Civic Intelligence

Cinestory Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 36-4169083

Jul 01, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025 • Filed on May 07, 2025

Organization Profilewww.cinestory.org
1270 South Alfred StreetLos Angeles, CA 90035-9998

(323) 900-0502

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

47th percentile

1.8%

Higher net margin than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$32,700

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.2% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

54th percentile

4.1%

Faster asset growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

75th percentile

25%

Faster revenue growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets62nd percentile

Assets

Up

$144,458

Up $5,721 (+4.1%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$144,458

Up $5,721 (+4.1%) from 2024

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue63rd percentileNet Margin47th percentile

Revenue

Up

$319,934

Up $64,741 (+25%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$314,213

Up $90,218 (+40%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

$5,721

Down $25,477 (-82%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth54th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2011: $4,179Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $4,1792011Assets 2012: $11,749Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $11,7492012Assets 2013: $15,395Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $15,3952013Assets 2014: $8,696Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $8,6962014Assets 2015: $13,417Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $13,4172015Assets 2016: $37,857Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $37,8572016Assets 2017: $28,089Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $28,0892017Assets 2018: $24,039Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $24,0392018Assets 2019: $30,311Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $30,3112019Assets 2020: $72,470Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $72,4702020Assets 2022: $73,955Liabilities 2022: $27,359Net Assets 2022: $46,5962022Assets 2023: $107,538Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $107,5382023Assets 2024: $138,737Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $138,7372024Assets 2025: $144,458Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $144,4582025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$144,458
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$144,458
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth75th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KExpenses 2011: $42,5022011Expenses 2012: $50,8712012Expenses 2013: $56,8342013Revenue 2014: $59,037Expenses 2014: $65,736Net Income 2014: -$6,6992014Revenue 2015: $61,670Expenses 2015: $56,461Net Income 2015: $5,2092015Revenue 2016: $142,223Expenses 2016: $107,133Net Income 2016: $35,0902016Revenue 2017: $152,102Expenses 2017: $144,588Net Income 2017: $7,5142017Revenue 2018: $158,216Expenses 2018: $144,439Net Income 2018: $13,7772018Revenue 2019: $160,130Expenses 2019: $145,154Net Income 2019: $14,9762019Revenue 2020: $153,991Expenses 2020: $115,033Net Income 2020: $38,9582020Revenue 2022: $183,634Expenses 2022: $182,627Net Income 2022: $1,0072022Revenue 2023: $219,328Expenses 2023: $210,455Net Income 2023: $8,8732023Revenue 2024: $255,193Expenses 2024: $223,995Net Income 2024: $31,1982024Revenue 2025: $319,934Expenses 2025: $314,213Net Income 2025: $5,7212025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$319,934
Expenses$314,213
Net Income$5,721
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
May 7, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$319,934
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

CineStory is dedicated to nurturing new screenwriting talent through its annual screenwriting contest, retreat and fellowship events.

CineStory is dedicated to nurturing emerging screenwriters and TV writers through its annual screenwriting contests, retreats and residencies.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$138,737$144,458▲ $5,721
Total Assets$138,737$144,458▲ $5,721
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$138,737$144,458▲ $5,721
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$138,737$144,458▲ $5,721
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$138,737$144,458▲ $5,721
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Colette SartorExecutive DirectorPT$32,700$32,700
Rajiv ReddyCreative DirectorPT$23,874$23,874
Lisanne SartorPresidentPT$17,167$17,167
Leah EstrinCreative DirectorPT$14,250$14,250

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Derrick PeteBoard Development Chair
Chandus T JacksonSponsorship Chair
Mark FergusDirector
Willie HaganDirector
EmeritusAmy Salko Roberston
Pam SuseniehlEmiritus
Michael SalortTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$10,427
Program Service Revenue
$309,507
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$10,427
Change in Net Assets
$5,721
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$211,423
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$102,790
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$2,000$100,790$0$102,790
Other Expenses$15,500$0$0$15,500
Information Technology$0$7,417$0$7,417
Insurance$0$2,920$0$2,920
Office Expenses$0$1,254$0$1,254
Fees for Services Accounting$0$1,174$0$1,174
Total Functional Expenses$200,658$113,555$0$314,213
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
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
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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Cinestory Inc
EIN
36-4169083
Phone
3239000502
Address
1270 SOUTH ALFRED STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90035-9998

Signing Officer

Name
Lisanne Sartor
Title
President
Phone
3239000502
Signed
2025-05-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1995
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
20
Independent Board Members
20
Employees
0
Volunteers
17

Preparer

Firm
Hebeler Accountancy Corporation
Address
4223 GLENCOE AVE STE B129, MARINA DEL REY, CA 90292
Preparer
Carl Hebeler CPA
Phone
3103128700
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“Board Member recieve an electronic copy of FORM 990”

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2025 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$144,458
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$144,458
Revenue
$319,934
Expenses
$314,213
Net income
$5,721
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.44$0.00$1.44$3.20$3.14$0.06
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.39$0.00$1.39$2.55$2.24$0.31
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.08$0.00$1.08$2.19$2.10$0.09
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.74$0.27$0.47$1.84$1.83$0.01
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.00$0.72$1.54$1.15$0.39
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.30$0.00$0.30$1.60$1.45$0.15
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$0.00$0.24$1.58$1.44$0.14
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.00$0.28$1.52$1.45$0.08
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.00$0.38$1.42$1.07$0.35
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.00$0.13$0.62$0.56$0.05
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.00$0.09$0.59$0.66$0.07
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.15$0.00$0.15$0.57
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.12$0.00$0.12$0.51
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.04$0.00$0.04$0.43