Minneapolis, MN

THE FILM SOCIETY OF MINNEAPOLIS ST PAUL (d.b.a. MSP Film)

EIN 41-1802905

Arts, Culture & Heritage Community Arts & Public Programs Latino communities Communities of color

Mission

The Mission of MSP Film Society is to foster a knowledgeable and vibrant appreciation of the art of film and its power to unite, inform and transform individuals and communities.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About THE FILM SOCIETY OF MINNEAPOLIS ST PAUL (d.b.a. MSP Film)

The Film Society of Minneapolis St Paul (doing business as MSP Film) is a long-running, donor-facing 501(c)(3) film exhibition organization founded in 1962 that programs international, independent, and local cinema for Twin Cities audiences. MSP Film operates The Main Cinema (a five-screen arthouse venue) and produces the annual Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF) along with niche festivals and regular series such as Cine Latino, MN Made, and community-curated programs. MSP Film presents year-round programming (365 days a year) and reports an annual audience reach of roughly 150,000+ attendees. The organization emphasizes cross-cultural engagement, filmmaker access, and community partnerships — including recurring festival collaborations and closing-day events presented with major local arts partners — while maintaining active fundraising, membership, and grant-supported operations.

Notable achievements

Established film exhibition presence since 1962

Has operated as a public 501(c)(3) film society since 1962, building decades of continuous programming and festival leadership in the Twin Cities.

Operation of The Main Cinema (five screens)

Runs The Main Cinema in Minneapolis as a five-screen arthouse venue, offering daily programming and hosting dozens of festivals, special series, and community events.

Home of MSPIFF and wide festival slate

Produces the annual Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival and multiple niche festivals (e.g., Cine Latino, Twin Cities Arab Film Festival partnerships, MN Made), reaching a large and diverse regional audience.

At a glance

Total assets: $4.1M
Annual revenue: $2.8M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 41-1802905
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Website: mspfilm.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Recipient of Minnesota State Arts Board operating support and regular public and private grant funding to sustain programming.

Recognized in local and regional press for stewardship of The Main Cinema and for expanding independent and international film access in the Twin Cities.

Longstanding partnerships with local cultural organizations and institutions for festival programming and closing-day events (including collaboration for festival events with major regional arts partners).

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