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Latino Film Institute Youth Cinema Project

EIN 47-5010246 · Glendale, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE LATINO FILM INSTITUTE YOUTH CINEMA PROJECT IS TO ENHANCE A STUDENTS' EDUCATION THROUGH ITS PROJECT BASED LEARNING THAT PRODUCES COMPETENT, RESILIENT, AND REAL WORLD PROBLEM-SOLVERS AND BRIDGES THE ACHIEVEMENT AND OPPORTUNITY GAPS BY CTEATING LIFELONG LEARNERS AND THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY'S MULTICULTURAL FUTURE.

Income
$7.4 million
Spending
$6.4 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
5.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
129
Highest pay
$183,650, program director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 56% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • 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, 2024, 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 (4)
  1. $2.6 million spent. LATINO FILM INSTITUTE YOUTH CINEMA PROJECT IS A STATEWIDE, PROJECT-BASED LEARNING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT DEVELOPS CREATIVITY AND REINFORCES LITERACY IN 4TH-12TH GRADE PUBLIC SCHOOLS THROUGH THE ART OF FILMMAKING. WE PARTNER WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS, ADMINSTRATORS AND FACULTY TO ENSURE THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS COMMON CORE STANDARDS AND OVERALL LEARNING OBJECTIVES. WE PROVIDE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS, TEACHER TRAINING, CURRICULUM OUTLINES, AND WORKPLACE EXPOSURE BEYOND THE CLASSROOM.
  2. $805,801 spent. SCHOLARS AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS EMERGING FILM MAKERS ADVANCING UP BY FUNDING THEIR SHORT FILMS.
  3. $785,035 spent. (LALIFF)LOS ANGELES LATINO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - LALIFF IS THE PREMIER INTERNATIONAL EVENT DEDICATED TO REVELING IN THE LATINO HUMAN EXPERIENCE THROUGH FILM, TELEVISION, MUSIC, VISUAL ART, OR ANY FORM OF EXPRESSION THAT DEFIES CATEGORY. WITH FIVE DAYS OF BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL SCREENINGS, MASTERCLASSES, PANELS, AND PERFORMANCES, LALIFF IS A GARDEN OF CREATIVITY AND A CELEBRATION OF LATINO LIFE
  4. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: (LALIFF)LOS ANGELES LATINO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - LALIFF IS THE PREMIER INTERNATIONAL EVENT DEDICATED TO REVELING IN THE LATINO HUMAN EXPERIENCE THROUGH FILM, TELEVISION, MUSIC, VISUAL ART, OR ANY FORM OF EXPRESSION THAT DEFIES CATEGORY. WITH FIVE DAYS OF BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL SCREENINGS, MASTERCLASSES, PANELS, AND PERFORMANCES, LALIFF IS A GARDEN OF CREATIVITY AND A CELEBRATION OF LATINO LIFE OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: SCHOLARS AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS EMERGING FILM MAKERS ADVANCING UP BY FUNDING THEIR SHORT FILMS. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: PEPOLE, CULTURE & OPERATIONS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE, EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, RECRUITMENT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND ENSURING THE SMOOTH OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTE THROUHGH EFFECTIVE INTERNAL PROCESS AND SYSTEMS. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: ADVANCEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS FOCUSES ON EXTERNAL RELATIONS, FUNDRAISING, MARKETING, AND PUBLIC COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES TO ADVANCE THE MISSION AND VISIBILITY OF THE INSTITUTE, WHILE SECURING FINANCIAL SUPPORT THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS AND DONOR ENGAGEMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2016.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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