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 10th anniversary in 2021.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
Personnel at Blackstar Projects
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Maori Karmael Holmes | Board Member | $36,000 | 2023-02-22 |
| Amadee Braxton | Treasurer | $0 | 2019-12-31 |
Financials for Blackstar Projects
| Revenues | FYE 12/2021 | FYE 12/2020 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $4,110,703 | $2,401,045 | 71.2% |
| Program services | $140,957 | $252,008 | -44.1% |
| Investment income and dividends | $117 | $0 | 999% |
| 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 | $15,726 | $0 | 999% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $57 | -100% |
| Total revenues | $4,267,503 | $2,653,110 | 60.8% |
Organizations like Blackstar Projects
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Cinequest | 501(c)(3) | San Jose, CA | $1,420,619 |
| Loft Cinema | 501(c)(3) | Tucson, AZ | $1,822,149 |
| Palm Springs International Film Society | 501(c)(3) | Palm Springs, CA | $1,734,436 |
| Mountainfilm | 501(c)(3) | Telluride, CO | $2,315,896 |
| Visual Communications Media | 501(c)(3) | Los Angeles, CA | $1,498,860 |
| Woodstock Film Festival | 501(c)(3) | Woodstock, NY | $1,135,017 |
| Sedona International Film Festival and Workshop | 501(c)(3) | Sedona, AZ | $1,086,038 |
| Center for Asian American Media | 501(c)(3) | San Francisco, CA | $6,137,998 |
| Heartland Film | 501(c)(3) | Indianapolis, IN | $1,976,631 |
| American Cinematheque | 501(c)(3) | Los Angeles, CA | $2,833,838 |
Data update history
March 23, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
February 22, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
July 28, 2022
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $32,470 from Mid Atlantic Arts September 24, 2021
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $100,500 from Surdna Foundation Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedTax 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
- 7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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