Civic Intelligence

The Crew Foundation

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 38-4163693

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on May 02, 2024

6518 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44103

(216) 505-6806

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

96th percentile

1.49x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

42nd percentile

-0.0%

Higher net margin than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2023

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2023

Assets

$77

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

-$38

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$115

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

$77,986

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$78,024

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

-$38

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$15K$10K$5.0K$0-$5.0KAssets 2023: $77Liabilities 2023: $115Net Assets 2023: -$382023Assets 2024: $12,300Liabilities 2024: $9,930Net Assets 2024: $2,3702024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$77
Liabilities$115
Net Assets-$38

Operations Trend

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2023: $77,986Expenses 2023: $78,024Net Income 2023: -$382023Revenue 2024: $150,324Expenses 2024: $145,191Net Income 2024: $5,1332024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$77,986
Expenses$78,024
Net Income-$38
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
May 2, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$77,986
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our mission is to build thriving creative economies by

The CREW Foundation is a non-profit organization. The CREW Foundation is an organization with a mission to build a diverse and inclusive production work in the media industry. The goal is to catalyze economic growth by creating opportunities and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the film, television, and digital media production sector.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Industry Basics - Trained six participants in film set departments, etiquette, protocols, and language. Film History and Theory - Educated on the history of cinema, film theory, and influential directors. Editing - Workshop with Devon Collins (Stimuli Films). - Introduced DaVinci Editing Software, color correction, creating titles, transitions, importing music, and recorded voice-overs. Lighting - Training on setting up a softbox and 3-point lighting setup. Camera - Basics of camera operation using DSLR cameras, framing, and composition. Sound - Recording sound basics and etiquette, using external and boom mics, importing sound into editing software, and recording ambient sound. Writing - Screenplay format using Celtx, storytelling principles, story arcs, character archetypes, and creating storyboards. Photography - Workshop with Shannon Marullo Ahlstrand. - Covered Adobe Lightroom basics, layered filter usage, building a clientele, and held a photography shootout challenge. Directing and Acting - Taught the director's role, casting, working with actors, and directing scenes. Pre-production - Roles and responsibilities, film project planning, and production plan development. Production - Shooting short films, rotating crew roles, on-set etiquette, troubleshooting, reviewing dailies. - Workshop with Amir Miller. Sports Documentary - Workshop with Branson Wright. - Building relationships, creating compelling stories and edits, entrepreneurship, and salary negotiation. Teamwork - Completing projects with team support, meeting deadlines, peer reviews, incorporating feedback. Networking - In-studio workshops, contact information for mentorship, internships, job opportunities, LinkedIn Learning Access, LinkedIn Profile Certification. Additional Equipment Exposure - Hands-on experience with SmallRig RC 220B Bi-Color LED Monolights, Godox SL150W II LED Video Light, Softboxes, Weebill S 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer, Canon EOS R camera, Godox TL120 RGB LED Tube Light, Adjustable Boom Pole, Tentacle sync TRACK E audio recorder, Tascam DR-60DmkII field recorder, RODE NTG2 shotgun microphone, Rode RODElink LAV Microphone, reflectors, Light stands, and C Stands. Impact of Handmade Films Partnership - Supported training for black women in production with Handmade Films, benefiting 46 individuals with jobs and over $5,000 in wages. - Resulted in 10 film projects, 1 Virtual Training Workshop, 4 Virtual Jury Meetings, and 18 educational books distributed. Support and Expansion Ecorts - Trained 36 additional students from Ginn Academy during the school year. - Participants collaborated with industry professionals from Netflix, Amazon, BET, and the Superman franchise. Event and Community Engagement - Hosted a successful Production Showcase with support from local council members and Growth Opportunity Partners, securing a $25,000 commitment. Future Initiatives - Plans to expand and introduce new trainee cohorts, focusing on talent development in Northeast Ohio's production industry$77,986$78,023
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Sheila M WrightFounder-$0--
Vanessa L Whiting EsqMember-$0--
David M ReynoldsMember-$0--
Albert B RatnerMember-$0--
Keith LibmanMember-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Crew Foundation
EIN
38-4163693
Phone
2165056806
Address
6518 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44103

Signing Officer

Name
Sheila Wright
Title
Founder
Phone
2165056806
Signed
2024-05-02
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

Description;Amount^Operations Supplies;1180|program supplies;8913|travel;166|Business reg fee and expenses;890^Total;11149^

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26

Description;EOY Amount^Accounts payable;9600|Net Assest;-9485^Total;115^

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