INDEPENDENT FILM SOCIETY OF BOSTON INC

EIN: 030482207 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

CAMBRIDGE, MA

Total Revenue
$216,781
Total Expenses
$209,594
Total Assets
$41,574
Net Assets
$29,828
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
BRIAN TAMM
Phone
6175962484
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

INDEPENDENT FILM SOCIETY OF BOSTON INC, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $217K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 30% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $210K left a modest 3% surplus.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION WILL SEEK TO EDUCATE AND ENRICH INDIVIDUALS AND THE COMMUNITY THROUGH VISUAL ARTS, SPECIFICALLY INNOVATIVE AND ARTISTIC INDEPENDENT FILM. THIS WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, AND AN ANNUAL FILM FESTIVAL THAT WILL ACTIVELY INVOLVE THE CITY OF BOSTON AND ITS RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES. IT WILL ALSO SEEK TO ENHANCE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF INDEPENDENT FILMS AND FILMMAKERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $130,101 Revenue: $151,163

ARTISTIC PROGRAMMING FOR INDEPENDENT FILMS

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $65,618
Program Service Revenue $151,163
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $216,781

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $26,062
Fundraising Expenses $7,915
Program Expenses $130,101
Other Expenses $183,532
TOTAL EXPENSES $209,594

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $216,781 $167,158 +0.3%
Expenses $209,594 $173,013 +0.2%
Net Income $7,187 $-5,855 -2.2%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
3
Employees
1
Volunteers
125

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$25,000
Total Directors
4
$25,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRIAN TAMM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CLERK 10.00
Officer Director
$25,000 $0 $25,000
NANCY CAMPBELL PROGRAM MANAGER & TREASURE 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT MOOMAW PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM ROFFMAN ASSISTANT CLERK 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $216,781 $209,594 $41,574 $7,187
2023 $167,158 $173,013 $38,341 $-5,855
2022 $141,426 $137,269 $45,009 $4,157
2021 $78,465 $85,942 $46,052 $-7,477
2020 $80,896 $69,919 $58,329 $10,977
2019 $259,989 $258,836 $52,752 $1,153
2018 $323,045 $273,359 $53,902 $49,686
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