LOS ANGELES FILM STUDIES CENTER
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Plain text LOS ANGELES FILM STUDIES CENTER. furp.org, nonprofit organization profile, tax years 2024–2025. https://furp.org/org/los-angeles-film-studies-center-921343679. Retrieved 2026-11-09.
APA furp.org. (n.d.). LOS ANGELES FILM STUDIES CENTER [Nonprofit organization profile; tax years 2024–2025]. Retrieved November 9, 2026, from https://furp.org/org/los-angeles-film-studies-center-921343679
MLA “LOS ANGELES FILM STUDIES CENTER.” furp.org, tax years 2024–2025, https://furp.org/org/los-angeles-film-studies-center-921343679. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.
Retrieved 2026-11-09; covers tax years 2024–2025. Data: furp.org (index © the FURP Alliance; the records are public domain).
2025 · Form 990 · revenue $396K · expenses $385K · assets $99K
- EIN
- 92-1343679
- Address
- 5245 CHESEBRO RD APT 202, AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301-2245
- Website
- WWW.LAFILMSTUDIES.ORG
- NTEE code
- A25 Arts Education (Arts, Culture and Humanities) published (IRS Business Master File)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- October 2023 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- School
- Principal officer
- Christopher Retts (its 2023 Form 990-N)
- Form 990-N e-postcards
- 1 filed, 2023 (organizations with gross receipts normally $50,000 or less file this instead of a full Form 990) IRS data ↗
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
LAFSC PROVIDES PRACTICAL EDUCATION IN THE FILM AND TELEVISION ARTS THROUGH THE LENSES OF FAITH, SPIRITUALITY, AND ETHICS.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
1 person paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Retts | PRESIDENT | 2024-2025 | $104,230 | $139,429 | 1 |
People by year
2025 · 1 person listed · 1 paid, $104K · 3 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER RETTS | PRESIDENT | 40 | $83,525 | $0 | $20,705 | $104,230 | 1 |
2024 · 1 person listed · 1 paid, $35K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER RETTS | PRESIDENT | 40 | $31,270 | - | $3,929 | $35,199 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $395,794 | $384,905 | $98,606 | $93,783 | $20,902 | $373,569 | $83,525 | 3 | - |
| 2024 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $161,260 | $80,230 | $83,669 | $82,894 | $34,301 | $126,737 | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
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| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW ASSOCIATION | CA | A25 | $441,805 | $532,257 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| B K S IYENGAR YOGA ASSOCIATION OF LOS ANGELES | CA | A25 | $391,223 | $415,839 | Emeritus | $0 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MCGROARTY ARTS CENTER | CA | A25 | $296,370 | $258,503 | Executive Dir. | $34,005 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| PASO ROBLES YOUTH ARTS CENTER | CA | A25 | $775,994 | $456,614 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $81,587 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| C3 PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | CA | A25 | $354,734 | $367,774 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| O HANLON CENTER FOR THE ARTS | CA | A25 | $416,362 | $311,797 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $106,008 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ARTHOUSE STUDIO | CA | A25 | $423,921 | $409,934 | Executive Dir. | $121,925 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CENTER FOR WORLD MUSIC | CA | A25 | $571,001 | $710,630 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $82,451 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ARTS EDUCATION CONNECTION SAN DIEGO | CA | A25 | $614,372 | $792,864 | Executive Director | $90,420 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| DESERT ART CENTER OF COACHELLA VALLEY INC | CA | A25 | $359,775 | $341,137 | CO-PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SAN FRANCISCO CHILDRENS ART CENTER | CA | A25 | $291,708 | $223,096 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| TAHOE ARTS PROJECT | CA | A25 | $249,260 | $204,420 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $75,604 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| LEAP ARTS IN EDUCATION | CA | A25 | $709,470 | $751,619 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $120,000 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ACTIVE CULTURES | CA | A25 | $348,405 | $294,936 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $90,750 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| OASIS COMPANIES INTERNATIONAL | CA | A25 | $656,031 | $536,168 | CEO | $102,320 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| LIGHT BRINGER PROJECT | CA | A25 | $482,641 | $477,674 | Program Manager | $57,840 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| Vallejo Teaching Artists Inc | CA | A25 | $486,256 | $218,618 | Executive Dir. | $80,833 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| RECREATIONAL MUSIC CENTER | CA | A25 | $375,363 | $366,388 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $27,619 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| Inside Out Community Arts | CA | A25 | $262,909 | $442,106 | Executive Director - Advancem | $42,683 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SOUTHWEST MUSIC EDUCATION ASSOCIATION | CA | A25 | $417,580 | $274,732 | President | $6,400 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ACADEMY OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION | CA | A25 | $240,257 | $233,839 | Director | $0 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SEASPEAK LLC | CA | A25 | $271,426 | $259,239 | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HIJOS DEL SOL ARTS PRODUCTIONS | CA | A25 | $631,774 | $637,014 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $95,271 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| UMBRELLA LATCH KEY PROGRAM | CA | A25 | $241,275 | $124,435 | PRESIDENT/ED | $18,900 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ARTEQUITY COMMUNITY | CA | A25 | $332,772 | $969,459 | Executive Dir. | $101,719 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2025 · Form 990 · $384,905 spent · pay $229,459 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $203,055 | $4,700 | $198,355 | - | 52.8% | |
| Office expenses | $107,604 | $102,336 | $5,268 | - | 28.0% | |
| Payroll taxes | $14,209 | - | $14,209 | - | 3.7% | |
| Other employee benefits | $12,195 | - | $12,195 | - | 3.2% | |
| Insurance | $10,690 | $10,690 | - | - | 2.8% | |
| Payments to affiliates | $7,700 | $7,700 | - | - | 2.0% | |
| Other (as described) | MEALS | $4,995 | $4,995 | - | - | 1.3% |
| Travel | $4,628 | $4,628 | - | - | 1.2% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES AND PRODUCTION | $4,480 | $4,480 | - | - | 1.2% |
| Other (as described) | SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTIONS | $3,570 | $3,570 | - | - | 0.9% |
| Fees: accounting | $3,020 | - | $3,020 | - | 0.8% | |
| Other (as described) | SHIPPING | $2,867 | $2,867 | - | - | 0.7% |
| All other expenses | $2,550 | $2,375 | $175 | - | 0.7% | |
| Occupancy | $2,080 | $2,080 | - | - | 0.5% | |
| Information technology | $1,262 | $1,262 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Total | $384,905 | 100% |
2024 · Form 990EZ · $80,230 spent · pay $71,220 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $71,220 | 88.8% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $3,839 | 4.8% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $3,500 | 4.4% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $1,671 | 2.1% | |
| Total | $80,230 | 100% |
State business registration
- LOS ANGELES FILM STUDIES CENTER CA, Employee benefit plan sponsor (Form 5500), Filed for plan year 2025
The same business name in the same state, from the state’s official registry data.
Also on this site Fuzzy
| Record | Name as filed | Where | Dataset | Matched by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan sponsor | LOS ANGELES FILM STUDIES CENTER | CA | Form 5500 (employee benefit plans) | EIN (EXACT) |
Matched by name (and state) or EIN only; a shared name is not proof of the same person or organization.
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