irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $894KRESTORATION OF CINEMA IN SAG HARBOR, NEW YORK.
- #2 $1KTO CONDUCT PROGRAMS PROVIDING CINEMA-ORIENTED EDUCATION, PROGRAMMING AND OUTREACH FOR THE GENERAL COMMUNITY OF SAG HARBOR AND EASTERN LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Education and Outreach Programs
Initiatives providing cinema-oriented learning opportunities for students and the broader community, including workshops and school partnerships
Festival of Preservation
Annual event showcasing film restorations and rediscoveries, featuring screenings, guest filmmakers, archivists, and panel discussions dedicated to preserving cinematic heritage
Lighthouse Project
Community outreach initiative presenting free film screenings and panel discussions on mental health topics, such as maternal mental health awareness
Projections Series
Free public program pairing documentary screenings with panel discussions on community themes, including hospice care and local history
Summer Noir
Curated summer series featuring classic and neo-noir films by directors such as Robert Aldrich, Orson Welles, and Ridley Scott, with guest appearances and Q&As
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 3 activities
- Host curated film series and special screenings with guest participantsOrganizes and hosts thematic film series and special events featuring expert-led Q&As, including the "Summer Noir" series tracing the evolution of film noir, screenings of restored classics like "The Killing" and "They Live by Night," and post-screening discussions with filmmakers, cinematographers, and composers such as Julian Schnabel, Sean Price Williams, Carter Burwell, and Gale Anne Hurd.
- Operate a triplex movie theater showcasing diverse film contentOperates a three-screen cinema in Sag Harbor, NY, presenting first-run, independent, foreign, documentary, and classic films to the East End of Long Island community. Screenings include blockbusters, student shorts, and curated series such as "Summer Noir" and ongoing showings of new releases like "The Odyssey" (2026) and "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" (2026).
- Organize annual benefit events and festivals celebrating film cultureHosts major recurring events such as the five-day Festival of Preservation during Veterans Day weekend, featuring restored films, rarities, and discussions with archivists and filmmakers, and the Annual Benefit event honoring industry figures like Bob Shaye of New Line Cinema.
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Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 2 activities
- Deliver family and youth engagement programmingHosts an animation weekend featuring new animated films and claymation workshops for children, including live virtual Q&As with directors such as Peter Brownsgardt, designed to engage younger audiences in film arts.
- Provide cinema-focused education and youth filmmaking programsOffers a two-week summer filmmaking workshop for high school students, guiding them through script development, production, and screening of original films. Also conducts broader cinema-oriented education and outreach programs for the general community.
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Film Production Funding and Fiscal Sponsorship 1 activity
- Administer grant funding for collaborative film and community projectsFunds and supports community-based film initiatives through administered grants, including a $200,000 Congressionally Directed Community Project Funding from U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer for the Forgetting to Remember Project in partnership with the Plain Sight Project.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Host free community programs on social and cultural themesHosts free public events focused on mental health awareness, end-of-life care, and local history, including film screenings followed by panel discussions. Examples include “Death Reconsidered” with East End Hospice and a screening of The Bonackers exploring East End communities.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Offer event space rentals for private and community useRents out three cinemas and other event spaces for private, corporate, and nonprofit events—including screenings, meetings, and fundraisers—with projection services and reduced rates available for local schools, government, and nonprofits.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Support community access through inclusive membership and discount programsOffers tiered memberships including Dual and Family levels, provides free memberships to First Responders, active military, and Veterans, and offers discounted tickets to Southampton Town voters. Also sells gift cards for The Green Room bar.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Present film-related exhibitions and cultural programmingHosts rotating exhibitions in its third-floor gallery, such as "Trapped In The Shadows: The Worlds of Film Noir," featuring posters, photographs, original scripts, vintage books, art, and artifacts. Maintains public access to an archive of recorded Q&As and film-related articles.
- Restore and maintain historic cinema facility and public spacesRebuilt and reopened the Sag Harbor Cinema after a fire in 2016, restoring its role as a cultural hub. Operates additional public spaces including a rooftop terrace with bay views and a third-floor bar called The Green Room.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.01M
Contributions & grants$3.45M69%
Program service revenue$1.03M21%
Investment income$46K1%
Other revenue$480K
expenses
Total expenses$3.91M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$1.47M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$19.35M
Cash$722K
Investments$282K
Liabilities$237K
Net assets$19.11M
Liquid reserves3.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +41.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENEVIEVE VILLAFLOR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 0 | $159K |
| GIULIA D'AGNOLO VALLAN | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 0 | $135K |
| DEBORAH J LEE | BAR MANAGER | 0 | $108K |
| JULIE O'NEILL-BLISS | DIR OF DEVELOPMENT | 0 | $103K |
board members · 21
- ANDREW FINKELSTEIN — Director
- APRIL GORNIK — Director
- BILL COLLAGE — Director
- CARL QUINTANILLA — Director
- DIANA DIAMOND — Director
- ESTHER R NEWBERG — Director
- FRANCOIS DE MENIL — Director
- GREGG WINTER — Director
- HILARY LOOMIS — Secretary
- JASON WEINBERG — Director
- JENNIFER MORGAN — Director
- JOHN ALSCHULER — President
- LISA PERRY — Director
- MICHAEL HAGGIAG — Director
- MINERVA PEREZ — Director
- NICK GAZZOLO — Director
- PHIL KENT — Director
- RICKI ROER — Director
- SHAWN SACHS — Director
- SUSAN LACY — Director
- SUSAN MEAD — Treasurer
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- Bob Rubin Partner — Curator of "Trapped in the Shadows," participating in a Q&A following a film screening.
- Bridgehampton Tennis & Surf Club Partner — Venue partner hosting the annual benefit event.
- Canio’s Books Partner — Co-presents film screenings with Sag Harbor Cinema
- Community Organizations Partner — Works with community organizations to deliver cultural and film industry exposure programs.
- East End Hospice Partner — Collaborates on a program exploring end-of-life care and community service
- François Truffaut Partner — Named terrace in honor of filmmaker François Truffaut, indicating a thematic or commemorative partnership.
- Julian Schnabel Partner — Participated in a film-related discussion or event hosted by the cinema.
- Julie Andrews Partner — Participated in a documentary-related event or discussion hosted by the cinema.
- Kidd Squid Brewing Co. Partner — Partnership to create and sell Sag Harbor Lager, with 10% of sales donated to Sag Harbor Cinema.
- Local School Districts Partner — Collaborates with local school districts to provide cinema-oriented education and programming.
- Local Youth Organizations Partner — Partners with local youth organizations to expand access to film and cultural programming for underserved youth.
- Long Island Association Partner — Hosted a corporate event at the Sag Harbor Cinema, with representation from its Vice President of Government Affairs and Communications.
- Martin Scorsese Partner — Participated in a recorded Q&A or introduction for a film screening at the cinema.
- National Endowment for the Arts Government — Supports Sag Harbor Cinema through funding.
- New Line Cinema Partner — Honored Bob Shaye, Founder of New Line Cinema, at the 2026 Annual Benefit.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Enables programming and capital improvements at Sag Harbor Cinema with support from state leadership.
- Plain Sight Project Partner — Collaborated with Sag Harbor Cinema on the Forgetting to Remember Project funded by a U.S. Congressional grant.
- SHS Foundation Partner — Co-presents the repertory program for "Laura" with support from the SHS Foundation.
- Suffolk County EMT Partner — Recognizes First Responders from Suffolk County EMT for free membership eligibility.
- Suffolk County Fire Department Partner — Recognizes firefighters from Suffolk County Fire Department for free membership eligibility.
- Suffolk County Police Department Partner — Recognizes police officers from Suffolk County Police Department for free membership eligibility.
- Suffolk County Rescue Squad Partner — Recognizes rescue squad personnel from Suffolk County Rescue Squad for free membership eligibility.
- The Steinbeck House Partner — Partners on events combining film and literature
- U.S. Senator Hon. Charles E. Schumer Government — Sponsored Congressionally Directed Community Project Funding for the Forgetting to Remember Project in partnership with Sag Harbor Cinema.
- United States Department of Education Government — Administered funding through Congressionally Directed Community Project Funding for a grant managed by Sag Harbor Cinema.
- education@sagharborcinema.org Partner — Contact point for program inquiries and partnership opportunities related to education initiatives.
strategies · 3
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.
- Community-Based Cinema Educationmethodology: community-based_cinema_educationBy integrating film screenings with educational programming and community dialogue, the organization fosters intergenerational learning and deeper cultural engagement, because shared cinematic experiences serve as a catalyst for connection and imagination.
- Expanded Engagement via Community Partnershipsmethodology: community_partnerships_for_access_and_educationBy partnering with schools and youth organizations, the organization increases access to film and cultural education for underserved audiences, because structured collaborations lower barriers and create pathways for inclusion.
- Film Preservation Through Public Accessmethodology: film_preservation_through_accessBy maintaining multi-format projection capabilities and hosting curated festivals of restored and rare films, the organization advances film preservation and cultural continuity, because public screening reinforces the value and relevance of archival works.