Canobie Films Foundation Incorporated
Canobie Films Foundation Incorporated is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Tiburon, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $208K in total assets. In 2024, it made $967K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $17.
Canobie Films Foundation Incorporated at a glance
- Total assets
- $208,350
- -36.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $845,086
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $967,426
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $971,237
- +7.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Canobie Films Foundation Incorporated funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Canobie Films Foundation Incorporated gives
- Giving fell 99% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $60 (2023) to $7K (2020). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $60.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KQED Public Media San Francisco, CA | To further charitable and educational purposes in the local community. | $60 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $208,350 | $845,086 | $971,237 | — | — | $967,426 | $17 |
| 2023 | $328,246 | $906,244 | $905,854 | $60 | 1 | $932,431 | $22 |
| 2022 | $322,660 | $904,768 | $1,059,310 | $6,975 | 5 | $1,051,894 | $7 |
| 2021 | $479,419 | $1,603,406 | $1,177,988 | $6,000 | 1 | $1,170,864 | $3,135 |
| 2020 | $53,180 | $1,160,780 | $1,150,833 | $7,155 | 5 | — | $125 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Canobie Films Foundation Incorporated is led by Jyll Johnstone, President on every filing since 2020; 5 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jyll Johnstone
President
On filings since 2020
34 hrs/week
$30K (2021) → $90K (2024)
Jessica Wolf
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Merideth Ward
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Stephany Hitchcock
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Debra Weider
Vice President & Secretary
Secretary → Vice President & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Michael Davis
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $90K, to Jyll Johnstone (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Canobie Films Foundation Incorporated
How large is Canobie Films Foundation Incorporated?
Canobie Films Foundation Incorporated reported $208K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $845K.
What is Canobie Films Foundation Incorporated?
Canobie Films Foundation Incorporated is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Tiburon, CA. It holds $208K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Canobie Films Foundation Incorporated operate?
Canobie Films Foundation Incorporated has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Virginia.
What is Canobie Films Foundation Incorporated's EIN?
Canobie Films Foundation Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1170428. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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