Filmforum Inc
Filmforum is the longest-running organization in southern California dedicated exclusively to the ongoing, non-commerical exhibition of independent and experimental cinema. It supports the making of such work.
Filmforum Inc at a glance
In short: Filmforum Inc gave $234K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $78K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $233,750
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $77,917
- Median grant
- $96,000
- Total assets
- $118,956
- -21.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Filmforum Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Stars in the Dark ($100K). Together the top 3 received $234K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Filmforum Inc gives
- Giving grew 149% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $94K (2022) to $234K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $234K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stars in the Dark Santa Monica, CA | Film Production | $99,750 |
| JVB Project LLC New York, NY | Film Production | $96,000 |
| Veracity Productions Los Angeles, CA | Film Production | $38,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $118,956 | $323,565 | $363,391 | $233,750 | 3 | $45 |
| 2024 | $152,266 | $174,059 | $260,568 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $240,185 | $303,502 | $207,210 | $112,625 | 3 | $58 |
| 2022 | $140,821 | $246,791 | $227,628 | $94,050 | 2 | $124 |
| 2021 | $121,921 | $116,415 | $111,421 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $126,153 | $201,544 | $130,687 | — | — | $105 |
About Filmforum Inc
Based on IRS filings
Filmforum Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $119K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $234K. Net investment income was $45.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Filmforum Inc is led by Winona Bechtle, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 2 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Winona Bechtle
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tuni Chatterji
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$250 (2022) → $0 (2025)
Rani Singh
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Foundas
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Lynn Peterson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jheanelle Brown
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $9K (2025)
Diego Robles
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$1K (2023) → $1K (2025)
Alison Kozberg
Treasurer
President → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Jesse Lerner (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Adam Hyman (2021–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Mark Toscano (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Berenice Reynaud (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Thom Anderson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Leeroy Kang (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Madison Brookshire (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mary Cullather (2020) — Treasurer · Filing note: Through June 2020
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $9K, to Jheanelle Brown (Vice President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Filmforum Inc
How much does Filmforum Inc give each year?
Filmforum Inc gave $234K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Filmforum Inc's typical grant size?
Filmforum Inc's median grant in 2025 was $96,000, and its average grant was $77,917, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Filmforum Inc give grants?
Filmforum Inc gives mostly in California: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (41%).
Does Filmforum Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Filmforum Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Film Production" (3 grants).
How large is Filmforum Inc?
Filmforum Inc reported $119K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $324K.
What is Filmforum Inc?
Filmforum Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $119K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Filmforum Inc's EIN?
Filmforum Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0173697. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 25, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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