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Spark Filmmakers Collaborative Incorporated

EIN 83-3163523 • 501(c)3 • Buffalo, NY

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Presentation of short film screenings, media production workshops, filmmaker panel discussions, encore screenings with the intent of expanding cultural literacy and supporting and inspiring independent voices of all abilities, ages, income levels, gender identifications, ethnicities and sexual identities to share their stories and vision through film and video creation.

166 Greenfield StreetBuffalo, NY 14214

www.sparkfilmmakers.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

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

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

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

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

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

Net Margin

63rd percentile

9.5%

Higher net margin than 63% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

107%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

35th percentile

-16%

Faster revenue growth than 35% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Up

$3,206

Up $1,656 (+107%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Net Assets

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

Down

$17,383

Down $3,328 (-16%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$15,727

Down $3,434 (-18%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$1,656

Up $106 (+6.8%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$4.0K$3.0K$2.0K$1.0K$0Assets 2019: $0Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $02019Assets 2020: $0Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $02020Assets 2021: $1,230Liabilities 2021: $774Net Assets 2021: $4562021Assets 2022: $1,550Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $1,5502022Assets 2023: $3,206Liabilities 2023: $02023

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$3,206
Liabilities$0
Net Assets-

Operations Trend

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

$30K$20K$10K$0Revenue 2019: $0Expenses 2019: $0Net Income 2019: $02019Revenue 2020: $4,799Expenses 2020: $4,799Net Income 2020: $02020Revenue 2021: $11,866Expenses 2021: $11,410Net Income 2021: $4562021Revenue 2022: $20,711Expenses 2022: $19,161Net Income 2022: $1,5502022Revenue 2023: $17,383Expenses 2023: $15,727Net Income 2023: $1,6562023

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$17,383
Expenses$15,727
Net Income$1,656

Filings

Latest Detailed Filing

The latest 2023 filing currently has summary financial data only. Showing the latest detailed filing from 2022 below.

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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Mar 2, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$20,711
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

It is the mission of The New Hotness Media Institute Inc. (TNHMI Inc.) to foster the growth of underserved voices of professionals, novices and students in the independent media community. TNHMI Inc. works with underserved groups directly through education, fiduciary oversight, financial management and project guidance. It is the goal of TNHMI Inc. to promote inclusion in the media production industry and access to project funding to those who experience industry barriers such as racism, sexism, ageism, and genderism.

Presentation of short film screenings, media production workshops, filmmaker panel discussions, encore screenings with the intent of expanding cultural literacy and supporting and inspiring independent voices of all abilities, ages, income levels, gender identifications, ethnicities and sexual identities to share their stories and vision through film and video creation.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Haudenosaunee Micro Short Film Program (Sept 3, 2022) & Haudenosaunee Micro Short Film Program Encore presentation at Seneca Niagara Casino (November 12, 2022) - in-person Indigenous artist-hosted, curated short film programs (3) with filmmaker panel discussions with corresponding, single week streaming short film program. Stipend provided covered curation, promotional design, screening fees and a 50% revenue share of all donations received related to the in-person event and online programming.$5,845$6,642
MicroMania Film Festival (Sept. 3 - 24, 2022) - 5 free in-person short film screening events featuring films 5 min and under by local, national, and international artists including audience-engaging conversation, question and answer periods with artists in attendance 7 in-person events including one dance party. Artist compensation = Cash awards paid to jury selected 'best' in category films.$4,200$4,260
Western New York Film Event Calendar - created as a public resource for local filmmakers and audiences to discover independent film related events and opportunities for submission, neworking and collaboration$2,000$1,834
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Lukia CostelloExecutive DirectorFT$0--
Steven RosenthalTreasurer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Spark Filmmakers Collaborative Incorporated
EIN
83-3163523
Phone
7168809324
Address
166 Greenfield Street, Buffalo, NY 14214

Signing Officer

Name
Lukia Costello
Title
Director
Phone
7168809324
Signed
2023-03-02
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

1. Software and online services related to streaming, video gallery/channel, and social media management 2. Office Supplies 3. Books and seminars 4. Projector, PA, speaker stands, cables and adapters 5. General liability insurance 6. Banking fees and interest 7. Parking 8. Film Festival Alliance membership

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20

Net assets from prior year were used to pay off prior year credit balance

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