Programs

  • Plastics Awareness Film Series

    PRODUCTION OF A SERIES OF 3 PLASTICS FILMS. EACH OF THESE FILMS HIGHLIGHT AN AREA OF CONCERN REGARDING THE USE AND DISPOSAL OF PLASTICS IN OUR ENVIRONMENT. THERE WERE 3 FILMS PRODUCED AND CORRESPONDING STUDY GUIDES FOR USE BY TEACHERS AND STUDENTS. THESE FILMS ARE PLACED IN EXHIBIT LOCATIONS IN MUSEUMS, AQUARIUMS, ETC. AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR FREE AT APPLE PODCASTS. 2024 FUNDS WERE UTILIZED FOR FINAL EDITS, STUDY GUIDE DEVELOPMENT FOR K-12 AND ONLINE DISTRIBUTION EFFORTS
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
    Source
    990
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    No populations provided
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    $77.4K

  • Schoolyard Films Marketing Initiative

    SCHOOLYARD FILMS LAUNCHED A SELF-PROMOTING MARKETING PLAN. THIS INCLUDES CREATION OF MEDIA MATERIALS TO PRESENT TO POTENTIAL DONORS, SMALL GATHERINGS OF PROSPECTIVE DONORS INITIATED BY INCREASED EXPOSURE THROUGH BOARD & COMMUNITY CONTACTS, PERSON- TO-PERSON MEETINGS WITH FOUNDATION REPRESENTATIVES, INDIVIDUAL DONORS AND LOCAL NON-PROFITS IN SCHOOLYARDS RELATED FIELD OF EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND CONSERVATION. ADDITIONAL EXPOSURE AT EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES AND LOCAL PHILANTHROPIC EVENTS WILL PRODUCE MORE LEADS FOR INCREASING SCHOOLYARDS FUNDRAISING CAPABILITIES
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $35.4K

  • Environmental Filmmaker Mentorship Program

    SCHOOLYARD FILMS IS CONTINUING IN ITS EFFORTS TO GROW A MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOR FUTURE ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSERVATION FILMMAKERS. THE RESEARCH FOR CANDIDATES, TOPICS AND EXPLORING WAYS TO MAKE THIS A GLOBAL ENDEAVOR ARE INCLUDED IN THIS GROWTH EFFORT. 2024 FUNDS WERE USED FOR MENTORSHIP AWARDS FOR 3 FILMS. THIS INCLUDES THEIR CREATION/PRODUCTION AND SUBSEQUENT INCLUSION IN THE SCHOOLYARD ON-GOING FILM LIBRARY. FUNDS WERE ALSO USED FOR THE LEGAL SET UP OF THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM TO INCLUDE CONTRACTS WITH THE FILMMAKERS.
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    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $89.3K