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EIN 56-2168107

WorkingFilms

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
City
Wilmington
State
North Carolina
Year formed
1999
Most recent tax filings
2022-09-01
NTEE code, primary
A31: Film, Video
Description
Recognizing the power of stories to inspire and transform. Working Films cultivates authentic partnerships between nonfiction media-makers, grassroots organizers, and educators of all kinds to advance social justice and support community-based change. Recognizing the power of film to inspire, Working Films positions documentaries to increase civic engagement and shift culture at the local, state, and national level.
Total revenues
$1,390,064
2022
Total expenses
$1,103,679
2022
Total assets
$1,517,898
2022
Num. employees
7
2022

Program areas at WorkingFilms

Working Films offers funding and in-kind support to underrepresented filmmakers. Additionally, it shares its learning and fosters dialogue to further the field of documentary for change. Working Films leads conversations and trainings with grassroots groups and nonprofits to ensure that nonfiction media is increasingly embraced as a critical resource in their strategies for social change.

Who funds WorkingFilms

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$345,000
New Hampshire Charitable FoundationFor the 2022 Rural Cinema and Revisioning Recovery Programs$11,000
South ArtsNea Cares Federal Covid Relief Funds$7,181

Personnel at WorkingFilms

NameTitleCompensation
Lisa Kleiner ChanoffDirector$0
Stephanie Avery TaylorDirector of Finance and Organizational Resilience
Molly MurphyDirector of Partnerships and Innovation$86,197
Andy MyersDirector of Campaigns and Strategy
Anna LeeDirector of Learning and Development$86,197
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for WorkingFilms

RevenuesFYE 09/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,323,656
Program services$63,471
Investment income and dividends$2,937
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,390,064

Form 990s for WorkingFilms

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-092022-06-03990View PDF
2020-092021-08-12990View PDF
2019-092020-09-29990View PDF
2018-092019-07-26990View PDF
2017-092018-10-16990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

Organizations like WorkingFilms

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Steeltown Entertainment ProjectPittsburgh, PA$445,222
Diane LeiberRhinebeck, NY$705,849
Three GenerationsNew York, NY$399,884
Light House StudioCharlottesville, VA$654,730
World Trust Educational ServicesOakland, CA$1,107,133
Visual Communications MediaLos Angeles, CA$1,498,860
The Grand CinemaTacoma, WA$1,930,799
Film PittsburghPittsburgh, PA$702,482
World Theatre FoundationKearney, NE$437,806
Greater Philadelphia Film OfficePhiladelphia, PA$1,096,730
Data update history
May 15, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $7,181 from South Arts
August 13, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
July 11, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 11 new personnel
October 19, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
September 23, 2021
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from The Ford Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Grassroots organizingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
624 S 7th St
Wilmington, NC 28401
Metro area
Wilmington, NC
County
New Hanover County, NC
Website URL
workingfilms.org/ 
Phone
(910) 342-9000
IRS details
EIN
56-2168107
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1999
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A31: Film, Video
NAICS code, primary
512110: Motion Picture and Video Production
Parent/child status
Independent
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