🎬 Support independent film through The Film Collaborative

The Film Collaborative (TFC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting independent filmmakers.

Federal Tax ID: 32-0295081

Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.

💳 Ways to Give

• Online:
  Click the Donate button above. You can:
  • Use your PayPal account, or
  • Check out as a guest with your debit/credit card — no PayPal account required.

• ACH or Wire
  Email us for instructions.

• Zelle
  Email us for instructions.

• Check
  Checks are accepted, but for time and security reasons, electronic donations are preferred when possible.
  Check donation instructions are here.

• Stock
  Donating appreciated stock can increase your impact by up to 20%.
  Learn more about advantages of stock donations here.
  Email us for instructions.

• Donor-Advised Funds (DAF):
  Instructions for donating from a DAF are here.

📈 Maximize Your Gift

• Many employers offer matching gifts, doubling or even tripling your donation. Some match contributions up to a year after they’re made.
• When donating via PayPal, consider covering the small processing fee to make the most of your gift toward the project.

📄 Tax Receipts

• In compliance with IRS rules, tax receipts are issued for the amount TFC receives after payment processor fees are deducted.
• PDF tax receipts are emailed within 30 days of your online donation.
• The “receipt” immediately sent by PayPal is only a payment confirmation — it is not your tax receipt.

📅 Important Year-End Giving Dates for 2025

• Dec 19: Most large gifts are decided by the Friday before the holidays.
• Dec 31, 4:59 PM PT: Cutoff for wire, ACH, and Zelle gifts to be received in TFC’s account.
• Dec 31: Postmark deadline for check donations.
• Dec 31, 11:59 PM PT: Cutoff for online credit/debit gifts.

Thank you for helping bring powerful independent films to life.