Frameline

Mission

Founded in 1977, Frameline's mission is to change the world through the power of queer cinema. As a media arts non-profit, Frameline's programs connect filmmakers and audiences in the San Francisco Bay Area and around the world. Frameline presents the San Francisco International LGBTQ Film Festival, the longest running, largest and most widely recognized LGBTQ film exhibition event in the world. Established in 1981, Frameline Distribution serves an international audience of hundreds of thousands and is the leading educational distributor solely dedicated to LGBTQ film and video. Since 1990, more than 134 films have been completed with assistance from the Frameline Completion Fund. Frameline Voices exhibits 100+ films serving underrepresented constituents within the LGBTQ community and available for free via online streaming. Finally, Frameline's Youth in Motion program provides professionally developed educational curricula and media to over 1,000 schools and GSA clubs nationwide.

San Francisco CA | EIN: 94-2775772
501(c)(3) organization

Frameline

Mission

Founded in 1977, Frameline's mission is to change the world through the power of queer cinema. As a media arts non-profit, Frameline's programs connect filmmakers and audiences in the San Francisco Bay Area and around the world. Frameline presents the San Francisco International LGBTQ Film Festival, the longest running, largest and most widely recognized LGBTQ film exhibition event in the world. Established in 1981, Frameline Distribution serves an international audience of hundreds of thousands and is the leading educational distributor solely dedicated to LGBTQ film and video. Since 1990, more than 134 films have been completed with assistance from the Frameline Completion Fund. Frameline Voices exhibits 100+ films serving underrepresented constituents within the LGBTQ community and available for free via online streaming. Finally, Frameline's Youth in Motion program provides professionally developed educational curricula and media to over 1,000 schools and GSA clubs nationwide.

San Francisco CA | EIN: 94-2775772
501(c)(3) organization

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Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
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Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.

Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.

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Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes

Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.

Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.

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No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
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Financial Statements:Yes
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Records Retention Policy:Yes
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Tax Form Disclosed on Website:Yes
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