Pickford Film Center
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$911K
Foundation funders
17
Grants recorded
36
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Pickford Film Center?
Pickford Film Center is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by M J Murdock Charitable Trust ($300K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($207K), Mary H Storer Foundation ($115K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $911K in grants to Pickford Film Center between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | $300,000 | 2 | 2023 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $207,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Mary H Storer Foundation | $115,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Whatcom Community Foundation | $114,543 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Artsfund | $41,900 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Carolyn S & Donald F Obrecht Foundation | $40,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Whatcom Educational Credit Union | $40,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation | $12,100 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Robert & Elizabeth Fergus Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Coolidge Corner Theatre Foundation Inc | $8,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $5,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Michigan Theater Foundation Inc | $5,286 | 1 | 2020 |
| Dr Lloyd and Kay Chapman Charitable Fund | $1,100 | 3 | 2020–2025 |
| The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2020 |
| GE Aerospace Foundation | $35 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $615K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $47K.
What grants has Pickford Film Center received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Whatcom Community Foundation | ARTS & CULTURE | $30,780 |
| 2025 | Carolyn S & Donald F Obrecht Foundation | ARTS COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE | $10,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $5,500 |
| 2025 | Dr Lloyd and Kay Chapman Charitable Fund | to bring education programs to public school students, compelling film series to our community and gives space for independent thought through arthouse cinema to thrive in downtown Bellingham. | $500 |
| 2024 | Mary H Storer Foundation | GENERAL USE | $65,000 |
| 2024 | Whatcom Community Foundation | ARTS & CULTURE | $12,000 |
| 2024 | Carolyn S & Donald F Obrecht Foundation | ARTS COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Coolidge Corner Theatre Foundation Inc | SCIENCE ON SCREEN PROGRAM SUBGRANT | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Artsfund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Robert & Elizabeth Fergus Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation | N/A | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Dr Lloyd and Kay Chapman Charitable Fund | to bring education programs to public school students, compelling film series to our community and gives space for independent thought through arthouse cinema to thrive in downtown Bellingham. | $500 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $200,000 |
| 2023 | M J Murdock Charitable Trust | THE PICKFORD ON GRAND | $150,000 |
| 2023 | M J Murdock Charitable Trust | THE PICKFORD ON GRAND | $150,000 |
| 2023 | Mary H Storer Foundation | GENERAL USE | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Whatcom Educational Credit Union | EDUCATION GRANT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Whatcom Community Foundation | ARTS & CULTURE | $15,307 |
| 2023 | Artsfund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,900 |
| 2023 | Carolyn S & Donald F Obrecht Foundation | ARTS COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Robert & Elizabeth Fergus Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation | N/A | $3,000 |
| 2022 | Whatcom Community Foundation | ARTS & CULTURE | $28,000 |
| 2022 | Whatcom Educational Credit Union | EDUCATION GRANT | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Carolyn S & Donald F Obrecht Foundation | ARTS COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | Campaign for the Grand Street theater | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $7,000 |
| 2022 | Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation | N/A | $3,600 |
| 2022 | GE Aerospace Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS | $35 |
| 2021 | Whatcom Community Foundation | ARTS & CULTURE | $28,456 |
Showing 30 most recent of 36 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Pickford Film Center?
Pickford Film Center is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by M J Murdock Charitable Trust ($300K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($207K), Mary H Storer Foundation ($115K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $911K in grants to Pickford Film Center between 2020–2025.
Who is Pickford Film Center's largest funder?
M J Murdock Charitable Trust is the largest recorded funder of Pickford Film Center, with $300K across 2 grants (2023).
How much grant funding has Pickford Film Center received?
IRS 990 filings record $911K in grants to Pickford Film Center across 36 grants from 17 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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