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With your support, AFI protects our past and creates our future. Together, we empower storytellers and inspire audiences. Through your generous gifts, AFI is building a more inclusive community for future generations of filmmakers and driving culture forward. AFI’s innovative education programs provide hands-on training to gifted young filmmakers. AFI festivals bring artists and audiences together to experience the best in cinema.
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PATRON CIRCLE
PREMIERE CIRCLE
Passionate supporters of AFI’s future who receive unparalleled access to AFI Festivals and events
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$2,500
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PATRON CIRCLE $2,500
AFI FESTIVAL BENEFITS
2 complimentary Priority Passes to AFI DOCS or AFI FEST NEW
2 reserved tickets to 2 designated AFI FEST Galas (RSVP required; four total) NEW
2 tickets to AFI DOCS Opening Night Gala & party (RSVP required) NEW
YEAR-ROUND BENEFITS
Year-long admission for two to AFI Silver (per screening)
Classic Cinema screening & reception (invitation for two)
AFI Directing Workshop for Women Showcase & reception (invitation for two)
Discount ballroom tickets to AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute
Plus, all Membership benefits:
AFI FESTIVAL BENEFITS
Discounted tickets and passes to AFI Festivals
Advance ticket access to AFI Festivals
Member happy hour at AFI FEST NEW
YEAR-ROUND BENEFITS
2 mezzanine tickets to AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute (RSVP required)
Sneak previews and a behind-the-scenes tour at AFI Silver (invitations for two)
4 movie ticket vouchers (redeemable nationwide)
Entertainment Weekly subscription (a $35 value*; available only in the United States)
AFI movie calendar
Monthly Member News e-newsletter
AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute DVD & book
AFI AWARDS film honoree poster
Recognition in AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute book and on AFI.com
*Subscription non-deductible from dues
Value of goods/services: $954
PARTNER’S CIRCLE
PREMIERE CIRCLE
VIP access to AFI Festivals for two and year-round events that bring you closer to the AFI programs you support
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$5,000
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PARTNER’S CIRCLE $5,000
AFI FESTIVAL BENEFITS
2 complimentary Priority Passes to AFI DOCS or AFI FEST NEW
2 premium reserved tickets to every AFI FEST Gala (RSVP required) NEW
Red carpet access to 2 designated AFI FEST Galas NEW
2 tickets to AFI FEST Opening and Closing Night parties NEW
Reserved seating access for 2 to AFI FEST Special Screenings NEW
Access for 2 to designated private events & parties at AFI Festivals NEW
2 tickets to AFI DOCS Opening Night Gala & party (RSVP required) NEW
YEAR-ROUND BENEFITS
Year-long admission for two to AFI Silver (per screening)
Classic Cinema screening & reception (invitation for two)
AFI Directing Workshop for Women Showcase & reception (invitation for two)
Discount ballroom tickets to AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute
An Evening With… guest artist dinner (invitation for two)
AFI Archive private tour (invitation for two)
2 reserved tickets to AFI Conservatory commencement (RSVP required)
Plus, all Membership benefits:
AFI FESTIVAL BENEFITS
Discounted tickets and passes to AFI Festivals
Advance ticket access to AFI Festivals
Member happy hour at AFI FEST NEW
YEAR-ROUND BENEFITS
2 mezzanine tickets to AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute (RSVP required)
Invitations to sneak previews and a behind-the-scenes tour at AFI Silver
4 movie ticket vouchers (redeemable nationwide)
Entertainment Weekly subscription
AFI movie calendar
Monthly Member News e-newsletter
AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute DVD & book
AFI AWARDS film honoree poster
Recognition in AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute book and on AFI.com
Value of goods/services: $1,554
DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE
PREMIERE CIRCLE
VIP access to AFI Festivals for four, plus a special invitation to go behind the scenes at the AFI Conservatory
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$10,000
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DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE $10,000
AFI FESTIVAL BENEFITS
4 complimentary Priority Passes to AFI DOCS or AFI FEST NEW
4 premium reserved tickets to every AFI FEST Gala (RSVP required) NEW
Access for 4 to AFI FEST Opening Night pre-reception NEW
Red carpet access to every AFI FEST Gala NEW
4 tickets to AFI FEST Opening and Closing Night parties NEW
Reserved seating access for 4 to AFI FEST Special Screenings NEW
Access for 4 to designated private events & parties at AFI Festivals NEW
2 tickets to AFI DOCS Opening Night Gala & party (RSVP required) NEW
YEAR-ROUND BENEFITS
Year-long admission for two to AFI Silver (per screening)
Classic Cinema screening & reception (invitation for two)
AFI Directing Workshop for Women Showcase & reception (invitation for two)
Discount ballroom tickets to AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute
An Evening With… guest artist dinner (invitation for two)
AFI Archive private tour (invitation for two)
2 reserved tickets to AFI Conservatory commencement (RSVP required)
AFI Conservatory guest seminar & screening (invitation for two)
Plus, all Membership benefits:
AFI FESTIVAL BENEFITS
Discounted tickets and passes to AFI Festivals
Advance ticket access to AFI Festivals
Member happy hour at AFI FEST NEW
YEAR-ROUND BENEFITS
2 mezzanine tickets to AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute (RSVP required)
Invitations to sneak previews and a behind-the-scenes tour at AFI Silver
4 movie ticket vouchers (redeemable nationwide)
Entertainment Weekly subscription
AFI movie calendar
Monthly Member News e-newsletter
AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute DVD & book
AFI AWARDS film honoree poster
Recognition in AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute book and on AFI.com
Value of goods/services: $1,604
CHAMPION’S CIRCLE
PREMIERE CIRCLE
Members who are the heart of philanthropy at AFI and receive a curated experience to match their interests
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$25,000
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CHAMPION’S CIRCLE $25,000
AFI FESTIVAL BENEFITS
4 complimentary Priority Passes to AFI DOCS or AFI FEST NEW
4 premium reserved tickets to every AFI FEST Gala (RSVP required) NEW
Access for 4 to AFI FEST Opening Night pre-reception NEW
Red carpet access to every AFI FEST Gala NEW
4 tickets to AFI FEST Opening and Closing Night parties NEW
Reserved seating access for 4 to AFI FEST Special Screenings NEW
Access for 4 to designated private events & parties at AFI Festivals NEW
Filmmaker dinner at AFI Festivals (invitation for two) NEW
2 tickets to AFI DOCS Opening Night Gala & party (RSVP required) NEW
YEAR-ROUND BENEFITS
Year-long admission for two to AFI Silver (per screening)
Classic Cinema screening & reception (invitation for two)
AFI Directing Workshop for Women Showcase & reception (invitation for two)
Discount ballroom tickets to AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute
An Evening With… guest artist dinner (invitation for two)
AFI Archive private tour (invitation for two)
2 reserved tickets to AFI Conservatory commencement (RSVP required)
AFI Conservatory guest seminar & screening (invitation for two)
Curated AFI experience
Plus, all Membership benefits:
AFI FESTIVAL BENEFITS
Discounted tickets and passes to AFI Festivals
Advance ticket access to AFI Festivals
Member happy hour at AFI FESTNEW
YEAR-ROUND BENEFITS
2 mezzanine tickets to AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute (RSVP required)
Invitations to sneak previews and a behind-the-scenes tour at AFI Silver
4 movie ticket vouchers (redeemable nationwide)
Entertainment Weekly subscription
AFI movie calendar
Monthly Member News e-newsletter
AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute DVD & book
AFI AWARDS film honoree poster
Recognition in AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute book and on AFI.com
Value of goods/services: $1,604
AFI Membership benefits begin at $40. Learn More à
Please note that Memberships are not refundable or transferable. All categories, benefits, and prices are subject to change. Membership events are held in Los Angeles and the D.C. Metro Area. Restrictions apply for movie ticket vouchers and for AFI Festival and AFI Silver Theatre admission.
GET IN TOUCH:
Clare Kiklowicz | Director, Individual Giving | [email protected] |
323.856.7605
Find out all the ways you can champion the art of the moving image both today and in the future. There are many planned giving options that can benefit you and AFI.
Many companies have a matching gift program for employees that will double or triple your impact – and some even match gifts made by retirees. Contact your HR department to find out if your employer participates. Please note that some companies do not match membership gifts for which benefits are received.
If you’re interested in making an in-kind donation such as equipment, computer hardware and software, books, artifacts and art, please contact us. Your inquiry will be directed to the appropriate area of the Institute to determine if your donation fits our current needs in support of our mission and programs.
You could make a gift of appreciated securities that costs you less than the benefit it gives AFI, and also avoid capital gains tax. The stock donated must have been held long-term (more than 12 months) for you to receive the greatest tax savings. To ensure proper handling, please notify us of your gift.
To learn more about the many ways to give, contact AFI Advancement at [email protected] or call 1.800.774.4AFI.
Wills and living trusts are the most popular and simplest way to arrange a legacy gift. To include AFI in your will, please use the following language:
“I, [name], of [city, state, ZIP], give, devise and bequeath to the American Film Institute [written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property] for its unrestricted use and purpose.”
Continue supporting our work even after your lifetime by naming AFI as a beneficiary of your donor advised fund, retirement plan, IRA, or life insurance policy. It is the most cost-effective gift you can make, saving other less-taxed assets for loved ones.
Retirement assets can be among the costliest assets to distribute to loved ones because they are subject to income taxes. Because AFI is tax-exempt, when you name us as a beneficiary of your retirement account, you bypass any income taxes.
Naming AFI as a beneficiary of your insurance policies can provide a low-cost method of financial planning with a large impact to AFI.
If you own real estate that has appreciated in value, you may wish to leave a gift of real estate in your will to AFI to reduce your tax burden. You can make a gift of your residence, vacation home or farm to obtain a substantial tax deduction and, at the same time, retain the right for you and your spouse to live there during your lifetimes.
In the right circumstances, this plan can increase your income, reduce your taxes, unlock appreciated investments, rid you of investment worries and ultimately provide very important support. With a charitable remainder trust, you can receive income each year for the rest of your life from assets you give to the trust you create. Your income can be either variable or a fixed amount. The remaining balance passes to AFI at the termination of the trust.
Make a donation now while reducing the tax burden for your heirs in the future. You give assets to a trust that pays AFI an income for a specified number of years. The longer the length of time, the better the gift tax savings for you. When the term is up, the remaining trust assets go to your family or other beneficiaries you select.
This is an excellent way to transfer property to family members. This type of charitable lead trust (also called a non-grantor, or family lead trust) is especially appealing to AFI supporters who are financially comfortable enough that they can forgo investment income on some assets.
For questions or more information on how these gifts might work for you, please contact AFI Advancement at [email protected] or call 1.800.774.4AFI.
The American Film Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our federal tax identification number is 52-6072925.
American Film Institute
2021 North Western Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Make a donation to AFI at any time! Your membership will remain valid for one year from your most recent donation.
To be a member of AFI, only two things are required – make a donation at any level and be a fan of the movies. With your donation, you’re part of the AFI family.
All donations under $2,500 are 100% tax deductible.
To receive Silver Theatre benefits, you will need to be part of the Silver Cinema Club, an enhanced loyalty program of the Silver Theatre. To join or renew, please visit the Silver Theatre website.
The same way you always have! Nothing is changing here. Please access your member portal here.
If you have any questions about membership, please contact AFI Membership at
800.774.4234 (Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT) or at [email protected].
AFI Federal Tax ID: 52-6072925
Find out all the ways you can champion the art of the moving image both today and in the future. There are many planned giving options that can benefit you and AFI.
Many companies have a matching gift program for employees that will double or triple your impact – and some even match gifts made by retirees. Contact your HR department to find out if your employer participates. Please note that some companies do not match membership gifts for which benefits are received.
If you’re interested in making an in-kind donation such as equipment, computer hardware and software, books, artifacts and art, please contact us. Your inquiry will be directed to the appropriate area of the Institute to determine if your donation fits our current needs in support of our mission and programs.
You could make a gift of appreciated securities that costs you less than the benefit it gives AFI, and also avoid capital gains tax. The stock donated must have been held long-term (more than 12 months) for you to receive the greatest tax savings. To ensure proper handling, please notify us of your gift.
To learn more about the many ways to give, contact AFI Advancement at [email protected] or call 1.800.774.4AFI.
Wills and living trusts are the most popular and simplest way to arrange a legacy gift. To include AFI in your will, please use the following language:
“I, [name], of [city, state, ZIP], give, devise and bequeath to the American Film Institute [written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property] for its unrestricted use and purpose.”
Continue supporting our work even after your lifetime by naming AFI as a beneficiary of your donor advised fund, retirement plan, IRA, or life insurance policy. It is the most cost-effective gift you can make, saving other less-taxed assets for loved ones.
Retirement assets can be among the costliest assets to distribute to loved ones because they are subject to income taxes. Because AFI is tax-exempt, when you name us as a beneficiary of your retirement account, you bypass any income taxes.
Naming AFI as a beneficiary of your insurance policies can provide a low-cost method of financial planning with a large impact to AFI.
If you own real estate that has appreciated in value, you may wish to leave a gift of real estate in your will to AFI to reduce your tax burden. You can make a gift of your residence, vacation home or farm to obtain a substantial tax deduction and, at the same time, retain the right for you and your spouse to live there during your lifetimes.
In the right circumstances, this plan can increase your income, reduce your taxes, unlock appreciated investments, rid you of investment worries and ultimately provide very important support. With a charitable remainder trust, you can receive income each year for the rest of your life from assets you give to the trust you create. Your income can be either variable or a fixed amount. The remaining balance passes to AFI at the termination of the trust.
Make a donation now while reducing the tax burden for your heirs in the future. You give assets to a trust that pays AFI an income for a specified number of years. The longer the length of time, the better the gift tax savings for you. When the term is up, the remaining trust assets go to your family or other beneficiaries you select.
This is an excellent way to transfer property to family members. This type of charitable lead trust (also called a non-grantor, or family lead trust) is especially appealing to AFI supporters who are financially comfortable enough that they can forgo investment income on some assets.
For questions or more information on how these gifts might work for you, please contact AFI Advancement at [email protected] or call 1.800.774.4AFI.
The American Film Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our federal tax identification number is 52-6072925.
American Film Institute
2021 North Western Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90027
PREMIERE CIRCLEPremiere Circle members are the champions of AFI’s future and receive unparalleled access to AFI festivals and events
LEARN MORE $2500 SELECT
PREMIERE CIRCLEVIP access to AFI festivals and year-round events that bring you closer to the AFI programs you support
LEARN MORE $5000 SELECT
PREMIERE CIRCLEVIP access to AFI festivals, plus a special invitation to go behind the scenes at the AFI Conservatory
LEARN MORE $10000 SELECT
Premiere Circle members are the champions of AFI’s future and receive unparalleled access to AFI festivals and events
LEARN MORE $2500 SELECT
VIP access to AFI festivals and year-round events that bring you closer to the AFI programs you support
LEARN MORE $5000 SELECT
VIP access to AFI festivals, plus a special invitation to go behind the scenes at the AFI Conservatory
LEARN MORE $10000 SELECT
Supporters who are the heart of philanthropy at AFI and receive a curated experience to match their interests
LEARN MORE $25000 SELECT
