EIN 32-0295081

The Film Collaborative

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
Year formed
2009
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
TFC provides education and services for filmmakers about distribution. They have a fiscal sponsorship program with low commission rates.
Total revenues
$11,346,960
2023
20192020202120222023$4m$8m$12m
Total expenses
$9,651,156
2023
20192020202120222023$3m$7m$11m
Total assets
$6,265,105
2023
20192020202120222023$0$4m
Num. employees
3
2023
2019202020212022202302

Program areas at The Film Collaborative

Fiscal sponsorship: tfc grew its fiscal sponsorship program during 2023 by continuing to add new projects. Tfc's fiscal sponsorship program offers one of The lowest commission structures available to filmmakers, so they can create culturally important/educational cinema sustainably.
Tfc also offers filmmakers a way to engage with The organization at various levels to gain access to non-complimentary offerings such as one-on-one advising and consultation.
Tfc continued to expand its distribution education by 1) maintaining and growing The digital distribution guide; 2) continuing to regularly publish distribution blog content (including audio-visual panel discussions); 3) developing additional distribution case studies; and 4) expanding The distributor report card. It continues its festival and community screening distribution of non-commercial cinema, handling up to 25-35 films annually that address social justice, cultural, environmental, and lgbt issues, among others. Tfc has also maintained two grant-supported distribution initiatives: community conversations and tfc impact vod. Tfc continues to be a critical resource for filmmakers of such films, and for audiences who are eager to see these films that are often otherwise not available.

Who funds The Film Collaborative

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Schwab Charitable FundArts, Culture & Humanities$1,552,840
John Templeton FoundationGratitude Revealed: Grass Roots Events$1,323,394
Gracias Family FoundationGeneral Operating Expenses in Its Entirety.$1,000,000
...and 78 more grants received totalling $7,402,985

Personnel at The Film Collaborative

NameTitleCompensation
David AverbachCreative Director and Director of Digital Distribution Initiatives
Jeffrey FabianCo - Executive Director
Jeffrey Fabian WinterExecutive Director$114,925
Lynnette GryseelsDirector of Development and Fiscal Sponsorship$111,003
Orly RavidPresident$36,000

Financials for The Film Collaborative

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$10,686,774
Program services$563,207
Investment income and dividends$5,225
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$91,754
Total revenues$11,346,960

Form 990s for The Film Collaborative

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-08990View PDF
2021-122022-09-27990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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Center for Independent Documentary (CID)Newton, MA$9,237,559
The Filmmakers Collaborative (FC)Melrose, MA$4,850,251
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Ubongo InternationalAustin, TX$10,294,709
Realize ImpactBainbridge Island, WA$14,692,445
First Look InstituteLos Gatos, CA$8,914,688
WRLD FoundationWilmington, DE$3,717,757
Toy Gun FilmsOklahoma City, OK$6,305,336
OmprakashSeattle, WA$4,584,910
Data update history
January 15, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 14, 2025
Received grants
Identified 32 new grant, including a grant for $1,323,394 from John Templeton Foundation
January 5, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $140,000 from Perspective Media Initiatives
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 30 new grant, including a grant for $250,530 from Fetzer Institute
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHuman servicesJobs and employment
Characteristics
Provides grantsOperates internationallyTax deductible donationsFiscal sponsorAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3405 Cazador St
Los Angeles, CA 90065
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
thefilmcollaborative.org/ 
Phone
(323) 610-8128
IRS details
EIN
32-0295081
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2009
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A31: Film, Video
NAICS code, primary
512110: Motion Picture and Video Production
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0174473
FTB Entity ID
3258502
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-19
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