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EIN 82-3191114

Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
Unknown
City
San Jose
State
California
Year formed
2017
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A31: Film, Video
Description
SVAFF promotes understanding and appreciation of Africa through world-class film festival exclusively focusing on African/African diaspora filmmakers.
Total revenues
$197,200
2022
Total expenses
$197,200
2022
Total assets
$8,224
2022
Num. employees
n/a

Who funds Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)Arts & Culture$85,000
David and Lucile Packard FoundationLocal Grantmaking$25,000
Silicon Valley CreatesTo Support the Exempt Purpose Operations of the Organization$7,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at SVAFF

NameTitleCompensation
Chike NwoffiahExecutive Director$9,500
Leah Michelle TaylorDirector of Operations$500
Adolpha ColeDirector of Programs$0

Financials for SVAFF

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$132,400
Program services$64,800
Membership dues$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$197,200

Form 990s for SVAFF

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-06990EZView PDF
2022-122023-07-17990EZView PDF
2021-122022-10-31990EZView PDF
2020-122021-07-21990EZView PDF
2019-122020-08-25990EZView PDF
...and 1 more Form 990
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $7,000 from Silicon Valley Creates
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $85,000 from Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)
August 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
July 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
June 12, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $22,000 from Silicon Valley Creates
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Community engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
816 N 1st St Suite 204
San Jose, CA 95112
Metro area
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
County
Santa Clara County, CA
Website URL
svaff.org/ 
Phone
(408) 886-0049
IRS details
EIN
82-3191114
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
2017
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
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0255322
FTB Entity ID
4078151
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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