The Berkeley FILM Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grant and educational program for independent filmmakers with a mission to nurture, sustain and preserve the thriving local film community while attracting the next generation of filmmakers.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$724K
+17.1% YoY
Revenue
$593K
-26.9% YoY
Net Investment Income
$5K
+8762.3% YoY
Expenses
$598K
+83.0% YoY
About Berkeley Film Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Berkeley Film Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in BERKELEY, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $724K in total assets. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $724,180 | $618,248 | $134,908 |
| Revenue | $592,884 | $810,889 | $329,019 |
| Expenses | $597,727 | $326,621 | $370,750 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,697 | $53 | $800 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Berkeley Film Foundation
BFF: Documentary Grant
BERKELEY FILM FOUNDATION
Amount
US $2,500 - US $25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Narrative Short Film Grant - General Grants
BERKELEY FILM FOUNDATION
Amount
US $5,000 - US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Narrative Short Film Grant - Saul Zaentz Awards
BERKELEY FILM FOUNDATION
Amount
US $25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Miller | ProgramDirector | 40 | $89,808 |
| Abby Ginzberg | President | 2 | — |
| Richard Robbins | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Judith Wetterer | Secretary | 0.5 | — |
| Julia Robertson | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| John Gooding | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Paul Zaentz | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Nancy Skinner | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Cheryl Dunye | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Fredrica Drotos | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Dawn Valadez | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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