Best Video Film & Cultural Center
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Best Video Film & Cultural Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Hamden, Connecticut, registered in 2016, with $287,672 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1842 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT, 06517 EIN 47-2773702 Since 2016
Revenue (FY2024)
$288K
▲ 344.4% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$209K
Net assets
$174K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Best Video Film & Cultural Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · +27% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Best Video Film & Cultural Center: 10 mo reserves · +27% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Best Video Film & Cultural Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Best Video Film & Cultural Center: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1842 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT, 06517
- City
- Hamden
- State
- Connecticut
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Media & Communications
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $67K (FY2015) to $288K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $53KNet assets $174K
Operating margin
27.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$227K
Total liabilities
$53K
Net assets
$174K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $287,672▲344% | $208,579▲31.6% | $173,888▲83.4% | $226,894▲55.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $64,729▼55.8% | $158,477▲57.3% | $94,795▼49.7% | $145,867▼38.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $146,454▲16.3% | $100,755▲7.7% | $188,543▲32.0% | $236,005▼11.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $125,940▲40.1% | $93,583▲5.2% | $142,844▲29.3% | $266,637▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $89,913▼18.3% | $88,996▲8.9% | $110,487▲0.8% | $235,396▲47.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $110,073▲23.8% | $81,716▲3.8% | $109,570▲34.9% | $159,570▲96.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $88,924▼0.4% | $78,741▼5.7% | $81,213▲14.3% | $81,213▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $89,268▼22.3% | $83,503▲8.6% | $71,030▲8.8% | $71,030▼14.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $114,885▲71.9% | $76,884▲38.1% | $65,265▲139% | $82,765▲36.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $66,830 | $55,666 | $27,264 | $60,764 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $65K total
3 grants to Best Video Film & Cultural Center totaling $65K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation For Greater New Haven | To provide general operating support | 2024 | $32,500 |
| Community Foundation For Greater New Haven | To provide general operating support | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater New Haven | The great give 2023 tcf prorated match and prize | 2023 | $7,295 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Best Video Film & Cultural Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Best Video Film & Cultural Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-2773702, based in Hamden, Connecticut. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Best Video Film & Cultural Center's EIN?
- Best Video Film & Cultural Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-2773702.
- How much revenue does Best Video Film & Cultural Center report?
- Best Video Film & Cultural Center reported $287,672 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Best Video Film & Cultural Center have?
- CharityIndex grades Best Video Film & Cultural Center B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Best Video Film & Cultural Center (EIN 47-2773702) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.