2025-04-04T13:12:27-07:00 2024-12-31 821248537 Thomas J Kennedy 14523 Sully Lake Ct Centreville VA 20120 990 2024-01-01 133098494 The Ciesla Foundation CIES 2023625760 5005 Linnean Avenue NW Washington DC 20008 Aviva Kempner Executive Director 2025-04-04 true true Thomas Kennedy P02047383 5712639284 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Aviva Kempner 5005 Linnean Avenue NW Washington DC 20008 904278 false X www.cieslafoundation.org X 1981 DC Production and distribution of films to educate the public on social issues of the past and present. 3 1 2 5 0 658810 864208 42453 32170 175 7900 0 701438 904278 0 0 291440 269205 0 0 893331 810216 1184771 1079421 -483333 -175143 256623 180730 35791 9072 220832 171658 X Production and distribution of films to educate the public on social issues of the past and present. false false 357343 466833 This year, we proudly commemorated the 25th anniversary of the award-winning documentary The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg with a theatrical re-release and a 4K remaster. The film received an enthusiastic response from audiences, with special screenings held in key cities such as Washington D.C., Detroit, New York, and Los Angeles. These events not only celebrated the films milestone anniversary but also honored the 90th anniversary of Hank Greenbergs historic decision to observe Yom Kippur during a crucial pennant race, reinforcing his lasting legacy and impact on sports and cultural history. 324806 251409 In 2024, we continued production on a documentary about Ben Hecht, the prolific Hollywood screenwriter and passionate humanitarian who used his influence to advocate for Jewish refugees during the Holocaust. The film is scheduled for release in end of 2025 or the beginning of 2026, and aims to shed new light on his extraordinary legacy. We continue extensive research, gathering archival material and conducting interviews with individuals whose insights will be impactful to the film's storyline. 72606 95296 We continued to promote and host screenings of Aviva's deeply personal film, A Pocketful of Miracles: A Tale of Two Siblings, at universities, Jewish film festivals, and educational venues across the country. At several of these screenings, Aviva attended in person, introducing the film and leading intimate, heartfelt Q&A sessions with the audience. The film was also featured in Moment Magazine, further highlighting its impact. These events have played a vital role in sharing the poignant stories of Holocaust survivors, fostering education, and preserving the legacy of remembrance. 23322 1275 As we began working on digitizing our 1986 film Partisans of Vilna in 2023, we continue collaborating with the Shoah Foundation to complete this project. Our goal is to finalize and release the film in Blu-ray format, making it accessible to a broader audience while preserving its story 5307 8452 The documentary Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting was made widely accessible through streaming on Apple TV and Amazon Video, allowing audiences across the country to engage with its powerful message at any time. In addition to its digital release, we continued to promote screenings at universities and schools, aiming to educate and inspire a younger audience on the critical issues surrounding Native American representation. 28629 9727 783384 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false true 36 0 true 2 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 3 1 true false false false false false false true false false false true false true false true false false X Aviva Kempner 2023625760 5005 Linnean Avenue NW Washington DC 20008 Aviva Kempner Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X X 240000 0 4362 Jonathan Kempner Chairman 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Dr Eva Fogelman Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Dr Lise Van Susteran Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 240000 4362 1 false true false 0 864208 864208 Box office revenue 900099 5739 5739 Film sales/rentals 900099 24824 24824 Reimbursed Expenses 900099 1607 1607 32170 7900 7900 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 904278 40070 X 0 0 0 0 244362 0 9800 9800 0 0 15043 15043 0 32319 32319 16210 16210 0 0 0 408802 359558 48529 10400 10400 12020 12020 4755 4755 0 29250 29250 22226 22226 0 11826 11826 0 0 0 3865 3865 Rights 128398 128398 Copyright 116225 Dues, Subs. & Publications 5203 Printing and Publications 4143 4143 4574 1659 1079421 584235 125766 0 140445 24906 115506 155151 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 83900 83228 672 672 0 0 0 0 1 256623 180730 9072 29500 6291 35791 9072 X -61534 -50797 282366 222455 220832 171658 256623 180730 -175143 X true X false false false X 176185 2157918 741105 658810 834256 4568274 0 0 176185 2157918 741105 658810 834256 4568274 2078631 2489643 0 0 151 132 1604 175 7900 9962 4578236 4578236 0.54380 0.60180 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 68825 68825 15075 14403 672 672 X X true true false false false false false false false false false Aviva Kempner Executive Dir. 240000 4362 244362 Part I, Line 1a: Relevant information in regards to selections on 1a. Aviva Kempner Exc. Direc S-T Cash Fl X 29500 false true false Aviva Kempner Exec Dr & Bd Mbr 29250 Rent false Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Board member Jonathan Kempner is the brother to Board member and Executive Director Aviva Kempner. Board members Jonathan Kempner and Lise Van Susteren are husband and wife. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b There are no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b After the Form 990 is reviewed with the preparer, it is disseminated to the remaining Board members for any comments. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Board member Eva Fogelman previously reviewed the Washington DC Area Nonprofits Salary Survey Report and found the Executive Director's salary to be in line with similarly-sized nonprofits in our area. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b There are no other officers or key employees who are paid. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Policies and financial information are made available to those who request it. Pt IX, Line 11g Film production project directors, editors, etc.-$54,985 Consultants-$348,962 Pt VI, Line 11b After the Form 990 is reviewed with the preparer, it is disseminated to the remaining Board members for any comments. Pt VI, Line 12c Board members are annually required to disclose and update any potential conflicts of interest. Pt VI, Line 15a Board member Eva Fogelman previously reviewed the Washington DC Area Nonprofits Salary Survey Report and found the Executive Director's salary to be in line with similarly-sized nonprofits in our area. Pt VI, Line 15b There are no other officers or key employees who are paid. Pt VI, Line 19: Policies and financial information are made available to those who request it. Pt VI, Line 2 Board member Jonathan Kempner is the brother to Board member and Executive Director Aviva Kempner. Board members Jonathan Kempner and Lise Van Susteren are husband and wife. Pt VI, Line 8b There are no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.