How To Give
Please help us continue to present innovative film and education programs, while building on our partnerships with more than 130 schools, universities, and community organizations.
You may direct your support to specific initiatives through the JBFC Program Fund. If you have any questions or would like to discuss how you can best support the Jacob Burns Film Center, please contact Judy Exton, Development Director at 914.773.7663, ext. 414.
Donate Online
We’ve provided a convenient and secure way to Donate Now online. If you’d like to designate a specific purpose for your gift (example: JBFC scholarships, film programming, education, etc.) or to make a gift in memory/honor of someone special, Click Here for easy instructions.
Mail Your Gift
You may mail your gift to:
Judy Exton, Development Director
Jacob Burns Film Center
405 Manville Road
Pleasantville, NY 10570
Phone
Call Judy Exton at 914.773.7663, ext. 414 to make a gift with a credit card, or if you need assistance in any other way.
Join the Silver Screen Circle
Honor Someone with a Tribute/ Memorial Gift
Contribute Stock
Submit a Matching Gift Form
Make a Planned or Endowed Gift
Contribute Stock
Donating securities is easy and can offer you substantial tax savings. Consult your financial advisor to determine whether donating a stock gift is the right giving option for you. If you decide to donate securities, please contact Kim Turner at 914.773.7663, ext. 429 for assistance and to receive the JBFC Stock Transfer Form.
Submit a Matching Gift Form
Do you work for a company with a matching gift program? If so, your gift to the Jacob Burns Film Center can go even further in supporting our film, education, and outreach programs. Many companies will double or even triple employee donations. Check with your company to see if your gift to the Jacob Burns Film Center qualifies for matching funds. You can view our list of corporations who have supported us through their matching gift programs.
If you are asked to submit a form, send it with your check or credit card information to the address indicated above. We will complete the form and send it to your company to receive the matching funds. If you have any questions about securing a matching gift please e-mail Terry Ann Marshall at tmarshall@burnsfilmcenter.org.
JBFC Program Fund
To help you direct your support, consider the following targeted initiatives or contact Judy Exton, Development Director, 914.773.7663, ext. 414 if you have any questions or to learn where funds are needed most.
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Film Programming • Film festivals, series and programs • Special film and speaker events • Community Outreach and Audience Development Fund |
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Education and Outreach Programs • School-based filmmakers-in-residence programs for students in grades Pre K-12 • Media Arts Lab Scholarship Funds • Fellowships • Educational Outreach Fund • Program and Curriculum Development • Teacher Training and Professional Development • Assessment and Evaluation |
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Project for International Understanding through Film • International Filmmakers-in-Residence program • Educational and Film Programs designed to promote cross-cultural exploration and awareness |






