Nonprofit · EIN 45-1622247
POINTS NORTH INSTITUTE
Tax-exempt · CAMDEN, ME 04843
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,801,395 | $2,388,903 | -$587,508 | $1,320,050 | $224,296 | $1,095,754 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,928,266 | $1,870,036 | $58,230 | $1,868,917 | $207,265 | $1,661,652 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,122,396
- of which government grants
- $75,000
- Program service revenue
- $629,906
- Investment income
- $49,929
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$750
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$836
- Other revenue
- -$836
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $465,700
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $72,444
- Other salaries and wages
- $392,219
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $538,586
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,114
- Accounting fees
- $6,791
- Occupancy
- $33,635
- Travel
- $82,223
- Depreciation
- $22,353
- Program services (functional)
- $1,734,083
- Management and general (functional)
- $427,076
- Fundraising (functional)
- $227,744
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,868,917
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,320,050
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $224,296
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,095,754
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $30,637
- Publicly traded securities
- $271,339
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $344,597
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $751,157
- Gross receipts
- $1,809,203
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- ME
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Flynn | Program Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,247 | $5,500 |
| Rick Rector | Treasurer and Interim Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $49,725 | $0 |
| Benjamin Fowlie | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $22,720 | $458 |
| Caroline von Kuhn | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Julia Metcalfe | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Miguel Gomez-Ibanez | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Aroneau | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| George Cooke | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexander Jiga | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrea Meditch | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Monika Navarro | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Fowlie | Executive and Artistic Director Officer | 40 | $110,000 | $15,300 |
| Caroline von Kuhn | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Julia Metcalfe | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Rector | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Miguel Gomez-Ibanez | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Aroneau | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Bridget Besaw | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| George Cooke | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexander Jiga | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrea Meditch | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Monika Navarro | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Margaret F Williams | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 836, CAMDEN, ME 04843-0836
- In care of
- % BENJAMIN FOWLIE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Benjamin Fowlie, PO Box 836, Camden, ME 04843
- Signed the 990
- Frederick Rector III, Treasurer
- Phone
- (207) 200-3171
- Website
- www.pointsnorthinstitute.org
- Return prepared by
- PGM LLC
Mission
Points North Institute inspires and supports the creators and audiences of documentary media.
Program accomplishments
- The Points North Institute is a launching pad for the next generation of nonfiction storytellers. We build a unique, interdisciplinary community of filmmakers, artists, journalists, industry leaders and local audiences, forming a creative hub where stories and talent are discovered, collaborations are born, and the future of nonfiction media is shaped. Our programs include the annual Camden International Film Festival and Points North Forum, as well as a growing suite of artist development initiatives: retreats, residencies, workshops and fellowships that nurture the careers of diverse nonfiction storytellers and help them develop a stronger artistic voice.Expenses $1,734,083 · grants $465,700 · revenue $629,070
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-1622247
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,320,050
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,809,203
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,801,395 | $2,388,903 | $1,320,050 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,928,266 | $1,870,036 | $1,868,917 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,028,241 | $1,626,094 | $1,751,722 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 45-1622247).
Questions about POINTS NORTH INSTITUTE
- What is the EIN of POINTS NORTH INSTITUTE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of POINTS NORTH INSTITUTE is 45-1622247.
- Is POINTS NORTH INSTITUTE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to POINTS NORTH INSTITUTE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does POINTS NORTH INSTITUTE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of POINTS NORTH INSTITUTE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did POINTS NORTH INSTITUTE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of POINTS NORTH INSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Benjamin Fowlie.
- Who are the officers and directors of POINTS NORTH INSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $117,247 (Sean Flynn, Program Director).
- How much revenue does POINTS NORTH INSTITUTE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,801,395, expenses of $2,388,903 and total assets of $1,320,050 at year end.
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