New York Film Academy
New York Film Academy is a private foundation focused on Education, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it made $2K in qualifying distributions.
New York Film Academy at a glance
- Qualifying distributions (2021)
- $1,888
- Expenses (2021)
- $1,913
- -95.8% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who New York Film Academy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Arts Foundation New York, NY | Educational | $45,000 |
| British Academy of Film and Televis Los Angeles, CA | Educational | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $1,913 | — | — | $1,888 | — |
| 2020 | $1,913 | $46,025 | $46,000 | 2 | — | $1,228 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
New York Film Academy is led by Michael Young, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Michael Young
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Oscar Bleetstein
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Haber
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about New York Film Academy
What is New York Film Academy?
New York Film Academy is a private foundation focused on Education, based in New York, NY.
Where does New York Film Academy operate?
New York Film Academy has awarded grants in California, New York.
What is New York Film Academy's EIN?
New York Film Academy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1563032. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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