Louisville Film Arts Institute Inc
To maintain the Louisville International Festival of Film (LIFF) while supporting the vision of independent filmmakers by embracing diversity, talent and culture of the region. To provide opportunity for high school students to learn the filmmaking industry.
Louisville Film Arts Institute Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $81,680
- -13.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $-7,424
- -84.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $4,996
- -73.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Louisville Film Arts Institute Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $13K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heuser Hearing Institute Louisville, KY | General | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81,680 | $-7,424 | $4,996 | — | — |
| 2023 | $94,135 | $-48,105 | $18,587 | $12,500 | 1 |
| 2022 | $161,981 | $-27,020 | $16,339 | $12,511 | 1 |
| 2021 | $206,187 | $174,116 | $10,824 | $5,685 | 1 |
| 2020 | $43,985 | $34,440 | $12,706 | — | — |
About Louisville Film Arts Institute Inc
Based on IRS filings
Louisville Film Arts Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Louisville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $82K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Louisville Film Arts Institute Inc is led by Brett Bachmann, CEO on every filing since 2020; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brett Bachmann
CEO
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Cullinan
Co-President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Conrad Bachmann
Co-President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Whalin
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2023) → $6K (2024)
Robert Anderson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tonya Peacock
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Care
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$8K (2023) → $6K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $6K, to Dorothy Whalin (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Louisville Film Arts Institute Inc
How large is Louisville Film Arts Institute Inc?
Louisville Film Arts Institute Inc reported $82K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Louisville Film Arts Institute Inc?
Louisville Film Arts Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Louisville, KY. It holds $82K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Louisville Film Arts Institute Inc operate?
Louisville Film Arts Institute Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is Louisville Film Arts Institute Inc's EIN?
Louisville Film Arts Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1351217. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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