EIN 20-4198589

Catalyst / Independent Television Festival Inc

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
City
Duluth
Year formed
2006
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Catalyst champions independent artists, curates narrative stories and advances artistic careers through festivals and an institute, located in Duluth.
Also known as...
Independent Television Festival
Total revenues
$293,734
2022
Total expenses
$517,810
2022
Total assets
$20,204
2022
Num. employees
1
2022

Program areas at Catalyst / Independent Television Festival Inc

The 2022 Catalyst content Festival took place sept 28-oct 1, 2022. Approximately 850 content creators, industry executives, and general public audience were in attendance throughout. Over 50 shows were screened, 30 scripts presented, 5 podcasts played, and 30 pitches showcased. It also included 29 educational panels, seminars, and workshops. Many working relationships were fostered during this event that continue to advance artists' careers. The major announcement was the launch of our regionalization plan to expand Catalyst offerings to festivals and communities in other parts of the united states starting in 2023.
Around 100 students were enrolled in 2022. The institute process gave each student at least 1-hour of 1-on-1 direct mentorship and over 30 hours of industry knowledge seminars and livestreams, plus group sessions with other artists.

Who funds Catalyst / Independent Television Festival Inc

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Daniel and Genevieve Ratner FoundationIn Support of Bipoc Creators$50,000
The Daniel and Genevieve Ratner FoundationAnnual Fund-In Support of Bipoc Female Creators$40,000
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding TrustUnrestricted General Support$5,000

Personnel at Catalyst / Independent Television Festival Inc

NameTitleCompensation
Philip GilpinExecutive Director$50,000
Cirina CataniaCatalyst Senior Advisor | Founder, High School Media Collective
Kimberley BrowningDirector of Programming
Jennifer PlotzkeDirector, Mentoring and Partnerships
Sofia MonroeBoard$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Catalyst / Independent Television Festival Inc

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$259,890
Program services$49,303
Investment income and dividends$101
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-15,560
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$293,734

Form 990s for Catalyst / Independent Television Festival Inc

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-08990View PDF
2020-122021-05-21990View PDF
2019-122021-02-17990View PDF
2018-122020-02-06990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
July 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 5, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
June 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from The Daniel and Genevieve Ratner Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
LobbyingState / local levelTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1
Duluth, MN 55801
County
St. Louis County, MN
Website URL
catalystories.com/ 
Phone
(218) 208-0140
IRS details
EIN
20-4198589
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2006
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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