Program areas at The Frida Cinema
The Frida Cinema is an art house model cultural institution which takes a community-based, mission-driven approach to cinematic programming. Eschewing The traditional studio system, The Frida curates a rich and eclectic variety of film programming with a focus on documentaries which serve to both educate and inspire, international films which introduce audiences to cultures, traditions, and histories from around The world, revival screenings of revered classic films, student films produced by our community of talented and visionary young artists and non-cinematic fare such as concert events, art shows, educational panels, and other civic and artistic engagements. The Frida Cinema also serves as an enriching hub for a consistent family of volunteers, most of which are high school and college students looking to complement their academic studies with real-world experience.
Our community outdoor Cinema program allows us to transform public spaces such as parks, parking lots, and school campuses to provide opportunities for members of our community to enjoy free film screenings under The stars. In partnership with with host venues throughout santa ana, our series invites individuals and families of all ages to join friends and neighbors for classic film screenings, as well as accompanying features such as live music by local musicians.this series also extends our tradition of partnering with community educational and organizations by lending our resources to The production of their own outdoor film screening endeavors.
Dtsa first saturday artwalk (artwalk) is a free event that takes place monthly in downtown santa ana. Artwalk increases community access to multidisciplinary arts and participatory arts activities more than 4,000 monthly attendees, increases visibility for local artists and art galleries, and increases visibility for small businesses continuing to financially recover from The covid pandemic. Each artwalk includes free gallery tours, outdoor entertainment stages featuring music and dance, buskers and arts workshops staged throughout The event footprint, and vendors village featuring handmade locally produced art from more than 40 artists.
Who funds The Frida Cinema
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at The Frida Cinema
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Logan Crow | Executive Director | $134,870 | 2024-11-18 |
| Don Lane | Director of Operations | | 2022-07-26 |
| Trevor Dillon | Director of Programming and Pecial Events | | 2022-07-26 |
| Garrett Cruz | Box Office Manager | | 2022-07-26 |
| Bobby Thornson | Manager and Film Club | | 2024-11-18 |
| ...and 5 more key personnel |
Financials for The Frida Cinema
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $454,414 | $365,546 | 24.3% |
| Program services | $1,066,454 | $669,565 | 59.3% |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 | $0 | - |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $1,520,868 | $1,035,111 | 46.9% |
Organizations like The Frida Cinema
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| The Producers Club of MD | 501(c)(3) | Baltimore, MD | $569,821 |
| Phoenix Film Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Phoenix, AZ | $381,300 |
| Visual Communications Media | 501(c)(3) | Los Angeles, CA | $1,036,459 |
| New Orleans Film Society | 501(c)(3) | New Orleans, LA | $1,754,377 |
| The Big Picture Alliance | 501(c)(3) | Philadelphia, PA | $956,684 |
| Stockade Works | 501(c)(3) | Kingston, NY | $814,683 |
| Independent Media Artists of Ga Etc (IMAGE) | 501(c)(3) | Atlanta, GA | $1,256,872 |
| Full Spectrum Features NFP | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $4,595,205 |
| Three Generations | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $441,307 |
| Outside The Lens | 501(c)(3) | San Diego, CA | $2,285,634 |
Data update history
June 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
March 20, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 305 E 4th St Ste 100
- Santa Ana, CA 92701
- Metro area
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- County
- Orange County, CA
- Website URL
- thefridacinema.org/Â
- Phone
- (323) 428-7411
IRS details
- EIN
- 27-0950151
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2009
- 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
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
- CT0256222
- FTB Entity ID
- 3228614
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2024-11-06
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