irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0JOB TRAINING - The NUKHU FOUNDATION works with long-time filmmaking professionals to provide access to expert training for the next generation of media creators. Students are able to acquire video development, production, and post-production skills and contribute to the media and entertainment industries.
- #2 $0The NUKHU FOUNDATION aims to award video artists with grants up to $25,000 to create and/or complete video media projects starting in 2023.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Grants for Video Artists
Provides grants up to $25,000 to support video artists in creating or completing media projects, with funding decisions influenced by audience engagement and voting.
Job Training
Program providing emerging media creators with video development, production, and post-production skills through mentorship with experienced filmmaking professionals.
Nukhufest
Annual audience-powered film festival where Nukhu members vote to determine the Top 10 Finalist films, which screen live at Cinema Village in Lower Manhattan with filmmaker Q&As, panels, and workshops.
Nuvee Sales Network (NSN)
Referral and rewards program enabling ambassadors to earn 3% commissions on NuPoint purchases they influence, promoting pay-per-view access to independent films while directly compensating creators.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Film Production Funding and Fiscal Sponsorship 2 activities
- Grantmaking for video media projectsFunds video artists through multiple grant programs, including up to $25,000 per project for creation or completion, a $3,000 development-to-distribution grant to the Best Nuvee winner, and smaller grants of at least $500 per cycle with $100 awards to runners-up, distributed across two annual cycles with oversight by a Volunteer Producer to ensure appropriate fund use.
- Post-grant marketing and sales supportProvides marketing and sales resources to grantees to support financial returns on completed video projects funded with more than $500.
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
- Annual film festival and awards celebrationOrganizes a 7-day annual film festival featuring live screenings of audience-voted finalists at Cinema Village in Lower Manhattan, filmmaker conversations, panels, workshops, curated programs, and culminates in an awards ceremony at Studio Exhibit to announce the Best Nuvee winner and celebrate community members.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Fiscal sponsorship and capacity building for artists and arts organizationsProvides fiscal sponsorship to individual artists and emerging arts organizations, enabling tax-deductible fundraising under the foundation’s 501(c)(3) status, including custom profiles in the Project Directory, online donation processing, financial services (payroll, vendor payments), basic accounting oversight, and management of contributed and earned income.
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Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
- Free in-person and digital workshops for emerging artistsOffers free in-person and digital workshops on filmmaking, professional skills, freelance career management, networking, and technical training in film development, production equipment, and post-production software, led by industry professionals.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Free project and fundraising support for grantees and sponsored projectsOffers grantees and fiscally sponsored projects free access to foundation staff for project management, fundraising strategy development, proposal writing, online giving, event planning, board development, and grant application feedback, including dedicated one-on-one strategy sessions and ongoing support.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Mentorship programs for media creatorsRuns one-to-one mentorship programs, including annual in-person matches lasting at least four months and 8-week digital cycles, pairing emerging artists with experienced professionals for goal-oriented guidance, weekly check-ins, and ongoing support.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Direct filmmaker compensation and ambassador commission systemOperates a pay-per-film viewing model using NuPoints, distributing 50% of each purchase directly to filmmakers and offering a multi-tier referral commission system that provides 3% per level across up to five degrees, with monthly payouts when $10 is accrued.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$0
Contributions & grants$0—
Program service revenue$0—
Investment income$0—
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$0
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$361
Cash$361
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$361
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -100.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 3
- LaChelle Watson — Treasurer & Director
- Michael Sangiamo — Secretary & Director
- Neil Sanjay Singh — President & Director
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Cinema Village Partner — Venue partner hosting Nukhufest finalist screenings and programs in Lower Manhattan
- Cinema Village Partner — Venue partner hosting the film screenings for Nukhufest in Lower Manhattan.
- Community Media Organizations Partner — Fiscally sponsors incorporated nonprofit organizations focused on community media with arts as their primary mission.
- LaChelle Watson Partner — Instructor for the Freelancer Workshop, teaching skills for managing a freelance career in the arts.
- Michael Sangiamo Partner — Workshop leader who teaches professional relationship-building and networking skills to artists.
- NUKHU FOUNDATION board of directors Government — Responsible for reviewing eligible applications, selecting shortlists, and formally approving grant recipients.
- Public Film Projects Partner — Fiscally sponsors individual artists and unincorporated artist collectives working on specific film projects.
- Sanjay Singh Partner — Director Sanjay Singh leads the one-to-one mentorship program.
- Studio Exhibit Partner — Venue partner hosting the Nukhufest Awards Ceremony
- Studio Exhibit Partner — Venue partner hosting the award ceremony for Nukhufest in Lower Manhattan.
- filmmaker partners Partner — Collaborates with filmmaker partners to support artist networking and project development.
- nukhu.com Partner — Platform used for ambassador referrals, film viewing, and NuPoint transactions
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Democratic, Community-Powered Curationmethodology: participatory_curationBy enabling community members, donors, and audiences to vote on film selections and funding priorities, the foundation democratizes artistic decision-making, increases engagement, and ensures that creative outcomes reflect community values rather than algorithmic or elite bias.
- Equity-Centered Access and Resource Allocationmethodology: equity_access_modelBy directing financial, technical, and institutional resources toward underserved artists and communities, the foundation levels access in arts and culture, counters systemic exclusion, and reduces structural prejudice in media production and distribution.
- Fan- and Viewer-Powered Support Modelmethodology: fan_powered_supportBy using pay-per-purchase and fan-powered curation systems, the foundation ensures that viewer engagement directly translates into financial support for filmmakers, countering algorithmic bias on mainstream platforms and incentivizing audience-driven outreach.
- Mentorship-Based Pipeline Developmentmethodology: mentorship_pipelineBy connecting emerging media creators with experienced professionals through structured mentorship and case management, the foundation builds workforce readiness and creates a pipeline where past mentees can become future mentors, reinforcing community ownership and reducing barriers to entry in media careers.
- Transparency and Accountability Infrastructuremethodology: accountability_through_oversightBy assigning agents and volunteer producers to oversee budgets, track expenses, and ensure responsible use of funds across grants and mentorships, the foundation builds trust and accountability in its fiscal sponsorship model, enabling artists to access institutional funding securely.