The Free History Project Inc
- Assets
- $81.4k
- Revenue
- $277.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 02/2003
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 91-2162373
Organization Overview
The Free History Project Inc is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (A30) the organization is classified as: Media & Communications, 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. Free History Project 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, Free History Project Inc generated $277.7k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $282.2k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.9%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
PRODUCE & DISTRIBUTE EDUCATIONAL MEDIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FHP PROGRAM SUMMARY FOR SCHEDULE OIN 2022, THE FREE HISTORY PROJECT, INC. (FHP) CONSULTED ON PRODUCTION WITH INDEPENDENT DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS INCLUDING CHLOE SCHILDHAUSE, LYUWEI CHEN, ASA CANTY, DARCY TRUNZO, MARLEY MCDONALD, BRIAN BECKER, AND OTHERS. CONSULTATIONS FOCUSED ON DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING IN GENERAL AS WELL AS ON PARTICULAR PROJECTS, THE MECHANICS OF LIVE CINEMA, ARCHIVAL PROJECTS, FILM EDITING, AND MORE. ADDITIONALLY, FHP VISITED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO SPEAK WITH STUDENTS ABOUT DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING AND LIVE CINEMA. THESE PRESENTATIONS WERE AT SCHOOLS INCLUDING NYU ABU DHABI, BARD, AND BROOKLYN COLLEGE. IN 2022, FHP PREMIERED THE LIVE FEATURE DOCUMENTARY 32 SOUNDS AT THE SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL, AND SUBSEQUENTLY PRESENTED IT AT OTHER FESTIVALS INCLUDING SXSW, SFFILM FESTIVAL, AND AFI FEST. FHP ALSO SHARED LIVE PERFORMANCES OF 32 SOUNDS IN BROOKLYN, PALO ALTO, ABU DHABI, DALLAS, MAINE, EDINBURGH, AND THE NETHERLANDS, AMONG OTHER PLACES. AFTER TWO YEARS OF VERY LIMITED IN PERSON SCREENINGS IT WAS A THRILL TO BRING AUDIENCES TOGETHER TO EXPERIENCE LIVE DOCUMENTARY. FHP ALSO CONTINUED TO DISTRIBUTE ITS SHORT FILM ABOUT ANNEA LOCKWOOD, A PIONEERING EXPERIMENTAL MUSICIAN, WHICH PREMIERED IN 2021. IN 2022 FHP ALSO CONTINUED TO SHARE PERFORMANCES OF THE LIVE DOCUMENTARY A THOUSAND THOUGHTS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY. AMONG OTHER PLACES, THERE WERE PERFORMANCES IN: CANADA, PENNSYLVANIA, TENNESSEE, AND NEW YORK. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CONTINUED DEVELOPING THE OLDEST PERSON, A FEATURE FILM WEAVING TOGETHER PORTRAITS OF THE PEOPLE WHO HOLD THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORD FOR BEING THE OLDEST PERSON ALIVE. IN ADDITION TO FILMING ADDITIONAL FOOTAGE WE BEGAN TO EDIT THE FILM, AND LOOK FORWARD TO BRINGING IT TO AUDIENCES SOON. THIS PAST YEAR FHP CONTINUED ITS LONG-RUNNING OUTREACH EFFORTS WITH THE FEATURE FILM, THE WEATHER UNDERGROUND, INCLUDING THROUGH DOMESTIC, INTERNATIONAL, HOME AND EDUCATIONAL DISTRIBUTION. FHP ALSO CONTINUED TO DISTRIBUTE THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE, A 30-MINUTE, EDUCATIONAL DOCUMENTARY ON THE HISTORY OF THE INVENTED LANGUAGE ESPERANTO. FHP CONTINUED TO FOCUS ON DISTRIBUTING THE FILM THROUGH DIRECT DOWNLOADS FROM A WEBSITE CREATED FOR THE FILM, AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL COLLECTIONS AND UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES.FINALLY, FHP HAS SUPPORTED OTHER CRITICAL DOCUMENTARY & EDUCATIONAL WORK THROUGH FISCAL SPONSORSHIP OF URGENT DOCUMENTARY PROJECTS INCLUDING 32 SOUNDS, THE OLDEST PERSON AND THE RETURNING, A FILM ABOUT A RETURNING GENERATION OF YOUNG BLACK FARMERS WHO RECONNECT TO THE LAND TO GROW FOOD, BUILD COMMUNITY, AND RECLAIM POWER. PER USUAL, THE FREE HISTORY PROJECTS 990 WAS CIRCULATED TO THE BOARD IN ADVANCE OF ITS FILING FOR FEEDBACK AND QUESTIONS, AND WAS APPROVED VIA EMAIL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sam Green Treasurer | Officer | 40 | $41,938 |
Carrie Lozano Vice President | Officer | 0 | $574 |
Alison Byrne Fields Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Chi-Hui Yang Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Charlotte Lagarde Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Conchita Lozano-Batista Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $204,912 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $204,912 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $72,795 |
| 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 | $277,707 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $157,096 |
| 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. | $41,938 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $30,269 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $3,540 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $174 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $29,399 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $282,222 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $73,513 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,928 |
| 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 | $81,441 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $81,441 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $81,441 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Free History Project Inc has awarded $157,096 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
32 SOUNDS LLC PURPOSE: Fiscal Sponsorship | $16,496 |
KONTENT FILMS PURPOSE: Fiscal Sponsorship | $75,600 |
OLDEST PERSON LLC PURPOSE: Fiscal Sponsorship | $65,000 |