Nonprofit · EIN 58-1299008
INDEPENDENT MEDIA ARTISTS OF GA ETC INC
Also known as IMAGE
Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30303
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,043,152 | $1,212,050 | -$168,898 | $204,556 | $272,823 | -$68,267 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,112,060 | $1,231,133 | -$119,073 | $281,540 | $180,909 | $100,631 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,256,872 | $1,335,661 | -$78,789 | $458,049 | $238,345 | $219,704 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $356,705
- of which government grants
- $121,346
- Program service revenue
- $686,447
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $84,420
- Other salaries and wages
- $565,609
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $714,298
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,769
- Occupancy
- $16,063
- Travel
- $43,433
- Depreciation
- $2,940
- Program services (functional)
- $1,002,027
- Management and general (functional)
- $160,724
- Fundraising (functional)
- $49,299
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $281,540
- Total assets, end of year
- $204,556
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $272,823
- Net assets, end of year
- -$68,267
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,911
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$68,267
- Gross receipts
- $1,043,152
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 250
- Year formed
- 1976
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER ESCOBAR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $84,778 | $3,286 |
| M COLE JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CAL BOWDLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RAY BENITEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISSIE MERRILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER ROWLES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH HARRIS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE WEIZENECKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSAY CORLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TYLER EDGARTON | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLE DEADWYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| FATIMAH ABDULAH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JO ANN HADEN-MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LY BOLIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA SHRAGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICK ESTIMOND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ROBERT GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BARON VAUGHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JEN GRESENZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DANIEL HUGHES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DRAKE SPRINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JEZLAN MOYET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER ESCOBAR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $84,990 | $4,960 |
| M COLE JONES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CAL BOWDLER | PAST CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RAY BENITEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISSIE MERRILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER ROWLES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH HARRIS | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE WEIZENECKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSAY CORLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TYLER EDGARTON | BOARD CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLE DEADWYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| FATIMAH ABDULAH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JO ANN HADEN-MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LY BOLIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA SHRAGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK ESTIMOND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BARON VAUGHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JEN GRESENZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL HUGHES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DRAKE SPRINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA BURNS | EX-OFICIO BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JEZLAN MOYET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER ESCOBAR | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $79,322 | $3,128 |
| FATIMAH ABDULAH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RAY BENITEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LY BOLIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CAL BOWDLER | PAST CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE-ELLEN CHITUNYA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSAY CORLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLE DEADWYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TYLER EDGARTON | BOARD CHAIRM Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK ESTIMOND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JEN GRESENZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JO ANN HADEN-MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH HARRIS | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MCOLE JONES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| L CHRISSIE MERRILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER ROWLES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA SHRAGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BARON VAUGHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE WEIZENECKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT WOELFEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 25 PARK PLACE STE 800, ATLANTA, GA 30303-2918
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRISTOPHER ESCOBAR, 25 PARK PLSEPO BOX 5060, ATLANTA, GA 30302
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTOPHER ESCOBAR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (404) 413-5687
- Website
- WWW.ATLANTAFILMFESTIVAL.COM
- Return prepared by
- SUSAN KENNEY CPA
Mission
TO CONNECT, EDUCATE AND ENGAGE AUDIENCES WITH THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY BY SUPPORTING ARTISTS AND PROVIDING A PLATFORM FOR THEIR WORK. WE CHAMPION CULTURAL DISCOVERY, FOSTER ARTISTIC GROWTH, AND ADVOCATE FOR DIVERSE VOICES IN FILM AND MEDIA ARTS, BOTH LOCALLY AND WORLDWIDE. THE ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL WORKS YEAR-ROUND TO DEVELOP FILM LOVERS OF THE FUTURE THROUGH SCREENINGS, EVENTS, SOCIAL NETWORKING, AND BY PRESENTING A WORLD-CLASS FESTIVAL.
Program accomplishments
- 2025 ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL: AN INTERNATIONALLY RESPECTED AND ACADEMY AWARD-QUALIFYING FESTIVAL, THE 2025 ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL SCREENED NEARLY 150 FILMS OVER THE COURSE OF ELEVEN DAYS FROM APRIL 24TH - MAY 4TH. IN ADDITION TO SCREENINGS, THE EVENT FEATURED A SERIES OF SEMINARS, CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS "CREATIVE CONFERENCE," A DAILY PROGRAM OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION Q&AS WITH EXPERTS IN VARIOUS SUBFIELDS OF THE FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRIES. ATTENDEES AND FILMMAKERS INTERACTED WITH THESE GUESTS VIRTUALLY AND AT INDOOR SCREENINGS. THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED OVER $75,000 IN CONTRIBUTED SERVICES SUCH AS CONSULTING,ADVERTISING. VIDEO SERVICES, MARKETING, TECHNICAL SERVICES AS WELL AS DONATED USAGE OF FACILITIES IN THE PRODUCTION OF THE FESTIVAL. THESE CONTRIBUTIONS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN REVENUES, EXPENSES, OR GRANTS ON THE 990.Expenses $706,824 · revenue $573,845
- ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL SCREENPLAY COMPETITION: OVER 1000 SCREENWRITERS FROM ALL OVER THE GLOBE SUBMITTED WORKS FOR CRITIQUE AND GENERAL FEEDBACK TO POLISH AND REFINE THEIR SCRIPTS FOR STYLE & MARKETABILITY. THREE WINNERS WERE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN A THREE DAY VIRTUAL WRITER'S RETREAT. THE WINNERS RECEIVED 1 ON 1 AND COLLABORATIVE INSTRUCTION FROM LEADING, ESTABLISHED PROFESSIONAL SCREENWRITERS THROUGH A SERIES OF WORKSHOPS DURING THE SCREENPLAY WINNER RETREAT.Expenses $91,200 · revenue $27,416
- CLASSES/WORKSHOPS: 50 AFFORDABLE ACTING, WRITING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, DIRECTING AND PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS PROVIDED BEGINNING AND ASPIRING FILMMAKERS PRACTICAL INFORMATION AND LOW-COST HANDS-ON TRAINING. ENROLLMENT RANGED FROM 10 TO 100 STUDENTS PER CLASS WITH AN ANNUAL ATTENDANCE OF OVER 4,000 - MOST CLASSES WERE IN-PERSON AND SOME WERE VIRTUAL. PA ACADEMY: ATLFS PARTNERED WITH GEORGIA PRODUCTION PARTNERSHIP (GPP), PRODUCER - LINDA BURNS AND OTHERS, TO PUT ON FOUR PA ACADEMY PROGRAMS IN 2025. EACH PROGRAM TOOK PLACE IN-PERSON AND INCLUDED 60-90 STUDENTS. THE PA ACADEMY HELPED ASPIRING PRODUCERS LEARN THE BASIC SKILL SETS EXPECTED FROM PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS IN TODAY'S FILM & TELEVISION INDUSTRIES, AS WELL AS PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL COACHING AND INSIGHT ON HOW TO FIND OPPORTUNITIES IN THIS FIELD.Expenses $204,003 · revenue $85,186
- MEMBER & SOCIAL NETWORK SCREENINGS: AT LEAST TWICE A MONTH, THE ATLFS PRESENTS AND PROMOTES FILM SCREENINGS AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES.
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 58-1299008
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A31Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $204,556
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,043,152
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,043,152 | $1,212,050 | $204,556 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,112,060 | $1,231,133 | $281,540 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,256,872 | $1,335,661 | $458,049 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,124,850 | $1,172,605 | $518,260 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 58-1299008).
Questions about INDEPENDENT MEDIA ARTISTS OF GA ETC INC
- What is the EIN of INDEPENDENT MEDIA ARTISTS OF GA ETC INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INDEPENDENT MEDIA ARTISTS OF GA ETC INC is 58-1299008.
- Is INDEPENDENT MEDIA ARTISTS OF GA ETC INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to INDEPENDENT MEDIA ARTISTS OF GA ETC INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does INDEPENDENT MEDIA ARTISTS OF GA ETC INC 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 INDEPENDENT MEDIA ARTISTS OF GA ETC INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did INDEPENDENT MEDIA ARTISTS OF GA ETC INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of INDEPENDENT MEDIA ARTISTS OF GA ETC INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHRISTOPHER ESCOBAR.
- Who are the officers and directors of INDEPENDENT MEDIA ARTISTS OF GA ETC INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $84,778 (CHRISTOPHER ESCOBAR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does INDEPENDENT MEDIA ARTISTS OF GA ETC INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,043,152, expenses of $1,212,050 and total assets of $204,556 at year end.
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