ACADEMY FOUNDATION
AI Summary
ACADEMY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $75.7M in total grants paid to 3 grantees in filing year 2025, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Its grantmaking is relationship-based and by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO ORGANIZE AND OVERSEE THE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES OF THE MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY, INCLUDING PRESENTATION OF ITS HISTORY AND PROMOTION OF ITS FUTURE.
Cause Areas
1
Film and video
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ACADEMY MUSEUM FOUNDATION
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
$384M
61%
ARCHIVAL FOUNDATION
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
$186.6M
30%
THE VINE STREET ARCHIVE FOUNDATION
Beverly Hills, CA
$53.8M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$12.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 144 grantees
- 60 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ACADEMY FOUNDATION?
No. ACADEMY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ACADEMY FOUNDATION give?
ACADEMY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Illinois. 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 FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ACADEMY FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ACADEMY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ACADEMY FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $83.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ACADEMY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ACADEMY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include ACADEMY MUSEUM 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 FOUNDATION?
ACADEMY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.