Catapult Film Fund
San Francisco, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
47-2942570
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
San Francisco, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
47-2942570
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Catapult Film Fund, a 501(c)3 organization, is dedicated to supporting innovative documentary filmmakers through a relationship-based grantmaking approach. In 2024, it awarded a total of $850.5K across 50 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals and provides funding by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Catapult Film Fund may explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Catapult Film Fund provides development funding for documentary films.
Cause Areas
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Arts and culture
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC
Los Angeles, CA
$785.5K
20%
WOMEN MAKE MOVIES INC
NEW YORK, NY
$582.5K
15%
THE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT DOCUMENTARY INC
Boston, MA
$310K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Catapult Film Fund?
No. Catapult Film Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Catapult Film Fund give?
Catapult Film Fund primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Massachusetts. 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 Catapult Film Fund’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Catapult Film Fund fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Catapult Film Fund make each year?
In 2024, Catapult Film Fund awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $851 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Catapult Film Fund fund recently?
In 2024, Catapult Film Fund awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC, WOMEN MAKE MOVIES INC, and THE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT DOCUMENTARY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Catapult Film Fund?
Catapult Film Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.