The Jewish Film Institute champions bold films and filmmakers that expand and evolve the Jewish story for audiences everywhere. Through its exhibition and artist development programs, JFI celebrates the spirit of film, inquiry, independence, collaboration, community, and inclusion to turn conversation into action, reframe understanding of Jewish cultures and identities, and nurture networks of filmmakers and artists. Its signature program, the annual San Francisco Jewish Film Festival (SFJFF), is the worlds first and most revered showcase of independent Jewish film, taking place throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. JFI provides significant support for filmmakers and artists exploring Jewish themes and identities, including the JFI Completion Grants, which provide finishing funds to jury-selected projects, and creative, marketing, and production support for its annual cohort of Filmmakers in Residence. JFI also presents the Mitzvah Series at assisted living facilities and penitentiari
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
-27.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$83K
+84.4% YoY
Grant Count
5
+150.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
-26.2% YoY
About Jewish Film Institute
Based on IRS filings
Jewish Film Institute 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 $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $83K. Net investment income was $27K.
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 | $1,596,513 | $2,204,785 | $2,145,087 |
| Revenue | $1,630,748 | $1,969,391 | $1,704,916 |
| Expenses | $1,982,827 | $1,868,963 | $1,656,786 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $26,548 | $26,103 | $18,408 |
| 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 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Jewish Film Institute
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include My Teez Productions LLC ($35,000), Simcha Lieb Productions ($18,000), 11th Street Films LLC ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 11th Street Films LLC New York, NY | Awards | $10,000 |
| Interloper Films Inc Pasadena, CA | Awards | $10,000 |
| My Teez Productions LLC Brooklyn, NY | Awards | $35,000 |
| Simcha Lieb Productions Brooklyn, NY | Awards | $18,000 |
| Teeny Motion Pictures LLC Brooklyn, NY | Awards | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Leban | President & ED | 40 | $189,000 |
| F Lawrence Ewing | Dir. of Finance | 40 | $130,032 |
| Nate Gellman | Dir. of Dev & Comm | 40 | $117,049 |
| Evan Abrams | Treasurer | 3 | — |
| Eric Cohen | Director | 1 | — |
| Ralph Guggenheim | Board Chair | 3 | — |
| Marissa Wertheimer | Secretary | 3 | — |
| Craig Seidel | Director | 1 | — |
| Matthew Hechinger | Director | 1 | — |
| Victoria Stone | Director | 1 | — |
| Michael Pearce | Director | 1 | — |
| Alexander Germanacos | Director | 1 | — |
| Jeanne Miller | Director | 1 | — |
| Jason Rosenberg | Audit Chair | 1 | — |
| Sandra Monteko-Sherman | Director | 1 | — |
| Lori Campbell | Director | 1 | — |
| Neil Fink | Director | 1 | — |
| Barbara Shragge | Director | 1 | — |
| Susan Libitzky | Director | 1 | — |
| Julie Arnheim | Director | 1 | — |
| Ronnie Fuchs | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jewish Film Institute?
Jewish Film Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Jewish Film Institute?
As of 2024, Jewish Film Institute holds $1.6M in total assets with $1.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $83K in 2024.
Where does Jewish Film Institute operate?
Jewish Film Institute has awarded grants in California, New York.
What size grants does Jewish Film Institute award?
In 2024, Jewish Film Institute awarded 5 grants totaling $83K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Jewish Film Institute's EIN?
Jewish Film Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2854068. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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