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The Filmmaker Fund is a private corporation based in WESTPORT, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. The principal officer is The Organization. It holds total assets of $3.5M. Annual income is reported at $313K. Total assets have grown from $4K in 2011 to $3.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Connecticut, New York and California. According to available records, The Filmmaker Fund has made 48 grants totaling $432K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $141K in 2020 to $192K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $50K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 40 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, Delaware, which account for 52% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 15 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
The Filmmaker Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 48 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, DE.
The Filmmaker Fund has distributed a total of $432K across 48 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $50K.
The Filmmaker Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Filmmaker Fund is headquartered in WESTPORT, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minette Nelson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Eckles | CHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$3.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$3.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
48
Total Giving
$432K
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
40
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant HouseCOMMUNITY | Oakland, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Molly Vs The MachinesCOMMUNITY | London | $50K | 2023 |
| Cos Mor Iv LlcCOMMUNITY | Newark, DE | $50K | 2023 |
| Brooklyn CollegeCOMMUNITY | Brooklyn, NY | $40K | 2023 |
| InspiricaCOMMUNITY | Stamford, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Uc Berkeley FoundationCOMMUNITY | Berkeley, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Homes With HopeCOMMUNITY | Westport, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Muddy Paws RescueCOMMUNITY | Long Island City, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Wilton Land Conservation TrustCOMMUNITY | Wilton, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Mianus RiverCOMMUNITY | Stamford, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| Safe & SoundCOMMUNITY | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Westport PlayhouseCOMMUNITY | Westport, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| True North RescueCOMMUNITY | Brooklyn, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Loveland FoundationCOMMUNITY | Brooklyn, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Wise Animal RescueCOMMUNITY | Lake Hiawatha, NJ | $2K | 2023 |
| Aspetuck Land Trust IncCOMMUNITY | Westport, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| Westport Volunteer EmsCOMMUNITY | Westport, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| Rescue DogsCOMMUNITY | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Waldos Rescue Pen IncCOMMUNITY | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Ct Food BankCOMMUNITY | Stamford, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Ct MirrorCOMMUNITY | Hartford, CT | $512 | 2023 |
| Sustainable WestportCOMMUNITY | Westport, CT | $500 | 2023 |
| Uc RegentsCOMMUNITY | Berkeley, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| World Food KitchenCOMMUNITY | Washington, DC | $20K | 2022 |
| Feeding AmericaCOMMUNITY | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2022 |
| Westport UkraineCOMMUNITY | New York City, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Bridgeport RescueCOMMUNITY | Fairfield, CT | $2K | 2022 |
| Habitat For HumanityCOMMUNITY | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Westport Police UnionCOMMUNITY | Westport, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| Lily'S LegacyCOMMUNITY | Petauma, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Healing WatersCOMMUNITY | Laplata, MD | $1K | 2022 |
| GofundmeCOMMUNITY | Redwood City, CA | $30K | 2020 |
| God'S Love We DeliverCOMMUNITY | New York, NY | $30K | 2020 |
| The Jordan Davis FoundationCOMMUNITY | Jacksonville, FL | $25K | 2020 |
| Champion In The Making FoundationCOMMUNITY | Marietta, GA | $25K | 2020 |
| Color Of ChangeCOMMUNITY | Oakland, CA | $12K | 2020 |
| La Luz CenterCOMMUNITY | Sonoma, CA | $5K | 2020 |
| Foundation Of FreedomCOMMUNITY | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2020 |
| Oakland Metro Chamber Of Commerce FoundationCOMMUNITY | Oakland, CA | $5K | 2020 |
| Sonoma Valley Education FoundationCOMMUNITY | Sonoma, CA | $4K | 2020 |