The Bay Area Video Coalition Incorporated
Bay Area Video Coalition, "BAVC Media", inspires social change by enabling the sharing of diverse stories through art, education and technology.
The Bay Area Video Coalition Incorporated at a glance
In short: The Bay Area Video Coalition Incorporated gave $446K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $445,997
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- Average grant
- $49,555
- Median grant
- $47,500
- Total assets
- $1,526,428
- -41.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Bay Area Video Coalition Incorporated funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Specific Pictures LLC ($119K). Together the top 9 received $446K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 9 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $446K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Specific Pictures LLC San Francisco, CA | Fiscally sponsored project | $118,750 |
| End of Isolation LLC San Rafael, CA | Fiscally sponsored project | $92,801 |
| Home is a Hotel LLC Oakland, CA | Fiscally sponsored project | $49,554 |
| Birjinder Films LLC Oakland, CA | Fiscally sponsored project | $49,070 |
| Doodles and Digits LLC Westerville, OH | Fiscally sponsored project | $47,500 |
| Nomad Trilogy LLC Berkeley, CA | Fiscally sponsored project | $45,572 |
| Black List LLC Encino, CA | Fiscally sponsored project | $19,000 |
| Sprinkle Lab LLC Oakland, CA | Fiscally sponsored project | $14,250 |
| Reawakening Pictures LLC Los Angeles, CA | Fiscally sponsored project | $9,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,526,428 | $3,605,830 | $4,459,261 | $445,997 | 9 |
| 2023 | $2,616,297 | $4,069,297 | $3,677,686 | — | — |
| 2022 | $2,221,806 | $4,223,877 | $3,551,758 | — | — |
| 2021 | $1,856,423 | $3,177,189 | $3,609,892 | — | — |
| 2020 | $1,413,949 | $3,346,475 | $2,869,558 | — | — |
About The Bay Area Video Coalition Incorporated
Based on IRS filings
The Bay Area Video Coalition Incorporated is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $446K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bay Area Video Coalition Incorporated is led by Paula Smith Arrigone, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paula Smith Arrigone
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$146K (2020) → $165K (2024)
Penny Kreuger
President
Board Member to Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Lam
Director Finance & Ops
Director of Finance & Operations → Director Finance & Ops, 2024
On filings since 2020
28 hrs/week
$47K (2020) → $72K (2024)
Dawn Valadez
Program Director
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$102K (2024)
Aditya Amonkar
Borad Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Borad Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cassandra Herrman
Secretary
Board Member → Board Member to Secretary, 2022
Board Member to Secretary → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juan Rivera
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Gill
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Soumyaa Behrens
Borad Member
Board Member to Vice Chair → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Borad Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Holbrook
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Almetria Vaba
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Morel
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Hockaday
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra A Wilson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Charu Sharma (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Deborah A Wilson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Wendy Garfield (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kia Simon (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer Matt (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Michael Mages (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Caroline Von Kuhn (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Crystal Williams (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rodrigo Reyes (2020) — Board Member
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 $165K, to Paula Smith Arrigone (Executive Dir.). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Bay Area Video Coalition Incorporated
How much does The Bay Area Video Coalition Incorporated give each year?
The Bay Area Video Coalition Incorporated gave $446K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is The Bay Area Video Coalition Incorporated's typical grant size?
The Bay Area Video Coalition Incorporated's median grant in 2024 was $47,500, and its average grant was $49,555, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Bay Area Video Coalition Incorporated give grants?
The Bay Area Video Coalition Incorporated gives mostly in California: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oakland, CA (3 grants).
Does The Bay Area Video Coalition Incorporated give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Bay Area Video Coalition Incorporated's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fiscally sponsored project" (9 grants).
Who are The Bay Area Video Coalition Incorporated's largest grantees?
The Bay Area Video Coalition Incorporated's largest 2024 grantees include Specific Pictures LLC ($118,750), End of Isolation LLC ($92,801) and Home is a Hotel LLC ($49,554), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Bay Area Video Coalition Incorporated?
The Bay Area Video Coalition Incorporated reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.6M.
What is The Bay Area Video Coalition Incorporated?
The Bay Area Video Coalition Incorporated is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Bay Area Video Coalition Incorporated's EIN?
The Bay Area Video Coalition Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2403876. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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