BRYN MAWR THEATRE FILM INSTITUTE

EIN: 043682610 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

BRYN MAWR, PA

Total Revenue
$3,034,362
Total Expenses
$3,029,504
Total Assets
$11,886,692
Net Assets
$11,350,757
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
SAMUEL R SCOTT
Phone
6105274008
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BRYN MAWR THEATRE FILM INSTITUTE, founded in 2002, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $3.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $11.4M represent 45 months of operating reserves.

Mission

BRYN MAWR FILM INSTITUTE (BMFI) IS A NONPROFIT, MEMBER-SUPPORTED MOTION PICTURE THEATER AND FILM EDUCATION CENTER LOCATED IN BRYN MAWR, PENNSYLVANIA, IN THE WESTERN SUBURBS OF PHILADELPHIA. BMFI IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING SHARED EXPERIENCES...CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O THAT ENTERTAIN, ENGAGE, AND EDUCATE AUDIENCES THROUGH A DIVERSE RANGE OF INDEPENDENT-MINDED FILMS, A FULL CURRICULUM OF COURSES, AND AN EXTENSIVE PROGRAM OF SPECIAL EVENTS. BMFI BUILDS COMMUNITY THROUGH FILM CULTURE, WHILE MAINTAINING STRONG CONNECTIONS TO ITS HISTORIC VENUE'S CINEMATIC PAST.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,357,465 Revenue: $1,572,394

BMFI ENJOYED A ROBUST 2023, OPERATING 365 DAYS A YEAR, BRINGING WONDERFUL FILM AND FILM EDUCATION TO OUR PATRONS, MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS, AND HOSTING A NUMBER OF COMMUNITY EVENTS. IN 2023, BMFI...

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BMFI ENJOYED A ROBUST 2023, OPERATING 365 DAYS A YEAR, BRINGING WONDERFUL FILM AND FILM EDUCATION TO OUR PATRONS, MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS, AND HOSTING A NUMBER OF COMMUNITY EVENTS. IN 2023, BMFI EXHIBITED 259 UNIQUE TITLES, INCLUDING 183 SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND REPERTORY TITLES, AND 76 MAIN ATTRACTION FILMS, WHICH WERE SEEN BY 13,861 AND 99,681 PEOPLE, RESPECTIVELY. BMFI PRESENTED 38 EVENTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS AND ART ORGANIZATIONS. WE ALSO AGAIN PRESENTED SPECIAL LIVE TRADITIONS, INCLUDING AN INTERACTIVE EVERYBODY SING!: WEST SIDE STORY. BMFI ALSO WELCOMED BACK THE SUMMER FILMMAKING WORKSHOP, IN WHICH 12 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS CONCEIVED OF, WROTE, SHOT, AND EDITED THEIR OWN ORIGINAL SHORT FILM, WHICH MADE ITS DEBUT ON BMFI'S BIG SCREEN IN DECEMBER. BMFI HOLDS MONTHLY OPEN SCREEN MONDAYS FOR FILMMAKERS TO SCREEN WORKS-IN-PROGRESS ON THE BIG SCREEN AND TO ENGAGE IN PEER CRITIQUES FREE OF CHARGE. BMFI OFFERED 40 DISTINCT FILM STUDIES CLASSES, DURING WHICH 1,800 ADULTS GATHERED IN PERSON TO LEARN ABOUT, WATCH, AND DISCUSS STANDOUT WORKS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. IN ADDITION, BMFI'S SEE-HEAR-FEEL-FILM THIRD-GRADE VISUAL LITERACY PROGRAM WAS CONDUCTED FOR 651 STUDENTS IN 33 CLASSES FROM 10 SCHOOLS IN THREE SCHOOL DISTRICTS. IN TOTAL, BMFI PROVIDED PROGRAMS FOR 116,005 ON-SITE PATRONS. OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR, 6,015 PEOPLE WERE ACTIVE BMFI MEMBERS AND 290 PEOPLE MADE FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO BMFI.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,047,813
Program Service Revenue $1,572,394
Investment Income $103,162
Other Revenue $310,993
TOTAL REVENUE $3,034,362

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,435,407
Fundraising Expenses $177,827
Program Expenses $2,357,465
Other Expenses $1,594,097
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,029,504

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,034,362 $2,365,772 +0.3%
Expenses $3,029,504 $2,681,927 +0.1%
Net Income $4,858 $-316,155 -1.0%
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✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
13
Employees
59
Volunteers
30

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
$169,813
Total Directors
14
$169,813
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SAMUEL R SCOTT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.00
Officer Director
$169,813 $0 $169,813
LYN WIESINGER CHAIR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER CAREY VICE CHAIR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL W HARRINGTON TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE RAUCKHORST CORRIGAN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT FISHER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
HARRY GROOME DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANNE HARMELIN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTHA MORSE DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TED PETERS DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
HONORABLE GENE EK PRATTER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BERNADETTE WHEELER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
FAEZE WOODVILLE DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIET GOODFRIEND FOUNDER/CHAIR EMERITA 0.50
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,034,362 $3,029,504 $11,886,692 $4,858
2022 $2,365,772 $2,681,927 $11,416,634 $-316,155
2021 $3,401,404 $1,999,413 $12,709,344 $1,401,991
2020 $1,371,670 $1,758,448 $11,499,273 $-386,778
2019 $3,391,358 $3,089,177 $11,460,108 $302,181
2018 $3,360,096 $3,006,785 $10,814,643 $353,311
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