SCHOOLYARD FILMS INC

EIN: 261167783 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

JUPITER, FL

Total Revenue
$420,840
Total Expenses
$444,225
Total Assets
$127,147
Net Assets
$127,147
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
TOM FITZ
Phone
5613392273
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SCHOOLYARD FILMS INC, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $421K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 20% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE MISSION OF SCHOOLYARD FILMS IS TO EDUCATE K-12 STUDENTS ABOUT THE NATURAL WORLD AND THE CHALLENGES IT FACES BY ENGAGING LEARNERS IN ULTRA-HIGH DEFINITION ENVIRONMENTAL FILMS WITH ACCOMPANYING SUPPLEMENTAL CURRICULUM MATERIALS. SCHOOLYARD FILMS INC OFFERS 100% OF OUR WORK FREE OF CHARGE TO STUDENTS AND TEACHERS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $77,372 Revenue: $0

PRODUCTION OF A SERIES OF 3 PLASTICS FILMS. EACH OF THESE FILMS HIGHLIGHT AN AREA OF CONCERN REGARDING THE USE AND DISPOSAL OF PLASTICS IN OUR ENVIRONMENT. THERE WERE 3 FILMS PRODUCED AND...

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PRODUCTION OF A SERIES OF 3 PLASTICS FILMS. EACH OF THESE FILMS HIGHLIGHT AN AREA OF CONCERN REGARDING THE USE AND DISPOSAL OF PLASTICS IN OUR ENVIRONMENT. THERE WERE 3 FILMS PRODUCED AND CORRESPONDING STUDY GUIDES FOR USE BY TEACHERS AND STUDENTS. THESE FILMS ARE PLACED IN EXHIBIT LOCATIONS IN MUSEUMS, AQUARIUMS, ETC. AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR FREE AT APPLE PODCASTS. 2024 FUNDS WERE UTILIZED FOR FINAL EDITS, STUDY GUIDE DEVELOPMENT FOR K-12 AND ONLINE DISTRIBUTION EFFORTS

Program 2
Expenses: $35,430 Revenue: $0

SCHOOLYARD FILMS LAUNCHED A SELF-PROMOTING MARKETING PLAN. THIS INCLUDES CREATION OF MEDIA MATERIALS TO PRESENT TO POTENTIAL DONORS, SMALL GATHERINGS OF PROSPECTIVE DONORS INITIATED BY INCREASED...

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SCHOOLYARD FILMS LAUNCHED A SELF-PROMOTING MARKETING PLAN. THIS INCLUDES CREATION OF MEDIA MATERIALS TO PRESENT TO POTENTIAL DONORS, SMALL GATHERINGS OF PROSPECTIVE DONORS INITIATED BY INCREASED EXPOSURE THROUGH BOARD & COMMUNITY CONTACTS, PERSON- TO-PERSON MEETINGS WITH FOUNDATION REPRESENTATIVES, INDIVIDUAL DONORS AND LOCAL NON-PROFITS IN SCHOOLYARDS RELATED FIELD OF EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND CONSERVATION. ADDITIONAL EXPOSURE AT EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES AND LOCAL PHILANTHROPIC EVENTS WILL PRODUCE MORE LEADS FOR INCREASING SCHOOLYARDS FUNDRAISING CAPABILITIES

Program 3
Expenses: $89,267 Revenue: $0

SCHOOLYARD FILMS IS CONTINUING IN ITS EFFORTS TO GROW A MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOR FUTURE ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSERVATION FILMMAKERS. THE RESEARCH FOR CANDIDATES, TOPICS AND EXPLORING WAYS TO MAKE THIS A...

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SCHOOLYARD FILMS IS CONTINUING IN ITS EFFORTS TO GROW A MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOR FUTURE ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSERVATION FILMMAKERS. THE RESEARCH FOR CANDIDATES, TOPICS AND EXPLORING WAYS TO MAKE THIS A GLOBAL ENDEAVOR ARE INCLUDED IN THIS GROWTH EFFORT. 2024 FUNDS WERE USED FOR MENTORSHIP AWARDS FOR 3 FILMS. THIS INCLUDES THEIR CREATION/PRODUCTION AND SUBSEQUENT INCLUSION IN THE SCHOOLYARD ON-GOING FILM LIBRARY. FUNDS WERE ALSO USED FOR THE LEGAL SET UP OF THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM TO INCLUDE CONTRACTS WITH THE FILMMAKERS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $420,216
Program Service Revenue $624
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $420,840

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $129,223
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $202,069
Other Expenses $315,002
TOTAL EXPENSES $444,225

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $420,840 $350,277 +0.2%
Expenses $444,225 $295,207 +0.5%
Net Income $-23,385 $55,070 -1.4%
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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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
1
Volunteers
N/A

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
2
$120,000
Total Directors
7
$120,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TOM FITZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 10.00
Officer Director
$120,000 $0 $120,000
DENISE HERZING DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARINA FITZ PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARY GLASER DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUSSELL MCFEE DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KANE BAKER DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDY BYATT DIRECTOR 5.00
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
2024 $420,840 $444,225 $127,147 $-23,385
2023 $350,277 $295,207 $150,532 $55,070
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