ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCESPub 78
Pub 78
AI Summary
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within the film industry, having paid out a total of $58.3 million in grants to 10 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Academy can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO RECOGNIZE AND UPHOLD EXCELLENCE IN THE MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES, INSPIRE IMAGINATION, AND CONNECT THE WORLD THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF MOTION PICTURES.
Cause Areas
1
Science
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ACADEMY FOUNDATION
$498.5M
91%
ARCHIVAL FOUNDATION
$15.1M
3%
THE VINE STREET ARCHIVE FOUNDATION
$12.4M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$4.4M
Median 2nd year grant
$4M
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES?
No. ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES give?
ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES primarily gives to organizations located in California and New York. 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 ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $4.4 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES make each year?
In 2024, ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $58.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES fund recently?
In 2024, ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include ACADEMY FOUNDATION, ARCHIVAL FOUNDATION, and THE VINE STREET ARCHIVE FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES?
ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.