Filmmakers Collaborative is a non-profit media organization with a mission to catalyze positive change though the power of filmmaking. Significant activities to support our mission in 2024 were the screenings and fundraising for the For Us By Us Incubator program, continuation of our membership program, continued fiscal sponsorship of films that fit our mission, professional and artistic development workshops for filmmakers, continued distribution of our films, and sliding-scale consulting to help filmmakers get their films made.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$351K
+44.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$429K
Grant Count
4
Avg Grant Size
$107K
About Filmmakers Collaborative
Based on IRS filings
Filmmakers Collaborative is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $351K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $429K.
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 | $351,379 | $243,160 | $179,798 |
| Revenue | $1,393,660 | $917,807 | $595,486 |
| Expenses | $1,188,811 | $854,445 | $658,772 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Filmmakers Collaborative
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Reel Link Films Llc ($398,240), Counting Salmon Llc ($12,159), Nureality Productions Llc ($11,094).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COUNTING SALMON LLC OAKLAND, CA | FILMMAKING | $12,159 |
| NUREALITY PRODUCTIONS LLC SAN FRANCISCO, CA | FILMMAKING | $11,094 |
| REEL LINK FILMS LLC LAFAYETTE, CA | FILMMAKING | $398,240 |
| TEETHMARKS MEDIA INC KENTFIELD, CA | FILMMAKING | $7,436 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD KEVIN WHITE | Executive Dir. | 40 | $28,153 |
| Jamie Wright | Director | 2 | — |
| EVA SANTELLI | SECRETARY-TREAS | 3 | — |
| MICHAEL MITRANI | Director | 2 | — |
| Jason Wolos | Director | 2 | — |
| STEVE LADD | Vice President | 2 | — |
| JENNIFER CHIEN | President | 4 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Filmmakers Collaborative?
Filmmakers Collaborative is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds $351K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Filmmakers Collaborative?
As of 2024, Filmmakers Collaborative holds $351K in total assets with $1.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $429K in 2024.
Where does Filmmakers Collaborative operate?
Filmmakers Collaborative has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Filmmakers Collaborative award?
In 2024, Filmmakers Collaborative awarded 4 grants totaling $429K — an average of about $107K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Filmmakers Collaborative's EIN?
Filmmakers Collaborative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3059140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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