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EIN 36-4169083

CineStory

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Los Angeles
State
California
Year formed
1995
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A31: Film, Video
Description
CineStory is dedicated to nurturing new screenwriting talent through its annual screenwriting contest, retreat and fellowship events. These programs are aimed at writers with a high craft level for entering the screenwriting industry.
Total revenues
$219,328
2023
Total expenses
$210,455
2023
Total assets
$107,538
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at CineStory

SEE STATEMENT of ACCOMPLISHMENTS ATTACHED
See statement attached

Who funds CineStory

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$165

Personnel at CineStory

NameTitleCompensation
Colette SartorExecutive Director$17,500
Pamela PierceFounder and Executive Director Emeritus$0
Leah EstrinCreative Director , TV Contests and Retreats$10,000
Rajiv ReddyCreative Director , Feature Contests and Retreats
Lisanne SartorBoard President$5,000
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for CineStory

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$13,300
Program services$206,028
Investment income and dividends$0
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$219,328

Form 990s for CineStory

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-11-10990View PDF
2022-062023-02-07990View PDF
2020-062021-02-24990View PDF
2019-062020-12-11990View PDF
2018-062019-06-19990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 3, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
June 18, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 16, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
June 12, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Tax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1270 S Alfred St
Los Angeles, CA 90035
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
cinestory.org/ 
Phone
(323) 900-0502
IRS details
EIN
36-4169083
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1995
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
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0219752
FTB Entity ID
3599458
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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