Chicken & Egg Pictures Inc
- Assets
- $10.2m
- Revenue
- $4.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 12/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 47-4712007
Organization Overview
Chicken & Egg Pictures Inc is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (A68) the organization is classified as: Music, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Chicken & Egg Pictures Inc employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chicken & Egg Pictures 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 12/2022, Chicken & Egg Pictures Inc generated $4.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Chicken & Egg Pictures Inc has awarded 154 individual grants totaling $6,221,198. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CHICKEN & EGG PICTURES, INC., A NEW YORK-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED JULY 28, 2025, PROVIDES A GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF WOMEN AND NON-BINARY DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS WITH CREATIVE AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO REALIZE THEIR CINEMATIC VISIONS AND BUILD FULFILLING CAREERS IN A GENDER INCLUSIVE MEDIAINDUSTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MANAGED GRANT AND ARTIST SUPPORT PROGRAM SERVICES FOR DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS THAT IMPACTED OVER 51 FILM PROJECTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Julia Parker Benello President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Margolin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marjan Safinia Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Leslie Belzberg Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Meredith Chin Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nekisa Cooper Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $99,500 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,278,645 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $44,985 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,378,145 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $919 |
| Investment income | $34,931 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $7,170 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,052 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,420,113 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,627,400 |
| 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. | $268,260 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,778 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $794,255 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $27,731 |
| Other employee benefits | $163,621 |
| Payroll taxes | $76,095 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,600 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $70,449 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $350,893 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $51,697 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $60,893 |
| Travel | $285,378 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $41,355 |
| Insurance | $20,140 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,902,309 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,724,229 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $542,659 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,861,701 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,764 |
| 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 | $38,123 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $57,256 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,923,518 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $38,566 |
| Total assets | $10,191,816 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $98,850 |
| Grants payable | $270,000 |
| 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 | $31,666 |
| Total liabilities | $400,516 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,479,383 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,311,917 |
| 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 | $10,191,816 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Chicken & Egg Pictures Inc has awarded $1,627,400 in support to 21 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AUSTIN FILM SOCIETY PURPOSE: DOCUMENTARY FILM | $25,000 |
CHICAGO FILMMAKERS PURPOSE: DOCUMENTARY FILM | $30,000 |
DOC SOCIETY PURPOSE: DOCUMENTARY FILM | $25,000 |
FILMSCENE PURPOSE: DOCUMENTARY FILM | $25,000 |
INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: DOCUMENTARY FILM | $40,000 |
POWHERFUL FOUNDATION PURPOSE: DOCUMENTARY FILM | $10,000 |