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Brooklyn Film Society Inc.
Brooklyn Film Society Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The purpose or purposes for which the corporation is formed are as follows: 1) to advance public interest in and understanding of the film arts; 2) to hold an annual competitive film festival in Brooklyn, and other periodic film showcases; 3) to draw worldwide attention to Brooklyn as a center for the arts; 4) to provide filmmakers with a forum to expose their work to public; 5) to organize, sponsor and present forums, lectures, and discussions related to the creation of independent films in order to foster a greater appreciation and understanding of the film arts by the public; 6) to conduct classes and workshops for the development of new filmmakers and the public exhibition of new existing works; 7) to expand the rich and diverse cultural resources that are and will become the heritage of Brooklyncitizens, and to encourage the rights of all Brooklyn residents to access and experience the power of independent filmmaking; 8) to celebrate Brooklyn's rich range of artistic and cultural
About
Provide filmmakers with a forum to expose their work to the public;
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “The purpose or purposes for which the corporation is formed are as follows: 1) to advance public interest in and understanding of the film arts; 2) to hold an annual competitive film festival in brooklyn, and other periodic film showcases; 3) to draw worldwide attention to brooklyn as a center for the arts; 4) to provide filmmakers with a forum to expose their work to public; 5) to organize, sponsor and present forums, lectures, and discussions related to the creation of independent films in order to foster a greater appreciation and understanding of the film arts by the public; 6) to conduct classes and workshops for the development of new filmmakers and the public exhibition of new existing works; 7) to expand the rich and diverse cultural resources that are and will become the heritage of brooklyncitizens, and to encourage the rights of all brooklyn residents to access and experience the power of independent filmmaking; 8) to celebrate brooklyn's rich range of artistic and cultural”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “The purpose or purposes for which the corporation is formed are as follows: 1) to advance public interest in and understanding of the film arts; 2) to hold an annual competitive film festival in brooklyn, and other periodic film showcases; 3) to draw worldwide attention to brooklyn as a center for the arts; 4) to provide filmmakers with a forum to expose their work to public; 5) to organize, sponsor and present forums, lectures, and discussions related to the creation of independent films in order to foster a greater appreciation and understanding of the film arts by the public; 6) to conduct classes and workshops for the development of new filmmakers and the public exhibition of new existing works; 7) to expand the rich and diverse cultural resources that are and will become the heritage of brooklyncitizens, and to encourage the rights of all brooklyn residents to access and experience the power of independent filmmaking; 8) to celebrate brooklyn's rich range of artistic and cultural”.
- As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is NY.
- The non-profit's address for 2019 is listed as 180 SOUTH 4TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY, 11211 in the filing.
- As per the non-profit's form, they have 2 employees as of 2019.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$15,138.
- The CEO's compensation policy within the organization is not established through a review and approval from a neutral party.
- The organization has 4 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2010.
- The organization pays $78,225 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
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