Media Arts Center San Diego
- Assets
- $705.5k
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 27
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Founding
- 02/2000
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 33-0871577
Organization Overview
Media Arts Center San Diego is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 2000. 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, Media Arts Center San Diego employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Media Arts Center San Diego 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, Media Arts Center San Diego generated $1.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $982.1k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.5%) per year over the past 6 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
PROVIDING NEW MEDIA TOOLS AND CHANNELS TO CREATE EQUITABLE AND ENGAGED COMMUNITIES WHERE UNDERSERVED VOICES ARE HEARD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EXHIBITION OUR ACCLAIMED SAN DIEGO LATINO FILM FESTIVAL SDLFF CELEBRATED ITS 29TH ANNIVERSARY IN MARCH 2022. THE SDLFF INTRODUCES VIEWERS TO CONTEMPORARY U.S.-LATINO AND LATIN AMERICAN CINEMA. OTHER FILM PROGRAMMING INCLUDES EXITOS DEL CINE LATINO SERIES, QUE VIVA OUTDOOR CINE LATINO SERIES IN SAN YSIDRO, AND DAILY SCREENINGS OF INDEPENDENT AND FOREIGN FILMS AT OUR VERY OWN MOVIE THEATER, THE DIGITAL GYM CINEMA, NOW LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO.
EDUCATION EXTENSIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFERED FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE TEEN PRODUCERS PROJECT, YOUTH MEDIA TECH CAMPS, EMERGING FILMMAKER FELLOWSHIP AND IN-SCHOOL MEDIA PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG STUDENTS. AMATEUR TO PROFESSIONAL MEDIA MAKERS HAVE ACCESS TO ONE-TO-ONE TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
COMMUNITY PRODUCTION TOOLS FOR COMMUNITY-BASED MEDIA PRODUCTION AND COLLABORATION THROUGH PROGRAMS INCLUDING SPEAK CITY HEIGHTS, TALKING FOOD SYSTEMS LAND FREEDOM, PULSE FOR LIFE, INCITYHEIGHTS, FRONTERA FILMMAKERS, A GRASSROOTS GROUP THAT BRINGS TOGETHER INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE BORDER DIGITAL GYM, A MULTIPURPOSE ALL-AGES FACILITY FOR MEDIA ARTS EXPERIMENTATION AND VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES, TO HELP COMMUNITY GROUPS CONNECT WITH AUDIENCES BY MAKING A DIGITAL MEDIA PRESENCE ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ethan Van Thillo Exec Director | Officer | 40 | $70,000 |
Francisco Mata Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Paul Espinosa Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Adolfo Ventura President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Vanessa Barron Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gustavo Rios Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $160 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $328,629 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $593,299 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $922,088 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $310,043 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $1,232,181 |
| 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. | $70,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $285,185 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $13,151 |
| Payroll taxes | $34,200 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,861 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $313,638 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,666 |
| Office expenses | $2,535 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $11,217 |
| Travel | $644 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $9,092 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,262 |
| Insurance | $9,107 |
| All other expenses | $50,080 |
| Total functional expenses | $982,092 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $526,018 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $156,123 |
| 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 | $23,374 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $705,515 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $48,028 |
| 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 | $201,022 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $15,756 |
| Total liabilities | $264,806 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $440,709 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $705,515 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Media Arts Center San Diego has recieved totaling $406,386.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The California Endowment Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: SPEAK CITY HEIGHTS - RAISING VOICES FOR A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY: TO SUPPORT A COMMUNITY-DRIVEN MULTIMEDIA STORYTELLING STRATEGY THAT HIGHLIGHTS THE ISSUES AFFECTING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, AND THE VOICES OF COMMUNITY ADVOCATES ADDRESSING THOSE ISSUES, IN CITY HEIGHTS AND RELATED SAN DIEGO COMMUNITIES. | $225,000 |
Dorothea Tuney Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: PROMOTE ACCESS TO FILM AS A TOOL | $87,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $27,961 |
California Humanities Oakland, CA PURPOSE: CORE PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust 08-11-95 Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: A TRUSTEE ADVISED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL PBS PRESENTATION OF PAUL ESPINOSA'S FILM, "SINGING OUR WAY TO FREEDOM". | $15,000 |
Aarp Washington, DC PURPOSE: Sponsorship of Age Friendly Film Festival | $11,400 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Film Institute Inc Los Angeles, CA | $61,308,139 | $40,403,671 |
International Documentary Association Inc Los Angeles, CA | $8,198,815 | $12,252,709 |
Film Independent Inc Los Angeles, CA | $7,465,634 | $11,527,723 |
Array Alliance Inc Encino, CA | $23,025,170 | $9,034,009 |
Santa Barbara International Film Festival Inc Santa Barbara, CA | $7,671,000 | $6,230,884 |
California Film Institute San Rafael, CA | $8,333,182 | $5,073,101 |
National Film Preserve Ltd Berkeley, CA | $40,155,231 | $15,232,996 |
Bfca Los Angeles, CA | $405,968 | $4,064,869 |
San Francisco Film Society San Francisco, CA | $2,689,392 | $4,948,774 |
Outfest Los Angeles, CA | $414,961 | $3,920,238 |
Bay Area Video Coalition Inc San Francisco, CA | $1,856,423 | $3,177,189 |
American Cinematheque Los Angeles, CA | $27,763,140 | $2,833,838 |