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A Closer Look Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 47-1512046

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Feb 15, 2023

Organization ProfileWWW.ACLOSERLOOK.ORG
17 Vandam StNew York, NY 10013-1215

(212) 242-8999

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

62nd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • NTEE R • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

60th percentile

0.01x

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

2022 filings • NTEE R • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

82nd percentile

47%

Higher net margin than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • NTEE R • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

69th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 69% of similar nonprofits.

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

2022 filings • NTEE R • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

81st percentile

60%

Faster asset growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • NTEE R • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

40th percentile

-7.0%

Faster revenue growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • NTEE R • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets62nd percentile

Assets

Up

$207,163

Up $77,292 (+60%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$205,730

Up $117,934 (+134%) from 2021

Liabilities

Down

$1,433

Down $40,642 (-97%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue60th percentileNet Margin82nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$249,318

Down $18,725 (-7.0%) from 2021

Expenses

Down

$131,384

Down $101,657 (-44%) from 2021

Net Income

Up

$117,934

Up $82,932 (+237%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth81st percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2015: $8,668Liabilities 2015: $727Net Assets 2015: $7,9412015Assets 2016: $107,539Liabilities 2016: $147,260Net Assets 2016: -$39,7212016Assets 2017: $9,024Liabilities 2017: $25,000Net Assets 2017: -$15,9762017Assets 2018: $117,456Liabilities 2018: $64,000Net Assets 2018: $53,4562018Assets 2019: $153,663Liabilities 2019: $35,000Net Assets 2019: $118,6632019Assets 2020: $113,063Liabilities 2020: $60,269Net Assets 2020: $52,7942020Assets 2021: $129,871Liabilities 2021: $42,075Net Assets 2021: $87,7962021Assets 2022: $207,163Liabilities 2022: $1,433Net Assets 2022: $205,7302022Assets 2023: $149,348Liabilities 2023: $3,061Net Assets 2023: $146,2872023Assets 2024: $273,066Liabilities 2024: $129,992Net Assets 2024: $143,0742024Assets 2025: $6,393Liabilities 2025: $2,850Net Assets 2025: $3,5432025

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$207,163
Liabilities$1,433
Net Assets$205,730
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth40th percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2015: $56,106Expenses 2015: $48,165Net Income 2015: $7,9412015Revenue 2016: $295,310Expenses 2016: $342,170Net Income 2016: -$46,8602016Revenue 2017: $332,761Expenses 2017: $309,069Net Income 2017: $23,6922017Revenue 2018: $332,803Expenses 2018: $261,919Net Income 2018: $70,8842018Revenue 2019: $347,694Expenses 2019: $282,323Net Income 2019: $65,3712019Revenue 2020: $152,571Expenses 2020: $218,440Net Income 2020: -$65,8692020Revenue 2021: $268,043Expenses 2021: $233,041Net Income 2021: $35,0022021Revenue 2022: $249,318Expenses 2022: $131,384Net Income 2022: $117,9342022Revenue 2023: $141,544Expenses 2023: $200,986Net Income 2023: -$59,4422023Revenue 2024: $172,123Expenses 2024: $175,335Net Income 2024: -$3,2122024Revenue 2025: $161,534Expenses 2025: $301,065Net Income 2025: -$139,5312025

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$249,318
Expenses$131,384
Net Income$117,934
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Feb 15, 2023
Return Version
2022v4.1
Gross Receipts
$249,318
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

A closer look inc's mission is to promote awareness of public and private resources available to the public on matters of health and social justice through the production of film and outreach campaigns.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$127,713$205,592▲ $77,879
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,158$1,571▼ $587
Total Assets$129,871$207,163▲ $77,292
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$42,000$0▼ $42,000
Other Liabilities$75$1,433▲ $1,358
Total Liabilities$42,075$1,433▼ $40,642
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$87,796$205,730▲ $117,934
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$87,796$205,730▲ $117,934
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$129,871$207,163▲ $77,292

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$1,571$1,362$2,933
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay69th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Joseph LovettPresident
James E Cottrell MdVice President
Maryellen EliaMember
Stephen SwiatkiewiczTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$239,865
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$9,453
All Other Contributions
$239,865
Change in Net Assets
$117,934
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$131,384
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$9,100$21,698-$30,798
Other Expenses$12,000--$12,000
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,750-$6,750
Fees for Services Other-$5,232-$5,232
Insurance-$2,363-$2,363
Office Expenses-$834-$834
Depreciation Depletion$294$293-$587
Information Technology-$585-$585
Advertising-$450-$450
Fees for Services Legal-$375-$375
Total Functional Expenses$92,804$38,580$0$131,384
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Joseph LovettJoseph Lovett Is the Director and One of the Original Founders of the OrgTHE ORGANIZATION HAS INCURRED $68,000 OF POST-PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION EXPENSES DURING 2022 WITH LOVETT PRODUCTIONS, A COMPANY OWNED BY JOSEPH LOVETT FOR SERVICES RELATED TO THE DOCUMENTARY FILMS 'CHILDREN OF THE INQUISITION,' 'GOING BLIND, AND 'SOMETHING TERRIBLE HAPPENED TO JOEY.' THE ORGANIZATION REPRESENTS THAT THE TRANSACTIONS ARE AT ARM'S LENGTH.No-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Credit Card Payable$1,433
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
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
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

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Joseph lovett, director and james cotrell, md, director are married.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The organization distributes a draft copy of the 990 to its board members for review before the 990 is actually filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The organization consistently monitors compliance with the conflicts of interest policy during its board meetings and in the regular course of business.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization's governing documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
A Closer Look Inc
EIN
47-1512046
Phone
2122428999
Address
17 VANDAM ST, NEW YORK, NY 10013-1215

Signing Officer

Name
Joseph Lovett
Title
Director
Phone
2122428999
Signed
2023-02-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Joseph Lovett
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Capossela Cohen LLC
Address
368 CENTER STREET, SOUTHPORT, CT 06890
Preparer
Joseph V Barranca CPA
Phone
2032547000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Film production - after the final no: program service expenses 9,100. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 9,100. Computer expenses: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 5,968. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,968. Internet services: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 5,230. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,230. Telephone expense: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 3,942. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,942. Utilities: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 3,349. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,349. Miscellaneous expenses: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 2,392. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,392. Meals & entertainment: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 421. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 421. Bank service charges: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 321. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 321. State filing fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 75. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 75.”

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IRS990/Desc0A CLOSER LOOK HAS SPENT $12,000 DURING 2022 ON DISTRIBUTING AND MARKETING THE FILM "CHILDREN OF THE INQUISITION". THIS FILM PROMOTES PUBLIC AWARENESS OF RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION AND DISCRIMINATION. A CLOSER LOOK OFFERS COMMUNITY SCREENINGS OF "CHILDREN OF THE INQUISITION" WITH EDUCATIONAL DISCUSSION PANELS WITH EXPERTS AND OUTREACH MATERIAL AND BEGAN DEVELOPMENT OF ACADEMIC CURRICULA AROUND THE FILM. SCREENINGS IN 2022, WERE HOSTED AT TULANE UNIVERSITY BY THEIR DEPARTMENT OF JEWISH STUDIES, THE HOLOCAUST MUSEUM OF HOUSTON, AND THE 25TH JEWISH FILMS FESTIVAL OF DALLAS. BY THE END OF THE YEAR WE HAVE ESTABLISHED THAT IN 2023: "CHILDREN OF THE INQUISITION" WILL HAVE A PUBLIC BROADCAST RUN WITH NETA AND WILL HAVE AN EVENT AT THE BISHOP FULTON J. SHEEN CENTER FOR THOUGHT & CULTURE. ADDITIONALLY AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS YEAR THE FILM HAD A VIRTUAL SCREENING AND TALK BACK WITH THE AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY. A CLOSER LOOK HAS SPENT $15,000 DURING 2022 ON DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING OF THE FILM "GOING BLIND", WHICH HAS BEEN MADE AVAILABLE TO OVER 300 BLIND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AROUND THE WORLD. IN 2022, A CLOSER LOOK HELD SCREENINGS AND ACTIVITIES FOR "GOING BLIND" WITH SUNY COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY, FUTURE IN SIGHT NEW HAMPSHIRE (FORMERLY THE NH ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND), THE GLAUCOMA FOUNDATION, AND LEADERSHIP FELLOWS NEW YORK. IN ADDITION TO THAT WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE EDUCATIONAL PURCHASES OF THE FILM FROM ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING THE TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND THE ORLANDO VA MEDICAL CENTER. FOR OUR MOST RECENT PROJECT, "SOMETHING TERRIBLE HAPPENED TO JOEY", WE'VE HAD CONVERSATIONS WITH THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF ART NEW YORK ABOUT CREATING AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AROUND THE FILM. WE HAVE ALSO BEEN ACCEPTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NEW YORK MENTAL HEALTH FILM FESTIVAL AND THE FILM HAS RECEIVED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM OTHER FESTIVALS AS WELL: FINALIST AT THE SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL SHORT FEST; OFFICIAL SELECTION FOR THE FESTIVAL MENTAL - MENTAL HEALTH ARTS AND FILM FESTIVAL; SEMI FINALIST FOR THE BERLIN SHORTS AWARD; OFFICIAL SELECTION FOR FLICKERS' RHODE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL; BEST ANIMATED SHORT FOR THE ONE-REELER SHORT FILM COMPETITION; BEST ANIMATED SHORT FOR THE PARIS INTERNATIONAL SHORT FESTIVAL. A CLOSER LOOK ALSO DISBURSED $9,100 IN 2022 TO CIRCLE TEN PRODUCTIONS FOR PRODUCTION COSTS RELATED TO THE DOCUMENTARY FILM "AFTER THE FINAL NO" WHICH EXPLORES THE ASTONISHING PHENOMENON OF RENEWAL AFTER TRAUMA, REVEALING THE LITTLE-KNOWN STORIES OF JEWISH HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS IN DISPLACED PERSONS CAMPS IN GERMANY, AUSTRIA, AND ITALY FROM 1945- 1957.A CLOSER LOOK HAS SPENT AN ADDITIONAL $15,704 ON OTHER COSTS DIRECTLY RELATED TO ITS FILM PROJECTS.
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$207,163
Liabilities
$1,433
Net assets
$205,730
Revenue
$249,318
Expenses
$131,384
Net income
$117,934
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.03$0.04$1.62$3.01$1.40
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.73$1.30$1.43$1.72$1.75$0.03
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.49$0.03$1.46$1.42$2.01$0.59
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.07$0.01$2.06$2.49$1.31$1.18
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.30$0.42$0.88$2.68$2.33$0.35
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.13$0.60$0.53$1.53$2.18$0.66
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.54$0.35$1.19$3.48$2.82$0.65
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.17$0.64$0.53$3.33$2.62$0.71
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.09$0.25$0.16$3.33$3.09$0.24
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.08$1.47$0.40$2.95$3.42$0.47
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.01$0.08$0.56$0.48$0.08