The Environmental Film Festival IN
The Environmental Film Festival IN the nation's capital (DCEFF) harnesses the power of film and community to illuminate, celebrate, and inspire positive and lasting action for our planet.
The Environmental Film Festival IN at a glance
In short: The Environmental Film Festival IN gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $185,031
- -52.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Environmental Film Festival IN
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Environmental Film Festival IN
Who The Environmental Film Festival IN funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nantmedia Holdings LLC ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $10K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nantmedia Holdings LLC El Segundo, CA | Award for Advocacy | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $185,031 | $647,633 | $844,334 | $10,000 | 1 | $163 |
| 2024 | $389,009 | $941,982 | $747,405 | $10,000 | 1 | $172 |
| 2023 | $200,214 | $1,000,035 | $1,177,912 | — | — | $52 |
| 2022 | $402,187 | $1,007,594 | $1,021,067 | — | — | $91 |
| 2021 | $507,157 | $888,056 | $854,973 | — | — | $59 |
| 2020 | $449,408 | $867,511 | $888,465 | — | — | $73 |
| 2019 | $380,692 | $1,048,118 | $1,006,475 | — | — | $48 |
About The Environmental Film Festival IN
Based on IRS filings
The Environmental Film Festival IN is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $185K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $163.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Environmental Film Festival IN is led by Monica Schorn, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2024); 1 of 19 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Monica Schorn
Executive Director
Festival Director From Aug → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$74K (2024) → $96K (2025)
Annie Kaempfer
Chair
Director → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Gabel
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Flo Stone
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory McGruder
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gwyn Whittaker
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nora Pouillon
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
S. Jacob Scherr
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Rechberger
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mustafa Santiago Ali
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Parsons
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyrhee Moore
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Runnette
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Moe
Director
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theo Adamstein
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Selina Holmes
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
E. William Stetson III
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter O'Brien
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelley H. Cohen
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Barbara L. Franklin (2019–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Catherine Wyler (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Christopher Head (2019–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Jennifer Johnson (2019–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Susan Vitka (2019–2024) — Chair
- Former: Dianne Dillon-Ridgley (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Roger Platt (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Liz Norton (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Dan Martin (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Josie Merck (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $96K, to Monica Schorn (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Environmental Film Festival IN
How much does The Environmental Film Festival IN give each year?
The Environmental Film Festival IN gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is The Environmental Film Festival IN?
The Environmental Film Festival IN reported $185K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $648K.
What is The Environmental Film Festival IN?
The Environmental Film Festival IN is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Washington, DC. It holds $185K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Environmental Film Festival IN operate?
The Environmental Film Festival IN has awarded grants in California, Oregon.
What is The Environmental Film Festival IN's EIN?
The Environmental Film Festival IN's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0469770. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 28, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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