Philadelphia Film Society
- Assets
- $7.6m
- Revenue
- $2.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 79
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Founding
- 11/2001
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 23-3077468
Organization Overview
Philadelphia Film Society is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 2001. 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 06/2021, Philadelphia Film Society employed 79 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Philadelphia Film Society 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 06/2021, Philadelphia Film Society generated $2.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (19.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 06/2021. 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
PHILADELPHIA FILM SOCIETY CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIVERSE COMMUNITIES TO EXPERIENCE FILM
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PHILADELPHIA FILM CENTER IS AN EXCITING PERFORMANCE VENUE IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN PHILADELPHIA FEATURING THE LARGEST SCREEN IN THE CITY. THE PHILADELPHIA FILM CENTER IS LOCATED AT BROAD AND CHESTNUT STREETS ON THE AVENUE OF THE ARTS AND HOSTS FILM AND LIVE EVENTS IN TWO STATE-OF-THE-ART THEATERS.
EVERY OCTOBER, PFS HOSTS THE PHILADELPHIA FILM FESTIVAL WHICH GATHERS MORE THAN 25,000 FILM LOVERS AND SCORES OF TALENTED FILMMAKERS FOR TEN DAYS. FOUNDED IN 1992 AS A WORLD-CLASS FILM FESTIVAL, PFF IS THE CENTERPIECE OF PFS'S ANNUAL PROGRAMMING, CELEBRATING THE BEST OF THE FILM FROM AROUND THE WORLD. CONSISTING OF NEARLY 200 SCREENINGS, THE FESTIVAL ATTRACTS NEARLY 25,000 ATTENDEES. IN ADDITION, PFS ON US FREE TICKETING PROGRAM ALLOWS STUDENTS TO ATTEND SCREENINGS FOLLOWED BY A DISCUSSION AT THE FESTIVAL THROUGH THE STUDENT SCREENING PROGRAM
AFTER ASSUMING OPERATIONS OF THE PFS ROXY IN 2013 AND FOLLOWING ANFESTIVAL ATTRACTS NEARLY 25,000 ATTENDEES. IN ADDITION, PFS ON US FREETICKETING PROGRAM ALLOWS STUDENTS TO ATTEND SCREENINGS FOLLOWED BY ADISCUSSION AT THE FESTIVAL THROUGH THE STUDENT SCREENING PROGRAM.EXTENSIVE RENOVATION OF THE THEATER THROUGHOUT THE MAJORITY OF 2013,THE THEATER REOPENED IN DECEMBER 2013. OPERATING AS A TWIN (2 SCREEN),160-SEAT TOP-OF-THE-LINE MOVIE THEATER FEATURING FIRST-RUN FILMS MIXEDWITH SPECIALIZED, CURATED NEW AND REPERTORY PROGRAMMING, THE PFS ROXYIS WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 365 DAYS A YEAR PRIOR TO THE OUTBREAK OF THE
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jonathan A Greenblatt Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $181,923 |
Betsy Filton Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Joe Manko Jr Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jack Adler Chair Emeritus | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Larry Korman Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Elton Brand Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $119,700 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,282,743 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,402,443 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $461,457 |
| Investment income | $172 |
| 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 | $2,864,072 |
| 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. | $196,440 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $82,509 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $654,427 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $50,467 |
| Payroll taxes | $66,086 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $43,202 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $10,102 |
| Advertising and promotion | $84,010 |
| Office expenses | $3,797 |
| Information technology | $64,513 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $85,952 |
| Travel | $10,968 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $138,005 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $84,853 |
| All other expenses | $146,473 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,098,830 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $41,267 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $382,039 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $13,709 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,135,674 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,572,689 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $589,355 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,290 |
| 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 | $3,463,586 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $458,304 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $4,512,535 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,519,154 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $541,000 |
| 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 | $7,572,689 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Philadelphia Film Society has recieved totaling $425,919.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Wyncote Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR ONGOING PROGRAMS | $325,000 |
Roe Foundation Greenville, SC PURPOSE: TO SPONSOR THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS FOR A FREE AND ORDERED SOCIETY | $25,000 |
John Michael Paz Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Horace W Goldsmith Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $12,500 |
Horace W Goldsmith Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $12,500 |
The Sylvia W And Randle M Kauders Foundation Inc Radnor, PA PURPOSE: CINEMANIACS | $10,000 |
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 |
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 |
Free To Choose Network Erie, PA | $2,875,719 | $4,682,369 |