As a fiscal sponsor, The National Center for Jewish Film serves as a non-profit tax-exempt umbrella organization that accepts and administers contributions made to select film projects.

Fiscal sponsorship allows filmmakers to solicit and receive tax deductible donations from individuals and gifts from foundations without having to create a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation.

The National Center for Jewish Film (NCJF) is a 501(c)(3). NCJF is an independent not for profit organization. NCJF is located at Brandeis University but is not a part of Brandeis University.

Fiscal sponsorship does not provide funds, grants or any monetary funding. Nor does the fiscal sponsor fundraise or solicit donations for individual film projects.

For full Program Description, Rules and Application, send an email with your contact information to rivo(at)brandeis(dot)edu.

The National Center for Jewish Film is the fiscal sponsor of the following films.

Carvalho’s Journey Carvalho’s Journey, a documentary film for PBS, tells the story of Solomon Nunes Carvalho (1815-1897), a Sephardic-American Jew born in Charleston, South Carolina, and his life as a groundbreaking explorer, artist, photographer, inventor, memoirist, and pioneer in American history. IN PRODUCTION

For more about this film and to make a donation towards its production, click here.

Ahead of Time Pioneering international foreign correspondent Ruth Gruber defied tradition in an extraordinary career that spanned more than seven decades. With her love of adventure, fearlessness and powerful intellect, She emerged as the eyes and conscience of the world. PRODUCTION COMPLETED USA Premiere - New York Jewish Film Festival, Walter Reade Theater, Lincoln Center January 14, 2010

For more about this film and to make a donation towards its production, click here.

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