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ACADEMY FOUNDATION

ACADEMY FOUNDATION

Beverly Hills, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
95-2243698
Regional Funder
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ACADEMY FOUNDATION

Beverly Hills, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
95-2243698
Regional Funder

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Est.

1944

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Academy Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, has a grantmaking scale of $82 million, primarily focusing on California, with additional funding in New York and Illinois. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through 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.
Total Funding Given

$82M

2023
Grantees funded
144
Multi-year grantees
48%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

3

Median 1st year grant
$12.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
W
Wynn Thomas
Board Member
I
Isis Mussenden
Board Member
L
Laura Dern
Board Member

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 2023, ACADEMY FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $82 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.
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