The Redford Center is an independent environmental nonprofit co-founded in 2005 by activists and filmmakers Robert Redford and James Redford. Based in San Francisco, California, it is one of the only US-based nonprofits solely dedicated to environmental impact filmmaking. The organization develops and invests in narrative tools that strengthen and broaden the reach of grassroots environmental movements, using film as a primary medium to shift culture, build empathy, and move people into action.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.6M
-27.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.3M
+35.4% YoY
Grant Count
32
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$229K
-32.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The Redford Center advances environmental solutions through the power of stories that move. The organization believes that film is one of the most powerful tools to shift culture, build empathy, represent frontline communities, and mobilize people for environmental action.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Environmental impact filmmaking and documentary production
- Support for independent filmmakers through grants and fiscal sponsorship
- Environmental education and awareness campaigns
- Climate solutions storytelling
- Grassroots environmental movement amplification
Grantmaking
The Redford Center operates multiple filmmaker support initiatives:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Redford Center's films and impact campaigns reach audiences across all 50 states and 45+ countries. Films have received distribution from Netflix, Hulu, HBO, PBS, and National Geographic. Recent grantees include projects spanning multiple continents and regions.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $10,437,703
- Total Revenue: $11,485,028
- Total Expenses: $7,882,734
- Employees: 11
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $7,568,395
- Total Giving: $7,719,007
Tax Status:
- 501(c)(3) organization
- Tax-exempt since August 2014
- EIN: 46-4549706
- Four-Star rating with 97% score
Funding Model: The organization operates as a non-endowed nonprofit, meaning donations directly support filmmakers and operations.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,568,395 | $10,437,703 | $6,808,241 |
| Revenue | $7,071,995 | $11,485,028 | $4,498,128 |
| Expenses | $10,000,304 | $7,882,734 | $5,258,906 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $122,488 | $41,353 | $3,280 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Redford Center Inc
Fiscal Sponsorship Program
REDFORD CENTER INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
NRDC Climate Storytelling Fellowship
REDFORD CENTER INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Redford Center Grants
REDFORD CENTER INC
Amount
$25,000 (Year 1); Additional funding available in Year 2
Deadline
October 1, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Co-Founders:
- Robert Redford (1936–2025)
- James Redford (1962–2020)
Current Leadership:
- Conor Schlosser, Robert Redford's grandson, spoke at the organization's 20th anniversary celebration in December 2025
Staff:
- Nicole Kite (contact for program support and in-kind giving)
- Grace Davis (contact for financial transfers and donations)
- Approximately 11–20 employees as of 2023
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DYLAN REDFORD | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| HANNAH ABUZAINEH | CO-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CODY EVANS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DENISE PORCHE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JANNAT GARGI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT REDFORD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CONOR SCHLOSSER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY UBBEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JILL TIDMAN | PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $240,000 |
| KATHLEEN CRUZ LAMB | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 40 | $102,905 |
| HEATHER FIPPS | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $139,999 |
| JONATHAN WHITE | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & FISCAL SPONSORSHIP | 40 | $143,000 |
| NICOLE KITE | DEVELOPMENT MANAGER | 40 | $100,833 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**December 2025:** The Redford Center celebrated its 20th anniversary with a special event at the de Young Museum in San Francisco. The celebration honored the legacy of co-founders Robert and James Redford and unveiled an ambitious vision for continuing their work. The event featured exclusive first-look trailers from two new documentary projects: *Undamming Klamath* and *Symphony of Silence*.
The Redford Center is Fueling Environmental Filmmaking with New Half a Million**October 2025:** The organization announced more than $500,000 in new funding across three filmmaker support initiatives, including the launch of the Nature Connection Pitch competition, a $100,000 impact campaigns pilot program, and $400,000 in additional grants through the Grants Program.
The Redford Center Expands Grants For Environmental Impact Films With 13**Ongoing Programs:**
"Films That Move" virtual screening series: Since relaunching in May 2023, the program has screened 19 environmental documentaries and reached nearly 2,000 viewers
"The People vs Climate Change" collaborative event with PopShift, convening 50 people affected by climate change with 50 Hollywood writers
Hollywood Climate Summit Pitchfest in partnership with NBC Universal, which received 125 climate-themed film scripts and TV pilots
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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