EIN 84-0771070

Denver Film Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
104
City
Year formed
1978
Most recent tax filings
2024-01-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Denver Film Society develops diverse audiences through creative, thought-provoking experiences including the Denver Film Festival and other cinematic programs.
Total revenues
$8,991,619
2024
20202021202220232024$4m$6m$8m
Total expenses
$7,388,383
2024
20202021202220232024$3m$5m$7m
Total assets
$5,232,169
2024
20202021202220232024$3m$5m$7m
Num. employees
104
2024
202020212022202320240100200

Program areas at Denver Film Society

Other Film programs: other programs include a diverse slate of cinematic celebrations throughout the calendar year. Denver Film offerings through the year include the women+film festival, a six-day showcase of documentaries, narratives, and short films celebrating the best in women-centric programming, the cinemaq festival, the leading Colorado brand in lbgtq+ Film, and Colorado dragon Film festival in partnership with dragon 5280, a Film festival celebrating asian and asian american cinema. In 2020, Denver Film added virtual cinema programming, which audiences can access from their homes, to address the covid-19 pandemic and improve accessibility. Virtual cinema content includes films, filmmaker q and a's, and panel discussions.
Denver Film festival and mini-festivals: the Denver Film festival is a two-week festival in early november which screens approximately 260 international films, hosts about 150 filmmaker guests, and takes place at venues around the Denver metro area. Focuses within the Denver Film festival include women+film, cinemaq, cinelatinx, j'adore, the italian showcase, and the sheila k o'brien spotlight on uk cinema. Also included as part of dff are panel discussions, virtual reality, and immersive experiences. Each year, the Denver Film Society hosts mini-festivals women+film, cinemaq, and the Colorado dragon boat Film festival (in partnership with Colorado dragon boat), which are Film festivals dedicated to the Film of females, the lgbtq+ community, and the asian community, respectively. Other partnerships include the Denver silent Film festial, the sci-fi Film festival, Film on the rocks, and sunset cinema.
Sie filmcenter: the Denver Film Society is a year-round, not-for-profit organization serving more than 200,000 community members annually. The Denver Film Society hosts regular program series, festivals, and other special events, bringing filmgoers and filmmakers together to celebrate Film. In 2019, Denver Film Society began to do business as Denver Film to emphasize inclusivity.
Film on the rocks: in the summer, Denver Film Society presents Film on the rocks, a series of classic films that screen at red rocks amphitheater. Screenings pair popular films with local performers and bands.

Grants made by Denver Film Society

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Entertainment 2 Affect ChangeSee Part Iv$15,000

Who funds Denver Film Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Schwab Charitable FundArts, Culture & Humanities$1,041,550
The Bessemer Giving FundGeneral Support$1,000,000
Seattle FoundationExposure Labs.$1,000,000
...and 18 more grants received totalling $3,851,314

Personnel at Denver Film Society

NameTitleCompensation
Kevin SmithChief Executive Officer$148,085
Amy AllisonChief Administrative Officer$94,307
Russel BrewerOperations Director
Whitney Miller-BirdTechnical Director
Amy Weiner WeissDevelopment Director
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for Denver Film Society

RevenuesFYE 01/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$6,623,043
Program services$2,081,198
Investment income and dividends$28,236
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$112,123
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$10,283
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$136,736
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$8,991,619

Form 990s for Denver Film Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-012024-05-20990View PDF
2023-012023-06-05990View PDF
2022-012022-06-16990View PDF
2021-012021-06-09990View PDF
2020-012021-01-21990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like Denver Film Society

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Film IndependentLos Angeles, CA$19,440,991
Milwaukee FilmMilwaukee, WI$4,987,558
Austin Film Society and Austin StudiosAustin, TX$7,918,111
Palm Springs International Film SocietyPalm Springs, CA$3,691,178
Cleveland Film SocietyCleveland, OH$2,421,575
Film ForumNew York, NY$7,979,815
Loft CinemaTucson, AZ$2,867,210
Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF)Santa Barbara, CA$6,119,704
Montclair Film Festival (MFF)Montclair, NJ$4,602,807
Austin Film Festival (AFF)Austin, TX$2,806,104
Data update history
January 5, 2025
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $1,000,000 from Seattle Foundation
November 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $35,000 from Broadway Cares / Equity Fights Aids
August 12, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
July 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsFiscal sponsorAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2510 E Colfax Ave
Denver, CO 80206
Metro area
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
County
Denver County, CO
Website URL
denverfilm.org/ 
Phone
(303) 595-3456
Facebook page
denverfilm 
Twitter profile
@denverfilm 
IRS details
EIN
84-0771070
Fiscal year end
January
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1978
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
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