Program areas at Schoolyard Films
Research, development and production of a series of "plastics" Films. Each of these Films highlight an area of concern regarding the use and disposal of plastics in our environment. There were 3 Films produced and corresponding study guides for use by teachers and students. These Films are placed in exhibit locations in museums, aquariums, etc. And are available for free at apple podcasts.
Schoolyard Films is continuing in its efforts to grow a mentorship program for future environmental and conservation filmmakers. The research for candidates, topics and exploring ways to make this a global endeavor are included in this growth effort. 2023 funds were used for branding, logo, website development and further advancement of the program.
Research, development & production of a green energy film. This film illustrates green energy alternatives utilizing temperature differences in tropical oceans, from surface temps to deep sea temps.
Research and development for prospective new educational projects. These program expenses also include completion of past project study guides and editing work
Who funds Schoolyard Films
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Schoolyard Films
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Tom Fitz | President | $50,000 | 2024-04-09 |
| Karina Fitz | Vice President and Secretary | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
| Thomas Fitz | Chairman | $18,000 | 2015-07-27 |
| Lori Myers | Treasurer | $0 | 2014-12-31 |
Financials for Schoolyard Films
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $345,777 | $169,572 | 103.9% |
| Program services | $4,500 | $0 | 999% |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 | $0 | - |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $350,277 | $169,572 | 106.6% |
Organizations like Schoolyard Films
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Fearless Features | 501(c)(3) | Fort Wayne, IN | $101,898 |
| Warrior Films | 501(c)(3) | Oakland, CA | $97,395 |
| Big World Pictures | 501(c)(3) | Detroit, MI | $129,072 |
| Northwest Documentary Arts & Media | 501(c)(3) | Portland, OR | $141,440 |
| Media Voices for Children | 501(c)(3) | Vineyard Haven, MA | $245,066 |
| Independent Film Society of Boston | 501(c)(3) | Cambridge, MA | $167,158 |
| Stockade Works | 501(c)(3) | Kingston, NY | $814,683 |
| Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative | 501(c)(3) | Pittsfield, MA | $110,400 |
| American Focus | 501(c)(3) | Charlottesville, VA | $159,064 |
| Oxfilm | 501(c)(3) | Oxford, MS | $176,610 |
Data update history
May 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $12,000 from George F Baker Uw Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- C/O 114 Valencia Blvd
- Jupiter, FL 33458
- Metro area
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
- County
- Palm Beach County, FL
- Website URL
- schoolyardfilms.org/Â
- Phone
- (561) 339-2273
IRS details
- EIN
- 26-1167783
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2008
- 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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