Program areas at Blackstar Projects
The Blackstar film festival is an annual celebration of visual and storytelling traditions of the african diaspora and other global communities of color. The festival celebrated its 11th anniversary in 2022.our philadelphia filmmaker lab supports four black, brown and indigenous filmmakers by making equipment, space, crew, mentorship, funding and critical feedback available over the course of a 12-month program. Blackstar acts as an executive producer on the short films created during the lab and premieres the films at the following year's festival.the william and louise greaves filmmaker seminar is an annual gathering for black, brown, and indigenous artists working in cinematic realms, with opportunities to share and receive feedback, view curated screenings, and meet industry professionals and funders.
Grants made by Blackstar Projects
Who funds Blackstar Projects
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| Andrew W. Mellon Foundation | 2022-12 | To Support General Operating Expenses As Well As Programs With A Focus on Expanding the Reach of Various Mentorship Seminars and Opportunities | $600,000 |
| Independence Public Media of Philadelphia | 2022-12 | For the Local Filmmaker Lab, Which Is A Year-Long Fellowship That Supports and Uplifts Black, Brown and Indigenous Emerging and Mid-Career Artists and Filmmakers in the Greater Philadelphia Area By Providing Access To Equipment, Funding, Master Classes, and Mentorship. | $600,000 |
| William Penn Foundation | 2022-12 | Support Two Rounds of Philadelphia Filmmaker Lab, Which Provides Fellowship Opportunities for Bipoc Filmmakers | $412,500 |
| ...and 21 more grants received totalling $3,231,805 |
Personnel at Blackstar Projects
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Maori Karmael Holmes | Board Member | $125,000 | 2023-02-22 |
| Sara Zia Ebrahimi | Chief Operations Officer | | 2023-09-25 |
| Imran Siddiquee | Chief Commercial Officer | $109,538 | 2022-12-31 |
| Sara Zia E Hughes | Past Chief Operating Officer | $93,916 | 2022-12-31 |
| Amanda Branson Gill | Board Member | $0 | 2023-02-22 |
| ...and 5 more key personnel |
Financials for Blackstar Projects
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $4,993,309 | $4,110,703 | 21.5% |
| Program services | $147,505 | $140,957 | 4.6% |
| Investment income and dividends | $3,734 | $117 | 3091.5% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $8,262 | $15,726 | -47.5% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $5,152,810 | $4,267,503 | 20.7% |
Organizations like Blackstar Projects
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| JMG Productions | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $2,609,445 |
| Sisters in Cinema NFP | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $1,304,990 |
| The Producers Club of MD | 501(c)(3) | Baltimore, MD | $5,157,886 |
| Bay Area Video Coalition | 501(c)(3) | San Francisco, CA | $4,223,877 |
| Jacob Burns Film Center | 501(c)(3) | Pleasantville, NY | $9,160,061 |
| Ghetto Film School (GFS) | 501(c)(3) | Bronx, NY | $5,726,077 |
| Bryn Mawr Theatre Film Institute (BMFI) | 501(c)(3) | Bryn Mawr, PA | $2,365,772 |
| Media Arts Center San Diego (MACSD) | 501(c)(3) | San Diego, CA | $2,037,155 |
| Robinson Film Center | 501(c)(3) | Shreveport, LA | $1,554,984 |
| The Picture House Regional Film Center | 501(c)(3) | Pelham, NY | $1,795,117 |
Data update history
November 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 29, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 26, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 16, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 1901 S 9th St 414
- Philadelphia, PA 19148
- Metro area
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Website URL
- blackstarfest.orgÂ
- Phone
- (267) 603-2755
IRS details
- EIN
- 75-3129761
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2003
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A31: Film, Video
- NAICS code, primary
- 512110: Motion Picture and Video Production
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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