UTAH FILM CENTER

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2002

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MARIAH MELLUS

Phone

8017467000

Tax Period

2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

UTAH FILM CENTER, founded in 2002, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $22.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 54% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $19.9M left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

UTAH FILM CENTER INSPIRES AND ENGAGES DIVERSE AUDIENCES TO INITIATE CONVERSATION AND COMMUNITY BUILDING THROUGH CURATED FILM EXHIBITION, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND ARTIST SUPPORT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $17,976,871

THE FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM ACTS AS A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR SELECT FILM PROJECTS THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH ITS MISSION, THAT EMPHASIZE SOCIAL CONTENT AND ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE, INCLUDING DOCUMENTARY...

THE FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM ACTS AS A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR SELECT FILM PROJECTS THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH ITS MISSION, THAT EMPHASIZE SOCIAL CONTENT AND ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE, INCLUDING DOCUMENTARY, INDEPENDENT AND DRAMATIC FILMS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, FUNDRAISING SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS SO THEY CAN FOCUS ON FILM MAKING. THROUGH THE FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM THE CENTER CAN ENSURE FUNDING AGENCIES AND CONTRIBUTORS THAT FUNDS ARE WELL-MANAGED AND SPENT ACCORDING TO THEIR GUIDELINES.

Program 2

Expenses: $393,956

WE PROVIDE A WIDE ARRAY OF EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR BOTH EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS. EDUCATORS LEARN BASIC AND ADVANCED SKILLS, WHICH ALLOW THEM TO INTRODUCE MEDIA ARTS INTO THEIR CLASSROOM...

WE PROVIDE A WIDE ARRAY OF EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR BOTH EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS. EDUCATORS LEARN BASIC AND ADVANCED SKILLS, WHICH ALLOW THEM TO INTRODUCE MEDIA ARTS INTO THEIR CLASSROOM, REGARDLESS OF SUBJECT. THROUGH AN IN-HOUSE, PREPARED CURRICULUM, WE CONDUCT PRESENTATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE, INTRODUCING STUDENTS TO THE WORLD OF MEDIA ARTS AND ANIMATION.

Program 3

Expenses: $265,068 Revenue: $63,043

THE CORE PROGRAMMING PROGRAM INCLUDES REGULAR SCREENINGS OF THE BEST INDEPENDENT AND INTERNATIONAL FILMS, AND ENCOURAGES DIALOGUE ABOUT CURRENT SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC ISSUES. EFFORTS ARE MADE TO PARTNER WITH AND REACH OUT TO INTERESTED NON-PROFIT, BUSINESS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP BUILD AUDIENCES FOR EACH SCREENING.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $21,880,121

Program Service Revenue $63,043

Investment Income $43,538

Other Revenue $2,604

TOTAL REVENUE $21,989,306

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $17,872,277

Salaries & Benefits $1,269,550

Fundraising Expenses $296,040

Program Expenses $19,032,244

Other Expenses $757,793

TOTAL EXPENSES $19,899,620

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$21,989,306	$14,249,682	+0.5%
Expenses	$19,899,620	$14,182,687	+0.4%
Net Income	$2,089,686	$66,995	+30.2%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$222,301

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
GERALYN DREYFOUS	BOARD CHAIR	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SKYE EMERSON	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HAMID ADIB	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HEIDI PROKOP	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SAM VETAS	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN HALE	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GREG WALKER	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ZEPPELIN ZEERIP	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT AUSTIN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIK CHRISTIANSON	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEREMY COON	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PETE ASHDOWN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARIAH MELLUS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$111,481	$4,230	$115,711
JOHN KIRSLING	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$96,735	$9,855	$106,590

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$21,989,306	$19,899,620	$8,212,610	$2,089,686
2023	$14,249,682	$14,182,687	$2,783,052	$66,995
2022	$12,292,988	$11,967,277	$2,609,541	$325,711
2021	$12,427,542	$11,984,849	$1,781,508	$442,693
2020	$9,952,388	$10,126,076	$1,571,502	$-173,688
2019	$10,741,124	$10,808,103	$2,313,820	$-66,979
2018	$9,633,905	$9,587,487	$2,471,669	$46,418