Civic Intelligence

Thefilmschool

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 20-4075974

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Nov 11, 2016

Organization Profilewww.thefilmschool.com
305 Harrison StSeattle, WA 98109

(206) 709-2555

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

71st percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

73rd percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

21st percentile

-12%

Higher net margin than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$89,600

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 36.9% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

28th percentile

-10%

Faster asset growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

17th percentile

-30%

Faster revenue growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets71st percentile

Assets

Down

$202,721

Down $22,679 (-10%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$193,805

Down $29,468 (-13%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$8,916

Up $6,789 (+319%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue73rd percentileNet Margin21st percentile

Revenue

Down

$242,591

Down $104,419 (-30%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$272,059

Up $64,344 (+31%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$29,468

Down $168,763 (-121%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth28th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $419,157Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $419,1572011Assets 2012: $153,901Liabilities 2012: $1,108Net Assets 2012: $152,7932012Assets 2013: $95,872Liabilities 2013: $11,894Net Assets 2013: $83,9782013Assets 2014: $225,400Liabilities 2014: $2,127Net Assets 2014: $223,2732014Assets 2015: $202,721Liabilities 2015: $8,916Net Assets 2015: $193,8052015Assets 2016: $74,109Liabilities 2016: $1,023Net Assets 2016: $73,0862016Assets 2017: $88,407Liabilities 2017: $943Net Assets 2017: $87,4642017Assets 2018: $61,974Liabilities 2018: $11,661Net Assets 2018: $50,3132018Assets 2019: $30,382Liabilities 2019: $11,811Net Assets 2019: $18,5712019Assets 2020: $31,768Liabilities 2020: $11,811Net Assets 2020: $19,9572020Assets 2021: $0Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $02021

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$202,721
Liabilities$8,916
Net Assets$193,805
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth17th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $337,486Expenses 2011: $414,649Net Income 2011: -$77,1632011Expenses 2012: $441,0632012Revenue 2013: $326,809Expenses 2013: $395,624Net Income 2013: -$68,8152013Revenue 2014: $347,010Expenses 2014: $207,715Net Income 2014: $139,2952014Revenue 2015: $242,591Expenses 2015: $272,059Net Income 2015: -$29,4682015Revenue 2016: $275,198Expenses 2016: $395,917Net Income 2016: -$120,7192016Revenue 2017: $236,881Expenses 2017: $222,503Net Income 2017: $14,3782017Revenue 2018: $204,137Expenses 2018: $241,288Net Income 2018: -$37,1512018Revenue 2019: $41,727Expenses 2019: $73,469Net Income 2019: -$31,7422019Revenue 2020: $5,023Expenses 2020: $3,637Net Income 2020: $1,3862020Revenue 2021: $6Expenses 2021: $2,639Net Income 2021: -$2,6332021

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$242,591
Expenses$272,059
Net Income-$29,468
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Nov 11, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$343,767
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Film School is a Non-Proft School, rooted in progressive professional storytelling through film, radio, television and cutting edge new media. The School provides its students with the foundational education to work in creative enviornments.

TheFilmSchool is a non-profit school, rooted in progressive, professional story telling through film, radio, television, and cutting-edge new media. The school provides its students with the foundational education and expertise to work in creative environments within business and the arts.TheFilmSchool is the home of innovative, creative education in filmmaking, with an emphasis on story. We guide, instruct and empower our students to conceive and develop their story ideas, bringing them to life. We believe powerful stores, given a platform, can lift the human condition.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$147,386$132,075▼ $15,311
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$53,333$45,333▼ $8,000
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$12,259$16,799▲ $4,540
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$12,422$6,414▼ $6,008
Total Assets$225,400$202,721▼ $22,679
Other Assets Total$0$2,100▲ $2,100
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,127$8,916▲ $6,789
Total Liabilities$2,127$8,916▲ $6,789
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$223,273$193,805▼ $29,468
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$223,273$193,805▼ $29,468
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$225,400$202,721▼ $22,679

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$6,414$37,236$43,650
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Diana DotterExecutive DirectorFT$87,500$2,100$89,600

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Andrew KwatinetzPresident
Hamilton McCollohBoard Member
Marty CalvertBoard Member
Randa MinkarahBoard Member
Scott WasnerBoard Member
Scilla AndreenSecretary
Thomas Maxwell CloughTresurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$231,987
Program Service Revenue
$49,409
Investment Income
$119
Other Revenue
$-38,924
All Other Contributions
$181,118
Change in Net Assets
$-29,468

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table44$48,281Estimated value
Total Noncash Contributions44$48,281-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$148,067
Other Expenses$123,992
Total Fundraising Expense$21,605
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$89,600-$89,600
Fees for Services Other$26,450$1,150$21,605$49,205
Other Salaries and Wages$26,438$19,062-$45,500
Office Expenses$20,890$5,310-$26,200
Payroll Taxes-$12,967-$12,967
Occupancy-$9,680-$9,680
Advertising$7,037$925-$7,962
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,954-$7,954
Depreciation Depletion$5,727$281-$6,008
Insurance-$3,256-$3,256
Information Technology$1,044$1,014-$2,058
Travel$1,179$209-$1,388
Other Expenses$963$749-$749
Total Functional Expenses$89,728$160,726$21,605$272,059
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$101,176
Fundraising Gross Income$58,631
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Oscar Gala$109,500$58,631$65,825$-7,194
Total Events$109,500$58,631$101,176$-42,545
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11

“The Executive Director will review the 990 and all board members will be sent the 990 prior to filing. All board members will have the opportunity to examine and discuss. The Finance Committee in particular will examine the 990 before filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“All board members are included under the policy. The Executive Director along with the board reviews any possible conflicts annually. If conflicts are found, they are resolved at board level by majority decision.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15A

“The Compensation Committee and board researched what person in comparable positions of Executive Director in our region were paid. The board unanimously approved the recommendation of the Compensation Committee and voted on the ED compensation. Last undertaken in February 2015.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
TheFilmSchool
EIN
20-4075974
Phone
2067092555
Address
305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109

Signing Officer

Name
Diana Dotter
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2067092555
Signed
2016-11-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Diana Dotter
Formed
2004
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
4
Volunteers
15

Preparer

Firm
Peterson Sullivan LLP CPA'S
Address
601 Union St Ste 2300, Seattle, WA 98101-2345
Preparer
Robert C Keasal CPA
Phone
2063827777
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

“Actor/Instructor Fee: Program service expenses 18,089. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 18,089. Staff/Assistant Fee: Program service expenses 7,977. Management and general expenses 150. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8,127. Speaker/Reader Fee: Program service expenses 384. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 384. Consulting Fee: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,000. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,000. Production Company Fee: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 21,605. Total expenses 21,605.”

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IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceSchsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainRacialCompRecsInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Film School's non-discrimation policy is on the website and the class registration pages.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule E, Part I, Line 3
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IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event1Nm0Oscar Gala
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Executive Director will review the 990 and all board members will be sent the 990 prior to filing. All board members will have the opportunity to examine and discuss. The Finance Committee in particular will examine the 990 before filed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1All board members are included under the policy. The Executive Director along with the board reviews any possible conflicts annually. If conflicts are found, they are resolved at board level by majority decision.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Compensation Committee and board researched what person in comparable positions of Executive Director in our region were paid. The board unanimously approved the recommendation of the Compensation Committee and voted on the ED compensation. Last undertaken in February 2015.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Available upon request
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Actor/Instructor Fee: Program service expenses 18,089. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 18,089. Staff/Assistant Fee: Program service expenses 7,977. Management and general expenses 150. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8,127. Speaker/Reader Fee: Program service expenses 384. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 384. Consulting Fee: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,000. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,000. Production Company Fee: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 21,605. Total expenses 21,605.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part IX, line 11g
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Displayed year

2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$202,721
Liabilities
$8,916
Net assets
$193,805
Revenue
$242,591
Expenses
$272,059
Net income
-$29,468
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.03$0.03
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.32$0.12$0.20$0.05$0.04$0.01
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.30$0.12$0.19$0.42$0.73$0.32
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.62$0.12$0.50$2.04$2.41$0.37
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.88$0.01$0.87$2.37$2.23$0.14
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.74$0.01$0.73$2.75$3.96$1.21
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.03$0.09$1.94$2.43$2.72$0.29
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.25$0.02$2.23$3.47$2.08$1.39
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.96$0.12$0.84$3.27$3.96$0.69
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.54$0.01$1.53$4.41
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.19$0.00$4.19$3.37$4.15$0.77