AI Summary
The Directors Guild Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within the film and television industry. In 2023, the foundation distributed a total of $350K in grants to two selected grantees. Notably, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it engages in a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION FUND
Woodland Hills, CA
$1.4M
92%

THE ACTORS' FUND OF AMERICA
New York, NY
$120K
8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DIRECTORS GUILD FOUNDATION?
No. DIRECTORS GUILD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DIRECTORS GUILD FOUNDATION give?
DIRECTORS GUILD FOUNDATION 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 DIRECTORS GUILD FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DIRECTORS GUILD FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $18 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DIRECTORS GUILD FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, DIRECTORS GUILD FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $350 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DIRECTORS GUILD FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DIRECTORS GUILD FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION FUND and THE ACTORS' FUND OF AMERICA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DIRECTORS GUILD FOUNDATION?
DIRECTORS GUILD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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