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Independent Filmworks Inc

  • New York, NY
  • Tax-exempt since July 1995
  • EIN: 95-4295741

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Film, Video (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$26k (2024)

Expenses
$24.8k (2024)

Total Assets
$5.85k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$54.6k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$25,960
Expenses
$24,829
Net Income
$1,131
Net Assets
-$48,713
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $20,200
77.8%
Program Services $5,760
22.2%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,846
Total Liabilities $54,559
Net Assets -$48,713
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Nancy Brink (President) $0 $0
Lynn Mueller (Secretary) $0 $0
Jane Wagner (Trasurer) $0 $0
Lisa Gallotta (Vice President) $0 $0
Craig Paull (At Large) $0 $0
Ed Cohen (At Large) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 10, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$81,955
Expenses
$85,826
Net Income
-$3,871
Net Assets
-$49,844
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $81,900
99.9%
Program Services $55
0.1%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,215
Total Liabilities $58,059
Net Assets -$49,844
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ed Cohen (Director) $0 $0
Craig Paull (Director) $0 $0
Nancy Brink (President) $0 $0
Lynn Mueller (Secretary) $0 $0
Lisa Gallotta (Vice President) $0 $0
Jane Wagner (Trasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 13, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
-$11,440
Expenses
$112
Net Income
-$11,552
Net Assets
-$45,973
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $35,543
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$46,983
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $13,586
Total Liabilities $59,559
Net Assets -$45,973
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ed Cohen (Director) $0 $0
Craig Paull (Director) $0 $0
Nancy Brink (President) $0 $0
Lynn Mueller (Secretary) $0 $0
Lisa Gallotta (Vice President) $0 $0
Jane Wagner (Trasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$7,732
Expenses
$13
Net Income
$7,719
Net Assets
-$34,421
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,167
> 100%
Program Services $52
0.7%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$2,487
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $25,138
Total Liabilities $59,559
Net Assets -$34,421
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ed Cohen (Director) $0 $0
Craig Paull (Director) $0 $0
Nancy Brink (President) $0 $0
Lynn Mueller (Secretary) $0 $0
Lisa Gallotta (Vice President) $0 $0
Jane Wagner (Trasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$18,645
Expenses
$5
Net Income
$18,640
Net Assets
-$42,139
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,500
13.4%
Program Services $15,173
81.4%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$38
Other Revenue $1,010
5.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $17,693
Total Liabilities $59,832
Net Assets -$42,139
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ed Cohen (Director) $0 $0
Craig Paull (Director) $0 $0
Nancy Brink (President) $0 $0
Lynn Mueller (Secretary) $0 $0
Lisa Gallotta (Vice President) $0 $0
Jane Wagner (Trasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 11, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,464
Expenses
$1,467
Net Income
-$3
Net Assets
-$60,779
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,464
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,037
Total Liabilities $62,816
Net Assets -$60,779
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ed Cohen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Craig Paull (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Brink (President) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Mueller (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Gallotta (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jane C Wagner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$520
Expenses
$20
Net Income
$500
Net Assets
-$60,776
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $500
96.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $20
3.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,040
Total Liabilities $62,816
Net Assets -$60,776
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ed Cohen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Craig Paull (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Brink (President) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Mueller (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Gallotta (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jane C Wagner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$624
Expenses
$2,199
Net Income
-$1,575
Net Assets
-$61,276
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $614
98.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $10
1.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,540
Total Liabilities $62,816
Net Assets -$61,276
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Wynn Hausser (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ed Cohen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Craig Paull (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Brink (President) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Mueller (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Gallotta (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jane C Wagner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 9, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$56,284
Expenses
$65,988
Net Income
-$9,704
Net Assets
-$59,701
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $56,091
99.7%
Program Services $193
0.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,115
Total Liabilities $62,816
Net Assets -$59,701
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Wynn Hausser (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ed Cohen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Craig Paull (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Brink (President) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Mueller (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Gallotta (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jane C Wagner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$48,809
Expenses
$3,726
Net Income
$45,083
Net Assets
-$49,997
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $48,000
98.3%
Program Services $809
1.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $33,287
Total Liabilities $83,284
Net Assets -$49,997
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Wynn Hausser (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ed Cohen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Craig Paull (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Brink (President) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Mueller (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Gallotta (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jane C Wagner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,065
Expenses
$28,034
Net Income
-$25,969
Net Assets
-$95,080
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $2,065
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,384
Total Liabilities $97,464
Net Assets -$95,080
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Wynn Hausser (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ed Cohen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Craig Paull (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Brink (President) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Mueller (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Gallotta (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jane C Wagner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$118,826
Expenses
$169,281
Net Income
-$50,455
Net Assets
-$69,111
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $117,900
99.2%
Program Services $926
0.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $42,765
Total Liabilities $111,876
Net Assets -$69,111
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Wynn Hausser (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ed Cohen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Craig Paull (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Brink (President) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Mueller (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Gallotta (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jane C Wagner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 10, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$98,168
Expenses
$172,691
Net Income
-$74,523
Net Assets
-$18,656
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $42,000
42.8%
Program Services $1,168
1.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $55,000
56.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $84,930
Total Liabilities $103,586
Net Assets -$18,656

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$245,363
Expenses
$63,437
Net Income
$181,926
Net Assets
$55,867
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $244,288
99.6%
Program Services $1,053
0.4%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $20
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $169,127
Total Liabilities $113,260
Net Assets $55,867

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$86,767
Expenses
$315,118
Net Income
-$228,351
Net Assets
-$126,059
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $85,119
98.1%
Program Services $1,613
1.9%
Investment Income $35
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $100,123
Total Liabilities $226,182
Net Assets -$126,059

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990-EZ

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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