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.
National Board of Review at a glance
In short: National Board of Review gave $26K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,000
- -25.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,000
- -25.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,000
- Total assets
- $646,561
- +10.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who National Board of Review funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New York University ($20K). Together the top 2 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $35K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $26K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York University New York, NY | Support for Emerging Filmmakers | $20,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | General Support | $6,000 |
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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 | $646,561 | $678,372 | $628,129 | $26,000 | 2 | $5,835 |
| 2024 | $585,947 | $661,636 | $608,121 | $35,000 | 2 | $4,098 |
| 2023 | $556,593 | $645,624 | $571,861 | $15,000 | 1 | $3,509 |
| 2022 | $409,494 | $616,360 | $518,200 | $12,000 | Total only | $93 |
| 2021 | $357,550 | $158,976 | $432,743 | $6,000 | 1 | $295 |
| 2020 | $623,510 | $570,136 | $553,630 | — | — | $799 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About National Board of Review
Based on IRS filings
National Board of Review is a public charity, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $647K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $6K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Board of Review is led by Annie Schulhof, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Annie Schulhof
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Orson Robbins-Pianka
Managing Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$126K (2020) → $147K (2025)
Wendy Smith
Creative Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$118K (2020) → $139K (2025)
Daniel Goldstine
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanine Basinger
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Friedman
Secretary & Legal Counsel
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mirra Bank
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Moira Griffin
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronnie McMahan
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Merritt Eastman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Dahnke
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Daniel
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Farello
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula B. Pretlow
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rodney K. Williams
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: David Laub (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Leon Friedman (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Andrew Weinberg (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Norman T. Strauss (2020–2022) — Director
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 $147K, to Orson Robbins-Pianka (Managing Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Board of Review
How much does National Board of Review give each year?
National Board of Review gave $26K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $35K across 2 grants.
How large is National Board of Review?
National Board of Review reported $647K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $678K.
Where does National Board of Review operate?
National Board of Review has awarded grants in New York.
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 2020–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS March 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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