Charlotte Film Society
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$460K
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
25
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Charlotte Film Society?
Charlotte Film Society is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Foundation for the Carolinas ($244K), Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc ($79K), Bill Simpson Foundation Inc ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $460K in grants to Charlotte Film Society between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation for the Carolinas | $243,550 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc | $78,586 | 4 | 2022–2024 |
| Bill Simpson Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Blumenthal Foundation for Charity Religion Education & Better Inter- | $15,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $12,500 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| North Carolina Humanities Council | $10,575 | 1 | 2024 |
| John T and Suzanne S Jacobus | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Arts Sciences & Cultural Council of Charlotte Mecklenburg Inc | $9,729 | 1 | 2025 |
| Womens Impact Fund | $8,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Network for Good | $5,910 | 1 | 2024 |
| Martha & Spencer Love Fdtn | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Stowe Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Duke Energy Foundation | $605 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $265K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $28K.
What grants has Charlotte Film Society received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | John T and Suzanne S Jacobus | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Arts Sciences & Cultural Council of Charlotte Mecklenburg Inc | CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT | $9,729 |
| 2025 | Womens Impact Fund | Unrestricted Operating Support | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $140,000 |
| 2024 | Bill Simpson Foundation Inc | Independent Picture House | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc | CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT | $25,836 |
| 2024 | North Carolina Humanities Council | THIS GRANT SUPPORTS A COMMUNITY IMPACT FILM SERIES WHICH USES FILM AND DISCUSSION TO FACILITATE CONVERSATIONS ON TOPICS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST. | $10,575 |
| 2024 | Blumenthal Foundation for Charity Religion Education & Better Inter- | General operating support | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community | CHARITABLE GIFT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $7,000 |
| 2024 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $5,910 |
| 2024 | Martha & Spencer Love Fdtn | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Stowe Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc | KNIGHT TECH INFUSION FUND ACTIVE | $26,500 |
| 2023 | Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc | CULTURAL VISION GRANT ACTIVE GRANT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $39,000 |
| 2022 | Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc | CULTURAL VISION GRANT | $6,250 |
| 2022 | Duke Energy Foundation | EMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFT DONATION | $100 |
| 2021 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $34,550 |
| 2021 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,500 |
| 2021 | Blumenthal Foundation for Charity Religion Education & Better Inter- | A grant to help build a 3-screen cinema to an existing building in NoDa on 4237 Raleigh Street. | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Duke Energy Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS | $105 |
| 2020 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Duke Energy Foundation | EMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFTS | $400 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Charlotte Film Society?
Charlotte Film Society is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Foundation for the Carolinas ($244K), Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc ($79K), Bill Simpson Foundation Inc ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $460K in grants to Charlotte Film Society between 2020–2025.
Who is Charlotte Film Society's largest funder?
Foundation for the Carolinas is the largest recorded funder of Charlotte Film Society, with $244K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Charlotte Film Society received?
IRS 990 filings record $460K in grants to Charlotte Film Society across 25 grants from 14 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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