JEWISH FILM INSTITUTE Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

JEWISH FILM INSTITUTE

EIN 94-2854068 · Film & Video (A31)

What they do

The Jewish Film Institute Champions Bold Films and Filmmakers That Expand and Evolve The Jewish Story for Audiences Everywhere. Through Its Exhibition and Artist Development Programs, JFI Celebrates The Spirit of Film, Inquiry, Independence, Collaboration, Community, and Inclusion to Turn Conversation Into Action, Reframe Understanding of Jewish Cultures and Identities, and Nurture Networks of Filmmakers and Artists. Its Signature Program, The Annual San Francisco Jewish Film Festival (SFJFF), is The Worlds First and Most Revered Showcase of Independent Jewish Film, Taking Place Throughout The San Francisco Bay Area. JFI Provides Significant Support for Filmmakers and Artists Exploring Jewish Themes and Identities, Including The JFI Completion Grants, Which Provide Finishing Funds to Jury-selected Projects, and Creative, Marketing, and Production Support for Its Annual Cohort of Filmmakers In Residence. JFI Also Presents The Mitzvah Series At Assisted Living Facilities and Penitentiari

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Of every $100 spent, about $70.10 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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They name their leaders21 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

85.24%of revenue went to mission work70.1% of expenses · Program services

21.92%of revenue went to fundraising18.0% of expenses

$121.59spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

14.43%of revenue went to management and office costs11.9% of expenses

$0.81in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

85.4%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $352,079 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $189,000 for ALEXANDRA LEBAN (PRESIDENT & ED). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$1,630,748

Mission workProgram services$1,390,09785.24% of revenue70.1% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$235,31914.43% of revenue11.9% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$357,41121.92% of revenue18.0% of expenses

Total expenses$1,982,827121.59% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 70.1% mission · 11.9% management · 18.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 121.59% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 72.1% mission · 9.6% management · 18.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 94.90% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 70.3% mission · 10.9% management · 18.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 97.18% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 60.6% mission · 16.7% management · 22.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 73.39% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 54.7% mission · 17.7% management · 27.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 93.21% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 65.1% mission · 13.7% management · 21.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 85.54% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 69.6% mission · 12.9% management · 17.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 91.91% of revenue

2016Expense mix: 68.3% mission · 10.2% management · 21.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 89.72% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$1,630,748

Expenses$1,982,827

Annual shortfall $352,079 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$1,390,097 · 70.1% of expenses

Management and office costs$235,319 · 11.9% of expenses

Fundraising$357,411 · 18.0% of expenses

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Revenue$1,630,748

Expenses$1,982,827

Assets$1,596,513

Income$1,630,748

Contributions$1,393,406

Mission work (program services)$1,390,097

Fundraising$357,411

Grants given$128,000

Average grant$18,286

Management and general$235,319

Executive compensation (total)$298,002

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

ALEXANDRA LEBANPRESIDENT & ED · 40 hrs/week $189,000

F LAWRENCE EWINGDIR. OF FINANCE · 40 hrs/week $130,032

NATE GELLMANDIR. OF DEV & COMM · 40 hrs/week $117,049

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (21)

ALEXANDRA LEBANPRESIDENT & ED

F LAWRENCE EWINGDIR. OF FINANCE

NATE GELLMANDIR. OF DEV & COMM

VICTORIA STONEDIRECTOR

ALEXANDER GERMANACOSDIRECTOR

SUSAN LIBITZKYDIRECTOR

SANDRA MONTEKO-SHERMANDIRECTOR

RONNIE FUCHSDIRECTOR

RALPH GUGGENHEIMBOARD CHAIR

NEIL FINKDIRECTOR

MICHAEL PEARCEDIRECTOR

MATTHEW HECHINGERDIRECTOR

MARISSA WERTHEIMERSECRETARY

LORI CAMPBELLDIRECTOR

JULIE ARNHEIMDIRECTOR

JEANNE MILLERDIRECTOR

JASON ROSENBERGAUDIT CHAIR

EVAN ABRAMSTREASURER

ERIC COHENDIRECTOR

CRAIG SEIDELDIRECTOR

BARBARA SHRAGGEDIRECTOR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1983
Location: 145 9TH ST STE 200, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103-2637
County: City and County of San Francisco
In care of: % ALEXANDRA LEBAN
Primary officer: Alexandra Leban, President & ED

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailjewishfilm@jfi.org Phone(415) 621-0556

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: HEALY AND ASSOCIATES
NTEE classification: Film & Video (A31)
IRS tax category: Film & Video
Grant-giving organization: Yes