Checkerboard Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $4.3m
- Revenue
- $238.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 10/1979
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 13-2988037
Organization Overview
Checkerboard Foundation Inc, operating under the name Checkerboard Film Foundation, is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (A31) the organization is classified as: Film & Video, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Checkerboard Film Foundation employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Checkerboard Film Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Checkerboard Film Foundation generated $238.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $155.7k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.2%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FILM PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION TO EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHECKERBOARD UNDERTOOK AND/OR CONTINUED PRODUCTION ON THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS DURING 2021: KAGAN, ARCHIVE PROJECT, YOUNGERMAN, NEUE, MEHRETU AND CELMINS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Edgar Howard Chairman & President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $49,992 |
Thomas Zacharias Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Arvid Nelson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Leora Armstrong Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Elisabeth Clark Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth Belfer Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $71,408 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $145,300 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $216,708 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $21,605 |
| Investment income | $23 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $238,336 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $49,992 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,998 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $21,347 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,429 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,522 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $11,907 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $11,049 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $20,205 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,367 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,620 |
| Insurance | $3,801 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $155,723 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $32 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $417,939 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $9,396 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,210 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,980 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,872,976 |
| Total assets | $4,310,533 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,959 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $14,959 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,040,085 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $255,489 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,310,533 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Checkerboard Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $28,300.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Donald A Pels Charitable Tr 081892 Harrison, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Smith Richardson Foundation Inc Greensboro, NC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Robert & Joyce Menschel Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Charina Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
Association Of Charles Evans Housing Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CHARITABLE GIVING | $600 |
Todd Goodwin Charitable Trust Weston, MA PURPOSE: CHECKERBOARD FILM FOUNDATION IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT INSTITUTION ESTABLISHED IN 1979 TO DOCUMENT, THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF FILM AND VIDEO, ARTISTS WHO ARE MAKING UNIQUE AND IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE AMERICAN ARTS. | $200 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Film At Lincoln Center Inc New York, NY | $47,336,422 | $12,793,835 |
Women Make Movies Inc New York, NY | $4,051,785 | $9,688,918 |
The Independent Feature Project Inc Brooklyn, NY | $3,453,615 | $7,239,136 |
Jacob Burns Film Center Inc Pleasantville, NY | $56,622,968 | $8,221,632 |
Ghetto Film School Inc Bronx, NY | $4,789,477 | $7,574,668 |
Cinereach Ltd New York, NY | $8,475,346 | -$20,278 |
American Documentary Inc Brooklyn, NY | $4,468,317 | $5,634,331 |
Center For Independent Documentary Inc Newton, MA | $4,612,024 | $5,515,136 |
Film Forum Inc New York, NY | $19,050,321 | $4,468,920 |
Harmony Labs Inc New York, NY | $1,442,508 | $4,578,656 |
Alcohol And Drug Abuse Services Inc Port Allegany, PA | $3,920,999 | $4,354,797 |
Tribeca Film Institute Inc New York, NY | $183,631 | $2,652,875 |