Civic Intelligence

Ciff

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 82-3467195

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Nov 25, 2025

Organization Profilewww.cindependentfilmfest.org
6843 Hurd AveCincinanti, OH 45227

(214) 843-6781

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.00x

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.00x

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

37th percentile

-2.4%

Higher net margin than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets56th percentile

Assets

Down

$3,136

Down $13,557 (-81%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$3,136

Down $13,557 (-81%) from 2018

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue57th percentileNet Margin37th percentile

Revenue

Up

$101,576

Up $45,796 (+82%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$104,036

Up $64,949 (+166%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

-$2,460

Down $19,153 (-115%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$20K$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2018: $16,693Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $16,6932018Assets 2024: $3,136Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $3,1362024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$3,136
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$3,136
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2018: $55,780Expenses 2018: $39,087Net Income 2018: $16,6932018Revenue 2024: $101,576Expenses 2024: $104,036Net Income 2024: -$2,4602024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$101,576
Expenses$104,036
Net Income-$2,460
Open 2024 Filing
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 25, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$101,576
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

CIFF's purpose is to support independent filmmaking in Cincinnati, Ohio. Our goal is to strengthen the local independent film community. CIFF's objectives are:a. To educate the community in the art and craft of filmmakingb. To present independent film in Cincinnatic. To bring professional resources to independent filmmakersd. To promote Cincinnati as a destination for independent filmmaking, thereby stimulating the local economy

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
CIFF's purpose is to support independent filmmaking in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ourgoal is to strengthen the local independent film community. CIFF's objectivesare:a. To educate the community in the art and craft of filmmakingb. To present independent film in Cincinnatic. To bring professional resources to independent filmmakersd. To promote Cincinnati as a destination for independent filmmaking,thereby stimulating the local economy$101,576$104,036
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay79th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Allyson WestExecutive DirectorFT$0--
Melissa IwuMember-$0--
Sian Bitner-KearneyHospitality Lead-$0--
Christina HardebeckVolunteer Director-$0--
Jonny ShenkCuration LeadPT$0--
Jason SnellMember-$0--
David WilliamsMember-$0--
Elaina McCormickMember-$0--
Adam SweeneyMember-$0--
Jack CrumleyPresident-$0--
Jim CrooksTreasurer-$0--
TJ PeloquinSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ciff
EIN
82-3467195
Phone
2148436781
Address
6843 Hurd Ave, Cincinanti, OH 45227

Signing Officer

Name
Jim Crook
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2148436781
Signed
2025-11-25

Preparer

Firm
Matthew J Ackermann CPA Inc
Address
405 McDowell Street, Cincinnati, OH 45226
Preparer
Matthew J Ackermann
Phone
5135034004
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

“Description: Subscriptions. Amount: 6821. Description: Insurance. Amount: 1065. Description: Operations. Amount: 21013. Description: Ads/Marketing. Amount: 27043. Description: Hospitality. Amount: 34073. Description: Misc. Expenses. Amount: 1153. Description: Meals. Amount: 3419. Total to Form 990-EZ, line 16: 94587.”

Raw XML Appendix178 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990EZ/ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd00
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Jim Crooks
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum02148436781
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt06843 Hurd Ave
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0Cincinnati
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0OH
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd045227
IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/BOYAmt05596
IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt03136
IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd00
IRS990EZ/DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt00
IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd00
IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt0-2460
IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt09449
IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd01
IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd00
IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd00
IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt05596
IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt03136
IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt0101576
IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd0X
IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd0X
IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartVInd0X
IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd00
IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd00
IRS990EZ/MembershipDuesAmt068883
IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd0X
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt05596
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt03136
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt05596
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt03136
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt035.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt11.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt23.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt33.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt410.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt51.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt61.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt71.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt81.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt92.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt102.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt112.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt10
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt20
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt30
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt40
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt50
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt60
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt70
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt80
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt90
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt100
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt110
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt10
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt20
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt30
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt40
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt50
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt60
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt70
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt80
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt90
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt100
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt110
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt10
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt20
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt30
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt40
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt50
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt60
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt70
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt80
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt90
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt100
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt110
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm0Allyson West
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm1Melissa Iwu
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm2Sian Bitner-Kearney
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm3Christina Hardebeck
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm4Jonny Shenk
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm5Jason Snell
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm6David Williams
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm7Elaina McCormick
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm8Adam Sweeney
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm9Jack Crumley
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm10Jim Crooks
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm11TJ Peloquin
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt0Executive Director
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt1Member
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt2Hospitality Lead
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt3Volunteer Director
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt4Curation Lead
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt5Member
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt6Member
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt7Member
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt8Member
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt9President
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt10Treasurer
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt11Secretary
IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd00
IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd00
IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd00
IRS990EZ/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt00
IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt094587
IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt0NONE
IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt0NONE
IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt0CIFF's purpose is to support independent filmmaking in Cincinnati, Ohio. Our goal is to strengthen the local independent film community. CIFF's objectives are:a. To educate the community in the art and craft of filmmakingb. To present independent film in Cincinnatic. To bring professional resources to independent filmmakersd. To promote Cincinnati as a destination for independent filmmaking, thereby stimulating the local economy
IRS990EZ/ProgramServiceRevenueAmt032693
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt0CIFF's purpose is to support independent filmmaking in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ourgoal is to strengthen the local independent film community. CIFF's objectivesare:a. To educate the community in the art and craft of filmmakingb. To present independent film in Cincinnatic. To bring professional resources to independent filmmakersd. To promote Cincinnati as a destination for independent filmmaking,thereby stimulating the local economy
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt0101576
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt0104036
IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990EZ/ScheduleBNotRequiredInd0X
IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd00
IRS990EZ/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd0OH
IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt00
IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd00
IRS990EZ/TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt00
IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt00
IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt00
IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt00
IRS990EZ/TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt00
IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt0104036
IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt0104036
IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt0101576
IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd00
IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd0X
IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt0https://www.cindependentfilmfest.org/
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt068883
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt068883
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt032693
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct01.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt068883
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt068883
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt068883
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt068883
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Description: Subscriptions. Amount: 6821. Description: Insurance. Amount: 1065. Description: Operations. Amount: 21013. Description: Ads/Marketing. Amount: 27043. Description: Hospitality. Amount: 34073. Description: Misc. Expenses. Amount: 1153. Description: Meals. Amount: 3419. Total to Form 990-EZ, line 16: 94587.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses
TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl/DeclarationDesc0The organization did not, during the year, receive any funds, directly,or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract.The organization, did not, during the year, pay any premiums, directly,or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract.
ReturnHeader/BuildTS02025-03-06 01:10:19Z
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm0Jim Crook
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt0Executive Director
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum02148436781
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt02025-11-25
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0CIFF
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt0CIFF
ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN0823467195
ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum02148436781
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt06843 Hurd Ave
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm0Cincinanti
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0OH
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd045227
ReturnHeader/IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd01
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN0464447909
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Matthew J Ackermann CPA Inc
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt0405 McDowell Street
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm0Cincinnati
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0OH
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd045226
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum05135034004
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm0Matthew J Ackermann
ReturnHeader/ReturnTs02025-11-25T20:06:36-06:00
ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd0990EZ
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt02024-01-01
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt02024-12-31
ReturnHeader/TaxYr02024

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.

Filings

Displayed year

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

Open filing
Assets
$3,136
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3,136
Revenue
$101,576
Expenses
$104,036
Net income
-$2,460
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$1.02$1.04$0.02
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.17$0.00$0.17$0.56$0.39$0.17