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SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL LTD

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What does SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL LTD do?

Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) is a leading charity that promotes arts and culture through film festivals, screenings, workshops, competitions, and other related activities. Their mission is to nurture and champion local and Asian talents in the art of filmmaking while discovering innovative storytelling techniques from around the world. SGIFF also aims to raise media literacy and awareness about the importance of cinema as an art form, making it one of the most influential charities for film enthusiasts in Singapore and beyond.

Founded

1997

People

boo junfeng, sharma haresh parmanand, loh chay koon winifred, han minli, tham kwang hsueh yvonne, tan yi-ping jacqueline, loh ji kin, teh su ching

Causes

All

Highlights

Donations are tax-deductible
Registered Charity
Established since 1997
Published yearly Annual Reports
Audited Financial Statements

Society Impact

Advancement and promotion of film arts and culture, encouraging media literacy and education about cinema.
Providing a global platform for local and Asian films to showcase their talents and innovation in the art of filmmaking.
Nurturing and championing Singaporean and Asian filmmakers by offering workshops, competitions, screenings, and other related activities.
Encouraging creative synergies between the film industry and other disciplines to foster innovation in storytelling and filmmaking techniques.
Recognizing excellence in Asian cinema through its Silver Screen Awards, which are given out annually for both feature films and short films from Southeast Asia.

Donation Income

S$1,949,932In 2022

Fundraising Efficiency

3.63%In 2022

This indicates the cost to raise a single dollar. A lower cost suggests the charity is more efficient in its fundraising efforts.

Program Expense Ratio

59.01%In 2022

This is the percentage of the charity's total expenses that are spent on its core programs. A higher percentage suggests that more money is going directly to the cause, rather than being spent on administrative or fundraising expenses.

Financials

Donation Income

S$1,949,932In 2022

What are the donations used for?

Advancement and promotion of film arts and culture, encouraging media literacy and education about cinema.
Providing a global platform for local and Asian films to showcase their talents and innovation in the art of filmmaking.
Nurturing and championing Singaporean and Asian filmmakers by offering workshops, competitions, screenings, and other related activities.
Encouraging creative synergies between the film industry and other disciplines to foster innovation in storytelling and filmmaking techniques.
Recognizing excellence in Asian cinema through its Silver Screen Awards, which are given out annually for both feature films and short films from Southeast Asia.

Program Expense Ratio

59.01%In 2022

Fundraising Efficiency

3.63%In 2022

This indicates the cost to raise a single dollar. A lower cost suggests the charity is more efficient in its fundraising efforts.

Financial Information

Source: Charity Portal

Charities and IPCs are required to prepare the financial statements in accordance to the Charities (Accounts and Annual Report) Regulations and the Charities (Institutions of A Public Character) Regulations, where applicable. The financial statement is available online for latest 3 financial years.

Receipts	Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$)	Apr 2021 - Mar 2022(S$)	Apr 2020 - Mar 2021(S$)
Donations in Cash
Tax-Deductible	208,006	265,845	194,606
Non Tax-Deductible	3,201	14,950	716
Total Donations in Cash	211,207	280,795	195,322
Donations in Kind
Tax-Deductible	0	0	0
Non Tax-Deductible	0	0	0
Total Donations in Kind	0	0	0
Government Grants	26,616	186,821	1,925,020
Investment Income	17,756	1,417	4,528
Programme Fees	96,707	83,771	61,140
Others Income	1,597,646	269,893	1,837,496
Total Receipts	1,949,932	822,697	4,023,506
Capital in Nature	0	0	0

Expenses	Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$)	Apr 2021 - Mar 2022(S$)	Apr 2020 - Mar 2021(S$)
Fundraising Expenses
Fundraising Expenses	7,670	0	0
Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses
Local (Direct & Support)	928,121	696,561	2,187,496
Overseas (Direct & Support)	0	5,731	3,424
Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses	928,121	702,292	2,190,920
Expenses
Other Expenses	636,930	640,121	653,847
Total Expenditure	1,572,721	1,342,413	2,844,767

Balance Sheet	Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$)	Apr 2021 - Mar 2022(S$)	Apr 2020 - Mar 2021(S$)
Assets
Land and Buildings	0	0	0
Other Tangible Assets	56,129	1,366	14,509
Investments	0	1,000,000	500,000
Inventories	0	0	0
Account Receivables	103,621	10,890	250,968
Cash & Deposits	2,514,978	1,278,313	2,086,584
Other Assets	0	0	0
Total Assets	2,674,728	2,290,569	2,852,061
Funds
Total Unrestricted Funds	1,899,671	1,013,747	1,670,619
Total Restricted Funds	636,292	1,145,005	1,007,850
Endowments Funds	0	0	0
Total Funds and Reserves	2,535,963	2,158,752	2,678,469
Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities	120,858	131,817	173,592
Total Non-Current Liabilities	17,907	0	0
Total Liabilities	138,765	131,817	173,592
Total Funds and Liabilities	2,674,728	2,290,569	2,852,061

Other Information	Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$)	Apr 2021 - Mar 2022(S$)	Apr 2020 - Mar 2021(S$)
Donations, Grants and Sponsorships given to other registred charities	0	0	0
No. of Employees	20	21	21
Total Employee Cost	586,276	591,980	592,378
Fudnraisig Efficiency Ratio	2	0	0
Total Related Party Transactions	12,168	20,027	10,711