Funder Q&As

What is the Playboy Foundation?
The Playboy Foundation is not a foundation, but in fact an operating department and charitable giving program of Playboy Enterprises, Inc. (PEI).

Who makes up the Foundation?

What is the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and why did it come into being?

What is the National Foundation for Jewish Culture?
The National Foundation for Jewish Culture (NFJC) is the central cultural agency of the American Jewish community. The NFJC works with artists, scholars, cultural institutions, and community agencies to enhance the quality of Jewish life in America. We just celebrated our fortieth anniversary in September.

What is Artistic License Films?
A film distribution company.

Who is Artistic License?
Sande Zeig, president; Vicky Waldron, vice-president of acquisitions and business affairs; Steve Fagan, vice-president of theatrical distribution; Anne Crozat, distribution associate; Nora Coblence, financial manager.

Total number of employees at Artistic License:

Editor's Note: On April 13, 2010 we were notified that the Thousand Words Finishing Fund has been discontinued.

What is Thousand Words?

Editor's Note: On April 13, 2010 we were notified that the Thousand Words Finishing Fund has been discontinued.

What is Thousand Words?

What is the Canadian Filmmakers’ Distribution Centre (CFMDC)?
The CFMDC is Canada’s oldest artist-run organization and it helps give underground and independent filmmakers a greater profile through exhibitions. It also helps to generate revenue through distribution for them.

Do you only distribute the work of Canadians?

What is the Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation?

What is the Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation?

What is Electronic Arts Intermix?
Electronic Arts Intermix (EAI) is a resource for artists’ video and alternative media. We distribute a collection of over 2,750 new and historical works by international artists and maintain an ongoing preservation program, a new Online Catalogue and collection database, a screening room, and related services.