NEWFILMMAKERS LOS ANGELES

EIN: 264286940 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$1,351,808
Total Expenses
$1,025,560
Total Assets
$2,477,305
Net Assets
$2,003,510
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
LARRY LABOE
Phone
3235217385
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

NEWFILMMAKERS LOS ANGELES, founded in 2009, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 22% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $326K, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

WORKS BY EMERGING FILMMKAERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, PROVIDING THE LOSANGELES COMMUNITY OF ENTERTAINMENT PROFESSIONALS AND FILM GOERS WITH ACONSTANT SURGE OF MONTHLY SCREENING EVENTS. NFMLA PROVIDES A FORUMWHERE FILMMAKERS CAN BE RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS, HAVE ANOPEN AUDIENCE DISCUSSIONS ABOUT THEIR PROJECTS AND CONNECT WITHINDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS FOR INSIGHT ON DISTRIBUTION, PRODUCTION,ACQUISITION AND REPRESENTATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $849,249 Revenue: $98,530

In 2025, NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) continued its mission of championing emerging storytellers by supporting over 200 filmmakers representing more than 30 countries. Through its public...

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In 2025, NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) continued its mission of championing emerging storytellers by supporting over 200 filmmakers representing more than 30 countries. Through its public exhibition programs, NFMLA connected filmmakers with valuable industry resources and professional development opportunities, helping bridge new creative voices with the broader entertainment community. NFMLAs year-round film festival programming remained a vibrant cultural gathering in Los Angeles, showcasing innovative independent films while fostering meaningful conversations between audiences and the artists, producers, and creative professionals behind the work. These events provided filmmakers with opportunities to present their projects, engage directly with audiences, and build relationships with industry leaders. Beyond screenings, NFMLA expanded its impact through initiatives designed to support the next generation of storytellers. The organization awarded financial grants to emerging filmmakers developing new work, continued its STARZ #TakeTheLead TV Writers Intensive to help writers advance their careers in television, and invested in youth and education by serving more than 190 Los Angeles County high school students and providing educational programming for over 450 college students across the region. NFMLA also extended its reach beyond Los Angeles, participating in industry programming and partnerships in MinneapolisSaint Paul, Mar del Plata (Argentina), and at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, among other locations. Through these efforts, NFMLA strengthened its role as a bridge between Los Angeles entertainment ecosystem and the global filmmaking community, creating opportunities for emerging filmmakers to develop their craft, build professional networks, and bring new stories to audiences.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,091,297
Program Service Revenue $98,530
Investment Income $161,981
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,351,808

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $37,700
Salaries & Benefits $494,580
Fundraising Expenses $112,582
Program Expenses $849,249
Other Expenses $493,280
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,025,560

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,351,808 $1,730,382 -0.2%
Expenses $1,025,560 $1,501,922 -0.3%
Net Income $326,248 $228,460 +0.4%
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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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
6
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
1
$179,596
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LARRY LABOE EXECUTIVE DIREC 40.00
Officer
$179,596 $0 $179,596
DANNY DE LILLO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANNA CHACON Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIN OMALLEY Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET WU Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIVYA DSOUZA Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID QUAN Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGINA GONZALEZ-RODRIGUEZ Secretary 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLY WILLIAMS Director 1.00
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
2025 $1,351,808 $1,025,560 $2,477,305 $326,248
2024 $1,730,382 $1,501,922 $1,980,742 $228,460
2023 $1,121,603 $744,216 $1,886,638 $377,387
2022 $1,530,015 $1,228,790 $1,379,997 $301,225
2021 $630,209 $453,741 $965,255 $176,468
2020 $366,774 $280,145 $750,631 $86,629
2019 $426,456 $305,864 $550,520 $120,592
2018 $394,906 $331,861 $391,631 $63,045
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