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EIN 47-4857561

Des Moines Film Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
23
City
Des Moines
State
Iowa
Year formed
2019
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A03: Arts, Culture and Humanities Professional Societies and Associations
Description
Des Moines Film Society grows the film culture in Des Moines through programming, education, and support for local filmmakers as a nonprofit arts organization.
Total revenues
$1,001,969
2023
2020202120222023$0$1m$2m
Total expenses
$1,036,462
2023
2020202120222023$0$1m$2m
Total assets
$991,250
2023
2020202120222023$0$1m$2m
Num. employees
23
2023
2020202120222023020

Program areas at Des Moines Film Society

Des Moines Film is an arts nonprofit dedicated to growing the Film culture in Des Moines through programming, education and support for local filmmakers.
Des Moines Film is an arts nonprofit dedicated to growing the Film culture in Des Moines through programming, education and support for local filmmakers.

Who funds Des Moines Film Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Bravo Greater Des MoinesGeneral Funding$46,500
Community Foundation of Greater Des MoinesArts and Culture Program Grant$16,200
Coolidge Corner Theatre FoundationScience on Screen Program Subgrant$7,500
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Des Moines Film Society

NameTitleCompensation
Benjamin GodarExecutive Director$85,000
Michael WaglerBoard President$0
Debra KurtzSecretary$0
Nick RenkoskiVice President$0
Jon PetersonTreasurer$0

Financials for Des Moines Film Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$435,420
Program services$566,549
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$1,001,969

Form 990s for Des Moines Film Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-14990View PDF
2022-122023-09-18990View PDF
2021-122022-04-05990View PDF
2020-122021-05-21990View PDF
Data update history
September 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
July 14, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $46,500 from Bravo Greater Des Moines
October 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
October 28, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1207 25th St
Des Moines, IA 50311
Metro area
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
County
Polk County, IA
Website URL
desmoinesfilm.org/ 
Phone
(515) 650-3126
IRS details
EIN
47-4857561
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2019
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A03: Arts, Culture and Humanities Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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