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Queens World Film Initiative Inc

EIN 46-5631277 · Jackson Heights, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO ADVANCE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN FILM SCREENINGS BY UTILIZING TRADITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE SCREEING LOCATIONS AND VENUES TO SCREEN INDEPENDENT CINEMA. THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN,SENIOR CITIZENS, FILM MAKERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC, WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS TO SHARE IDEAS AND DEVELOP ANALOGUE, DIGITAL, VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS PROJECTS.

Income
$69,060
Spending
$56,472
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%
Employees
0
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$5,680, president,cofounder & executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 44% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $56,472 spent. FILM CENTRIC EVENTS INCLUDING SCREENINGS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND Listening Tours: Since 2021 the Queens World Film Festival has been interviewing community members about hope and resilience Over 200 interviews have been completed and over 85 compilations have been created, all capturing the diversity of our Borough as well as the unique perspectives of those who live in The Worlds Borough: Queens NY. All of the interviews and compilations are archived at Queens Memory Project at the Queens- LIbrary so that future generations may all come to know how we were able to do more than just survive the strange times of the 2020s.
  2. Bootcamps: Bringing equipment into schools, youthcenters, community centers or colleges and- asking the participants to collaborate on creating a short film- whether it is a 90 second PSA or a 16 minute advocacy film about the power of arts programming- to transform the lives of those who have been impacted by the criminal justice system - is transformative. QWFI partners with multiple partners to bring this immersive, fast paced experience to their clients. Partners include Renaissance Charter School, The Fortune Society, HARTS High School, and Venture House
  3. Screenings and Media Centric Community Events :In the summer months, NYC is pulsing with outdoor events from parks to beaches- to closed streets to public spaces.QWFI is adept at taking advantage of those opportunities with the Selfi-Situation where everyone grabs a costume hat or an oversized pop and creates a very unique family memories with outrageous pics snapped on- the emerald carpet.After dark QWFI often partners with community organizations to screen films under the stars. Several times a year QWFI will provide unique professional development opportunities like The Filmmakers Breakfast, Passion in Action, Film Festival Fusion, or How to Fest. These opportunities can take place virtually or live, they can be stand alone experiences or part of festivals and celebrations with partners.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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