Mission
THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PERPETUATE THE LEGACY OF WILL ROGERS THROUGH THE WORKS OF THREE PROGRAMS, BRAVE BEGINNINGS, THE WILL ROGERS INSTITUTE AND THE PIONEERS ASSISTANCE FUND.
Public Charity
WILL ROGERS MOTION PICTURE PIONEERS FOUNDATION
WILL ROGERS MOTION PICTURE PIONEERS FOUNDATION is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in BURBANK, CA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $2.4M, expenses of $2.9M, total assets of $10.8M. Imperigo tracks 44 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $3.3M.
EIN: 150533551
BURBANK, CA
Public Health
NTEE: E70
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$2.4M
Total Expenses$2.9M
Total Assets$10.8M
Grant Records44
Funding Total$3.3M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation
How Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$76
Programs
the work itself
$12
Management
running the organization
$12
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $76 for programs
$54
Pioneers Assistance ProgramThe Pioneers Assistance Fund (PAF) provides financial assistance for health and welfare issues to people who work in theatrical entertainment
$12
Will Rogers Institute Research & Fellowships The Will Rogers Institute (WRI) is a program that has roots dating back to when the charity operated the Will Rogers Memorial…
$5
Will Rogers Institute
Plus 1 more program. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
$7,500
Health, Medicine & Science
$79,000
GENERAL SUPPORT
$74,773
GENERAL SUPPORT
$74,773
Showing up to 5 of 44 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Director
Brett Fellman
Director
Brian Flanagan
Director
Chris Johnson
EXEC DIRECTOR
Christina Blumer
Director
Frank Martinez
Director
Frank Tees
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.4M | $2.9M | $10.8M |
| 2024 | $1.5M | $2.6M | $11.8M |
| 2023 | $1.8M | $2.5M | $11.5M |
| 2022 | $1.9M | $2.6M | $13.4M |
| 2021 | $3.5M | $5.8M | $14.8M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $3.5M to $2.4M (-30%), with total assets most recently reported at $10.8M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.