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Upstate Films Limited

UPSTATE FILMS CONNECTS THE HUDSON VALLEY WITH TRANSFORMATIVE CINEMATIC EXPERIENCES.

Upstate Films Ltd

Arts & Culture Rhinebeck, NY EIN: 141546573 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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69
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Upstate Films Limited

Upstate Films is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit arts organization committed to enriching lives through cinema. Our mission is to make international and independent cinema as accessible and affordable as possible with the highest standards of presentation.

Founded
Headquarters
Rhinebeck, NY
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A31Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1972

Mission

Upstate films connects the hudson valley with transformative cinematic experiences.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 73%
Peer average: 75%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.91%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 15.1% of total expenses ($82,038 of $544,766).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.73
Program$0.73

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Upstate Films Limited with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Established in 1972, it predates 80% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 71% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (3 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Upstate Films Limited is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Rhinebeck, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1972 and has been operating for 54 years. Its EIN is 141546573. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 45 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Upstate Films Limited's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 141546573. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Upstate Films Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Upstate Films Limited is located in Rhinebeck, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1972 and has been active for 54 years.

Based on official tax filings, Upstate Films Limited has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Upstate Films Limited is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 45 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Upstate Films Limited. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Upstate Films Limited holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 73% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Upstate Films is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit arts organization committed to enriching lives through cinema. Our mission is to make international and independent cinema as accessible and affordable as possible with the highest standards of presentation. Upstate Films Limited is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1972.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Upstate Films Limited are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Upstate Films Limited is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 141546573, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
73% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
29

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

JA
Jason S••••••••
CO-DIRECTOR

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 45 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 45 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1972
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Upstate Films Limited

What is Upstate Films Limited?
Upstate Films Limited is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Rhinebeck, United States. Upstate Films is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit arts organization committed to enriching lives through cinema. Our mission is to make international and independent cinema as accessible and affordable as possible with the highest standards of presentation.
When was Upstate Films Limited founded?
Upstate Films Limited was founded in 1972.
Who leads Upstate Films Limited?
Jason Silverman serves as CO-DIRECTOR.
Where is Upstate Films Limited located?
Headquartered in Rhinebeck, NY, United States.
What is Upstate Films Limited's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
Is Upstate Films Limited trustworthy?
Upstate Films Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Upstate Films Limited's registration number?
IRS EIN: 141546573.
What is Upstate Films Limited's website?
https://www.upstatefilms.org