Redford Center Inc
- Assets
- $7.4m
- Revenue
- $4.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 08/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-4549706
Organization Overview
Redford Center Inc is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Redford Center Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Redford Center Inc 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, Redford Center Inc generated $4.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 17.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Redford Center Inc has awarded 81 individual grants totaling $7,833,149. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
USING THE POWER OF STORYTELLING TO GALVANIZE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND REGENERATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS:IN 2021, WE PROVIDED $2.1 MILLION IN FUNDING AND OTHER FILMMAKER SERVICES TO FILM AND MEDIA PROJECTS THROUGH FISCAL SPONSORSHIP. WE SEE THIS SUPPORT AS INEXTRICABLY LINKED TO OUR COMMITMENT TO INVEST IN STORYTELLERS AND AMPLIFY THE NUMBER OF, AND AUDIENCE FOR, ENVIRONMENTAL STORIES. IN 2021, ONE SPONSORED FILM, "THE LOVE BUGS" WON AN EMMY FOR OUTSTANDING SHORT DOCUMENTARY.
REDFORD CENTER GRANTS:REDFORD CENTER GRANTS PROVIDES DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION FUNDS, STORY AND NETWORKING SUPPORT TO FILMMAKERS WORKING ON ENVIRONMENTALLY-FOCUSED FILM PROJECTS THAT DRIVE AWARENESS, ENGAGEMENT AND ACTION ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS. FUNDED BY A NUMBER OF MAJOR DONORS, 2021 WAS THE SECOND YEAR OF THE THIRD, TWO-YEAR CYCLE OF THE PROGRAM, WHICH LAUNCHED IN 2016. WE CONTINUED TO SUPPORT OUR COHORT OF 22 FILM PROJECTS POISED FOR TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT, TRIPLING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF GRANTEES FROM PAST COHORTS. THIS DIVERSE PORTFOLIO OF FILMMAKERS AND PROJECTS REPRESENTS NECESSARY VOICES AND PERSPECTIVES ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, ILLUMINATING STORIES FROM PEOPLE ON THE FRONTLINES AND COVERING A RANGE OF PRESSING ISSUES INCLUDING FOOD SECURITY AND SOVEREIGNTY, CLIMATE SOLUTIONS AND JUST RECOVERY, ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS AND COMMUNITY HEALTH, RACIAL JUSTICE AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION, INDIGENOUS WISDOM AND RIGHTS, AND ENDANGERED HABITAT AND SPECIES PROTECTION, AMONG OTHER URGENT ISSUES.
THE NATURE FILM PROJECT:THE RHYTHMS OF MODERN-DAY SOCIETY AND TECHNOLOGY COMBINED HAVE INADVERTENTLY SET HUMANITY ON A PATH TO BECOMING AN INDOOR SPECIES. MOST AMERICANS SPEND AN AVERAGE OF 90% OF THEIR LIVES INDOORS AND CHILDREN PLAY FREELY OUTDOORS FOR AN AVERAGE OF FOUR TO SEVEN MINUTES A DAY. THE NATURE FILM PROJECT WILL EXPLORE SOLUTIONS TO CREATING NATURE ACCESS FOR ALL THROUGH A MULTIFACETED MEDIA PROJECT THAT PUTS SOUND, IMAGERY, STORY AND SCIENCE BEHIND A PHENOMENON DEEPLY FELT AROUND THE WORLD: THAT HUMANS AND NATURE ARE INSEPARABLE AND THAT CONNECTING WITH THE OUTDOORS HAS A PROFOUNDLY POSITIVE EFFECT ON HUMAN HEALTH. HUMANS EVOLVED SYMBIOTICALLY WITH NATURE; WE ARE PREDISPOSED TO CONNECT WITH AND BE OUR HEALTHIEST SELVES WHEN ENGAGING WITH THE OUTDOORS. THIS PROJECT EXPLORES HOW TO SUPPORT DIFFERENT FILM AND MEDIA PIECES (AND ASSOCIATED IMPACT CAMPAIGN) TO SHARE THIS STORY AND THE HEALTH IMPACTS OF NATURE ACCESS.REDFORD CENTER STORIES:IN 2021, OUR YOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE STORYTELLING INITIATIVE, REDFORD CENTER STORIES, COMPLETED ITS SECOND SCHOOL YEAR AND EXTENDED INTO HIGH SCHOOL AS IT ENTERED ITS THIRD SCHOOL YEAR. AS A GO-TO RESOURCE FOR EDUCATORS, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM LEADERS, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS, AND HOMESCHOOLING PARENTS, THE PROGRAM OFFERS A FREE AND FLEXIBLE, FILM-BASED CURRICULUM AND A GLOBAL FILMMAKING CHALLENGE FOR YOUTH AGES 10 TO 18 INTERESTED IN SHARING THEIR VIEWS ON ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jill Tidman President And Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $185,000 |
Jeff Ubben Treasurer (1/1-5/3) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jonathan Kaufelt Secretary (1/1-11/18) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jannat Gargi Board Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kim Moore Bailey Interim Treasurer (as Of 5/3) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dylan Redford Board Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $200,510 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,918,234 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,118,744 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $30,649 |
| Investment income | $2,355 |
| 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 | $4,156,268 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,333,515 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $299,670 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $185,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $53,650 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $729,462 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $66,637 |
| Payroll taxes | $71,194 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $33,618 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $547,066 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,606 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $72,746 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $55,668 |
| Travel | $5,599 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,119 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,304 |
| Insurance | $15,033 |
| All other expenses | $214 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,721,402 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,984,447 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $303,702 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,972,610 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $134,340 |
| 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 | $4,945 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,891 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $7,146 |
| Total assets | $7,412,081 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $77,659 |
| 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 | $77,659 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,811,822 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,522,600 |
| 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 | $7,412,081 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Redford Center Inc has awarded $2,326,123 in support to 22 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
GREEN PLANET PRODUCTIONS LLC PURPOSE: GRANT FOR FILM PRODUCTION | $500,000 |
BIG PICTURE RANCH LLC PURPOSE: GRANT FOR FILM PRODUCTION | $312,704 |
OVERPASS FILMS INC PURPOSE: GRANT FOR FILM PRODUCTION | $300,000 |
GROUNDSWELL MOVIE LLC PURPOSE: GRANT FOR FILM PRODUCTION | $284,990 |
LITTLE INDIAN GIRL LLC PURPOSE: GRANT FOR FILM PRODUCTION | $169,560 |
STRUCTURE FILMS LLC PURPOSE: GRANT FOR FILM PRODUCTION | $118,750 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Redford Center Inc has recieved totaling $20,240.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Rogovy Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: 'UNDAMMING THE KLAMATH', DIRECTED BY SHANE ANDERSON | $20,000 |
Gibbons Foundation Holladay, UT PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT | $240 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Cool Effect Inc Greenbrae, CA | $6,719,079 | $19,212,039 |
Guided Discoveries Inc San Clemente, CA | $20,044,630 | $15,426,303 |
Dream Corps Oakland, CA | $62,121,827 | $57,812,679 |
Grand Canyon Conservancy Grand Canyon, AZ | $25,938,444 | $15,719,134 |
Nextgen Climate America Inc Sacramento, CA | $3,802,758 | $11,549,053 |
Surfrider Foundation San Clemente, CA | $13,752,426 | $12,597,004 |
Friends Of Santa Cruz State Parks Santa Cruz, CA | $7,340,496 | $7,296,539 |
Naturebridge Sausalito, CA | $43,943,887 | $7,780,069 |
Eco Center Inc San Juan Capistrano, CA | $2,693,282 | $4,532,264 |
Redford Center Inc San Francisco, CA | $7,412,081 | $4,156,268 |
The Kohala Center Inc Kamuela, HI | $7,587,760 | $3,707,725 |
The Trust For Hidden Villa Los Altos Hills, CA | $19,208,239 | $4,301,635 |