Los Angeles, CA

Blackhouse Foundation

EIN 26-3530135

Arts, Culture & Heritage Film & Media Arts Black communities

Mission

The Blackhouse Foundation builds connection, capacity, and coalition across the Black media ecosystem to expand opportunities for Black multi-platform content creators and executives. It provides career pathways, education, mentorship and convening opportunities within film, television, digital and emerging platforms so that Black narratives and voices can thrive across the industry.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About Blackhouse Foundation

The Blackhouse Foundation (commonly branded The Blackhouse) is a Los Angeles–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has operated since the late 2000s to create professional pathways and convening spaces for Black filmmakers, producers, and executives. It is known for on-site programming at major festivals (notably Sundance and Tribeca), year-long fellowships, and producer development initiatives that connect creators to industry partners and decision-makers.

The organization runs fellowship and producer-development programs, curates festival activations, and partners with studios and platforms to place fellows in hands-on producing opportunities and mentorship. In recent years The Blackhouse has expanded strategic partnerships with major entertainment companies to create targeted fellowships that place mid-career and emerging Black producers into production ecosystems.

Notable achievements

Netflix Nonfiction Producing Fellowship (2024)

Launched a year-long fellowship in partnership with Netflix to place rising nonfiction producers on active Netflix productions and provide masterclasses, executive coaching, and industry placements to accelerate careers in unscripted and documentary production.

STARZ #TakeTheLead Producers Fellowship (2024)

Co-created a producers’ fellowship with STARZ focused on advancing Black female-identifying mid-career producers through an intensive curriculum, industry mentorship, and cohort-based professional development.

Sustained Fellows Pipeline and Festival Presence

Built and sustained a fellows program (over 150 alumni) that places emerging Black filmmakers and MFA students at major festivals and industry events; has consistently activated pavilion-style programming and panels at Sundance and Tribeca and launched producer development work with partners including IFP and HBO.

At a glance

Total assets: $53K
Annual revenue: $249K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 26-3530135
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Website: theblackhouse.org
On Mahalo since: April 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

National media coverage and industry recognition — The Blackhouse’s programs and fellowship cohorts have been profiled by trade and mainstream outlets highlighting its role in producer development and festival programming.

Major studio/platform partnerships — High-profile collaboration agreements with industry leaders (including Netflix and STARZ) that endorse The Blackhouse’s role as a talent pipeline and training partner.

Founder recognition — Leadership associated with The Blackhouse (including founder and executive leadership) has received industry honors for contributions to diversity, inclusion and visibility for Black creatives in media.

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