WOMEN IN FILM & VIDEO INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

WOMEN IN FILM & VIDEO INC

EIN 52-1175294 · Arts, Culture & Humanities (A)

What they do

Women In Film & Video (WIFV) Provides Professional Development and Networking Opportunities for Screen-based Media Makers, Celebrates Womens 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.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $93.90 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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They name their leaders22 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

86.18%of revenue went to mission work93.9% of expenses · Program services

0.29%of revenue went to fundraising0.3% of expenses

$91.76spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

5.29%of revenue went to management and office costs5.8% of expenses

$0.52in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

94.7%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $99,596 for MELISSA HOUGHTON (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$1,822,926

Mission workProgram services$1,571,07686.18% of revenue93.9% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$96,3795.29% of revenue5.8% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$5,3480.29% of revenue0.3% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$150,1238.24% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$1,672,80391.76% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 93.9% mission · 5.8% management · 0.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 91.76% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 89.9% mission · 9.3% management · 0.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 93.77% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 84.9% mission · 14.0% management · 1.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 78.04% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 88.7% mission · 10.6% management · 0.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 137.49% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 86.0% mission · 13.2% management · 0.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 65.25% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 77.8% mission · 21.1% management · 1.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 93.79% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 70.5% mission · 27.7% management · 1.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 82.96% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 67.6% mission · 29.9% management · 2.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 80.24% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$1,822,926

Expenses$1,672,803

Annual surplus $150,123 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$1,571,076 · 93.9% of expenses

Management and office costs$96,379 · 5.8% of expenses

Fundraising$5,348 · 0.3% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$1,822,926

Expenses$1,672,803

Assets$871,252

Income$1,822,926

Contributions$1,726,730

Mission work (program services)$1,571,076

Fundraising$5,348

Grants given$21,778

Average grant$21,778

Management and general$96,379

Stocks and bonds$27,442

Accounting fees$21,632

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

MELISSA HOUGHTONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 60 hrs/week $99,596

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (22)

MELISSA HOUGHTONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

VIRGINIA BERTHOLETMEMBER-AT-LARGE

ALISON BAUERMEMBER-AT-LARGE

TARA JABBARIMEMBER-AT-LARGE, WIFT US LIAISON

SUSAN LUTZMEMBER-AT-LARGE

SHERI RATICK STROUDMEMBER-AT-LARGE, WOMEN OF VISION CO-CHAIR

SHEILA SMITHMEMBER-AT-LARGE

SARA BARGERIMMEDIATE PRESIDENT/ADVISORY COMMITTEE LIAISON

SANDRA BRENNANSECRETARY

SANDRA ABRAMSMEMBER-AT-LARGE, WOMEN OF VISION CO-CHAIR

ROBIN FARMERMEMBER-AT-LARGE

MONDA RAQUEL WEBBMEMBER-AT-LARGE

MARK MAXEYMEMBER-AT-LARGE, MENTORSHIP CHAIR

MALIKKAH ROLLINSMEMBER-AT-LARGE

LISA SCOTTMEMBER-AT-LARGE

JUDITH SNYDERMANMEMBER-AT-LARGE

JACQUELINE GREFFTREASURER

CONNIE ST JOHNPRESIDENT

CARLA SANDYMEMBER-AT-LARGE

CANDICE BLOCHEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

ANNA REID JHIRADMEMBER-AT-LARGE

ALYSCIA CUNNINGHAMMEMBER-AT-LARGE

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1980
Location: 921 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-2141
County: District of Columbia
In care of: Melissa Houghton
Primary officer: Melissa Houghton, Executive Director

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emaildirector@wifv.org Phone(202) 429-9438

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
NTEE classification: Arts, Culture & Humanities (A)
IRS tax category: Arts, Culture & Humanities
Grant-giving organization: Yes