OUR MISSION
The Help Them See Foundation empowers the creation and distribution of faith-based films that inspire belief, healing, and a deeper connection to God. Through donor support and creative partnerships, we bring spiritually impactful stories to life—illuminating truth for audiences around the world.
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MISSION DRIVEN
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Donate today to make a meaningful and lasting impact.
MAKE A DONATION
Support the production of films that share faith, hope, and light. Every gift helps bring a new story to life.
LIGHT THE SCREEN
Your generosity empowers faith-filled stories to spread across theater and streaming screens everywhere.
MULTIPLY THE MESSAGE
Spread the message and multiply the impact, helping promote faith-positive representations.
OUR PURPOSE
Film powerfully shapes perceptions of faith because stories immerse viewers, lower counter-arguing, and shift beliefs through narrative transportation—the feeling of being “lost” in a story (a well-documented route to attitude change).
Beyond immersion, audiences learn by observing characters: social-cognitive research shows that modeled behavior and values on screen can be internalized, influencing attitudes toward religious people and practices.
Scholars of religion and media argue that film often functions like a “public theology,” offering myths, morals, and rituals that frame how viewers imagine the sacred—even when religion is implicit rather than overt. This matters at scale: Americans routinely engage faith via electronic media, situating cinema within everyday religious experience and meaning-making.
Bottom line: when films portray faith with artistic excellence and authenticity, they don’t just reflect belief—they help (re)construct it, shaping audience understanding of God, community, and moral life.
DONOR FAQ’S
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Yes. The Help Them See Foundation is a registered non-profit with 501(c)(3) status. A tax receipt is provided upon donation.
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As each film creates revenue, 50% of net proceeds return to the foundation to replenish the foundation and fund future projects—ensuring long-term sustainability. Think of it as a “Perpetual Entertainment Fund.”
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Our Mission-driven board of directors evaluate all films based on:
• Alignment with the Help Them See mission
• Artistic value and production quality
• Potential audience reach
• Emotional and spiritual resonance
• Sustainability and storytelling integrity
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Yes! Founding Donor Circle benefits may include:
• Credit recognition on-screen and online
• Invitations to premieres and behind-the-scenes events
• Direct updates from filmmakers
• Legacy recognition on future campaigns
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• Share our mission with others
• Volunteer your time or talent
• Pray for our team and work
OUR FOUNDERS
“We’ve built a donor-powered engine that prioritizes spiritual impact, helping light-filled stories be created and distributed in a manner that impacts the people who need them most.”
“A well-told story can open hearts in ways little else can. The Help Them See Foundation is a direct bridge between faithful donors and experienced storytellers, ensuring films with eternal resonance actually get made and seen.””
OUR BOARD
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Hank Smith
Author, Professor
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Greg Trimble
Founder, Lemonade Stand
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Tim A. Rupard
Founder, Winston Wins Ministry
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Eric Clark
Serial Entrepreneur
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Michelle and Marshall Moore
Owners, Zions Indie Film Fest
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Dave Rockwood
CRO, Spiro Carbon
PRESS RELEASE
“Help Them See Foundation” Launches to Support Faith-Based Films That Inspire and Uplift
Nonprofit aims to back development, production, and distribution; plans to fund 2–3 films a year
AMERICAN FORK, Utah — August 15, 2025 — The Help Them See Foundation today announced its official launch, establishing a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to funding the creation and distribution of faith-based films that uplift, inspire, and illuminate truth. By partnering with filmmakers and mobilizing donors, the foundation will champion stories that strengthen belief, promote healing, and reach audiences worldwide.
“Cinema is one of the most powerful tools for increasing faith and driving personal and cultural transformation,” said Garrett Batty, founder and executive director of the Help Them See Foundation. “We’re building a donor-powered engine that prioritizes spiritual impact over profit, helping light-filled stories reach the people who need them most.”
In its first year, Help Them See plans to fund two to three high-quality films and support their theatrical and digital outreach. The foundation will direct the vast majority of donations—targeting 85%+—to projects and audience engagement, including production grants, distribution support, community screenings, and ministry partnerships. Donors may contribute to the general fund or designate gifts for specific approved projects and will receive regular progress updates and an annual impact report.
“As a filmmaker, I’ve seen how a well-told story can open hearts in ways little else can,” said Kirby Heyborne, actor and filmmaker. “Help Them See creates a direct bridge between faithful donors and storytellers, ensuring films with eternal resonance actually get made—and get seen.”
Help Them See evaluates projects based on mission alignment, artistic excellence, audience potential, and spiritual impact. All proposals undergo board review prior to funding.
About Help Them See Foundation
The Help Them See Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the creation and distribution of faith-based films that inspire belief, healing, and a deeper connection to God. Through donor support and creative partnerships, the foundation brings spiritually impactful stories to life—illuminating truth for audiences around the world. The organization is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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(Nonprofit; 501(c)(3) status approved— donations are tax deductible as allowed by law. EIN available on request.)