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Queens World Film Initiative Inc

EIN 46-5631277 • 501(c)3 • Jackson Heights, NY

Profile

The organization's mission is to advance public participation in film screenings by utilizing traditional and alternative screening locations and venues to screen independent cinema. Through implementation of educational programs for school age children, senior citizens, filmmakers and the general public, we will provide opportunities for individuals to share ideas and develop analogue, digital, visual and performing arts projects.

7415 35th AveJackson Heights, NY 11372

queensworldfilminitiative.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

51st percentile

0.00x

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

NTEE A25 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

52nd percentile

0.00x

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

NTEE A25 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

72nd percentile

18%

Higher net margin than 72% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE A25 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$5,680

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.2% of source-year revenue.

NTEE A25 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

79th percentile

63%

Faster asset growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE A25 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

18th percentile

-44%

Faster revenue growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE A25 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Assets

Up

$32,717

Up $12,588 (+63%) from 2024

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$32,717

Up $12,588 (+63%) from 2024

Revenue

Down

$69,060

Down $54,683 (-44%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$56,472

Down $60,604 (-52%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$12,588

Up $5,921 (+89%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0-$10KAssets 2015: $9,846Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $9,8462015Assets 2016: $7,124Liabilities 2016: $9,000Net Assets 2016: -$1,8762016Assets 2017: $5,387Liabilities 2017: $6,979Net Assets 2017: -$1,5922017Assets 2018: $2,124Liabilities 2018: $1,687Net Assets 2018: $4372018Assets 2019: $8,102Liabilities 2019: $1,848Net Assets 2019: $6,2542019Assets 2020: $7,877Net Assets 2020: $7,8772020Assets 2021: $22,625Liabilities 2021: $02021Assets 2022: $24,498Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $24,4982022Assets 2023: $13,997Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $13,9972023Assets 2024: $20,129Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $20,1292024Assets 2025: $32,717Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $32,7172025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$32,717
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$32,717

Operations Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2015: $46,726Expenses 2015: $36,880Net Income 2015: $9,8462015Revenue 2016: $76,018Expenses 2016: $87,740Net Income 2016: -$11,7222016Revenue 2017: $64,936Expenses 2017: $64,652Net Income 2017: $2842017Revenue 2018: $62,212Expenses 2018: $60,183Net Income 2018: $2,0292018Revenue 2019: $68,639Expenses 2019: $62,822Net Income 2019: $5,8172019Revenue 2020: $67,407Expenses 2020: $65,780Net Income 2020: $1,6272020Revenue 2021: $78,537Expenses 2021: $63,789Net Income 2021: $14,7482021Revenue 2022: $73,839Expenses 2022: $71,966Net Income 2022: $1,8732022Revenue 2023: $123,997Expenses 2023: $134,498Net Income 2023: -$10,5012023Revenue 2024: $123,743Expenses 2024: $117,076Net Income 2024: $6,6672024Revenue 2025: $69,060Expenses 2025: $56,472Net Income 2025: $12,5882025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$69,060
Expenses$56,472
Net Income$12,588

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Nov 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$69,060
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization's mission is to advance public participation in film screenings by utilizing traditional and alternative screening locations and venues to screen independent cinema. Through implementation of educational programs for school age children, senior citizens, filmmakers and the general public, we will provide opportunities for individuals to share ideas and develop analogue, digital, visual and performing arts projects.

The organizations mission is to advance public participation in film screenings by utilizing traditional and alternative screeing locations and venues to screen independent cinema. Through implementation of educational programs for school-age children,senior citizens, film makers and general public, we provide opportunities for individuals to share ideas and develop analogue, digital, visual and performing arts projects.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$20,129$32,717▲ $12,588
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$20,129$32,717▲ $12,588
Total Assets$20,129$32,717▲ $12,588
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$20,129$32,717▲ $12,588
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$20,129$32,717▲ $12,588
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Katha CatoPresident,Cofounder & Executive DirectorFT$5,680$5,680
Don CatoCo-Founder & Artistic DirectorPT$2,880$2,880

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Erick MirandaBoard Member
Susy ChuBoard Member
Anuz ThapaCo-Dir,Communications
Montaigne P MassacCo-Dir,Communications
Sandra SchulbergDir,Industry events
Dora NaughtonDir,Special events
Cordelia PersenSecretary
Mark BanishTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$58,652
Program Service Revenue
$10,408
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$44,629
Change in Net Assets
$12,588

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$56,472
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses$46,592$0$0$46,592
Advertising$5,787$0$0$5,787
Office Expenses$2,461$0$0$2,461
Travel$1,350$0$0$1,350
Fees for Services Accounting$282$0$0$282
Total Functional Expenses$56,472$0$0$56,472
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
Queens World Film Initiative Inc
EIN
46-5631277
Phone
7184292579
Address
7415 35TH AVE, JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372

Signing Officer

Name
Katha Cato
Title
President
Phone
7184292579
Signed
2025-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Katha Cato
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
0
Volunteers
40

Preparer

Firm
Karnafully Tax Inc
Address
37-20 74th Street 2nd Floor, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Preparer
Mohammed Hasem Ea
Phone
7182056040
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt III, Line 2

Queens World is made possible, in part, by a Queens Community Arts Grant as part of the Statewide Community Regrants program funded by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and managed by Flushing Town Hall; the New York State Council on the Arts, Statewide Community Regrants Program (formerly the Decentralization program) with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature. It is also made possible in part by funding through New York City Council Member Shekar Krishnan and the Department of Youth and Community Development and public funds from the Queens Arts Fund, a re-grant program supported by New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with New York City Council and administered by New York Foundation for the Arts.

Pt III, Line 3

Starting this Period, we have reported,as Noncash Revenue, the work contribution by Volunteers,by estimation.

Pt VI, Line 11B

In order to Review form 990, the Secretary announce a Special Board meeting.In the meeting all copies of form 990 is distributed to each Board member. After resolving all issues on form 990, the Board approves form 990.

Pt VI, Line 1A

Each Board member has equal voting right.

Pt VIII

$53,750,Noncash contribution is an estimated Volunteer contribution.

Pt XII, Line 1

There was no Federal award, requiring Financial Audit.

Pt VII, Col (E)

Katha Cato,President is paid $1,000. No other Board member is paid any amount.

Pt VI, Line 12C

VI 12C:Conflict of Interest policy Monitoring & enforcement : In order to properly monitor and enforce the conflict of interest policy,the board ask major vendors and service providers to disclose any relationship with any of the organizations directors,officers employers or volunteers.In addition,the board take periodic review of transactions involving any significant expentiture of organizational funds to ensure any compensation paid continues to be reasonable.

Pt VI, Line 2

Katha Cato, Executive director and Don Cato,Artistic Director, are Husband and Wife.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Artistic director 3380. 3380. 0. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Executive director 6680. 6680. 0. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Bank charges 210. 210. 0. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Consultant fee 19013. 19013. 0. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Equipment 1112. 1112. 0. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

FILING FEE 50. 50. 0. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

FOOD 4604. 4604. 0. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Insurance 3942. 3942. 0. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Legal fees 575. 575. 0. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Other supplies 7026. 7026. 0. 0.

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Screenings and Media Centric Community Events :In the summer months, NYC is pulsing with outdoor events from parks to beaches- to closed streets to public spaces.QWFI is adept at taking advantage of those opportunities with the Selfi-Situation where everyone grabs a costume hat or an oversized pop and creates a very unique family memories with outrageous pics snapped on- the emerald carpet.After dark QWFI often partners with community organizations to screen films under the stars. Several times a year QWFI will provide unique professional development opportunities like The Filmmakers Breakfast, Passion in Action, Film Festival Fusion, or How to Fest. These opportunities can take place virtually or live, they can be stand alone experiences or part of festivals and celebrations with partners.
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IRS990ScheduleM/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0About Volunteers contributed their time and work for the Queens World Film Initiative Inc, and the organization estimated the Gifts in Kind and reported as Noncash contributions.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Queens World is made possible, in part, by a Queens Community Arts Grant as part of the Statewide Community Regrants program funded by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and managed by Flushing Town Hall; the New York State Council on the Arts, Statewide Community Regrants Program (formerly the Decentralization program) with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature. It is also made possible in part by funding through New York City Council Member Shekar Krishnan and the Department of Youth and Community Development and public funds from the Queens Arts Fund, a re-grant program supported by New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with New York City Council and administered by New York Foundation for the Arts.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Starting this Period, we have reported,as Noncash Revenue, the work contribution by Volunteers,by estimation.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2In order to Review form 990, the Secretary announce a Special Board meeting.In the meeting all copies of form 990 is distributed to each Board member. After resolving all issues on form 990, the Board approves form 990.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Each Board member has equal voting right.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4$53,750,Noncash contribution is an estimated Volunteer contribution.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5There was no Federal award, requiring Financial Audit.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Katha Cato,President is paid $1,000. No other Board member is paid any amount.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7VI 12C:Conflict of Interest policy Monitoring & enforcement : In order to properly monitor and enforce the conflict of interest policy,the board ask major vendors and service providers to disclose any relationship with any of the organizations directors,officers employers or volunteers.In addition,the board take periodic review of transactions involving any significant expentiture of organizational funds to ensure any compensation paid continues to be reasonable.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8Katha Cato, Executive director and Don Cato,Artistic Director, are Husband and Wife.
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