Black Hills Film Festival

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2009

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Rick VanNess

Phone

6055744671

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Black Hills Film Festival, founded in 2009, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 80% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $4K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 51% operating deficit.

Mission

The mission of the Black Hills Film Festival is to build awareness of independent films and film as an art form provide educational opportunities for students and South Dakota filmmakers and create opportunities for South Dakota communities to experience high-quality films.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $3,764

Organization held the annual Black Hill Film Fesitval to bring art in film to the local area.

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,852

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $-3,357

TOTAL REVENUE $2,495

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $3,764

Other Expenses $3,764

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,764

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$2,495	$12,298	-0.8%
Expenses	$3,764	$10,378	-0.6%
Net Income	$-1,269	$1,920	-1.7%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Ryan Hall	Director	002.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rick VanNess	President	002.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Egija Hartmane-Salem	Vice President	002.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Chris VanNess	Executive Director	010.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Molli Cameron	Secretary	002.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brian Ellis	Treasurer	002.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Randal Iverson	Director	002.00	Officer	$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	$2,495	$3,764	$1,156	$-1,269
2024	$12,298	$10,378	$2,556	$1,920
2023	$14,163	$14,266	$581	$-103
2022	$15,023	$17,378	$605	$-2,355
2021	$18,952	$20,766	$2,965	$-1,814
2020	$21,163	$27,332	$4,802	$-6,169
2019	$26,469	$24,249	$11,226	$2,220
2018	$32,883	$28,539	$8,995	$4,344