National Film Preservation Foundation
AI Summary
The National Film Preservation Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting the preservation of American film heritage. With a total of $685.2K in grants paid to 54 grantees in 2024, it operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only funding model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
The NFPF helps nonprofit and public organizations across all 50 states to preserve American films that are unlikely to survive without public support. Through our grants and projects, 2,856 films have been saved and made publicly available for education and exhibition.
Cause Areas
1
Film and video
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GEORGE EASTMAN MUSEUM
$322.4K
7%
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
$228.1K
5%
REGENTS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES
$184.4K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
33
Median 1st year grant
$14.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to National Film Preservation Foundation?
No. National Film Preservation Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does National Film Preservation Foundation give?
National Film Preservation Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Alaska, and California. 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 National Film Preservation Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from National Film Preservation Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does National Film Preservation Foundation make each year?
In 2024, National Film Preservation Foundation awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $685 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did National Film Preservation Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, National Film Preservation Foundation awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include GEORGE EASTMAN MUSEUM, SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, and REGENTS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to National Film Preservation Foundation?
National Film Preservation Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.