Civic Intelligence

Berkeley Film Foundation

EIN 26-4484794 • 501(c)3 • Berkeley, CA

Profile

The Berkeley FILM Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grant and educational program for independent filmmakers with a mission to nurture, sustain and preserve the thriving local film community while attracting the next generation of filmmakers.

2600 10th Street 427Berkeley, CA 94710

www.berkeleyfilmfoudation.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

72nd percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

77th percentile

0.19x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 77% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

38th percentile

-0.8%

Higher net margin than 38% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

95th percentile

132%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

78th percentile

34%

Faster revenue growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets72nd percentile

Assets

Up

$724,180

Up $105,932 (+17%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$113,430

Up $110,775 (+4172%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$610,750

Down $4,843 (-0.8%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue77th percentileNet Margin38th percentile

Revenue

Down

$592,884

Down $218,005 (-27%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$597,727

Up $271,106 (+83%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$4,843

Down $489,111 (-101%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth95th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2017: $246,145Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $246,1452017Assets 2018: $195,597Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $195,5972018Assets 2019: $257,877Liabilities 2019: $402Net Assets 2019: $257,4752019Assets 2020: $320,774Liabilities 2020: $1,340Net Assets 2020: $319,4342020Assets 2021: $174,663Liabilities 2021: $1,607Net Assets 2021: $173,0562021Assets 2022: $134,908Liabilities 2022: $3,583Net Assets 2022: $131,3252022Assets 2023: $618,248Liabilities 2023: $2,655Net Assets 2023: $615,5932023Assets 2024: $724,180Liabilities 2024: $113,430Net Assets 2024: $610,7502024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$724,180
Liabilities$113,430
Net Assets$610,750
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth78th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2017: $351,800Expenses 2017: $289,939Net Income 2017: $61,8612017Revenue 2018: $290,423Expenses 2018: $340,971Net Income 2018: -$50,5482018Revenue 2019: $407,182Expenses 2019: $345,304Net Income 2019: $61,8782019Revenue 2020: $467,270Expenses 2020: $414,131Net Income 2020: $53,1392020Revenue 2021: $212,102Expenses 2021: $358,480Net Income 2021: -$146,3782021Revenue 2022: $329,019Expenses 2022: $370,750Net Income 2022: -$41,7312022Revenue 2023: $810,889Expenses 2023: $326,621Net Income 2023: $484,2682023Revenue 2024: $592,884Expenses 2024: $597,727Net Income 2024: -$4,8432024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$592,884
Expenses$597,727
Net Income-$4,843
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$724,180
Liabilities
$113,430
Net assets
$610,750
Revenue
$592,884
Expenses
$597,727
Net income
-$4,843
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.24$1.13$6.11$5.93$5.98$0.05
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.18$0.03$6.16$8.11$3.27$4.84
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.35$0.04$1.31$3.29$3.71$0.42
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.75$0.02$1.73$2.12$3.58$1.46
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.21$0.01$3.19$4.67$4.14$0.53
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.58$0.00$2.57$4.07$3.45$0.62
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.96$0.00$1.96$2.90$3.41$0.51
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.46$0.00$2.46$3.52$2.90$0.62
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$594,054
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Berkeley FILM Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grant and educational program for independent filmmakers with a mission to nurture, sustain and preserve the thriving local film community while attracting the next generation of filmmakers.

BFF provides grants to filmmakers who live or work in the East Shore cities of the Bay Area for a film project about an important social issue. We also host film screenings several times per year, educational workshops, and provide mentorship services.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$21,270$438,966▲ $417,696
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$542,242$271,664▼ $270,578
Accounts Receivable$54,735$12,735▼ $42,000
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$815-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$618,248$724,180▲ $105,932
Other Assets Total$1$0▼ $1
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,655$113,430▲ $110,775
Total Liabilities$2,655$113,430▲ $110,775
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$524,712-
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$615,593$86,038▼ $529,555
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$615,593$610,750▼ $4,843
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$618,248$724,180▲ $105,932
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Isabella MillerProgramDirectorFT$89,808$3,850$93,658

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Abby GinzbergPresident
Richard RobbinsVice President
Cheryl DunyeBoard Member
Dawn ValadezBoard Member
Fredrica DrotosBoard Member
John GoodingBoard Member
Nancy SkinnerBoard Member
Paul ZaentzBoard Member
Judith WettererSecretary
Julia RobertsonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$587,945
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$4,697
Other Revenue
$242
All Other Contributions
$560,445
Change in Net Assets
$-4,843
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$385,288
Other Expenses$110,866
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$101,573
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Individuals$267,588--$267,588
Grants to Domestic Orgs$117,700--$117,700
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$83,820$9,838-$93,658
Occupancy$7,884$1,971-$9,855
Office Expenses$6,968$1,742-$8,710
Advertising$7,540$325-$7,865
Other Expenses$7,719--$7,719
Payroll Taxes$6,567$737-$7,304
Fees for Services Other-$6,396-$6,396
Travel$4,170--$4,170
Information Technology$3,835--$3,835
All Other Expenses$2,738$129-$2,867
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,200-$1,200
Other Employee Benefits$489$122-$611
Insurance$298$74-$372
Total Functional Expenses$575,193$22,534$0$597,727
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$1,189
Fundraising Direct Expenses$1,170
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
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 35% controlled entity
No
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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 11B

“The Form 990 is reviewed by the Board President and Treasure prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15B

“The salary for the Organization's Program Director was reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors following an interview and recommendation by the Board President.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“As required by the nonprofit integrity act in California and IRS regulations, certain documents are available to the public upon request. It is also available as public profile through Guidestar.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Berkeley Film Foundation
EIN
26-4484794
Phone
5107051481
Address
2600 10th Street 427, Berkeley, CA 94710

Signing Officer

Name
Abby Ginzberg
Title
President
Signed
2025-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Abby Ginzberg
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
1

Preparer

Firm
WuHoover & Co LLP
Address
1510 Fashion Island Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94404
Preparer
Susan Mostajo
Phone
6502123888
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0We request annual reports from our grant winners until their projects have been completed. We ask what progress has been made in the past year and what their plans are for the next.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Additional Supplemental Information
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Form 990 is reviewed by the Board President and Treasure prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The salary for the Organization's Program Director was reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors following an interview and recommendation by the Board President.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2As required by the nonprofit integrity act in California and IRS regulations, certain documents are available to the public upon request. It is also available as public profile through Guidestar.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
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