THE FILM FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED IN 1990 DEDICATED TO PROTECTING AND PRESERVING MOTION PICTURE HISTORY. BY WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ARCHIVES AND STUDIOS, THE FOUNDATION HAS HELPED TO RESTORE OVER 925 FILMS, WHICH ARE (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) MADE ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH PROGRAMMING AT FESTIVALS, MUSEUMS, AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AROUND THE WORLD. THE FILM FOUNDATION'S WORLD CINEMA PROJECT HAS RESTORED 50 FILMS FROM 28 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES REPRESENTING THE RICH DIVERSITY OF WORLD CINEMA. THE FOUNDATION'S FREE EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM, THE STORY OF MOVIES, TEACHES YOUNG PEOPLE, OVER 10 MILLION TO DATE, ABOUT FILM LANGUAGE AND HISTORY.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California.
- Base
- $178k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $20k
- Base
- $128k
- Bonus
- $11k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $41k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $178k | — | — | $20k | $219k $242k |
Managing Director Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $128k | $11k | — | $41k | $179k $197k |
Chair, Artists Right Counc Board Chair 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $24k $27k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 22 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE FILM FOUNDATION INC equaled 13% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE FILM FOUNDATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE FILM FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE FILM FOUNDATION INC received $218,594 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE FILM FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE FILM FOUNDATION INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE FILM FOUNDATION INC equaled 13% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are THE FILM FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE FILM FOUNDATION INC reported $2M in total revenue and $1.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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