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EIN 77-0250734

Cinequest

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
City
San Jose
State
California
Year formed
2003
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A31: Film, Video
Description
Cinequest provides independent filmmakers with substantial media and exhibition promotion for their films through its annual film festival and distribution networks. It offers editorial coverage and advertisement in print media, radio, TV, and the internet while delivering films to fans worldwide through cutting-edge technology.
Also known as...
Halfdan O Hussie
Total revenues
$2,719,106
2023
Total expenses
$1,974,945
2023
Total assets
$1,261,046
2023
Num. employees
11
2023

Program areas at Cinequest

Providing independent filmmakers with substantial media and exhibition promotion for their films, including editorial coverage and advertisement in print media,radio,TV and internet. Delivering filmsto fans worldwide through cutting-edge internet technologies plus DVD while creating new marketing and buisness models for the independent.Groundbreaking education and mentoring programs including camp cinequest.

Who funds Cinequest

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Adobe FoundationCritical Operations and Key Programs Fund$200,000
Adobe FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted$200,000
Valley Health Foundation (VHF)General Support$150,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Cinequest

NameTitleCompensation
Halfdan O HussieChief Executive Officer and Founder / Executive Director$102,000
Kathleen PowellPresident$144,000

Financials for Cinequest

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$739,623
Program services$1,979,247
Investment income and dividends$236
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$2,719,106

Form 990s for Cinequest

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-11990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-06-06990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like Cinequest

OrganizationLocationRevenue
SiffSeattle, WA$5,931,127
MountainfilmTelluride, CO$2,210,198
Woodstock Film FestivalWoodstock, NY$1,192,000
Loft CinemaTucson, AZ$2,867,210
Cinema St LouisSt Louis, MO$1,137,786
Fevered Dreams Productions Chagrin Documentary Film FestivalChagrin Falls, OH$1,057,599
Palm Springs International Film SocietyPalm Springs, CA$3,691,178
Hawaii International Film FestivalHonolulu, HI$1,151,841
Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF)Santa Barbara, CA$6,119,704
Traverse City Film Festival (TCFF)Traverse City, MI$1,720,537
Data update history
January 13, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 4, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from Adobe Foundation
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Valley Health Foundation (VHF)
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHuman servicesChildren
Characteristics
Receives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
300 S First St Suite 232
San Jose, CA 95113
Metro area
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
County
Santa Clara County, CA
Website URL
cinequest.org/ 
Phone
(408) 995-6305
IRS details
EIN
77-0250734
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2003
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A31: Film, Video
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Reporting Incomplete
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
075836
FTB Entity ID
1659322
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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