2024-10-31T13:20:57-07:00 2024-06-30 990 2023-07-01 521175294 WOMEN IN FILM & VIDEO INC WOME 2024299438 1200 18th Street NW Suite 300 Washington DC 20036 Melissa Houghton Executive Director 2024299438 2024-10-31 1 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Melissa Houghton 1200 18th Street NW Suite 300 Washington DC 20036 1130047 0 X www.wifv.org X 1979 DC Women in Film & Video (WIFV) provides professional development and networking opportunities for screen-based media makers, celebrates women's creative and technical achievements in media, and advocates for parity in front of and behind the camera to ensure that all voices can be heard. A 501(c)(3) non-profit community benefit organization founded in 1979, WIFV is the premier professional resource for people who want successful media careers in the DC-metro region. All genres, genders, and experience levels are welcome. Our resources, connections and advocacy support a vibrant, creative media community. We provide more than 200 skills-based workshops per year. 22 22 3 25 0 0 721634 1047947 36461 40126 5298 4786 3787 37188 767180 1130047 8763 6000 0 0 150781 175649 0 0 8312 439199 878028 598743 1059677 168437 70370 644423 730136 11338 15840 633085 714296 X Women in Film & Video (WIFV) provides professional development and networking opportunities for screen-based media makers, celebrates women's creative and technical achievements in media, and advocates for parity both in front of and behind the camera to ensure that all voices can be heard. All genres, genders, and experience levels welcome. A 501(c)(3) non-profit community benefit organization founded in 1979, WIFV is the premier professional resource for people who want successful media careers in the DC-metro region. Our resources, connections and advocacy support a vibrant, creative media community. The organization provides more than 200 career-building workshops per year. 1 0 902936 4750 879677 Women in Film & Video (WIFV) provided more than 200 programs during the 2023-24 program year to satisfy the PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and GENERAL EDUCATION needs of its members and public attendees. Most members attend multiple events per program year. All WIFV programs are open to the general public and we had more than 3500 non-members attend the Wednesday Ones, Roundtables, master classes, special interest workshops, and ScriptDC. The meetings present industry leaders who share their insights and provide attendees with info to hone their skills to become better freelancers, employers, and employees. Professional development programs were hosted primarily online from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. We found a broader geographic representation since attendees didn't have to deal with commuting. WIFV nominates films annually for inclusion into the National Film Registry. WIFV continues its fiscal sponsorship program to support women-created media and added new projects to that program. Fiscally-sponsored projects received funds from a variety of individuals, foundations, and government entities. 27526 0 5021 Women in Film & Video (WIFV) offers NETWORKING opportunities at all events and provided several specific networking events to aid members in making connections across the Mid-Atlantic media industry. WIFV hosted a Fall Open House, Holiday Party in January, and informal events provide a range opportunities for new and existing members to network with each other and non-members. Many networking events were held online from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 with regular in-person coffee events in Annapolis, MD and Frederick, MD. Networking events were held specifically for caregivers, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC mediamakers. 21318 0 0 Women in Film & Video (WIFV) distributed a member E-NEWSLETTER 11 times, a MEMBERS IN THE NEWS E-NEWSLETTER 12 times, a MONDAY MISSIVE 51 times for its 900+ members and the 4000+ non-members who have signed up for e-newsletter delivery between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. The e-newsletter promotes member accomplishments, introduces new opportunities and research, and informs readers about professional development and educational offerings from WIFV and other media organizations. The e-newsletter and members in the news are archived on the WIFV website for general public access. The e-newsletter has dramatically increased the amount of information it presents because of the electronic format and now includes live links to information and members profiled making the material even more accessible via search engines. The weekly MISSIVE provides breaking news and event announcements. A core of volunteers produces a bi-weekly podcast, recently renamed MEDIAMAKER SPOTLIGHT, available on all podcast platforms. 1260 1250 2250 Women in Film & Video (WIFV) provides one Past President Mid-Career Development Scholarship to further professional development for a member at least 10 years from their last degree to attend the Maine Media Workshops. WIFV awarded two Seed Fund Grants for Documentary Filmmakers during this reporting period. It awarded a WIFV Short Narrative Film Finishing Fund Grant during this period that provides extensive in-kind services for post-production services including color correction, audio mix, graphics/titles, and film festival consultation. 1260 1250 2250 953040 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 11 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 22 22 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 DC X X X Women in Film & Video Inc 2024299438 1200 18th Street NW Suite 300 Washington DC 20036 Melissa Houghton Executive Director 60 0 X X 96142 0 0 Connie St John President 5 0 X X 0 0 0 Candice Bloch Executive Vice President 3 0 X X 0 0 0 Carolyn Dodd Treasurer 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Jacqueline Greff Secretary 1 0 X X 0 0 0 Sara Barger Immediate President/Advisory Committee Liaison 1 0 X 0 0 0 Sandra Abrams Member-at-Large, Women of Vision Co-Chair 1 0 X 0 0 0 Ariel Baska Member-at-Large, Programming Co-Chair 1 0 X 0 0 0 Sandra Brennan Member-at-Large 1 X 0 0 0 Akima A Brown Member-at-Large 1 0 X 0 0 0 Emma Mankey Hidem Member-at-Large/Programming Co-Chair 1 0 X 0 0 0 Tara Jabbari Member-at-Large, WIFT US Liaison 1 0 X 0 0 0 Anna Reid Jhirad Member-at-Large 1 0 X 0 0 0 Steve Lack Member-at-Large/Communications Chair 1 0 X 0 0 0 Mark Maxey Member-at-Large, Mentorship Chair 1 0 X 0 0 0 Amy Oden Member-at-Large 1 0 X 0 0 0 Malikkah Rollins Member-at-Large 1 0 X 0 0 0 May Santiago Member-at-Large 1 0 X 0 0 0 Kirk Schroder Member-at-Large 1 0 X 0 0 0 Lisa Scott Member-at-Large 1 0 X 0 0 0 Sheila Smith Member-at-Large 1 0 X 0 0 0 Judith Snyderman Member-at-Large 1 0 X 0 0 0 Sheri Ratick Stroud Member-at-Large, Women of Vision Co-Chair 1 0 X 0 0 0 Monda Raquel Webb Member-at-Large 1 0 X 0 0 0 96142 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 102482 0 0 203796 741669 3692 1047947 Program fees 710000 40126 40126 0 0 0 0 0 0 40126 4786 4786 0 0 0 0 0 0 3214 3214 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 credit card use & coupons 813900 1157 1157 0 0 administrative fees 813900 32817 32817 0 0 0 0 0 0 33974 1130047 82100 0 0 X 2750 2750 3250 3250 0 0 0 0 98481 71644 22466 4371 0 0 0 0 38339 15329 21380 1630 3093 1966 991 136 22417 14253 7180 984 13319 8469 4266 584 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6476 53 6423 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 607533 606700 833 0 25 0 25 0 113637 95790 17847 0 12786 7924 4862 0 0 0 0 0 14708 10403 3885 420 36612 36598 14 0 0 0 0 0 65169 64800 369 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3427 0 3427 0 10501 6964 3466 71 membership dues 550 550 0 0 books, subscriptions 1526 892 518 116 entry fees, tickets 5078 4705 373 0 0 0 0 0 1059677 953040 98325 8312 224536 118022 379365 501316 5000 70773 6000 10000 0 0 0 0 0 0 831 968 2041 923 11704 5998 9134 5706 17516 22428 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 644423 730136 3813 4665 0 0 7525 11175 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11338 15840 X 616821 697043 16264 17253 633085 714296 644423 730136 X 70370 5096 5745 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 332084 881607 452451 533589 1044255 3243986 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 332084 881607 452451 533589 1044255 3243986 3243986 174 217 162 2391 4587 7531 0 0 0 0 0 0 621 40130 28888 0 41286 110925 3362442 0.96477 0.97189 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 program fees, administrative fees from fiscal sponsorships, royalties RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11704 0 5998 5706 0 0 0 0 5706 Form 990, Part III, Line 2 Women in Film & Video (WIFV) inaugurated a Documentary Development Fellowship program, exclusively available to members of WIFV and members of Filmmakers with Disabilities-Documentary (FWD-DOC). This program provides documentary filmmakers a safe space to learn about the ecosystem for indie docs during a six-month program of 3-4 workshops/month to support fellows in taking a documentary idea from early stages to closer to production. Among the topics presented will be Producing, Budgeting, Building Crews, Raising Funds, Securing Licenses, Distribution. This program embeds accessibility as part of the framework for the filmmaking process, while also providing access to top-notch programming, networking, and mentorship support. This Fellowship is part of our professional development program area. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 Women in Film & Video does have student, dual, general, and executive members. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a General and Executive Members of the organization elect the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The completed Form 990, after review by the organization's accountant, is distributed to the WIFV Board of Directors for review before it is electronically filed with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Members of the Board of Directors ar asked, at least every six months during their term of service, if they have entered or are contemplating a situation that would represent a conflict of interest with their WIFV Board Service. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The President and Executive Vice President coordinate the review of the Executive Director's job performance and conduct a review of salary comparability data. They seek input from other Board Members. The Executive Director's salary is determined annually by the WIFV Board after discussion and contemporaneous substantiation of the decision. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the public by request as noted at www.wifv.org/about. We post our most recent 990 to the WIFV website and make it available to Candid. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Professional fees for film productions - 594,205. ASL services - 428. Honorarium - 12,900. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 unrealized gains on investment