2025-11-07T15:25:11-06:00 2024-12-31 582487348 Aprio Advisory Group LLC 2185 N California Blvd Suite 350 Walnut Creek CA 94596 990 2024-01-01 770250734 Cinequest Inc CINE 4089956305 300 South First Street Suite 232 San Jose CA 95113 Kathleen J Powell President 4089956305 2025-11-05 1 1 Stacy Cullen P00974308 9252102180 2025-11-05 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Kathleen J Powell 300 South First Street Suite 232 San Jose CA 95113 1238754 0 X WWW.CINEQUEST.ORG X 2003 CA Cinequest fuses innovation with the arts to empower creators, youth, and audiences through film, creativity, and technology. Its year-round programsincluding the Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival, Cinejoy Virtual Festival, and Picture the Possibilities youth programconnect people, stories, and ideas worldwide. 7 5 9 300 0 0 739623 483147 1979247 755519 236 88 0 0 2719106 1238754 0 0 0 0 600917 680958 0 0 114175 1374028 1353579 1974945 2034537 744161 -795783 1261046 485361 50544 70642 1210502 414719 X Cinequest fuses innovation with the arts to empower creators, youth, and audiences through film, creativity, and technologyconnecting people, stories, and ideas to inspire and transform lives. 1 0 1679635 755519 The Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival is Cinequest's flagship program, uniting artists, innovators, and audiences through film, storytelling, and technology. The 2024 festival presented over 250 films from 50 countries and hosted more than 30,000 in-person attendees in downtown San Jose, plus tens of thousands more online via CINEJOY. The event featured world and U.S. premieres, forums, and celebrations connecting creators and audiences with new ideas and technologies.Cinequest's programs directly supported hundreds of filmmakers and writers by providing exhibition, promotion, and networking opportunities that resulted in distribution deals and industry recognition. The festival also boosted the local economy by generating more than $9 million in revenue for downtown San Jose's restaurants, hotels, and businesses.Through the combination of film, creativity, and innovation, Cinequest's annual festival continues to inspire audiences and empower artistsadvancing its charitable mission to connect people and transform lives through the arts.The CINEJOY Virtual Festival, created by Cinequest during the pandemic, continues to expand global access to art, storytelling, and innovation. In 2024, CINEJOY presented more than 150 films and interactive events to viewers in over 60 countries, providing a premium online venue for independent filmmakers and audiences who cannot attend in person. The platform showcases films, VR experiences, and live conversations with creators using cutting-edge digital tools to connect communities worldwide.CINEJOY has become a vital part of Cinequest's mission to make "Creativity for All" a realityempowering diverse voices, expanding audience reach, and fostering inclusive access to the arts through technology. 26994 Picture the Possibilities (PTP) is Cinequest's global youth program empowering underserved young people to create films that express their visions and voices. Through hands-on workshops, mentorship, and the "7 Powers of Creating" curriculum, participants learn every stage of filmmakingfrom idea development to production and public presentation.In 2024, PTP engaged youth through a combination of in-person city sessions and online programs, providing mentorship from professional filmmakers and exposure to industry-standard tools. Participants will often share their work at Cinequest, gaining confidence, creative skills, and a platform to inspire others.By giving youth the opportunity to tell their own stories, PTP advances Cinequest's mission of empowerment through creativityhelping young people realize that they have the power to create their future and positively impact their communities. 10746 10746 1717375 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 37 0 1 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CA X X X Kathleen J Powell 4089956305 300 South First Street Suite 232 San Jose CA 95113 Kathleen Powell President/Co-Founder 40.00 X X 144000 0 0 Satjiv Chahil Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Halfdan Hussey CEO/Co-Founder 40.00 X X 102000 0 0 Margaret Chai Maloney Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Carlos Montalvo Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Geoff Stedman Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kari Wolff Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 246000 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 200353 282794 30000 483147 Ticket and Entry Fees 711190 382034 382034 Sponsorships 711190 372000 372000 Film Distribution 711190 1485 1485 755519 88 88 1238754 755519 0 88 X 246000 191161 27528 27311 434958 337997 48672 48289 7420 7420 16925 16925 231355 185490 45865 154907 154907 8158 5954 1321 883 40536 24322 12160 4054 6500 4160 1690 650 42884 31305 6004 5575 35895 26936 5958 3001 Event Related Expenses 644135 644135 Phone,Internet and Tech 84266 63200 11797 9269 Training and Developmen 43468 27348 5615 10505 Banking and Merchant fe 27613 16568 8284 2761 9517 3892 3748 1877 2034537 1717375 202987 114175 1212096 260505 48250 224856 700 1261046 485361 50544 70642 50544 70642 X 935502 139719 275000 275000 1210502 414719 1261046 485361 -795783 0 X X 1 X 0 0 0 X 1205200 1118521 767145 739623 483147 4313636 1205200 1118521 767145 739623 483147 4313636 1010940 3302696 232 181 595 236 88 1332 4314968 2734766 0.76540 0.80310 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 X 1793854 555100 555100 1238754 0 1238754 2589637 555100 555100 2034537 0 2034537 Part X, Line 2: Generally accepted accounting principles provide accounting and disclosure guidance about positions taken by an entity in its tax returns that might be uncertain. Management has considered its tax positions and believes that all of the positions taken in its federal and state exempt organization tax returns are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination. The Organization's returns are subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities, generally for three years and four years, respectively, after they are filed. X 7 30000 FMV 0 0 0 Form 990, Part III, line 2 Picture the Possibilities (PTP) is Cinequest's global youth program empowering underserved young people to create films that express their visions and voices. Through hands-on workshops, mentorship, and the "7 Powers of Creating" curriculum, participants learn every stage of filmmakingfrom idea development to production and public presentation. In 2024, PTP engaged youth through a combination of in-person city sessions and online programs, providing mentorship from professional filmmakers and exposure to industry-standard tools. Participants will often share their work at Cinequest, gaining confidence, creative skills, and a platform to inspire others. By giving youth the opportunity to tell their own stories, PTP advances Cinequest's mission of empowerment through creativityhelping young people realize that they have the power to create their future and positively impact their communities. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Board of directors' review and approve the 990 during regular board meetings prior to filing. The Board of Directors are responsilble for selecting accountants and approving the reviewed financial statements. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Board members are required to sign conflict of interest policy each year. Potential for conflicts was Reviewed and discussed during regular board meetings Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 Compensation to key employees is determined by the board of directors on an annual basis. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Governing documents are available upon request at 410 south first street, San Jose, CA 95113 Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Contract Services: Program service expenses 185,490. Management and general expenses 35,745. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 221,235. Professional Fees: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 10,120. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 10,120. Part XII, Line 2c No change in process from prior year.