NonprofitsMezcla Media Collective Ltd

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Mezcla Media Collective Ltd

CHICAGO, IL

Total revenue

$226K

Total expenses

$224K

Net assets

$71K

Grants received

$371K

25 grants

EIN

831201956

Tax year

2023

Mission

Mezcla Media Collective seeks to empower the next generation of filmmakers. MMC levels the playing field for new creatives by providing resources for hyper-local connection, instruction, learning and career advancement. Through our programming, we ensure women and non-binary filmmakers of color can actively participate in Chicago's bustling media production scene.

Programs

2 programs

Partnerships - Mezcla Media Collective partners with organizations to provide a specialized curation of programs, including screenings and panels

Expenses: $7K

Screening Showcase - The showcase aims to present short, experimental work by diverse creators, highlighting their unique visions and approaches to media.

Expenses: $4K

Financials

FY 2023

Revenue

Contributions & grants$218K
Program service revenue$8K
Investment income
Other revenue
Total revenue$226K

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$176K
Fundraising$31K
Other expenses$47K
Total expenses$224K
Total assets$71K
Net assets$71K

People

12 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Naeema Torres

Executive Dir.

Board

$38K

20 hrs/wk

Patrick Dahl

Secretary

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Keecia James

Director

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Andrea LeBron

Vice President

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Elena Valentine

President

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Sonja Kim

Director

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Colette Ghunim

President

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Julie Keck

Director

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Kyra Jones

Director

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Ruth Torres

Director

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Christina Shaver

Director

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Erin Turney

Director

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 25 of 25

FromAmountPurposeYear
$25K
IN SUPPORT OF MEZCLA MEDIA COLLECTIVE LEADERSHIP TRAVEL TO INDUSTRY EVENTS
2024
$8K
FILM EDITING OF FILM SHOWN TO BOARD MEMBERS
2024
$45K
GENERAL OPERATING
2023
$30K
General Operations
2023
$24K
General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes
2023
$45K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$20K
FILMMAKING
2022
$14K
To support the Production Training Intensive.
2022
$10K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$8K
GENERAL OPERATIONS
2022
$263
COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION
2022
$250
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
2022
$25K
MEZCLA MEDIA COLLECTIVE - CAPACITY BUILDING
2021
$20K
In Support of planning for the BIPOC Media Fund.
2021
$20K
In Support of planning for the BIPOC Media Fund.
2021
$13K
General operations
2021
$3K
General Operating Support
2021
$20K
TO SUPPORT BIPOC FILM/MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS
2020
$8K
General operations
2020
$3K
General Operating Support
2020
$100
COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION
2020
$17K
MEZCLA GROWTH FUNDING
2019

Funded by

$371K from 10 funders · 25 grants · 2019–2024

The Chicago Community Trust

$98K · 5 grants · 2020–2023

Common Counsel Foundation

$90K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

Crossroads Fund Inc

$59K · 4 grants · 2020–2023

Field Foundation Of Illinois

$42K · 2 grants · 2019–2021

Gaylord And Dorothy Donnelley Foundation

$26K · 6 grants · 2020–2024

John D And Catherine T Macarthur

$25K · 1 grant · 2024

Chicago Media Project

$20K · 1 grant · 2022

Paypal Charitable Giving Fund

$10K · 1 grant · 2022

Details

EIN831201956
NTEE codeA31
Subsection03
Ruling date2021-11
Formed2018
Employees0
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