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RECIPIENT AGREES TO HAVE THE PROJECT AS THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THEIR WORK EFFORTS DURING THE GRANT PERIOD. 2. RECIPIENT AGREES TO SUBMIT WRITTEN REPORTS ON DESIGNATED DATES. REPORTS ARE TO INCLUDE THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE FILM, AN EXPLANATION OF HOW THE FUNDS WERE USED, PLANS FOR FUTURE INSTALLMENTS (IF APPLICABLE), AND PLANS FOR DISTRIBUTION, OUTREACH, AND IMPACT CAMPAIGNS. THE RECIPIENT MUST ADVISE THE INSTITUTE OF FILM SCREENINGS, BROADCASTS, MAJOR AWARDS, AND REVIEWS. 3. RECIPIENT AGREES TO SUBMIT FILM FOR FORMAL FEEDBACK AND NOTES AT THE DEVELOPMENT, ROUGH CUT, AND FINAL STAGES. 4. SUBSTANTIAL CHANGES TO PROJECT CONTENT OR CREATIVE TEAM (PRODUCER/DIRECTOR) MUST BE APPROVED IN WRITING WITHIN 30 DAYS. IF MATERIAL CHANGES WERE MADE WITHOUT APPROVAL, ANY UNUSED FUNDS MUST BE RETURNED, AND NO FURTHER GRANT PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE. 5. GRANT FUNDS ARE TO BE USED SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE STATED, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUNDANCE APPROVED BUDGET. 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RECIPIENT AGREES TO HAVE THE PROJECT AS THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THEIR WORK EFFORTS DURING THE GRANT PERIOD. 2. RECIPIENT AGREES TO SUBMIT WRITTEN REPORTS ON DESIGNATED DATES. REPORTS ARE TO INCLUDE THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE FILM, AN EXPLANATION OF HOW THE FUNDS WERE USED, PLANS FOR FUTURE INSTALLMENTS (IF APPLICABLE), AND PLANS FOR DISTRIBUTION, OUTREACH, AND IMPACT CAMPAIGNS. THE RECIPIENT MUST ADVISE THE INSTITUTE OF FILM SCREENINGS, BROADCASTS, MAJOR AWARDS, AND REVIEWS. 3. RECIPIENT AGREES TO SUBMIT FILM FOR FORMAL FEEDBACK AND NOTES AT THE DEVELOPMENT, ROUGH CUT, AND FINAL STAGES. 4. SUBSTANTIAL CHANGES TO PROJECT CONTENT OR CREATIVE TEAM (PRODUCER/DIRECTOR) MUST BE APPROVED IN WRITING WITHIN 30 DAYS. IF MATERIAL CHANGES WERE MADE WITHOUT APPROVAL, ANY UNUSED FUNDS MUST BE RETURNED, AND NO FURTHER GRANT PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE. 5. GRANT FUNDS ARE TO BE USED SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE STATED, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUNDANCE APPROVED BUDGET. 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Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 Non-fixed payments Bonuses are paid based on employee performance. 3 118577 Market value X Goods 12 261662 Market value X Equipment 36 590235 Market value 0 false false false Schedule M, Part I Column (B) THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED. Form 990, Part III, Line 1 Organization's Mission Sundance Institute (the "Institute") is a Utah not-for-profit corporation organized in 1981, dedicated to the discovery and development of independent artists and audiences. Through its programs, the Institute seeks to discover, support and inspire independent film and media artists from the United States and around the world, and to introduce audiences to their work. The Institute presents its annual Sundance Film Festival and offers a range of artistic development programs that provide creative, financial, and strategic support for independent fiction and nonfiction filmmakers, screenwriters, documentary film makers and independent film producers. The Institute's labs and workshops offer an environment that encourages artists to take the creative risks that often lead to innovation. Leading film professionals serve as creative advisors and support participating artists in realizing their original stories. Infused throughout the organization are the guiding values of creativity, community, freedom of expression, quality, independence, innovation, and authenticity. The Institute seeks to promote film, media arts and artists as a source of fresh, challenging ideas in society. Form 990, Part III, Line 4a First Program Accomplishment Sundance Film Festival Program: The Sundance Film Festival is the largest artist program of the Sundance Institute. The 2025 Festival presented 86 feature-length films representing 33 countries. The program was composed of 37 of 86 (43%) feature film directors who were first-time feature filmmakers, and 9 of the feature films and projects were supported by Sundance Institute in development through direct granting or residency labs. World premieres made up 89, or 96%, of the Festival's feature films and episodic programs. These films were selected from 15,755 submissions from 156 countries or territories, including 4,138 feature-length films and 484 episodic projects. Of the 86 feature films, 48% were directed by one or more filmmakers who identify as women; 4% were directed by one or more filmmakers who identify as nonbinary or gender-nonconforming; 44% were directed by one or more filmmakers who identify as people of color; 30% by one or more filmmakers who identify as LGBTQ+, 2% were directed by one or more filmmakers who identify as transgender; 8% identify as a person with a disability. Additionally, the Festival showcased 57 short films and 6 episodic projects. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d All Other Accomplishments Equity, Impact, & Belonging - Total Expenses: $1,882,405; Grants: $454,000; Revenue: $0 Collab - Total Expenses: $1,752,907; Grants: $0; Revenue: $894,256 Public Programming - Total Expenses: $1,304,384; Grants: $0; Revenue: $157,631 Producers Program - Total Expenses: $1,225,007; Grants: $20,000; Revenue: $151,674 Feature Film Program - Total Expenses: $1,161,862; Grants: $173,000; Revenue: $133,040 Indigenous Program - Total Expenses: $900,351; Grants: $216,300; Revenue: $6,026 Episodic Program - Total Expenses: $388,933; Grants: $17,000; Revenue: $59,780 Other - Total Expenses: $3,707,311; Grants: $0; Revenue: $16,275 Form 990, Part III, Line 4a After a thoughtful and thorough process to identify the future location of the Sundance Film Festival, in March 2025 the Sundance Institute's Board of Trustees announced that Boulder, Colorado, will become the Festival's home beginning in 2027. Boulder offers an engaged community, distinctive natural beauty, and a vibrant arts scene, making it the ideal location for the Festival to grow. Form 990, Part III, Line 4a-4c Description of program services (Expenses $ 12,323,160 including grants of $ 880,300)(Revenue $ 1,418,681) See Schedule O. Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested persons Robert Redford - Family relationship, Amy Redford - Family relationship Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body THE REDFORD FAMILY HAS THE POWER TO ELECT TWO MEMBERS TO THE BOARD. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE CONTROLLER, CFO, AND CEO FIRST REVIEW THE FORM 990 IN DETAIL. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS THEN GIVEN TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING. AFTER APPROVAL BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECEIVES A COPY OF THE FORM 990 BEFORE FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND STATEMENTS ARE TAKEN ANNUALLY AND REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. IF ANY MEMBER'S STATUS CHANGES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THAT MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN UPDATED CONFLICT STATEMENT AND SUBMIT IT TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. IF A BOARD MEMBER HAS A CONFLICT REGARDING BUSINESS MATTERS THAT ARE BEING DISCUSSED BY THE BOARD, THE MEMBER WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS RECUSED FROM THE MEETING DISCUSSION AND VOTE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONDUCTS A REVIEW OF TOP OFFICIAL COMPENSATION EVERY THREE YEARS. THE REVIEW INCLUDES LOOKING AT COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS' DATA, CHANGES IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX, AND COMPENSATION STUDIES. COMPENSATION DECISIONS ARE MADE BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONDUCTS A REVIEW OF TOP OFFICIAL COMPENSATION EVERY THREE YEARS. THE REVIEW INCLUDES LOOKING AT COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS' DATA, CHANGES IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX, AND COMPENSATION STUDIES. COMPENSATION DECISIONS ARE MADE BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public ALL STATEMENTS AND FILINGS REQUIRED TO BE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. 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