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Funders to approach for Jewish Film Institute

San Francisco, California$1.6M revenue68 funders on file

The Jewish Film Institute champions bold films and filmmakers that expand and evolve the Jewish story for audiences everywhere. Through its exhibition and artist development programs, JFI celebrates the spirit of film, inquiry, independence, collaboration, community, and inclusion to turn conversation into action, reframe understanding of Jewish cultures and identities, and nurture networks of filmmakers and artists. Its signature program, the annual San Francisco Jewish Film Festival (SFJFF), is the worlds first and most revered showcase of independent Jewish film, taking place throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. JFI provides significant support for filmmakers and artists exploring Jewish themes and identities, including the JFI Completion Grants, which provide finishing funds to jury-selected projects, and creative, marketing, and production support for its annual cohort of Filmmakers in Residence. JFI also presents the Mitzvah Series at assisted living facilities and…

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Best betsLikely, smaller grants1 in 40$28k, your typical grant1 in 401 in 201 in 102 in 10$3k$10k$30k$100k$300kChance of a first grant within two years →Likely grant for you →
Expected from this list$490k–$1.8Mover two years, from 11–20 new funders
Last two years (2023–24)$210kfrom 11 new funders

Half the value is in your top 11 funders, of 161

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  1. 1The Ford FoundationSimilar grantees: Jews for Racial & Economic Justice ($100k/yr), WorkingFilms Inc ($280k/yr), Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco the Peninsula Marin & Sonoma ($90k/yr)3 in 10$37k
  2. 2Bothin FoundationGives in California (237 of 242)Similar grantees: San Francisco Film Society ($10k/yr), Junior Achievement of Northern California ($18k/yr)2 in 10$23k
  3. 3The Schmidt Family FoundationSimilar grantees: Newport Film Inc ($39k/yr), Jobs with Justice San Francisco ($240k/yr)1 in 11$88k

158 more funders on the list for Jewish Film Institute

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