Thefilmschool

EIN: 204075974 501(c)(3)

SEATTLE, WA

Total Revenue
$204,137
Total Expenses
$241,288
Total Assets
$61,974
Net Assets
$50,313
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
diana dotter
Phone
3107959898
Tax Period
2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31

Thefilmschool, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit that reported $204K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $241K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 18% operating deficit.

Mission

THE FILM SCHOOL IS A NON-PROFIT SCHOOL, ROOTED IN PROGRESSIVE PROFESSIONAL STORYTELLING THROUGH FILM, RADIO, TELEVISION AND CUTTING EDGE NEW MEDIA. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES ITS STUDENTS WITH THE FOUNDATIONAL EDUCATON TO WORK IN CREATIVE ENVIORNMENTS

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $80,887

SCRIPT DEVELOPMENT LAB - TEACHES THE FUNDIMENTALS OF STORYTELLING IN SCRIPT WRITING FORMAT FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND EXPERIENCE LEVELS

Program 2

MISSION DRIVEN STORIES A CORNERSTONE PROGRAM AIMED AT EDUCATING DISADVANTAGED YOUTH

Program 3

COMEDY WRITING WORKSHOP

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $126,344
Program Service Revenue $5,188
Investment Income $10
Other Revenue $72,595
TOTAL REVENUE $204,137

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $122,938
Fundraising Expenses $72,385
Program Expenses $80,887
Other Expenses $118,350
TOTAL EXPENSES $241,288

Year-over-Year Comparison

2018 2017 Change
Revenue $204,137 $236,881 -0.1%
Expenses $241,288 $108,924 +1.2%
Net Income $-37,151 $127,957 -1.3%
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
4
Employees
4
Volunteers
12

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
1
$85,000
Total Directors
5
$85,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
diana dotter Executive Dir. 80.00
Officer Director
$85,000 $0 $85,000
Max Clough President 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
scott wasner Vice President 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
marty calvert Treasurer 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
fatema burke Secretary 0.00
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
2018 $204,137 $241,288 $61,974 $-37,151
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