KUNHARDT FILM FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 823007242 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

PLEASANTVILLE, NY

Total Revenue
$1,066,075
Total Expenses
$3,798,274
Total Assets
$37,464,016
Net Assets
$37,463,465
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
PETER KUNHARDT
Phone
2123362077
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

KUNHARDT FILM FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2017, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 89% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $3.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 256% operating deficit.

Mission

IN FURTHERANCE OF ADVANCING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPING AN INFORMED GLOBAL CITIZENRY, THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCES INTERVIEWS, TEACHING TOOLS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTARY MATERIALS ABOUT THE PEOPLE AND IDEAS THAT SHAPE THE WORLD. (SEE SCH O) THESE MATERIALS ARE THEN MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC USING A VARIETY OF TOOLS TO ENSURE BOTH ACCESSIBILITY AND HIGH-QUALITY CONTENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,596,454

THE THREAD IS A NEW DOCUMENTARY INTERVIEW SERIES ON YOUTUBE IN WHICH EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUALS SHARE THE DIFFERENT PATHS THEY HAVE TAKEN TO LEAD MEANINGFUL LIVES. EACH 30-MINUTE EPISODE OF THE THREAD...

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THE THREAD IS A NEW DOCUMENTARY INTERVIEW SERIES ON YOUTUBE IN WHICH EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUALS SHARE THE DIFFERENT PATHS THEY HAVE TAKEN TO LEAD MEANINGFUL LIVES. EACH 30-MINUTE EPISODE OF THE THREAD WILL TAKE THE VIEWER ON A PERSONAL JOURNEY INTO THE LIFE OF AN EXTRAORDINARY INDIVIDUAL WHO EXPLORES THEIR LIFE'S PASSION AND PURPOSE. THE THREAD WILL TUG AT THE HEART AND REVEAL INSIGHTS INTO SOME OF THE MOST MEANINGFUL LIVES OF OUR TIME.

Program 2
Expenses: $12,727

THE INTERVIEW ARCHIVE PRESERVES PERSONAL STORYTELLING FROM OUR SOCIETY'S MOST INSPIRATIONAL FIGURES, GIVING INSIGHT INTO THE LIVES AND EVENTS THAT SHAPED OUR CULTURE AND HISTORY. THESE...

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THE INTERVIEW ARCHIVE PRESERVES PERSONAL STORYTELLING FROM OUR SOCIETY'S MOST INSPIRATIONAL FIGURES, GIVING INSIGHT INTO THE LIVES AND EVENTS THAT SHAPED OUR CULTURE AND HISTORY. THESE NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN CONVERSATIONS ARE BOTH ORIGINAL AND AUTHENTIC, CAPTURED IN THE HIGHEST QUALITY BY AWARD-WINNING FILMMAKERS, AND MADE FREELY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY KUNHARDT FILM FOUNDATION D/B/A LIFE STORIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $82

IN 2023, KUNHARDT FILM FOUNDATION PRODUCED THE SILENT WITNESS, A SHORT-FORM DOCUMENTARY THAT EXPANDED ON THE PERSONAL TESTIMONY OF TOMIKO MORIMOTO WEST, A SURVIVOR OF THE ATOMIC BOMBING OF HIROSHIMA...

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IN 2023, KUNHARDT FILM FOUNDATION PRODUCED THE SILENT WITNESS, A SHORT-FORM DOCUMENTARY THAT EXPANDED ON THE PERSONAL TESTIMONY OF TOMIKO MORIMOTO WEST, A SURVIVOR OF THE ATOMIC BOMBING OF HIROSHIMA. AS A 13-YEAR-OLD WORKING IN A FACTORY ON AUGUST 6, 1945, WEST WITNESSED THE DEVASTATING IMPACT OF THE NUCLEAR BOMB AND ENDURED THE HORRORS THAT FOLLOWED. AFTER YEARS OF SILENCE, SHE NOW SHARES HER STORY TO HELP OTHERS UNDERSTAND THE PROFOUND CONSEQUENCES OF WAR. THIS DOCUMENTARY IS PART OF KUNHARDT FILM FOUNDATION'S ONGOING EFFORTS TO CREATE MEANINGFUL, EDUCATIONAL CONTENT THAT BRINGS HISTORICAL AND HUMAN EXPERIENCES TO LIGHT.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $436,655
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $548,428
Other Revenue $80,992
TOTAL REVENUE $1,066,075

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,506,534
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $3,316,343
Other Expenses $1,291,740
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,798,274

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,066,075 $10,137,415 -0.9%
Expenses $3,798,274 $3,030,327 +0.3%
Net Income $-2,732,199 $7,107,088 -1.4%
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
7
Employees
26
Volunteers
7

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
$575,594
Total Directors
10
$575,594
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GEORGE KUNHARDT SECRETARY 20.00
Officer Director
$174,808 $19,031 $193,839
EDWIN TEDDY KUNHARDT VICE PRESIDENT 20.00
Officer Director
$174,808 $19,002 $193,810
PETER KUNHARDT PRESIDENT 20.00
Officer Director
$174,808 $13,137 $187,945
TIMOTHY MATTISON TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DARIO ABREU DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARC AYALA DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACQUELINE GLOVER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARLENE MILLAR DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LILIANA WOLKING DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON ZWANCH DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY KEATING DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Highest
$143,922 $5,037 $148,959
ASHLEY EDGAR POST PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR 40.00
Highest
$142,000 $0 $142,000
EDGARDO CERVANO-SOTO ASSISTANT EDITOR 40.00
Highest
$125,950 $0 $125,950
EMMA SASSOON PRODUCER 40.00
Highest
$109,622 $7,962 $117,584
FRAN STERLING DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION 40.00
Highest
$103,462 $0 $103,462
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 $1,066,075 $3,798,274 $37,464,016 $-2,732,199
2023 $10,137,415 $3,030,327 $36,615,704 $7,107,088
2022 $1,872,562 $1,550,927 $25,658,814 $321,635
2021 $1,422,399 $711,551 $29,505,005 $710,848
2020 $2,646,615 $596,658 $27,611,115 $2,049,957
2019 $13,521,628 $310,941 $24,326,215 $13,210,687
2018 $10,982,327 $235,968 $10,727,934 $10,746,359
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