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INDEPENDENT FEATURE PROJECT INC

INDEPENDENT FEATURE PROJECT INC

Brooklyn, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
13-3118525
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INDEPENDENT FEATURE PROJECT INC

Brooklyn, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
13-3118525

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Est.

1979

Fiscal Year Start

Mar 1

Organization Type

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Independent Feature Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives in the independent film sector, having allocated a total of $2 million in grants to just two grantees in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in connecting with Independent Feature Project Inc can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO PROMOTE INDEPEDENT FILMS.
Total Funding Given

$2M

2025
Grantees funded
2
Multi-year grantees
0%
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Total No. of Grants

36

Median 1st year grant
$13K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
J
Jeffrey Sharp
Board Member
J
Jeffrey Sigmund
Board Member
G
Gerry Byrne
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to INDEPENDENT FEATURE PROJECT INC?
No. INDEPENDENT FEATURE PROJECT INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does INDEPENDENT FEATURE PROJECT INC give?
INDEPENDENT FEATURE PROJECT INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Texas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are INDEPENDENT FEATURE PROJECT INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from INDEPENDENT FEATURE PROJECT INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does INDEPENDENT FEATURE PROJECT INC make each year?
In 2025, INDEPENDENT FEATURE PROJECT INC awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did INDEPENDENT FEATURE PROJECT INC fund recently?
In 2025, INDEPENDENT FEATURE PROJECT INC awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include The Florida State University Foundation Inc and The New Festival Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to INDEPENDENT FEATURE PROJECT INC?
INDEPENDENT FEATURE PROJECT INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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