Pano Network Inc is located in Bronx, NY. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (A31) the organization is classified as: Film & Video, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pano Network 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 12/2023, Pano Network Inc generated $64.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 63.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $62.3k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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PANO NETWORK ("PANO"), FORMERLY KNOWN AS NYC WOMEN FILMMAKERS, CHAMPIONS INCLUSION IN FILM, TV, AND MEDIA BY CONNECTING UNDERREPRESENTED CREATORS WITH INFLUENTIAL NETWORKS, VALUABLE RESOURCES, AND CAREER-CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPACT MEANINGFUL CHANGE IN THE INDUSTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PANO NETWORK INC ("PANO") MAINTAINED AN ONLINE PRESENCE, PRINCIPALLY THROUGH ITS WEBSITE, BUT ALSO VIA FACEBOOK, LINKED IN, TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM, TO SUPPORT AND EDUCATE MEMBERS ON ALL ASPECTS OF THE INDUSTRY. PANO LAUNCHED ITS WEBSITE PUBLICLY IN APRIL 2021, AND HAS ATTRACTED ALMOST 3,800+ MEMBERS. PANO HAD OVER 30,000 VISITORS TO OUR WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA SITES.THE WEBSITE ALLOWS FOR MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS TO POST JOB LISTINGS FOR POTENTIAL APPLICANTS. THE WEBSITE ALSO CONTAINS A LIBRARY WITH MANY VIDEOS OF WORKSHOPS ON FILMMAKING AND RELATED TOPICS,AND ACTS AS A MEANS FOR MEMBERS TO CONNECT, SHARE JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES. PANO PARTNERED WITH MULTIPLE ORGANIZATIONS TO OFFER DISCOUNTS ON GOODS AND SERVICES, HELPING TO REMOVE FINANCIAL BARRIERS FOR UNDERREPRESENTED FILMMAKERS.PANO SUPPORTED 173 FILMMAKERS PROGRAMS INCLUDING 26 GRANTS, AWARDS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS DISBURSED TOTALING $34,820 IN CASH, IN KIND, AND SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT.PANO PRESENTED OR CO-SPONSORED 17+ SEPARATE VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND NETWORKING EVENTS WITH APPROXIMATELY 1,000 ATTENDEES. TOPICS RANGED FROM VARIOUS ASPECTS OF FILM PRODUCTION, FILM FINANCING, FINANCIAL PLANNING, BRANDING WRITING DEVELOPMENT, FILM FESTIVAL STRATEGIES, AND SCREEN WATCH PARTIES.PANO PROVIDED ONE ROUND OF MICROGRANTS ($500 EACH) TO 15 FILMMAKERS TO ASSIST WITH PURCHASES OF EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES, PRODUCTION SERVICES, POST PRODUCTION, FILM FESTIVAL EXPENSES AND OTHER FILM RELATED EXPENSES. PANO ALSO PROVIDED AN IN-KIND COLOR GRADING GRANT TO A FILMMAKER. PANO PROVIDED FREE ONLINE MASTERCLASS MEMBERSHIPS TO ALL PRO MEMBERS.PANO LAUNCHED A SECOND MATCHING OF "PANO PAIRS," A PEER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOR 120 FILMMAKERS, THAT INCLUDED AN IN-PERSON CLOSING CELEBRATION AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES.PANO AWARDED A $5,000 SCREENWRITING GRANT TO A SCREENWRITING MEMBER, AND OFFERED THE OTHER 2 SCREENWRITER FINALISTS AN EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A PARTNER ORGANIZATION SCREENWRITING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CONSISTING OF 5 SEMINARS TAUGHT BY PROFESSIONAL WRITERS.PANO HELD A SHORT FILM SHOWCASE, FEATURING THE SELECTED WORKS OF 13 MEMBERS. PANO HELD A LIVE CINEMATOGRAPHER LAB WITH AN INDUSTRY PARTNER, AN EQUIPMENT RENTAL COMPANY THAT SPONSORED THE HANDS-ON TRAINNG OF 25 MEMBERS WITH A CLOSING CELEBRATION. PANO ACTED AS A FISCAL SPONSOR TO RECEIVE AND MAKE GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR GOALS AND OBJECTIVES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Cidney Hue Co President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Lauren Sowa Co President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Rochele Rosa Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Nancy Adams Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Rosanne Limoncelli Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Paula Landry Co-Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $1,093 |
Membership dues | $42,468 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $18,809 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $62,370 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,966 |
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 | $64,336 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $12,500 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $662 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $7,237 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $23,960 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,411 |
Office expenses | $761 |
Information technology | $4,485 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,442 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $62,273 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $40,503 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $40,503 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $205 |
Total liabilities | $205 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $40,298 |
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 | $40,503 |