COMMON MAPS
Map version new-york activity top-down
Main site Contact
Menu
↑ parent activity group ·
research dossier

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF TIFF
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 201400322 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A123 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Medium ($1M-$10M) · americanfriendsoftiff.org
revenue
$1.2M
expenses
$449K
net assets
$801K
employees
0
volunteers
1
program ratio
99%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE SUPPORT TO CERTAIN EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE FILM INDUSTRY.

profile · synthesized from sources

American Friends of TIFF is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and its initiatives, particularly those involving American filmmakers and audiences. The organization provides grant funding for TIFF's exhibitions, education programs, and filmmaker development projects. It operates as a conduit for American donors to support cultural and cinematic activities in Canada.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Andy Warhol: Stars of the Silver Screen
Supported a major TIFF exhibition on Andy Warhol’s cinematic work in 2015
Education and Outreach Programs
General support in 2011 for TIFF programs serving children, youth, and families
Film Circuit
Supported in 2008 along with Reel Comfort and Special Delivery programs
Higher Learning
Education and outreach program supported in 2012, including film craft workshops
TIFF Bell Lightbox
Provided initial major support in 2007 for the construction of TIFF’s permanent home in Toronto
Talent Lab
Funded in 2014 to support emerging filmmakers through professional development at TIFF
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Film Production Funding and Fiscal Sponsorship 1 activity
    • Funding film and education initiatives
      Provides grant support to film and education projects, including exhibitions, talent development programs, and outreach initiatives, through donor-funded initiatives operating year-round.
  • Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
    • Hosting annual festival reception
      Co-hosts an annual reception to honor the Toronto International Film Festival and strengthen U.S.-Canadian film partnerships.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Funding construction of cultural infrastructure
      Provided grant funding for the construction of the TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto, Canada, a permanent venue supporting film exhibition and cultural programming.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.16M
Contributions & grants$1.16M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$449K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$443K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$801K
Cash$101K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$801K
Liquid reserves2.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +1462.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • JEANNE R BERNEY — BOARD CHAIR
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Ivan Reitman Partner — Supporter of American Friends of TIFF
  • TIFF Partner — Primary cultural partner; receives funding and donor information sharing from American Friends of TIFF.
  • TIFF Partner — Primary grant recipient and program partner; American Friends of TIFF supports TIFF's projects and initiatives.
  • The Hollywood Foreign Press Association Partner — Supporter of American Friends of TIFF
  • U.S. Consulate Partner — Co-hosted the third annual reception honoring the Toronto International Film Festival and U.S.-Canadian film partnerships.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Targeted Grantmaking for American Filmmakers
    methodology: targeted_grantmaking
    By focusing grants on projects that develop American filmmakers, celebrate their achievements, or deliver programming to U.S. audiences, we strengthen cultural impact and cross-border collaboration because targeted investment amplifies visibility and sustainability in the arts.