Frozen River Film Festival
- Assets
- $90.5k
- Revenue
- $156.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Winona, MN
- Founding
- 08/2015
- Data as of
- 04/2022
- EIN
- 47-3831228
Organization Overview
Frozen River Film Festival is located in Winona, MN. The organization was established in 2015. 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 04/2022, Frozen River Film Festival employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Frozen River Film Festival 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 04/2022, Frozen River Film Festival generated $156.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $164.4k during the year ending 04/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.7% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE FROZEN RIVER FILM FESTIVAL ENGAGES, EDUCATES, AND ACTIVATES OUR COMMUNITY TO BECOME INVOLVED IN THE WORLD THROUGH THE ART OF DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATE OUR AUDIENCES BY OFFERING DOCUMENTARY FILMS AND DISCUSSIONS ON ISSUES OF LOCAL, REGIONAL AND WORLD IMPORTANCE. WE EXPOSE OUR VIEWERS TO PEOPLE AND CULTURES THEY MIGHT OTHERWISE NEVER ENCOUNTER, AND TO ISSUES AND PERSPECTIVES THEY MAY HAVE YET TO CONSIDER.OFFER DIVERSE POINTS-OF-VIEW THROUGH THE SHARING OF PERSONAL ENCOUNTERS DEALING WITH WORLD ISSUES AND NATURE. IT IS PART OF OUR MISSION TO PRESENT A WIDE RANGE OF FILMS AND FILM MAKERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEBATE, DISCUSSION AND DISCOURSE ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS IMPORTANT TO OUR COMMUNITY.ENCOURAGE ACTION ON THE PART OF EACH FESTIVAL PARTICIPANT. OUR FESTIVAL WILL INSPIRE VIEWERS TO TAKE ACTION ON SOCIAL ISSUES, USING TOOLS AND CONNECTIONS PRESENTED IN DOCUMENTARY FILMS AND SPECIAL Q & A SESSIONS THAT FOLLOW.PROMOTE CROSS-CULTURAL DIALOGUE AS DISCOVERED AND DOCUMENTED BY INNOVATIVE FILM-MAKERS FROM MINNESOTA, AS WELL AS OTHER STATES AND COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD.FOSTER ACTION ON CURRENT ISSUES THROUGH COLLABORATION AND COALITION-BUILDING WITH OTHER GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS.OUR EVENTS INCLUDED A 5 DAY FILM FESTIVAL; A "30 SECONDS IN WINONA" FILM FESTIVAL; A GREAT RIVER SHAKESPEARE COLLABORATIVE FILM SCREENING; AND A GLOBAL INITIATIVES WEEK COLLABORATIVE FILM SCREENING. THESE EVENTS INCLUDED 75 FILM SCREENINGS AND 8 CONCERTS AND MUSICAL PERFORMANCES. WE ALSO HELD AN ADULT WORKSHOP ON DOCUMENTARY STOREYTELLING, AND A WEEK LONG JOURNALISM PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS AT A LOCAL MIDDLE SCHOOL. ATTENDANCE FOR THE FILM FESTIVAL WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,500 PEOPLE, ATTENDANCE FOR ALL EVENTS DURING THE YEAR WAS APPROXIMATELY 4,000 PEOPLE, DRAWING ON PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE 3 LOCAL HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS, THE CITY OF WINONA, THE LOCAL VISITOR'S BUREAU, AND OTHER LOCAL ART ORGANIZATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Eileen Moeller Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $45,958 |
Jed Reisetter Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Andrew Bauer Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jessi Darst Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Amanda Bauer Director | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Bill Moe Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $57,754 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $85,031 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $142,785 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $11,766 |
| 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 | $1,542 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $491 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $156,902 |
| 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. | $42,458 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,458 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $12,445 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,200 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,800 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,735 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $25,498 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,906 |
| Office expenses | $13,982 |
| Information technology | $933 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,684 |
| Travel | $4,140 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $372 |
| Interest | $37 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,216 |
| Insurance | $2,966 |
| All other expenses | $9,583 |
| Total functional expenses | $164,376 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $63,392 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $20,041 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $950 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $2,705 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $350 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,087 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $90,525 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,180 |
| 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 | $4,180 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $68,731 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $17,614 |
| 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 | $90,525 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Frozen River Film Festival has recieved totaling $23,505.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Winona Community Foundation Inc Winona, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Slaggie Family Foundation Winona, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Elizabeth Callender King Foundation Winona, MN PURPOSE: DONATION | $5,000 |
Winona Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL USE | $3,000 |
Dare Lamberton White And William F White Foundation Winona, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL PROGRAM COSTS | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Milwaukee Film Inc Milwaukee, WI | $11,142,698 | $5,451,115 |
Filmnorth St Paul, MN | $1,125,658 | $2,207,812 |
Only A Dim Image Productions Stillwater, MN | $2,381,052 | $1,695,950 |
Minnesota Motion Picture And Television Board Inc Minneapolis, MN | $115,155 | $1,444,008 |
Filmscene Iowa City, IA | $4,227,743 | $1,496,173 |
The Film Society Of Minneapolis St Paul Minneapolis, MN | $484,484 | $770,520 |
Foundation For The Exhibition Of Photography Minneapolis, MN | $749,878 | $422,523 |
Production Farm Inc Whitelaw, WI | $492,060 | $608,112 |
Twin Cities International Film Festival St Louis Park, MN | $44,643 | $318,760 |
Julien Dubuque International Film Festival Dubuque, IA | $40,216 | $238,170 |
Human Family Inc Fargo, ND | $43,171 | $0 |
Frozen River Film Festival Winona, MN | $90,525 | $156,902 |