International Film Seminars Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
International Film Seminars Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Brooklyn, New York, registered in 1963, with $564,543 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
80 Hanson Pl Ste 603, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 EIN 03-6010806 Since 1963
Revenue (FY2024)
$565K
▲ 78.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$607K
Net assets
$392K
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
—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 International Film Seminars Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · -8% 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 International Film Seminars Inc: 8 mo reserves · -8% margin earns a B+ 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 International Film Seminars Inc— 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 International Film Seminars Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $369K (FY2015) to $565K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $219KNet assets $392K
Operating margin
-7.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$611K
Total liabilities
$219K
Net assets
$392K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $564,543▲78.5% | $607,188▼21.2% | $391,998▼6.4% | $610,531▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $316,237▼55.3% | $770,189▲17.9% | $418,632▼50.3% | $619,490▼41.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $707,416▼4.9% | $653,191▲43.4% | $841,736▼1.6% | $1,054,915▲19.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $743,767▲90.7% | $455,380▲54.9% | $855,407▲64.8% | $882,666▲60.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $390,016▼20.4% | $293,934▼31.4% | $519,208▲32.2% | $549,419▲33.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $490,059▲22.0% | $428,693▲7.7% | $392,778▲36.4% | $410,746▲30.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $401,567▲2.2% | $398,221▲4.0% | $287,865▼6.0% | $314,592▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $392,747▲7.6% | $382,935▲9.3% | $306,194▲12.5% | $339,467▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $364,989▼1.2% | $350,301▲6.3% | $272,229▲9.6% | $305,782▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $369,422 | $329,447▼3.8% | $248,357▼1.0% | $308,953▲20.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $342,548▲2.2% | $250,812▼9.2% | $255,900▼9.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $335,172▲18.0% | $276,202▼12.1% | $282,403▼17.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $284,034 | $314,214 | $340,359 | 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 · $173K total
13 grants to International Film Seminars Inc totaling $173K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia fellowship | 2024 | $13,000 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $12,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia fellows at the 68th flaherty film sem | 2023 | $11,250 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | 66th robert flaherty film seminar | 2022 | $11,250 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | 66th robert flaherty film seminar | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia fellows at the 65th robert flaherty film seminar | 2019 | $15,000 |
| Academy Foundation | Filmwatch grants | 2018 | $15,000 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia fellows at the 64th robert flaherty film seminar | 2018 | $15,000 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia fellows at the 63rd robert flaherty film seminar | 2017 | $15,000 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Project support | 2015 | $15,000 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | General/operating | 2015 | $15,000 |
| Academy Foundation | Educational grants | 2015 | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is International Film Seminars Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. International Film Seminars Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 03-6010806, based in Brooklyn, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is International Film Seminars Inc's EIN?
- International Film Seminars Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 03-6010806.
- How much revenue does International Film Seminars Inc report?
- International Film Seminars Inc reported $564,543 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does International Film Seminars Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades International Film Seminars Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for International Film Seminars Inc (EIN 03-6010806) 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.