irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $275KTHOMAS JEFFERSON FILM: WE ARE PRODUCING A FEATURE-LENGTH DOCUMENTARY EXPLORING THE FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN A DESCENDENT OF THOMAS JEFFERSON AND A DESCENDENT OF ONE OF THOMAS JEFFERSONS ENSLAVED PERSONS, SPECIFICALLY SALLY HEMINGS.
- #2 $27KWE ARE BUILDING A RETREAT CENTER IN UPSTATE NEW YORK TO HELP FACILITATE CONVERSATIONS AROUND PEACE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE. THE CENTER WILL BE A LOCATION WHERE INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS CAN COME TO REFLECT ON PERSONAL AND COLLECTIVE PEACE.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
3100: Run and Become
Documentary chronicling the 3100-mile self-transcendence race and featuring traditional running cultures including the Navajo, San Bushmen, and marathon monks
Food Chains
Documentary about the Coalition of Immokalee Workers' fight for fair wages and labor justice in Florida's agricultural industry
Gather
Documentary film about Native American food sovereignty, exploring Indigenous relationships with land, food, and cultural identity
Retreat Center
Building a retreat center in upstate New York to facilitate conversations around peace and social justice
Thomas Jefferson Film
Feature-length documentary exploring the relationship between a descendant of Thomas Jefferson and a descendant of Sally Hemings
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding community-based organizations through general and project-specific grantsProvides general operating and project-based grants to community-based organizations working in areas aligned with its mission, including food systems, the arts, and social justice, with a focus on initiatives that face challenges in securing traditional funding.
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Film Production Funding and Fiscal Sponsorship 1 activity
- Funding film and media projects related to social justice, food systems, and cultural traditionsFunds the production and impact campaigns of documentary films and media projects that explore themes of peace, social justice, food sovereignty, and cultural traditions, particularly those that are underfunded or considered high-risk. Examples include support for the films "3100," "FOOD CHAINS," "Gather," and "Fancy Dance."
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Producing documentary films on arts, sports, and food systemsDirectly produces feature-length and short documentary films that examine the intersections of arts, sports, food systems, and social justice, including a film exploring the relationship between descendants of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Building infrastructure for peace and social justice dialogueConstructing a retreat center in upstate New York designed to host conversations and gatherings focused on peace, reconciliation, and social justice.
- Supporting Indigenous land sovereignty and cultural revitalizationFacilitated the transfer of land to the Tongva Taraxat Paxaavxa Conservancy to support cultural preservation, language revitalization, traditional ceremonies, elder housing, and community archiving.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.74M
Contributions & grants$1.68M96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$66K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.75M
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$108K
Grants paid out$1.35M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.48M
Cash$141K
Investments$481K
Liabilities$15K
Net assets$3.47M
Liquid reserves4.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -34.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANJAY RAWAL | PRESIDENT | 40 | $108K |
board members · 2
- JEYAMMA SRINIVASAN — TREASURER
- KANTI RAWAL — SECRETARY
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- 3100film Partner — Funded the production of the film "3100" documenting the Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race and traditional running cultures.
- Athena Film Festival Partner — Collaborated with Athena Film Festival on the inaugural prize for an Indigenous female filmmaker.
- California Tribal Fund Partner — Provided a small working grant through the California Tribal Fund, a project of First Nations Development Institute.
- Counting Coup Indigenous Film Academy Partner — Grantee partner supported through ISF funding
- Erica J. Tremblay Partner — Supported filmmaker Erica J. Tremblay through awarding The Jaya Award.
- First Nations Development Institute Government — The California Tribal Fund is a project of First Nations Development Institute (@fndi303), indicating a fiscal or administrative relationship.
- First Nations Development Institute Partner — Collaborated through a partnership with FNDI303 on funding for the Gather documentary.
- Ford Foundation Funder — Dr. Kanti Rawal, Board Member, has worked for the Ford Foundation.
- Gather Film Partner — Partnered on the production of the documentary film Gather about Native American food sovereignty.
- Immigrant Defenders Law Center Partner — Grantee partner supported through ISF funding
- Immokalee Workers Partner — Partner organization whose fight for Fair Food is chronicled in the supported film FOOD CHAINS.
- James Beard Foundation Partner — Recipient of an early grant from Illumine Service Foundation
- NoVo Foundation Funder — Provided significant funding for the Gather documentary production through a partnership.
- Rockefeller Foundation Funder — Dr. Kanti Rawal, Board Member, has worked for the Rockefeller Foundation.
- Rural Runners Partner — Partnered to support the outreach campaign for the short film "Rural Runners."
- Spiritual Cinema Ministry New York Partner — Mentioned via hashtag #scmtny, indicating affiliation with a spiritual film-focused organization.
- Temalpakh Farm Partner — Recipient of a food sovereignty grant from Illumine Service Foundation Inc. to expand its produce market.
- The 11th Hour Project Funder — Provided significant funding for the Gather documentary production through a partnership.
- Tongva Taraxat Paxaavxa Conservancy Partner — Supported the conservancy in receiving land back for cultural and community purposes.
- USDA Government — Dr. Kanti Rawal, Board Member, has worked for the USDA.
- USG Government — Sanjay Rawal, Board Chair and Executive Director, has worked for the USG.
- WCAG Network — Member of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines framework, partially conforming to WCAG 2.1 Level AA
- Wings of America Partner — Mentioned in post related to running and youth development; potential collaboration in supporting Native American runners.
- canyonwoodward Partner — Engages with @canyonwoodward, campaign manager and subject in the "Rural Runners" film.
- forestwoodward Partner — Collaborates with filmmaker @forestwoodward on the outreach campaign for "Rural Runners."
- gnarlybay Partner — Collaborates with @gnarlybay on the outreach campaign for "Rural Runners."
- laura.yale Partner — Collaborates with @laura.yale on the launch of "Rural Runners" on Vimeo.
strategies · 5
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.
- Documentary Film as a Catalyst for Advocacy and Cultural Preservation 120 orgsmethodology: film-based advocacyBy producing and distributing documentary films, the foundation advances public education, amplifies grassroots activism, and preserves endangered cultural practices, because film-based storytelling creates emotional engagement and broadens reach for underrepresented narratives in social, environmental, and Indigenous justice movements.shared approach: Storytelling for Social Change →
- Food Sovereignty as Pathway to Health and Personal Reclamation 54 orgsmethodology: food-sovereigntyBy supporting local food sovereignty initiatives, the foundation improves community health and enables personal growth and identity reclamation through reconnection with nature and traditional food systems, because autonomy over food sources fosters dignity, cultural continuity, and holistic well-being.shared approach: Community-Led Food Systems →
- Land Return to Advance Indigenous Stewardship and Cultural Sovereignty 33 orgsmethodology: land-backBy facilitating the return of land to Indigenous communities, the foundation supports cultural preservation and self-determined development, because land-back initiatives restore ancestral relationships to territory and enable sustainable, community-led governance.shared approach: Indigenous-Led Stewardship →
- Maternal-Centered Grantmaking to Honor Women's Creative Leadershipmethodology: maternal-centered grantmakingBy centering maternal and matrilineal themes in its grantmaking, the foundation elevates women creators and intergenerational wisdom, because honoring maternal figures through named awards reinforces cultural narratives of care, continuity, and female empowerment.
- Support for Marginalized Projects to Catalyze Peace and Social Changemethodology: support_for_marginal_projectsBy funding high-risk, underserved projects in arts, sports, food systems, and social justice, the foundation advances peace and goodwill, because innovative and culturally rooted initiatives in marginalized communities generate transformative change where traditional funders are absent.