National Board of Review
THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN FILM THROUGH THE PUBLIC RECOGNITION OF EXCEPTIONAL FILMMAKING ACHIEVEMENTS. THE CORPORATION ANNUALLY SCREENS OVER 250 FEATURE FILMS AND OVER 60 STUDENT-MADE SHORT FILMS AND PRESENTS AWARDS AND GRANTS HONORING THE MOST OUTSTANDING. IN KEEPING WITH ITS OWN CENTURY-OLD HISTORY PROTECTING FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IN FILM, THE CORPORATION ALSO HONORS ACHIEVEMENTS IN FILM HISTORY AND IN FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$586K
+5.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$35K
+133.3% YoY
Grant Count
2
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
+16.7% YoY
About National Board of Review
Based on IRS filings
National Board of Review is a nonprofit organization, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $586K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $4K.
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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 | $585,947 | $556,593 | $409,494 |
| Revenue | $661,636 | $645,624 | $616,360 |
| Expenses | $608,121 | $571,861 | $518,200 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,098 | $3,509 | $93 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include New York University ($26,500), Columbia University ($8,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,500 |
| NEW YORK UNIVERSITY NEW YORK, NY | SUPPORT FOR EMERGING FILMMAKERS | $26,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNIE SCHULHOF | PRESIDENT | 40 | — |
| SARAH MERRITT EASTMAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| SCOTT DAHNKE | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| MICHAEL J FRIEDMAN | SECRETARY & LEGAL COUNSEL | 5 | — |
| MIRRA BANK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEANINE BASINGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SEAN DANIEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL J FARELLO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANIEL GOLDSTINE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MOIRA GRIFFIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RONNIE MCMAHAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAULA PRETLOW | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RODNEY K WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ORSON ROBBINS-PIANKA | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 40 | $143,383 |
| WENDY SMITH | CREATIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $134,953 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is National Board of Review?
As of 2024, National Board of Review holds $586K in total assets with $662K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $35K in 2024.
Where does National Board of Review operate?
National Board of Review has awarded grants in New York.
What size grants does National Board of Review award?
In 2024, National Board of Review awarded 2 grants totaling $35K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is National Board of Review's EIN?
National Board of Review's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-5596800. 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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