SIDEWALK FILM CENTER AND CINEMA INC

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1999

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Chloe Cook

Phone

2053240888

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SIDEWALK FILM CENTER AND CINEMA INC, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 29% operating deficit.

Mission

Sidewalk Film Center and Cinema is dedicated to encouraging and promoting filmmaking in the State of Alabama and to building an audience for independent film, through the operation of an independent cinema, hosting an annual film Festival and over 100 educational classes and workshops.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $278,334 Revenue: $421,724

Sidewalk Film Center and Cinema (formerly Alabama Moving Image Association) annually produces the nationally recognized Sidewalk Film Festival, The SHOUT LGBTQ Film Festival / Hosts the Sidewrite...

Sidewalk Film Center and Cinema (formerly Alabama Moving Image Association) annually produces the nationally recognized Sidewalk Film Festival, The SHOUT LGBTQ Film Festival / Hosts the Sidewrite Screenplay Writing Competition and Teen filmmaking challenge / Organizes quarterly filmmaking competitions and monthly events for filmmakers and holds other events that create interest in and enthusiasm for independent film.

Program 2

Expenses: $13,543 Revenue: $21,116

Educational Programs which promote filmmaking, script writing and film analysis.

Program 3

Expenses: $964,489 Revenue: $0

Independent theatre with two screens (max capacity approx 90), programming to support independent filmmakers and educate the public.

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $432,807

Program Service Revenue $905,629

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $51,451

TOTAL REVENUE $1,389,887

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $754,739

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $1,256,366

Other Expenses $1,032,090

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,786,829

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,389,887	$1,681,685	-0.2%
Expenses	$1,786,829	$1,653,335	+0.1%
Net Income	$-396,942	$28,350	-15.0%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

360

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

$78,280

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Chloe Cook	Executive Director	55	Key Emp	$78,280	$0	$78,280
Aaron Latham	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Braxton Comer	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bret Pippen	President	3.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Corey Winston	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gail Pless	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jamie Plott	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jennifer Cordover	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jim Walker	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
John Montgomery	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Josh Hickman	Director	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
Karen Musgrove	Treasurer	4.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kevin Garrison	Vice President	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Laura Chappell	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lisa Provost	Director	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sheri Krell	Secretary	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Stacey Davis	Director	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tiffani Saxon	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tyler Dietz	Director	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Withrow Newell	Director	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tom Walker	Director	1	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
2024	$1,389,887	$1,786,829	$2,640,651	$-396,942
2023	$1,681,685	$1,653,335	$2,822,812	$28,350
2022	$1,309,030	$1,698,635	$3,045,594	$-389,605
2021	$1,620,388	$1,571,387	$3,485,005	$49,001
2020	$1,363,525	$1,129,899	$3,829,284	$233,626
2019	$1,831,172	$1,089,822	$3,720,358	$741,350
2018	$2,130,948	$1,048,846	$2,888,228	$1,082,102