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Thefilmschool

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 20-4075974

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 08, 2018

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

63rd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

60th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

56th percentile

6.1%

Higher net margin than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$91,700

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 38.7% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

71st percentile

19%

Faster asset growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

29th percentile

-14%

Faster revenue growth than 29% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets63rd percentile

Assets

Flat

$88,407

Flat from 2017

Net Assets

Flat

$87,464

Flat from 2017

Liabilities

Flat

$943

Flat from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue60th percentileNet Margin56th percentile

Revenue

Flat

$236,881

Flat from 2017

Expenses

Flat

$222,503

Flat from 2017

Net Income

Flat

$14,378

Flat from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth71st 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 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

2017

Assets$88,407
Liabilities$943
Net Assets$87,464
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth29th 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 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

2017

Revenue$236,881
Expenses$222,503
Net Income$14,378
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 8, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$297,771
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 to work in creative environments within business and the arts. The

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$37,333$32,666▼ $4,667
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$18,359$31,279▲ $12,920
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$13,768$17,768▲ $4,000
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,549--
Accounts Receivable-$2,494-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$2,100-
Total Assets$74,109$88,407▲ $14,298
Other Assets Total$2,100$2,100→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,023$943▼ $80
Total Liabilities$1,023$943▼ $80
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$73,086$87,464▲ $14,378
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$73,086$87,464▲ $14,378
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$74,109$88,407▲ $14,298

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$43,650$43,650
Other Assets Org$2,100--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Diana DotterExecutive DirectorFT$87,500$4,200$91,700

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Max CloughPresident
Scott WasnerVice President
Randa MinkarahSecretary
Marty CalvertTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$162,571
Program Service Revenue
$48,612
Investment Income
$29
Other Revenue
$25,669
All Other Contributions
$131,489
Change in Net Assets
$14,378
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$113,579
Other Expenses$108,924
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$82,776$8,924-$91,700
Fees for Services Other$60,207$229-$60,436
Payroll Taxes$11,996--$11,996
Other Salaries and Wages$9,381$502-$9,883
Office Expenses$300$6,530-$6,830
Occupancy-$5,945-$5,945
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,937-$5,937
Depreciation Depletion$2,549--$2,549
Advertising$2,098$93-$2,191
Insurance-$2,150-$2,150
Travel-$1,567-$1,567
Information Technology$1,049$450-$1,499
All Other Expenses-$1,020-$1,020
Other Expenses$591$2,572-$591
Total Functional Expenses$184,439$38,064$0$222,503
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$86,559
Fundraising Direct Expenses$60,890
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Oscar Gala$117,641$86,559$21,186$65,373
Total Events$117,641$86,559$60,890$25,669
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 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The executive director will review the 990 and all the board members will be sent the 990 prior to filing. All board members will have the opportunity to examine and discuss. The financial committee in particular will examine the 990 before filing.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI 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.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI 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.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“The filmschools governing documents, conflict-of-interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request and via the filmschools website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

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

Signing Officer

Name
Diana Dotter
Title
Executive Direc
Phone
2067092555
Signed
2018-11-08
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Diana Dotter
Formed
2004
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
6
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
TPS Accountancy Corporation
Address
901 S La Brea Ave Suite 4, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Preparer
Patricia OBrien
Phone
3239351281
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“3 week intensive course instructors $42,725. Teen summer camp instructors $ 1,200.production lab staff $ 2,800.administrative fees $ 3,669.fiscal sponsorship $ 9,813.”

List of other expenses Part IX line 24E

“Oscar night gala - supplies $ 1,000oscar night gala - non-cash prizes $12,345oscar night gala - food & catering $21,549oscar night gala - entertainment $ 4,500oscar night gala - merchant fees $ 2,219oscar night gala - printing $ 901dues & memberships $ 240b&o tax $ 565licenses & permits $ 215”

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$88,407
Liabilities
$943
Net assets
$87,464
Revenue
$236,881
Expenses
$222,503
Net income
$14,378
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
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.88$0.01$0.87$2.37$2.23$0.14
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