The Roxy Theater
The Roxy Theater
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About this organization
Mission
To inspire, educate & engage diverse audiences about the natural and human worlds through cinematic and cultural events.
About
IWFF and The Roxy Theater made significant advances in its programs and impact. Attendance at the theater reached a record high of 72,000 with over 500 films, programs and events. The theater upgraded some of its projectors to better serve the Missoula community and the numerous organizations that present programming at the Roxy. We also finished exterior renovations to our historic theater, including a new ticket booth and a period-accurate Art Deco neon marquee.The International Wildlife Film Festival, celebrated its 41st year in 2018, brought in large audiences and a windfall of promotional attention for the organization. Highlights of the event included childrens matinee screenings hosted on the campus of the University of Montana for over 3,000 students from St. Ignatius to Seeley Lake and beyond, the festive WildWalk Parade (over 2500 in attendance), and special screenings of dozens of new international films including The Last Animals, Jane and the acclaimed programming from PBS Nature. The festival welcomed dozens of delegates and special guests from around the world including scientists, conservationists and filmmakers and over 7,000 attendees to over 100 film screenings. IWFF also presented IWFF Labs, an immersive science filmmaking workshop.The Montana Film Festival presented its third year, with 35 films, and 34 visiting filmmakers. The event attracted an audience of nearly 2000.Other areas of focus for the organization include the expansion of year-round volunteers. 400 volunteers completed orientation, trained and served this year, serving 2,302 hours.The Roxy Film Academy (RFA) presented summer programming to area children aged8-14. During the school year RFA conducted a residency at Willard Alternative High School and several partnerships with Missoula Public Schools with funding provided by the Any Given Child Initiative and Spark! Arts of Missoula. In all, the RFA reached over 600 children and young adults in our community.Another area of growth for IWFF is continued and newly developed partnerships with nonprofits, educational and community groups. Some of the over 190 groups we partnered with in FY17/18 include University of Montana, Humane Society of Western Montana, Arts Missoula, The Pride Foundation, Montana Wildlife Federation, Montana Film Office, Missoula Clark Fork Coalition, Missoula Community Foundation, Missoula Cultural Council, Montana Museum of Arts & Culture. Additionally, The Roxy was supported by dozens of local, regional and national businesses and corporations and1200 individual donors.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “The international wildlife film festival, inc, also referred to as "the roxy", is a non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire, educate & engage diverse audiences about the natural and human worlds through cinematic and cultural events. programs include cinematic and cultural programming at the roxy theater, and the annual international wildlife film festival which is the oldest and longest running wildlife media event in the world. the roxy film academy is a leader in the filmmaking community and provides education, production support, promotion and excellence in film exhibition for montana films and filmmakers. and montana film festival, a four day event dedicated to the exploration and celebration of film as art.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “The international wildlife film festival, inc, also referred to as "the roxy", is a non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire, educate & engage diverse audiences about the natural and human worlds through cinematic and cultural events.”.
- The non-profit is operating legally in the state of MT.
- The non-profit's address for the year 2019 is listed as 718 SOUTH HIGGINS AVE, MISSOULA, MT, 59801 in the filing.
- The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2019 reports 44 employees.
- 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 $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$35,992.
- The CEO's salary plan within the organization is not subject to review and approval from a neutral entity.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1977.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $486,538 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $7,299 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
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