TRUE WEST FILM CENTER

EIN: 472085577 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

HEALDSBURG, CA

Total Revenue
$1,858,499
Total Expenses
$896,847
Total Assets
$2,068,234
Net Assets
$1,846,827
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
KATHRYN HECHT
Phone
7078937150
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

TRUE WEST FILM CENTER, founded in 2014, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 72% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $962K, a strong 52% operating margin.

Mission

TRUE WEST BRINGS THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF CINEMA TO NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. WE REMOVE BARRIERS TO FILM AND MEDIA ARTS. WE SUPPORT ARTISTS, EDUCATE STUDENTS OF ALL AGES, AND CREATE JOY THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT, FOSTERING A COMMUNITY WHERE EVERYONE BELONGS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $311,399 Revenue: $123,273

YEAR-ROUND FILM PROGRAM:TRUE WEST FILM CENTER CURRENTLY SERVES OVER 5,000 PEOPLE, 1,000 STUDENTS, AND 600 LIFELONG LEARNERS. CURATED FILM SERIES, SPECIAL MOVIE EVENTS, AND OUR FREE SUMMER SERIES...

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YEAR-ROUND FILM PROGRAM:TRUE WEST FILM CENTER CURRENTLY SERVES OVER 5,000 PEOPLE, 1,000 STUDENTS, AND 600 LIFELONG LEARNERS. CURATED FILM SERIES, SPECIAL MOVIE EVENTS, AND OUR FREE SUMMER SERIES OFFER ENGAGING FILMGOING EXPERIENCES YEAR-ROUND.

Program 2
Expenses: $256,004 Revenue: $45,928

EDUCATION:TRUE WEST FILM CENTER'S YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS REACH STUDENTS ACROSS SONOMA COUNTY WITH SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS IN EACH OF THE FIVE SONOMA COUNTY DISTRICTS. WE WORK WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS...

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EDUCATION:TRUE WEST FILM CENTER'S YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS REACH STUDENTS ACROSS SONOMA COUNTY WITH SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS IN EACH OF THE FIVE SONOMA COUNTY DISTRICTS. WE WORK WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS, NONPROFITS, AND YOUTH LEADERS TO CLOSE THE GAP IN DIGITAL LITERACY AND MEDIA ART SKILS TRAINING BY OFFERING AN INTEGRATED ARTS CURRICULUM IN CORE CLASSES USING TEACHING ARTISTS, EXTRACURRICULAR FILMMAKING WORKSHOPS, FIELD TRIPS TO FILM FESTIVALS, FREE FILM SCREENINGS, SUMMER CAMPS, AND SERVICE-LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $172,896 Revenue: $73,279

FILM FESTIVAL:OUR ANNUAL FILM FESTIVAL PROVIDES AUDIENCES AND FILMMAKERS TEN DAYS OF THOUGHT-PROVOKING FILMS, THE BEST OF SONOMA COUNTY'S FOOD & WINE SCENE, SHORTS, PANELS, PARTIES, AND SPECIAL...

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FILM FESTIVAL:OUR ANNUAL FILM FESTIVAL PROVIDES AUDIENCES AND FILMMAKERS TEN DAYS OF THOUGHT-PROVOKING FILMS, THE BEST OF SONOMA COUNTY'S FOOD & WINE SCENE, SHORTS, PANELS, PARTIES, AND SPECIAL EVENTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,577,274
Program Service Revenue $242,480
Investment Income $16,701
Other Revenue $22,044
TOTAL REVENUE $1,858,499

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $521,111
Fundraising Expenses $70,518
Program Expenses $740,299
Other Expenses $375,736
TOTAL EXPENSES $896,847

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,858,499 $1,079,959 +0.7%
Expenses $896,847 $636,228 +0.4%
Net Income $961,652 $443,731 +1.2%
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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
13
Volunteers
127

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
4
$132,052
Total Directors
16
$132,052
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KATHRYN HECHT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$120,041 $12,011 $132,052
SUE CAMPBELL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN ELSTON SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEANNE KEARNS TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HILLARY KAMBOUR DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN MARLOW DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNY GOMEZ BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY SCHLESINGER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JADE WEYMOUTH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN COOPER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHIKO CONKLIN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA RHODES DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RENN RHODES DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VIRGINIE BOONE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN PERKINS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDY SCHAI DIRECTOR 2.00
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,858,499 $896,847 $2,068,234 $961,652
2022 $1,079,959 $636,228 $771,595 $443,731
2021 $396,263 $300,708 $317,619 $95,555
2020 $238,898 $198,204 $240,963 $40,694
2019 $284,439 $293,581 $28,984 $-9,142
2018 $266,685 $239,288 $40,360 $27,397
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