NonprofitsQueens World Film Initiative Inc

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Queens World Film Initiative Inc

JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY

Total revenue

$69K

Total expenses

$56K

Net assets

$33K

Grants received

EIN

465631277

Tax year

2024

Mission

The organizations mission is to advance public participation in film screenings by utilizing traditional and alternative screeing locations and venues to screen independent cinema. Through implementation of educational programs for school-age children,senior citizens, film makers and general public, we provide opportunities for individuals to share ideas and develop analogue, digital, visual and performing arts projects.

Programs

2 programs

Bootcamps: Bringing equipment into schools, youthcenters, community centers or colleges and- asking the participants to collaborate on creating a short film- whether it is a 90 second PSA or a 16 minute advocacy film about the power of arts programming- to transform the lives of those who have been impacted by the criminal justice system - is transformative. QWFI partners with multiple partners to bring this immersive, fast paced experience to their clients. Partners include Renaissance Charter School, The Fortune Society, HARTS High School, and Venture House

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Screenings and Media Centric Community Events :In the summer months, NYC is pulsing with outdoor events from parks to beaches- to closed streets to public spaces.QWFI is adept at taking advantage of those opportunities with the Selfi-Situation where everyone grabs a costume hat or an oversized pop and creates a very unique family memories with outrageous pics snapped on- the emerald carpet.After dark QWFI often partners with community organizations to screen films under the stars. Several times a year QWFI will provide unique professional development opportunities like The Filmmakers Breakfast, Passion in Action, Film Festival Fusion, or How to Fest. These opportunities can take place virtually or live, they can be stand alone experiences or part of festivals and celebrations with partners.

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Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$59K
Program service revenue$10K
Investment income
Other revenue
Total revenue$69K

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits
Fundraising
Other expenses$56K
Total expenses$56K
Total assets$33K
Net assets$33K

People

10 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Katha Cato

President,Cofounder & Executive Director

Board

$6K

50 hrs/wk

Don Cato

Co-Founder & Artistic Director

Board

$3K

15 hrs/wk

Cordelia Persen

Secretary

Board

5 hrs/wk

Sandra Schulberg

Dir,Industry events

Board

5 hrs/wk

Dora Naughton

Dir,Special events

Board

5 hrs/wk

Montaigne P Massac

Co-Dir,Communications

Board

5 hrs/wk

Susy Chu

Board Member

Board

5 hrs/wk

Anuz Thapa

Co-Dir,Communications

Board

5 hrs/wk

Mark Banish

Treasurer

Board

5 hrs/wk

Erick Miranda

Board Member

Staff

5 hrs/wk

Details

EIN465631277
NTEE codeA25
Subsection03
Ruling date2014-08
Formed2014
Employees0
Volunteers40
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