Civic Intelligence

Ethos Film Institute

EIN 92-2693753 • Topanga, CA

990-N CoverageNTEE A31

Profile

ETHOS Film Institute is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Its primary exempt purpose is to provide arts education, media literacy training, and cultural programming through film festivals, youth initiatives, and community-based storytelling projects that advance public education and community engagement.

1146 ApacheTopanga, CA 90290

www.ethosfilm.org

Siviq Scores

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Liabilities / Assets

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Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

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Net Margin

48th percentile

0.8%

Higher net margin than 48% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE A31 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

74th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 74% of similar nonprofits.

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

NTEE A31 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

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

Source year 2025

Revenue Growth

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Source year 2025

Balance Sheet
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Assets

$4,295

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Liabilities

-

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Net Assets

$4,295

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Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin48th percentile

Revenue

$66,785

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Expenses

$66,239

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Net Income

$546

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Balance Sheet Trend

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$6.0K$4.0K$2.0K$0Assets 2025: $4,295Net Assets 2025: $4,2952025

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2025

Assets$4,295
Liabilities-
Net Assets$4,295
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Operations Trend

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Revenue 2025: $66,785Expenses 2025: $66,239Net Income 2025: $5462025

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2025

Revenue$66,785
Expenses$66,239
Net Income$546
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$4,295
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$4,295
Revenue
$66,785
Expenses
$66,239
Net income
$546
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.30$4.30$66.8$66.2$0.55
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Feb 20, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$66,785
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

ETHOS Film Institute is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Its primary exempt purpose is to provide arts education, media literacy training, and cultural programming through film festivals, youth initiatives, and community-based storytelling projects that advance public education and community engagement.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Additional services included: Volunteer workforce development and community engagement Accessibility and inclusion initiatives Educational partnerships Online content distribution and community awareness campaigns$0$63,239
World Culture Film Festival & ETHOS Film Awards ETHOS Film Institute produced educational film festival programming including the World Culture Film Festival and ETHOS Film Awards. These programs provided public screenings, filmmaker Q&A sessions, educational panels, and workshops focused on mental health awareness, recovery, cross-cultural understanding, and social impact storytelling. Programming was delivered through both in-person events and digital platforms. The festivals provided independent filmmakers with screening opportunities, professional feedback, awards recognition, and public engagement. Approximately 2,500 participants (combined in-person and online attendance, filmmakers, students, and community members) benefited from festival programming and digital content distribution.$0$0
Youth Arts & Media Education Programs (ETHOS Kids / Educational Initiatives) (Grants $0) ETHOS delivered arts education and media literacy programming to youth through workshops, festival access, creative training sessions, and structured storytelling initiatives. Programming emphasized leadership development, digital media skills, resilience, and substance abuse prevention messaging. Youth participants engaged in hands-on creative production experiences and gained exposure to film industry processes, strengthening media literacy and confidence. Approximately 100?200 youth participants directly benefited, with broader reach through families and school engagement.$0-
Substance Abuse Prevention & Mental Health Storytelling Initiative (?Not Once?) ETHOS advanced public education through its ?Not Once? prevention initiative, training youth and emerging creators to develop prevention-based public service announcements and educational media promoting drug-free lifestyles. Content was distributed through public screenings, educational partnerships, and online platforms, extending the organization?s reach beyond in-person programming. This initiative contributed to the organization?s overall reach of approximately 2,500 participants across all programs during the reporting year.$0-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay74th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Anabelle D Mu nroPresidentPT$0--
Diane MillerTraasurer-$0--
Erman BaradiBoard Member-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
ETHOS Film Institute
EIN
92-2693753
Phone
3106994303
Address
1146 Apache, Topanga, CA 90290

Signing Officer

Name
Anabelle D Munro
Title
President
Phone
3106994303
Signed
2026-02-20
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