Mission
From the Heart is dedicated to helping independent filmmakers create and complete films that make a difference in the world. Through fiscal sponsorship, film grants, education, mentorship, and community support.
Public Charity
From The Heart Productions
From The Heart Productions, of Oxnard, CA, is a Public Charity tracked in Imperigo's IRS 990 database. The 2024 filing shows $8.5M in revenue, $7.6M in expenses, $2.2M in total assets. 149 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $9.2M, appear in IRS filings.
EIN: 954445418
Oxnard, CA
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NTEE: A34
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$8.5M
Total Expenses$7.6M
Total Assets$2.2M
Grant Records149
Funding Total$9.2M
Filing Years2019–2024
Where $100 goes at From The Heart Productions
How From The Heart Productions divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 7 years.
$96
Programs
the work itself
$3
Management
running the organization
$1
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $96 for programs
$95
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP in 2024 continued to expand its service and impact within the filmmaking community to hundreds of independent film projects enabling filmmakers to raise millions of dollars…
$1
EDUCATAIONAL PROGRAMS, WORKSHOPS and PODCASTS These programs trained filmmakers in funding, producing, distribution, and media relations, empowering them to secure financing and successfully complete their films
<$1
FILMAKER GRANTS program awarded thousands of dollars in cash and in-kind services to emerging and established filmmakers committed to producing stories of social, cultural, and humanitarian value
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2024. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
Momentum Grant
$15,000
SEE PART IV
$15,000
GENERAL SUPPORT
$10,000
GENERAL SUPPORT
$567,468
GENERAL SUPPORT
$567,468
Showing up to 5 of 149 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
PRESIDENT
Carole Dean
DIRECTOR
Carole Joyce
SECRETARY
Lori Pye
DIRECTOR
Margarita Sweet
DIRECTOR
Naheed Ismail
DIRECTOR
Richard Kaufman
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.5M | $7.6M | $2.2M |
| 2023 | $6.3M | $6.3M | $2.0M |
| 2022 | $7.2M | $7.2M | $1.9M |
| 2020 | $4.6M | $3.0M | $2.0M |
| 2019 | $3.7M | $3.3M | $411K |
Between 2019 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $3.7M to $8.5M (+132%), with total assets most recently reported at $2.2M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.