOS Film Institute is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Its primary exempt purpose is to provide arts education, media literacy training, and cultural programming through film festivals, youth initiatives, and community-based storytelling projects that advance public education and community engagement.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • World Culture Film Festival & ETHOS Film Awards ETHOS Film Institute produced educational film festival programming including the World Culture Film Festival and ETHOS Film Awards. These programs provided public screenings, filmmaker Q&A sessions, educational panels, and workshops focused on mental health awareness, recovery, cross-cultural understanding, and social impact storytelling. Programming was delivered through both in-person events and digital platforms. The festivals provided independent filmmakers with screening opportunities, professional feedback, awards recognition, and public engagement. Approximately 2,500 participants (combined in-person and online attendance, filmmakers, students, and community members) benefited from festival programming and digital content distribution.
  • Youth Arts & Media Education Programs (ETHOS Kids / Educational Initiatives) (Grants $0) ETHOS delivered arts education and media literacy programming to youth through workshops, festival access, creative training sessions, and structured storytelling initiatives. Programming emphasized leadership development, digital media skills, resilience, and substance abuse prevention messaging. Youth participants engaged in hands-on creative production experiences and gained exposure to film industry processes, strengthening media literacy and confidence. Approximately 100?200 youth participants directly benefited, with broader reach through families and school engagement.
  • Substance Abuse Prevention & Mental Health Storytelling Initiative (?Not Once?) ETHOS advanced public education through its ?Not Once? prevention initiative, training youth and emerging creators to develop prevention-based public service announcements and educational media promoting drug-free lifestyles. Content was distributed through public screenings, educational partnerships, and online platforms, extending the organization?s reach beyond in-person programming. This initiative contributed to the organization?s overall reach of approximately 2,500 participants across all programs during the reporting year.
  • Additional services included: Volunteer workforce development and community engagement Accessibility and inclusion initiatives Educational partnerships Online content distribution and community awareness campaigns
    Expenses $63,239

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-N for ETHOS FILM INSTITUTE

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
92-2693753
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,295
Income (IRS master file)
$66,785

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Anabelle D Munro
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2025$66,785$66,239$4,295XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Anabelle D Munro
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Anabelle D Munro
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 92-2693753).

Questions about ETHOS FILM INSTITUTE

What is the EIN of ETHOS FILM INSTITUTE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ETHOS FILM INSTITUTE is 92-2693753.
Is ETHOS FILM INSTITUTE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to ETHOS FILM INSTITUTE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ETHOS FILM INSTITUTE file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of ETHOS FILM INSTITUTE 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 ETHOS FILM INSTITUTE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ETHOS FILM INSTITUTE?
The 990-N for 2025 names Anabelle D Munro.
Who are the officers and directors of ETHOS FILM INSTITUTE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ETHOS FILM INSTITUTE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $66,785, expenses of $66,239 and total assets of $4,295 at year end.

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