The Film Collaborative Inc
The Film Collaborative Inc. (TFC) is a public charity based in Los Angeles, California, that supports independent filmmakers through distribution education and services, including fiscal sponsorship, film distribution, and impact marketing. The organization says its services are provided without taking filmmakers’ rights.
The Film Collaborative Inc at a glance
In short: The Film Collaborative Inc gave $12.7M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $12.7M), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,724,745
- +81.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,724,745
- +81.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,724,745
- Total assets
- $4,856,052
- -22.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Film Collaborative Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 3405 Cazador Street, Los Angeles, CA 90065
Phone: (323) 610-8128
Website: https://thefilmcollaborative.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Film Collaborative Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Domestic Org - See PDF List ($12.7M).
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 127 grants of 163 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
TFC is based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Film Collaborative Inc gives
- Giving grew 394% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2020) to $12.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $12.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Org - See PDF List Los Angeles, CA | Filmmaking Projects | $12,724,745 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,856,052 | $13,759,444 | $15,154,290 | $12,724,745 | 1 | $14,662 |
| 2023 | $6,265,105 | $11,346,960 | $9,651,156 | $7,018,509 | 1 | $5,225 |
| 2022 | $4,510,423 | $11,678,623 | $12,150,514 | $10,558,072 | 82 | $1,713 |
| 2021 | $4,990,199 | $6,327,670 | $4,374,094 | $2,577,870 | 49 | $817 |
| 2020 | $3,068,998 | $6,170,195 | $3,419,271 | $1,046,282 | 30 | $34 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
TFC states that its mission is to provide independent filmmakers with educational materials about distribution and a range of services, including fiscal sponsorship, film distribution, and impact marketing, without taking filmmakers’ rights. Its website describes it as a nonprofit focused on distribution education.
TFC’s 2024 filing describes distribution education activities including a digital distribution guide, blog content, case studies, a distributor report card, and a free virtual conference. It also reports festival and community-screening distribution for 25–35 films annually, including films addressing social justice, cultural, environmental, and LGBTQ+ issues.
For fiscal sponsorship, TFC says a project must make an artistic contribution to film or media art. The project remains separate from TFC and is responsible for its own tax reporting and liabilities; TFC oversees the use of grant funds for the purposes described in the proposal and receives reports from filmmakers.
Grantmaking
TFC’s fiscal sponsorship program is a way for film and media projects to receive funding through a nonprofit sponsor; the website describes it as a pre-approved grant relationship. This is distinct from a conventional grant program for outside applicants.
In filing year 2024, TFC reported one grant totaling $12,724,745. The reported grant was to “DOMESTIC ORG - SEE PDF LIST” in Los Angeles, California, for “FILMMAKING PROJECTS.” Because this was the sole reported grant, the smallest, largest, and median grant were each $12,724,745. The filing also reported 82 grants totaling $10,558,072 in 2022 and one grant totaling $7,018,509 in 2023.
To seek fiscal sponsorship, applicants first submit a brief letter of inquiry (LOI). If TFC considers the project a potential fit, it contacts the applicant to schedule a consultation; applicants should not submit a full application or pay the fee before that consultation unless invited. The stated application fee is $60 and is non-refundable. The application guidance calls for a proposal submitted as a single PDF. TFC also lists a $95 annual membership fee and a 5% administrative cost on funds raised.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Orly Ravid as President, Jeffrey Winter as Secretary, and Joseph Anthony Bilancio, Fran Marranca, and Lauri Apelian as Directors. TFC’s website identifies Ravid as its founder and co-executive director.
The Film Collaborative Inc is led by Orly Ravid, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Orly Ravid
President
President & Co-Exec. Director → President & Co. Executive Director, 2021
President & Co. Executive Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$37K (2020) → $39K (2024)
Fran Marranca
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Anthony Bilancio
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauri Apelian
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey F Winter
Secretary
Secretary & Co-Exec. Director → Secretary & Co. Executive Director, 2021
Secretary & Co. Executive Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$93K (2020) → $127K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $127K, to Jeffrey Winter (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Film Collaborative Inc
How much does The Film Collaborative Inc give each year?
The Film Collaborative Inc gave $12.7M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $7.0M across 1 grant.
How large is The Film Collaborative Inc?
The Film Collaborative Inc reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.8M.
What does The Film Collaborative Inc fund?
TFC states that its mission is to provide independent filmmakers with educational materials about distribution and a range of services, including fiscal sponsorship, film distribution, and impact marketing, without taking filmmakers’ rights. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Film Collaborative Inc?
The Film Collaborative Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check thefilmcollaborative.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does The Film Collaborative Inc make grants?
TFC is based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in California.
What is The Film Collaborative Inc's EIN?
The Film Collaborative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0295081. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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