EIN 86-1056098

Tallgrass Film Association

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
State
Year formed
2003
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Tallgrass Film Association fosters an appreciation of the cinematic arts through shared experiences. The organization maintains its mission by promoting the interests of visual arts in film and videotape art. It produces the Tallgrass Film Festival, which is an educational event for the public. Local businesses support the festival through donated services, materials, advertising and facilities, resulting in approximately $328,708 worth of in-kind donations received by the organization in 2022.
Also known as...
Wichita Association for the Motion Picture Arts
Total revenues
$771,950
2022
Total expenses
$841,841
2022
Total assets
$93,957
2022
Num. employees
4
2022

Program areas at Tallgrass Film Association

To produce the Tallgrass Film Festival, an educational event open to the public, local businesses support the festival through donated services, materials, advertising and facilities. In 2022 the organization received approximately $328,708 of In-Kind donations of services and the use of equipment, materials and facilities.
To maintain an organization to promote the interests of the performing visual arts in film and videotape art. Specific events include special screenings to provide showing of independent films, followed by a panel discussion and a Q&A session with the filmmaker. In addition, the organization partners with various groups, organizations and local businesses in the Wichita, Kansas area to bring unique movie-going experiences.

Who funds Tallgrass Film Association

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The WLS Spencer FoundationFor Tallgrass Dei Initiative With Film Forward$25,000
Wichita Foundation (WCF)General Purposes$21,000
Bonavia Family Charitable TrustUnderwrite Film Festival$16,000
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at Tallgrass Film Association

NameTitleCompensation
Denise ShermanBoard Member$0
Melanie AddingtonExecutive Director$68,548
Naythan SmithTechnology Director
Tom MittlestadtEvents Director
Andre SewardProgramming Director
...and 22 more key personnel

Financials for Tallgrass Film Association

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$107,525
Program services$660,232
Investment income and dividends$83
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$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-530
Miscellaneous revenues$4,640
Total revenues$771,950

Form 990s for Tallgrass Film Association

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-05-01990View PDF
2021-122022-04-12990View PDF
2020-122021-05-24990View PDF
2019-122022-01-25990View PDF
2018-122019-08-05990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like Tallgrass Film Association

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Mendocino Film FestivalMendocino, CA$262,887
Colorado Dragon Boat FestivalWheat Ridge, CO$582,150
Austin Film Festival (AFF)Austin, TX$2,806,104
Palm Springs International Film SocietyPalm Springs, CA$2,494,615
Provincetown Film SocietyProvincetown, MA$787,092
Fort Wayne Cinema CenterFort Wayne, IN$238,915
Traverse City Film Festival (TCFF)Traverse City, MI$1,720,537
OUTshine Film FestivalMiami, FL$567,346
Deadcenter Film FestivalOklahoma City, OK$731,517
Cleveland Film SocietyCleveland, OH$2,636,284
Data update history
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $21,000 from Wichita Foundation (WCF)
November 6, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
October 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from The WLS Spencer Foundation
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Bonavia Family Charitable Trust
August 9, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
120 E 1st St N Ste 113
Wichita, KS 67202
Metro area
Wichita, KS
County
Sedgwick County, KS
Website URL
tallgrassfilm.org/ 
Phone
(316) 303-9292
IRS details
EIN
86-1056098
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2003
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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