THREE DOLLAR BILL CINEMA

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1996

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LINDY BOUSTEDT

Phone

2067157011

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THREE DOLLAR BILL CINEMA, founded in 1996, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $211K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 44% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $203K left a modest 3% surplus.

Mission

Three Dollar Bill Cinema fosters deeper community engagement by showcasing queer film programming, educational experiences, and social dialogue.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $124,891

In its 29th year, the Seattle Queer Film Festival (SQFF) reaffirmed its role as the Pacific Northwests premier celebration of LGBTQ+ cinema, drawing nearly 2,000 attendees across 35 screenings during an unforgettable three-day run. With a hybrid format that included both in-person and virtual offerings, SQFF 2024 expanded its reach and inclusivity, welcoming audiences from beyond the city limits of Seattle to share in the power of queer storytelling. The festival offered more than film through opening night festivities, filmmaker panels, community meetups, and educational workshops; it created meaningful spaces for connection, conversation, and celebration. SQFF continued to be a vital cultural touchstone, fostering a sense of belonging and solidarity while showcasing the diverse and dynamic experiences within the queer community.

Program 2

Expenses: $30,207

Launched in 2006, Trans|Lations: Seattle Trans Film Festival remains one of the few trans-focused film festivals in the world and a vital platform for trans, nonbinary, and gender-diverse...

Launched in 2006, Trans|Lations: Seattle Trans Film Festival remains one of the few trans-focused film festivals in the world and a vital platform for trans, nonbinary, and gender-diverse storytelling. In 2024, the hybrid festival welcomed over 1,100 attendees across three days and 20 screenings, reaching audiences both locally and virtually. Through a diverse lineup of films, filmmaker panels, workshops, and community events, Trans|Lations created an inclusive space for visibility, representation, and joy pushing the boundaries of trans cinema with stories that were deeply human, honest, and celebratory.

Program 3

Expenses: $5,094

Other Programs of Three Dollar Bill Cinema include: Reel Queer Youth, Outdoor Cinema,and our Queer Screenwriting Accountability Group.

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $168,216

Program Service Revenue $41,745

Investment Income $27

Other Revenue $552

TOTAL REVENUE $210,540

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $4,440

Fundraising Expenses $1,063

Program Expenses $160,192

Other Expenses $199,013

TOTAL EXPENSES $203,453

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$210,540	$373,700	-0.4%
Expenses	$203,453	$307,889	-0.3%
Net Income	$7,087	$65,811	-0.9%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LINDY BOUSTEDT	President	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
FATIMA AVIQUIVIL	Vice President	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JACKIE MICUCCI	Secretary	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KIMBERLY ROBINSON	Treasurer	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DERRICK CUNNINGHAM	Director	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GRAYSON HAY	Director	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOLENE OLSON	Director	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT SELFE	Director	10.00	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	$210,540	$203,453	$109,063	$7,087
2023	$373,700	$307,889	$103,868	$65,811
2022	$394,076	$471,017	$39,183	$-76,941
2021	$258,243	$280,211	$119,882	$-21,968
2020	$285,112	$158,529	$136,770	$126,583
2019	$330,455	$313,525	$35,069	$16,930
2018	$364,079	$415,214	$26,171	$-51,135