Jewish Film Institute
The Jewish Film Institute champions bold films and filmmakers that expand and evolve the Jewish story for audiences everywhere.
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The Jewish Film Institute (JFI) is the premier curatorial voice for Jewish film and media, a leading arts and culture organization in the Bay Area and presenter of the annual San Francisco Jewish Film Festival (SFJFF).
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Mission
The Jewish Film Institute champions bold films and filmmakers that expand and evolve the Jewish story for audiences everywhere.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Jewish Film Institute has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyJewish Film Institute is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1980 and has been operating for 46 years. Its EIN is 942854068. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 135 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Jewish Film Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 942854068. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Jewish Film Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Jewish Film Institute is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1980 and has been active for 46 years.
Based on official tax filings, Jewish Film Institute has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 70% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Jewish Film Institute is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 135 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Jewish Film Institute. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Jewish Film Institute holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 70% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Jewish Film Institute (JFI) is the premier curatorial voice for Jewish film and media, a leading arts and culture organization in the Bay Area and presenter of the annual San Francisco Jewish Film Festival (SFJFF). Jewish Film Institute is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1980.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 70% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Jewish Film Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Jewish Film Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 942854068, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
JEWISH FILM INSTITUTE is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 135 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 135 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1980
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Jewish Film Institute
- What is Jewish Film Institute?
- Jewish Film Institute is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Francisco, United States. The Jewish Film Institute (JFI) is the premier curatorial voice for Jewish film and media, a leading arts and culture organization in the Bay Area and presenter of the annual San Francisco Jewish Film Festival (SFJFF).
- When was Jewish Film Institute founded?
- Jewish Film Institute was founded in 1980.
- Who leads Jewish Film Institute?
- Ralph Guggenheim serves as Board Chair.
- Where is Jewish Film Institute located?
- Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States.
- What is Jewish Film Institute's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 70% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Jewish Film Institute trustworthy?
- Jewish Film Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Jewish Film Institute's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 942854068.
- What is Jewish Film Institute's website?
- http://www.jfi.org