MONTCLAIR FILM FESTIVAL INC

EIN: 271732322 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

MONTCLAIR, NJ

Total Revenue
$4,920,432
Total Expenses
$4,803,030
Total Assets
$4,677,371
Net Assets
$3,651,986
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2010
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
EVELYN MCGEE COLBERT
Phone
9737836433
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

MONTCLAIR FILM FESTIVAL INC, founded in 2010, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $4.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

MONTCLAIR FILM CONNECTS GLOBAL FILMMAKERS WITH AUDIENCES IN A DIVERSE, CULTURALLY VIBRANT COMMUNITY BY PRESENTING FILMS AND YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS THAT ENGAGE, ENTERTAIN, AND EDUCATE THROUGH THE POWER OF VISUAL STORYTELLING.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,926,733 Revenue: $2,350,311

EXHIBITION: THE ORGANIZATIONS EXHIBITION PROGRAMS INCLUDE ITS SIGNATURE ANNUAL FILM FESTIVAL HELD IN OCTOBER, FEATURING 150+ FILM SCREENINGS, REACHING TYPICALLY 25,000+ PATRONS OVER 10 DAYS. IN...

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EXHIBITION: THE ORGANIZATIONS EXHIBITION PROGRAMS INCLUDE ITS SIGNATURE ANNUAL FILM FESTIVAL HELD IN OCTOBER, FEATURING 150+ FILM SCREENINGS, REACHING TYPICALLY 25,000+ PATRONS OVER 10 DAYS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION LEASES AND OPERATES THE CLAIRIDGE, A SIX SCREEN MOVIE THEATER WITH OVER 590 SEATS, AND PRESENTS NEW THEATRICIAL RELEASES, INDEPENDENT, NON-FICTION, STUDIO, AND CLASSIC FILMS TO OUR COMMUNITY 365 DAYS A YEAR. MONTCLAIR FILM ALSO OPERATES A 65-SEAT THEATER CALLED CINEMA505, WHICH HOSTS PERFORMANCES, CONVERSATIONS, TELEVISION TAPINGS, SCREENINGS, CLASSES, AND MORE. CINEMA505 IS LOCATED IN THE HOME AND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE ORGANIZATION.

Program 2
Expenses: $661,858 Revenue: $264,664

EDUCATION: THE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE: YEAR-ROUND WORKSHOPS, CLASSES, AND SEMINARS ABOUT THE CRAFT OF FILMMAKING, STORYTELING, AND NEW MEDIA;CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES...

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EDUCATION: THE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE: YEAR-ROUND WORKSHOPS, CLASSES, AND SEMINARS ABOUT THE CRAFT OF FILMMAKING, STORYTELING, AND NEW MEDIA;CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES; FILMMAKING AND SCREENWRITING COMPETITIONS FOR YOUNG FILMMAKERS; SUMMER FILMMAKING ACADEMY CLASSES; FILM CLUB FOR SPECIAL NEEDS AUDIENCES; SPECIAL SCREENINGS AT THE CLAIRIDGE FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO GENERATE A DISCUSSION ABOUT SOCIAL ISSUES; AND FILMMAKING AND OTHER STORYTELING COURSES AT MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS TO THOSE IN NEED TO ENSURE THESE OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL.

Program 3
Expenses: $328,594

FORUMS: THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE STORYTELLER SERIES OF CONVERSATIONS WITH FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRY INSIDERS; PANEL DISCUSSIONS; MASTER CLASSES; STORYTELLING AND IMPROV PROGRAMS INVITING THE...

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FORUMS: THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE STORYTELLER SERIES OF CONVERSATIONS WITH FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRY INSIDERS; PANEL DISCUSSIONS; MASTER CLASSES; STORYTELLING AND IMPROV PROGRAMS INVITING THE AUDIENCE TO PARTICIPATE; AND OTHER PROGRAMS THAT USE FILM AS A SPRINGBOARD TO EXPLORE TOPICS AND ENCOURAGE CONVERSATIONS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,305,457
Program Service Revenue $2,171,391
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $443,584
TOTAL REVENUE $4,920,432

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $5,000
Salaries & Benefits $2,007,648
Fundraising Expenses $337,718
Program Expenses $3,917,185
Other Expenses $2,790,382
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,803,030

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,920,432 $4,602,807 +0.1%
Expenses $4,803,030 $4,502,316 +0.1%
Net Income $117,402 $100,491 +0.2%
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Governance

Voting Members
24
Independent Members
24
Employees
70
Volunteers
200

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
11
$403,396
Total Directors
24
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JONATHAN SOBEL TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG KAHN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PREM RAMASWAMI TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
YUTING PATTERSON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOLLY SHAKOOR TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH BARRACK VP COMMUNITY & ARTISTIC 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL BATTSEK TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN BERSHAD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSE CALI TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER CERF TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EVELYN MCGEE COLBERT PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT FEINBERG TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CONRAD FINK TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TREVOR GANDY VP NOMINATING & GOVERNANCE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
YANA GUTIERREZ VP DEVELOPMENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW IVERSEN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHELLEY PHILLIPS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY ANNE VAUGHN VICE PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DON ZIEF TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WARREN ROSS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
YANA COLLINS LEHMAN VP EDUCATION 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW SMITH TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TESS FILS-AIME TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE SHERLINE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH GOTTUNG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$147,500 $5,258 $152,758
TOM HALL ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$150,000 $0 $150,000
MEREDITH LADOV MANAGING DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$100,638 $0 $100,638
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 $4,920,432 $4,803,030 $4,677,371 $117,402
2024 $4,602,807 $4,502,316 $5,001,150 $100,491
2023 $3,511,009 $3,761,345 $5,359,518 $-250,336
2022 $3,274,904 $2,203,513 $5,341,831 $1,071,391
2020 $1,415,212 $1,457,538 $3,954,994 $-42,326
2019 $2,485,565 $2,228,035 $3,766,315 $257,530
2018 $2,291,308 $2,110,897 $3,966,007 $180,411
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