Women Make Movies Inc
WOMEN MAKE MOVIES, INC. IS A MULTICULTURAL, MULTIRACIAL, NON-PROFIT MEDIA ARTS ORGANIZATION WHICH FACILITATES THE PRODUCTION, PROMOTION, DISTRIBUTION EXHIBITION OF INDEPENDENT FILMS VIDEOTAPES BY ABOUT WOMEN. THE ORGANIZATION …
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For more than 45 years, Women Make Movies has championed women filmmakers and their stories. The largest distributor of films by and about women in the world, WMM also supports hundreds of independent filmmakers each year with our highly successful Production Assistance Program.
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Mission
Women make movies, inc. Is a multicultural, multiracial, non-profit media arts organization which facilitates the production, promotion, distribution exhibition of independent films videotapes by about women. The organization provides services to both users makers of film video programs, with a special emphasis on supporting work by women of color.
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· vs. 4 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Women Make Movies Inc has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% 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 77% 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWomen Make Movies Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in New York, 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 132740460. 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 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $12M in annual revenue. 47 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Women Make Movies Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 132740460. 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.
Women Make Movies Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 93% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Women Make Movies Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1972 and has been active for 54 years.
Based on official tax filings, Women Make Movies Inc has $12M in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Women Make Movies Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $12M in annual revenue. The organization has 47 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Women Make Movies Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Women Make Movies Inc 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 93% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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.
For more than 45 years, Women Make Movies has championed women filmmakers and their stories. The largest distributor of films by and about women in the world, WMM also supports hundreds of independent filmmakers each year with our highly successful Production Assistance Program. Women Make Movies Inc 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 93% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $12M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Women Make Movies Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Women Make Movies Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 132740460, 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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WOMEN MAKE MOVIES INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (16)
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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 - 47 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 47 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1972
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Women Make Movies Inc
- What is Women Make Movies Inc?
- Women Make Movies Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. For more than 45 years, Women Make Movies has championed women filmmakers and their stories. The largest distributor of films by and about women in the world, WMM also supports hundreds of independent filmmakers each year with our highly successful Production Assistance Program.
- When was Women Make Movies Inc founded?
- Women Make Movies Inc was founded in 1972.
- Who leads Women Make Movies Inc?
- Debra Zimmerman serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is Women Make Movies Inc located?
- Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
- What is Women Make Movies Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Women Make Movies Inc trustworthy?
- Women Make Movies Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 out of 100 (Strong 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 Women Make Movies Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 132740460.
- What is Women Make Movies Inc's website?
- https://www.wmm.com