Jewish Film Institute

EIN: 942854068 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

San Francisco, CA

Total Revenue
$1,969,391
Total Expenses
$1,868,963
Total Assets
$2,204,785
Net Assets
$1,791,364
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1980
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Alexandra Leban
Phone
4156210556
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Jewish Film Institute, founded in 1980, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.9M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

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 penitentiari

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $727,305 Revenue: $218,492

The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival (SFJFF) is the signature program of the Jewish Film Institute. JFI held a 16-day festival, with in-person weeks of showing at the The Palace of Fine Arts...

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The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival (SFJFF) is the signature program of the Jewish Film Institute. JFI held a 16-day festival, with in-person weeks of showing at the The Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, the Roxie, the Vogue, and the SFJCC in SF, and at the Piedmont Theatre in the East Bay. The festival show-cased more than sixty-five films from twenty countries for a worldwide audience and presented a record number of conversations and Q&As with filmmakers.

Program 2
Expenses: $336,715 Revenue: $4,836

The JFI Completion Grants Program, the first and only US-based source of finishing funds for Jewish-content films of all genres, awarded $85,000 to seven original projects in its fourth year. Since...

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The JFI Completion Grants Program, the first and only US-based source of finishing funds for Jewish-content films of all genres, awarded $85,000 to seven original projects in its fourth year. Since the programs launch in 2020, over half of JFIs grantees have completed their films. Many have premiered at leading international film festivals to awards recognition and critical acclaim. The program supports original stories that promote thoughtful consideration of Jewish history, life, culture, and identity. Priorities are given to projects that offer fresh, challenging perspectives; reflect untold stories or under-represented communities; and engage audiences across cultural lines.

Program 3
Expenses: $282,841 Revenue: $3,410

JFIs Filmmakers in Residence honed their creative visions during the year- long residency through workshops, training, peer-to-peer mentorship, and JFIs third annual Pitch & Kvell, during which...

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JFIs Filmmakers in Residence honed their creative visions during the year- long residency through workshops, training, peer-to-peer mentorship, and JFIs third annual Pitch & Kvell, during which Residents presented their projects to industry veterans and the JFI community for feedback and guidance. The purpose of the residency is to support filmmakers who are working on films with Jewish content by providing consulting and mentorship from JFI's program staff who are all working filmmakers. The Filmmaker in Residence program has been in existence for 11 years and, through this program, JFI is creating a community of filmmakers. In 2023 JFI mentored 6 Residents.

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,696,299
Program Service Revenue $226,738
Investment Income $26,103
Other Revenue $20,251
TOTAL REVENUE $1,969,391

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $85,000
Salaries & Benefits $1,109,606
Fundraising Expenses $341,823
Program Expenses $1,346,861
Other Expenses $674,357
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,868,963

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,969,391 $1,704,916 +0.2%
Expenses $1,868,963 $1,656,786 +0.1%
Net Income $100,428 $48,130 +1.1%
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
34
Volunteers
75

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$188,000
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Alexandra Leban President & ED 40.00
Officer
$188,000 $0 $188,000
F Lawrence Ewing Dir. of Finance 40.00
$126,000 $0 $126,000
Nate Gellman Dir. of Dev & Comm 40.00
$113,420 $0 $113,420
Jay Rosenblatt Program Dir. 40.00
$103,933 $0 $103,933
Evan Abrams Treasurer 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ralph Guggenheim Board Chair 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Marissa Wertheimer Secretary 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Victoria Stone Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Pearce Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alexander Germanacos Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeanne Miller Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jason Rosenberg Audit Chair 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Aviva Davis Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mathew Hechinger Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Neil Fink Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Barbara Shragge Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Libitzky Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Julie Arnheim Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ronnie Fuchs Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,969,391 $1,868,963 $2,204,785 $100,428
2022 $1,704,916 $1,656,786 $2,145,087 $48,130
2021 $1,768,083 $1,297,530 $1,771,567 $470,553
2020 $1,446,710 $1,348,482 $1,753,207 $98,228
2020 $1,446,710 $1,348,482 $1,753,207 $98,228
2019 $2,015,737 $1,724,166 $1,475,440 $291,571
2018 $1,872,975 $1,721,436 $1,177,803 $151,539
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