Sarasota Film Society Inc
Through numerous festivals and educational programs, coupled with fun and thought-provoking events, Sarasota Film Society has continued its promise to provide the community with a longstanding commitment to outreach and education through film.
Sarasota Film Society Inc at a glance
In short: Sarasota Film Society Inc gave $40K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $39,790
- -16.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,895
- +25.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,895
- Total assets
- $5,451,155
- -4.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Sarasota Film Society Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Friends of Sarasota County Parks Inc ($31K). Together the top 2 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2025) to $48K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Sarasota County Parks Inc Nokomis, FL | Donated Auditorium for Private Screening and Discounted Concessions | $31,265 |
| Gullet Elementary School Bradenton, FL | Donated 2 Auditoriums and Discounted Concession Packages | $8,525 |
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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 | $5,451,155 | $3,800,223 | $3,908,992 | $39,790 | 2 | $-38,972 |
| 2024 | $5,714,118 | $3,699,154 | $3,753,278 | $47,650 | 3 | $1,272 |
| 2023 | $5,725,203 | $3,369,576 | $3,667,121 | $47,650 | 3 | $262 |
| 2022 | $6,229,550 | $3,181,545 | $3,526,148 | — | — | $820 |
| 2021 | $6,967,297 | $3,380,951 | $2,174,279 | — | — | $-7,511 |
| 2020 | $5,371,334 | $829,558 | $2,341,695 | — | — | $-29,730 |
About Sarasota Film Society Inc
Based on IRS filings
Sarasota Film Society Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Lakewood Ranch, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $40K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sarasota Film Society Inc is led by Renee Baggott, CEO & President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Renee Baggott
CEO & President
On filings since 2020
55 hrs/week
$145K (2020) → $143K (2025)
Katherine Shelledy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Caras
Purchasing & Maintenance
Managing Director → Purchasing & Maintenance Director, 2021
Purchasing & Maintenance Director → Purchasing & Maintenance, 2022
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$58K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Trisha Calandra
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
55 hrs/week
$120K (2020) → $139K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael Krywko (2020–2021) — Director of Finance
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $143K, to Renee Baggott (CEO/President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Sarasota Film Society Inc
How much does Sarasota Film Society Inc give each year?
Sarasota Film Society Inc gave $40K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $48K across 3 grants.
How large is Sarasota Film Society Inc?
Sarasota Film Society Inc reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.8M.
What is Sarasota Film Society Inc?
Sarasota Film Society Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Lakewood Ranch, FL. It holds $5.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Sarasota Film Society Inc operate?
Sarasota Film Society Inc has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Sarasota Film Society Inc's EIN?
Sarasota Film Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2400811. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
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