Broward County Film Society Inc
- Assets
- $809.5k
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 38
- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Founding
- 09/1987
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 59-2701676
Organization Overview
Broward County Film Society Inc is located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The organization was established in 1987. 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 12/2021, Broward County Film Society Inc employed 38 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Broward County Film Society 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, Broward County Film Society Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.1% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRODUCE A FALL FILM FESTIVAL OF INTERNATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE, TO PROMOTE FILM AS AN ART FORM AND TO PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY WITH AN OUTLET TO SEEK ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF FILM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE BROWARD COUNTY FILM SOCIETY,INC ("FILM SOCIETY") PROVIDES,THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO ITS MEMBERS AND COMMUNITIES, SCREENINGS OF NEW INDEPENDENT FILMS AT THREE THEATERS. THE FORT LAUDERDALE LOCATION, KNOWN AS SAVOR CINEMA, IS ALSO THE HOME OF THE FILM SOCIETY. SAVOR CINEMA IS LEASED ANNUALLY FROM ITS OWNER, BROWARD COUNTY, FOR $1 A YEAR. THE DONATED VALUE OF THE THEATER IS DETERMINED TO BE $150,000. IN JANUARY 2013,FILM SOCIETY ENTERED INTO A TEN YEAR LEASE FOR ITS SECOND THEATER LOCATED IN HOLLYWOOD FLORIDA THAT IS KNOWN AS CINEMA PARADISO HOLLYWOOD. RENOVATION IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF FILM SOCIETY. IN 2021 THE FILM SOCIETY LEASED THEIR THIRD VENUE, THE GATEWAY THEATER IN FORT LAUDERDALE. IN 2022,FILM SOCIETY TERMINATE THIS LEASE DUE TO EXPECTED ONGOING OPERATING LOSSES. THE FILM SOCIETY PRODUCES NEWSLETTERS FOR ITS MEMBERS AND OFFERS ITS THEATERS TO LOCAL GROUPS FOR A RENTAL FEE.
THE "FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL" FLIFF, IS AN INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED THREE WEEK FILM FESTIVAL AND THE 35TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL BEGAN NOVEMBER 5, 2021 THROUGH NOVEMBER 21, 2021 IN THREE FLORIDA CITIES; PRESENTED APPROXIMATELY 170 INDEPENDENT FILMS & DOCUMENTARIES; FLIFF ANNUALLY SPONSORS A STUDENT FILM COMPETITION FOR FLORIDA STUDENTS AND PROVIDES FILM SEMINARS SERIES TO PROMOTE EDUCATION FOR POTENTIAL FILMMAKERS. ADDITIONALLY, FLIFF HISTORACALLY OBTAINES SIGNIFICANT IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS FOR ITS ANNUAL EVENTS INCLUDING MARKETING AND ADVERTISING, HOTEL ROOMS, THEATER RENTAL AND PERSONNEL, VIDEO PRODUCTION AND OTHER NEEDED SERVICES. DUE TO THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 MANY OF THESE ACTIVITIES AND PRODUCTIONS WERE VIRTUAL OR WERE NOT ABLE TO BE PROVIDED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gregory Von Hausch President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 45 | $117,091 |
Skip Margerum Past Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eileen Schneider Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Steve Savor Exec At Large | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $0 |
Teri Pattullo Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Lisa Grigorian Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $13,065 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $710,449 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $148,913 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $872,427 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $582,297 |
| Investment income | $59 |
| 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 | $1,454,783 |
| 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. | $117,091 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,077 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $357,127 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $41,254 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $28,987 |
| Advertising and promotion | $38,421 |
| Office expenses | $4,260 |
| Information technology | $19,771 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $158,130 |
| Travel | $67,453 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $19,493 |
| Interest | $1,845 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $41,903 |
| Insurance | $47,313 |
| All other expenses | $16,701 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,284,277 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $434,961 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,868 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $8,041 |
| 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 | $3,200 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $355,958 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,489 |
| Total assets | $809,517 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $61,971 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $159,827 |
| 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 | $299,770 |
| Total liabilities | $521,568 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $287,949 |
| 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 | $809,517 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Broward County Film Society Inc has recieved totaling $78,302.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $33,302 |
Our Fund Inc Wilton Manors, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $16,000 |
The Community Foundation Inc Richmond, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $15,000 |
Funding Arts Broward Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL PURPOSE: Support Art Programming | $9,000 |
G Foundation Corp Boca Raton, FL PURPOSE: DONATION TOWARD THE CLASSIC GATEWAY THEATER PRESERVATION | $5,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Sarasota Film Society Inc Lakewood Ranch, FL | $6,229,550 | $3,181,545 |
Enzian Theatre Inc Maitland, FL | $3,911,986 | $3,550,632 |
Dawning Family Services Inc Tampa, FL | $5,111,125 | $3,709,345 |
Atlanta Jewish Film Society Inc Marietta, GA | $1,057,555 | $1,845,019 |
Sidewalk Film Center And Cinema Inc Birmingham, AL | $3,485,005 | $1,620,388 |
Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission Inc West Palm Bch, FL | $459,945 | $1,395,583 |
Broward County Film Society Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL | $809,517 | $1,454,783 |
Key West Film Society Inc Key West, FL | $1,254,639 | $635,587 |
Independent Media Artists Of Ga Etc Inc Atlanta, GA | $644,570 | $1,227,603 |
Vision Earth Society Incorporated Miami, FL | $446,491 | $413,499 |
Athens Film Arts Institute Inc Athens, GA | $2,591,562 | $922,375 |
Professional Development Resources Inc Jacksonville, FL | $125,822 | $456,921 |