The Filmmaker Fund
Invitation OnlyWestport, Connecticut · EIN 45-2982027 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$123K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$3.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
56% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn College | Brooklyn, NY | Community | $30,000 |
| Covenant House | Oakland, CA | Community | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | New London, CT | Community | $10,000 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | Community | $5,000 |
| Ct Food Bank | Stamford, CT | Community | $5,000 |
| Ct Humane Society | Newington, CT | Community | $5,000 |
| Da Lasalle Academy | New York, NY | Community | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | New Haven, CT | Community | $5,000 |
| Staples Tuition | Westport, CT | Community | $5,000 |
| UC Berkeley Journalism | Berkeley, CA | Community | $5,000 |
| Aspetuck Land Trust Inc | Westport, CT | Community | $4,000 |
| Trout Unlimited | Arlington, VA | Community | $2,575 |
| Wilton Land Conservation Trust | Wilton, CT | Community | $2,500 |
| Loveland Foundation | Brooklyn, NY | Community | $2,100 |
| Mianus River Gorge | Bedford, NY | Community | $2,041 |
| Best Friends | Kanab, UT | Community | $2,000 |
| Friends of Mianus River | Stamford, CT | Community | $2,000 |
| Muddy Paws Rescue | Long Island City, NY | Community | $2,000 |
| Ren Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Community | $2,000 |
| Rescue Dogs | San Francisco, CA | Community | $2,000 |
| Safe & Sound | San Francisco, CA | Community | $2,000 |
| Waldos Rescue Pen Inc | New York, NY | Community | $2,000 |
| Westport Playhouse | Westport, CT | Community | $2,000 |
| Westport Volunteer Ems | Westport, CT | Community | $2,000 |
| Wildlife in Crisis | Weston, CT | Community | $2,000 |
| Wise Animal Rescue | Lake Hiawatha, NJ | Community | $2,000 |
| Center for Contemporary | Norwalk, CT | Community | $1,000 |
| Humane Society | Newington, CT | Community | $1,000 |
| Wikipedia | San Francisco, CA | Community | $1,000 |
| Pro Republica | New York, NY | Community | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $123,466 | 30 |
| 2023 | $191,938 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349107380
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-2982027
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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