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Arts, Culture & Humanities (A31Z) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

WOMEN MAKE MOVIES INC

EIN: 13-2740460 · NEW YORK, NY 10001-5468 · United States · FY 2023 Data
3 out of 5 52 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 69/100
Reliability (20%) 55/100
Effectiveness (25%) 81/100
Impact (25%) No data yet
Financial data: FY 2023 · Scored 9/13/2026
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Mission Statement

Established in 1972 to address the under representation and misrepresentation of women in the media industry, Women Make Movies is a multicultural, multiracial, non-profit media arts organization which facilitates the production, promotion, distribution and exhibition of independent films and videotapes by and about women. The organization provides services to both users and makers of film and video programs, with a special emphasis on supporting work by women of color. Women Make Movies facilitates the development of feminist media through an internationally recognized Distribution Service and a Production Assistance Program.

Financial Overview — FY 2023
$11.8M
Total Revenue
$11.4M
Total Expenses
$1.9M
Net Assets
15
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 93.4%
Fundraising Efficiency N/A
Operating Reserve 1.96x
Liability-to-Asset 60.3%
Revenue Diversification 88.5%
Executive Compensation $156K
Compared with Peers
FY 2023
Compared with 656 similar organizations (United States, Arts, Culture & Humanities, $10M–$100M in expenses), FY 2023.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
93.4% 79.6%
P10P90
Top quarter
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
6.1% 13.1%
P10P90
Top quarter
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
0.5% 5.9%
P10P90
Top quarter
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
2.0 mo 28.1 mo
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
60.3% 13.5%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
88.5% 72.1%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
1.9% -2.2%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
3.6% 12.7%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
3.4% 0.3%
P10P90
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2023 $11.8M $11.4M $1.9M 93.4% 15
2022 $11.6M $11.0M $1.8M 93.5% 12
2021 $9.7M $9.0M N/A — 13
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Organization Details
EIN
13-2740460
State
NY
City
NEW YORK
ZIP
10001-5468
Classification
A31Z
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Rating
3★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
2016
Foundation Code
15
Form 990
On File
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