Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"To perpetuate the memory of Will Rogers by promoting and engaging in health education and medical research in pulmonary medicine, as the Will Rogers Institute. To perpetuate the legacy of the Foundation of Motion Picture Pioneers by providing direct financial assistance to qualified individuals from the motion picture sector of the entertainment industry, as the Pioneers Assistance Fund."
Year, State Incorporated:
1936, NY
WRMPPF operates 3 unique programs in the United States and its territories: Will Rogers Institute, Pioneers Assistance Fund, and Brave Beginnings. The Will Rogers Institute is currently funding one medical school research laboratory and research fellowships at four additional medical schools. WRI also provides free educational booklets pertaining to pulmonary health. The Pioneers Assistance Fund provides long term assistance to motion picture industry retirees and emergency assistance to current film industry members. Brave Beginnings provides grants for the purchase of vital neonatal intensive care unit equipment at hospitals.
For the year ended March 31, 2024, Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation's program expenses were:
| Programs | $1,969,312 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,969,312 |
Chief Executive
Christina Blumer , Executive Director
Compensation*
$186,373
Chair of the Board
Heather Morgan
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas LTD
Board Size
29
Paid Staff Size
5
* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Door-to-door solicitation, Special events, Grant proposals, Internet, Radio
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Other Revenue | $-386,970 |
| Investment Income | $234,902 |
| Grants and Contributions | $1,680,678 |
| Total Income | $1,528,610 |
Programs: 77% Fundraising: 11% Administrative: 12%
| Total Income | $1,528,610 |
| Total expenses: | $2,571,095 |
| Program expenses | $1,969,312 |
| Fundraising expenses | $292,873 |
| Administrative expenses | $308,910 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-1,042,485 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $10,984,946 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $1,477,389 |
| Ending Net Assets | $11,419,850 |
| Total Liabilities | $422,280 |
| Total Assets | $11,842,128 |
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