Film Independent
LOS ANGELES, CA · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2025). Film Independent has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
TO CHAMPION CREATIVE INDEPENDENCE IN VISUAL STORYTELLING IN ALL ITS FORMS AND TO FOSTER A CULTURE OF INCLUSION. WE SUPPORT A GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES WHO EMBODY DIVERSITY, INNOVATION, CURIOSITY AND UNIQUENESS OF VISION.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2025.
Who funds Film Independent
$18.7M in foundation grants on record from 177 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation | $3.3M | 5 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $3.3M | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $3.1M | 4 |
| Alfred P Sloan Foundation | $1.3M | 6 |
| Hollywood Foreign Press Association | $639K | 3 |
| Bessemer Giving Fund C/O Bessemer Trust Company Trustee | $510K | 3 |
| Mal Bdl Charitable Foundation C/O Basswood Partners | $500K | 3 |
| Hollywood Foreign Press Association Charitable Trust | $450K | 2 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $255K | 3 |
| Golden Globe Foundation | $230K | 1 |
Leadership
BRENDA ROBINSON (Principal officer)
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