Buddhist Film Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $78.3k
- Revenue
- $65.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 08/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 94-3402911
Organization Overview
Buddhist Film Foundation Inc is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, 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. Buddhist Film Foundation 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, Buddhist Film Foundation Inc generated $65.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (25.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $64.9k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (26.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Buddhist Film Foundation Inc has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $1,288,312. 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
TO PROVIDE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE OF FILMS OF ALL KINDS CONCERNED WITH BUDDHIST CULTURES, PRACTICES, PHILOSOPHY, PERSONALITIES, HISTORY, ART/AESTHETICS AND INTERACTION WITH OTHER CULTURES, RELIGIONS AND PHILOSOPHIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EXPENSES INCURRED IN FULFILLING THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gaetano K Maida Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Steven Rood Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Ellen Bruno Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Barbara Green 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 | $46,446 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $46,446 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $18,960 |
| 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 | $65,446 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $37,479 |
| 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. | $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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,245 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $9,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,501 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $2,389 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $2,847 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $1,671 |
| Total functional expenses | $64,889 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $34,664 |
| 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 | $43,145 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $500 |
| Total assets | $78,309 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $21,517 |
| 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 | $27,297 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $54,676 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $103,490 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$25,181 |
| 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 | $78,309 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Buddhist Film Foundation Inc has awarded $37,479 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
PAMELA AYO YETUNDE - MARABELLA STORYCRAFT LLC PURPOSE: GRANTS TO PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO FILMMAKERS SUBMITTING FUNDING PROPOSALS SUPPORTING THE FOUNDATIONS MISSION TO PRODUCE EDUCATIONAL FILM RESOURCES CONCERNING BUDDHIST CULTURES, PRACTICES, PHILOSOPHY, PERSONALITIES, HISTORY, ART/AESTHETICS AND INTERACTION WITH OTHER CULTURES, RELIGIONS AND PHILOSOPHIES. | $4,649 |
CLEAR VIEW PROJECT PURPOSE: GRANTS TO PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO FILMMAKERS SUBMITTING FUNDING PROPOSALS SUPPORTING THE FOUNDATIONS MISSION TO PRODUCE EDUCATIONAL FILM RESOURCES CONCERNING BUDDHIST CULTURES, PRACTICES, PHILOSOPHY, PERSONALITIES, HISTORY, ART/AESTHETICS AND INTERACTION WITH OTHER CULTURES, RELIGIONS AND PHILOSOPHIES. | $15,397 |
JEAN-PAUL MERTINEZ - COMPASSIONATE FILMS PURPOSE: GRANTS TO PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO FILMMAKERS SUBMITTING FUNDING PROPOSALS SUPPORTING THE FOUNDATIONS MISSION TO PRODUCE EDUCATIONAL FILM RESOURCES CONCERNING BUDDHIST CULTURES, PRACTICES, PHILOSOPHY, PERSONALITIES, HISTORY, ART/AESTHETICS AND INTERACTION WITH OTHER CULTURES, RELIGIONS AND PHILOSOPHIES. | $9,295 |
GESAR MUKPO - FULL PROOF LLC PURPOSE: GRANTS TO PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO FILMMAKERS SUBMITTING FUNDING PROPOSALS SUPPORTING THE FOUNDATIONS MISSION TO PRODUCE EDUCATIONAL FILM RESOURCES CONCERNING BUDDHIST CULTURES, PRACTICES, PHILOSOPHY, PERSONALITIES, HISTORY, ART/AESTHETICS AND INTERACTION WITH OTHER CULTURES, RELIGIONS AND PHILOSOPHIES. | $8,138 |