RAGTAG FILM SOCIETY
AI Summary
RAGTAG Film Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to championing independent film and the arts in downtown Columbia and all of Central Missouri. With an operating budget of $2 million and total revenue of $1.9 million, RAGTAG promotes media literacy, supports local media artists, and hosts community events, including an annual documentary film festival that showcases innovative cinematic work. The organization does not rely on a single funder for more than 50% of its revenue. For more information, visit ragtagcinema.org.
Mission Statement
TO CHAMPION INDEPENDENT FILM AND THE ARTS IN WAYS THAT STIMULATE AND ENRICH DOWNTOWN COLUMBIA AND ALL OF CENTRAL MISSOURI BY PRESENTING FILM AS AN ART FORM; PROMOTING MEDIA LITERACY, EDUCATION, AND NEW IDEAS; SUPPORTING LOCAL MEDIA ARTISTS; AND HOSTING COMMUNITY EVENTS. RAGTAG PRESENTS AN ANNUAL DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL THAT HIGHLIGHTS THE INNOVATIVE WORK WITH A CINEMATIC SCOPE, CREATIVE TAKES ON CONTEMPORARY CURRENTS, AND WORK THAT PROVOKES DIALOGUE ABOUT ITS SUBJECT AND THE DOCUMENTARY FORM ITSELF.
Cause Areas
2
Film and video
Music
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is RAGTAG FILM SOCIETY’s budget?
In 2025, RAGTAG FILM SOCIETY reported an annual operating budget of around $2 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does RAGTAG FILM SOCIETY support?
RAGTAG FILM SOCIETY supports work in Film and video and Music.
Where does RAGTAG FILM SOCIETY operate?
RAGTAG FILM SOCIETY is headquartered in Columbia, MO.
Who funded RAGTAG FILM SOCIETY recently?
In 2025, RAGTAG FILM SOCIETY received grants from COOLIDGE CORNER THEATRE FOUNDATION INC, DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC, and MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant RAGTAG FILM SOCIETY received in 2024?
The largest grant to RAGTAG FILM SOCIETY in 2024 exceeds $26 thousand.