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Fiscal Sponsorship Program

Redford Center Inc

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Fiscal Sponsorship Program

Overview: The Redford Center's fiscal sponsorship program is NOT direct funding but allows sponsored filmmakers to solicit tax-deductible donations through the organization's extended 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and Model C Regranting program. The Center also provides ongoing networking and promotional support alongside fund management and distribution assistance.

Application Status: Accepts applications on a rolling basis

Geographic Eligibility:

  • Applications from independent filmmakers worldwide are eligible

  • Cannot fiscally sponsor entities based in countries under comprehensive US sanctions: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria

  • Cannot sponsor the following regions of Ukraine: Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk

  • Significant sanctions restrictions on Russia and Venezuela (case-by-case review)

  • Note: Individuals originally from restricted countries/regions but residents of other countries may be eligible; contact fiscal@redfordcenter.org

    • Applicant Eligibility:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older

  • Must be an independent filmmaker or documentarian

  • Must own the copyright of work and have artistic, budgetary, and editorial control

    • Project Eligibility:

  • Must be a film (documentary or narrative) or media project with:

    • - High impact focused on environmental issues (including environmental justice)
    - Positive and solutions-focused approach
    - Innovative storytelling style
    - Potential to broaden audience on the issue
  • Minimum production budget: US$400,000 (applicants under this amount should contact fiscal@redfordcenter.org before applying)

  • Applicant must provide proof/documentation of access to people, locations, or other specific subject matter

  • Can be in development, production, post-production, or impact campaign stage

  • Must align with The Redford Center's mission

    • What is NOT Eligible:

  • Student films produced through universities or colleges

  • Projects where the applicant is not the owner and direct controller of content

  • Projects that could be considered propaganda in support of a political campaign or candidate

  • Projects under US$400,000 budget (without prior approval)

    • Applicant Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for own fundraising

  • Must develop fundraising plan

  • Must submit fundraising plan with application

  • Expected to think through development strategy, project identity, and potential funding sources

    • Program Support:

  • Fund management and distribution assistance

  • Networking and promotional support

  • Tax-deductible donation processing through 501(c)(3) status

  • Model C Regranting program access

    • Contact: fiscal@redfordcenter.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Timeline: Rolling basis - applications accepted throughout the year

    Required Application Materials:
    1. Completed application form
    2. Fundraising plan (required)

    Application Content Requirements:

  • Demonstrate project alignment with Redford Center's mission

  • Show environmental focus and solutions-oriented approach

  • Provide proof/documentation of access to people, locations, or specific subject matter

  • Outline innovative storytelling approach

  • Detail budget (minimum US$400,000)

  • Include project development strategy

  • Identify potential funding sources

    • Before Applying:

  • If project budget is under US$400,000, contact fiscal@redfordcenter.org before applying to determine eligibility

  • Review eligibility criteria thoroughly

  • Prepare comprehensive fundraising plan

    • Questions: Contact fiscal@redfordcenter.org

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    What Redford Center Inc actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    32
    Total given
    $7.32M
    Median grant
    $25K
    Range
    $7,000–$3.18M
    • By dollars: California 49%, Ohio 36%, Washington 5%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Oakland, CA.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
    • 78% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

    Example grants

    • Big Picture Ranch LLC · Ojai, CA

      Documentary filmmaking

      $3.18M

    • Groundswell Movie LLC · Rushville, OH

      Documentary filmmaking

      $2.61M

    • Shane Andersonswiftwater Films LLC · Olympia, WA

      Documentary filmmaking

      $357K

    • Culture Crossing Llclisa Landers · Larkspur, CA

      Documentary filmmaking

      $166K

    • Prettier in the Dark LLC · New York, NY

      Documentary filmmaking

      $147K

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    environmentarts

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