2023-02-13T19:43:25-08:00 2022-03-31 954603698 Mark A Ladesich CPA 301 E Colorado Blvd Ste 624 Pasadena CA 91101 990 2021-04-01 150533551 WILL ROGERS MOTION PICTURE PIONEERS FOUNDATION WILL 3236882500 6767 FOREST LAWN DR 303 LOS ANGELES CA 90068 CHRISTINA M BLUMER Executive Director 3236882316 2023-02-13 true CHRISTINA M BLUMER XXX-XX-XXXX Mark A Ladesich CPA P00087452 6266852777 X 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2021 2023-03-07 01:45:13Z CHRISTINA M BLUMER 2983723 false X willrogersmotionpicture.org X 1936 CA 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. 25 25 6 82 0 2450723 793845 0 1003461 1095586 0 3454184 1889431 4363302 1009692 0 851939 853889 0 313165 632915 752896 5848156 2616477 -2393972 -727046 14761903 13414274 499089 547747 14262814 12866527 X 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. false false 1204676 472201 Pioneers Assistance ProgramThe Pioneers Assistance Fund (PAF) provides financial assistance for health and welfare issues to people who work in theatrical entertainment. Assistance is provided on a sliding scale for people who have worked a minimum of five years in the industry up to people who have worked an entire career in the industry. The PAF is funded by restricted donations from entertainment industry companies, foundations and individuals who work in the theatrical entertainment industry. The 2021-22 fiscal year saw a decline in the impacts of the pandemic, as the movie theater industry started to find a sense of equilibrium. Emergency COVID grants came to a close while the regular assistance program started to return to pre-pandemic levels. People who have worked in theatrical entertainment for a minimum of five years are eligible to receive financial assistance and counseling due to accident, illness, natural disaster, financial hardship, and medical issues. PAF provided long-term type assistance to 13 clients due to quality-of-life issues. Short-term assistance was given to 553 clients primarily for medical rehabilitation, medical related equipment, vocational rehabilitation, and housing insecurity. The total number of people who contacted PAF (due to Covid and non-Covid) and received a minimum of counseling help was 653. Cancer continues to the primary reason for medical assistance. The top three reasons for financial assistance are: 1. Rent and household financial hardship, 2. Accident or unforeseen circumstance, and 3. Medical treatments and care. The age range for long-term assistance recipients is 62 - 93, with many of those receiving assistance between the ages 71 90. The short-term client ages are from 20-100 years of age, with the majority receiving financial assistance in the 20 - 40 age group. Social workers continue to find a sizable number of people seeking financial assistance are employed, but live under a very tight budget, due to many factors. One accident, illness or unforeseen incident can create a household crisis. PAF clients reflect the greater circumstance affecting middle-class workers in the USA, most are barely keeping up with financial demands of day-to-day life. The Pioneers Assistance Fund continued the effort to educate industry members through increased presence on social media, the monthly Will Power newsletter, and a new addition, weekly blog posts that cover a relevant topic to maintaining overall wellness. Due to the increased research findings on the importance of sleep, exercise, and meditation, all created content focuses on tips to achieving a healthy living lifestyle. Social workers are now screening for Depression, Suicidality, and a Needs Audit, which demonstrates to clients areas where their lives may need more attention. For more detailed information about the program, visit www.wrpioneers.org. 456427 440000 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 Hospital. A primary objective of the hospital was to conduct research for patient care and train pulmonary doctors on how to provide the best care for their patients. While the significance of pulmonary health and rehabilitation is not new to the Will Rogers Institute, the global health pandemic has solidified its importance in the minds of people across the world. To date, the Will Rogers Institute has funded $49,180,177 in research grants, training fellowships, and special projects in the pulmonary sector. What began as a training program for medical research during the 1950s and 60s at the Will Rogers Hospital in upstate New York, lives on in present day through the work of the Will Rogers Institute. Today, the Will Rogers Institute funds the Will Rogers Institute Pulmonary Research Center at Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, and six fellowships across the United States. Directed by Dr. Edward Crandall, Hastings Professor of Medicine, the Will Rogers Institute Pulmonary Research Center is focused on new strategies for treatment of lung injury and pulmonary edema from air pollution and other lung injuries. Lung injury study will also include Covid related ailments, specifically cases of Long-Hauler syndrome. Training fellowships for pulmonary medicine continue at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital (White Plains, NY), University New York University, University of Texas Medical School (Dallas, TX), Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Hospital (Knoxville, TN), University of California Los Angeles and Cedars-Sinai Hospital and Research Center (Los Angeles, CA). The objective for funding research fellowships in lung diseases at major universities throughout the United States is to help train future leaders of lung research and thoracic specialists. As with the WRI lab at Keck, each of the fellowship locations are involved with treatment programs and studies to help Covid Long-Haulers. 161285 7491 Will Rogers Institute - Health Education Another objective of the Will Rogers Institute is to educate the public on the prevention of cardio-pulmonary disorders, as well as, how to manage such disorders. The WRI has a rich history of producing and distributing public service announcements (PSAs) on an annual basis, for theatrical, web-based and television audiences. Print public service announcements, as well as digital PSAs are also part of that rich history. Since the 1950s, celebrities have donated their time and star power to help attract attention to the PSA and the importance of the topic. In 2021-22, WRI was continually active on social media, primarily Facebook. The objective of the posts on social media is to educate the public about pulmonary disease and disorders, as well as join the efforts to create awareness about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), the fourth leading cause of death in the USA. WRI also continued to support the efforts for COPD Awareness Month, a campaign led by the National Institutes of Health and the COPD Foundation. The Will Rogers Institutes web site and social media channels continue to be visited by the public, generating thousands of hits per year and page views. The social media outlets have become a primary source of sharing information to constituents and the public on a weekly basis, to supplement traditional mediums, such as newsletters and e-mail blasts. Will Rogers Institute educational booklets remain available to the public; however, requests have reduced significantly due to the amount of free material on the internet, including the WRI website which has downloadable booklets available. In 2021-22, WRI distributed hundreds of free booklets. The most requested booklet topics are: The Truth About Smoking and Children and Asthma and Living Well with Asthma. Although there is a large amount of free information available on the internet, the free health booklets continue are requested from organizations such as community health centers, educators, and human resource departments. Perpetuating the Memory of Will Rogers The WRMPPF, as well as being a health charity, also has the primary mission of perpetuating the memory of the great humanitarian, Will Rogers. Efforts to perpetuate the memory of Will Rogers are in partnership with the Will Rogers Museum (Claremore, OK), the Will Rogers Ranch Foundation (Pacific Palisades, CA), as well as a partnership has developed with the Historic Saranac Lake (the historical society for Saranac Village, New York where the Will Rogers Hospital was located). Support for the museum is provided by utilizing their Will Rogers assets and content with the public, in addition to, making use of museum suppliers for interpretive Will Rogers memorabilia, which we give to donors as gifts and volunteer recognition awards, especially to individuals working in the entertainment industry. The WRMPPF collaborates with the Will Rogers Ranch Foundation by providing back office and administrative support. The Will Rogers Ranch Foundation is a small grassroots organization with no staff. 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TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS ARE UTILIZED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ASSISTANCE UNDER THE PIONEERS ASSITANCE PROGRAM AS CASH GRANTS, BURIAL & CREMATION, EMERGENCY CASH GRANTS, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SUBSIDIES, MEDICAL REHABILITATION SERVICES AND SOCIAL SERVICES UNTIL THE ASSETS ARE CONSUMED. DONATIONS RAISED FOR THE BRAVE BEGINNINGS PROGRAM ARE USED FOR EQUIPMENT GRANTS TO HOSPITALS NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNITS. Part X : FIN48 Footnote THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING FOOTNOTE REGARDING LIABILITY FOR UNCERTAIN TAX PROVISIONS:ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REQUIRE MANAGEMENT TO EVALUATE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE ORGANIZATION AND RECOGNIZE A TAX LIABILITY IF THE ORGANIZATION HAS TAKEN A TAX POSITION THAT MORE LIKELY THAN NOT WOULD NOT BE SUSTAINABLE UPON EXAMINATION BY A TAX AUTHORITY. THE ORGANIZATION IS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS, HOWEVER, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS FOR ANY TAX PERIODS IN PROGRESS. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 UNDERWRITEN EVENT EXPENSES $24211 Part XI, Line 4b: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S EMPLOYEE RETENTION CREDIT OFFSET $140298 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S UNDERWRITEN EVENT EXPENSES $24211 Part XII, Line 4b: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S EMPLOYEE RETENTION CREDIT OFFSET $140298 X X X X false RECREATION OUTING - GOLF TOURNAMENT 64955 40744 24211 1197 17704 3380 1930 64955 40744 24211 1197 17704 3380 1930 24211 true BURKE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL 785 MAMARONECK AVENUE WHITE PLAINS NY 10605 131739937 20000 0 MEDICAL RESEARCH GRANT CEDARS-SINAI 8700 BEVERLY BLVD STE 2416 LOS ANGELES CA 90048 951644600 50000 0 MEDICAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP FORT SANDERS FDN PATRICIA NEAL REHAB CTR 1901 CLINCH AVENUE KNOXVILLE TN 37916 621748601 10000 0 MEDICAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP NEW YORK UNIV SCHOOL OF MED 550 FIRST AVE BELLEVUE CHEST NEW YORK NY 10016 135562308 50000 0 MEDICAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE FOUND 1968 PEACHTREE ROAD NW ATLANTA GA 30309 581272768 40000 0 MEDICAL EQUIPMENT GRANT RESPIRTORY HEALTH ASSOCIATION 1400 W WASHINGTON BLVD CHICAGO IL 60607 362222687 35000 0 MEDICAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER 18300 HIGHWAY 18 APPLE VALLEY CA 92307 951914489 50000 0 MEDICAL EQUIPMENT GRANT THE UCLA FOUNDATION 10889 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1100 LOS ANGELES CA 90024 952250801 25000 0 MEDICAL RESEARCH GRANT UNIV OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 2020 ZONAL AVENUE 1RD RM 620 LOS ANGELES CA 90033 951642394 200000 0 MEDICAL RESEARCH GRANT UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS - SW MEDICAL CTR 5323 HARRY HINES BOULEVARD DALLAS TX 75235 756002868 50000 0 MEDICAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP WILL ROGERS RANCH FOUNDATION PO BOX 502 PAC PALISADES CA 90272 262060795 7491 0 EDUCATION 8 3 BURIAL & CREMATION 5 9271 MEDICAL EQUIPMENT 12 6439 MEDICAL REHABILITATION 37 145722 CLIENT SUPPORT SERVICES 13 5955 HOUSING ASSISTANCE 139 271964 COVID EMERGENCY GRANT 3 6500 NATURAL DISASTER GRANT 169 26350 Additional Supplemental Information Burial & Cremation:This program provides timely, modest and dignified burials/cremations to destitute entertainment industry members/spouses. The MPPAF pays crematoriums, funeral homes, and cemeteries when entertainment industry members'/spouses' estates and relatives do not have the funds to pay for basic cremations or burials.Medical Equipment:This program provides equipment, such as mobility aids, orthotics, emergency call systems, bath safety aids, and home health supplies etc., to low-income disabled/frail entertainment industry members/spouses. This equipment promotes the health, independence and safety of many members/spouses, allowing them to remain longer in their own homes. The equipment is purchased through various medical equipment/supply vendors.Medical Care:This program assists low-income ill/disabled entertainment industry members/spouses with out-patient medical treatment, diagnostic tests, medications, physical therapy, psychotherapy, home health care, health insurance, and medically necessary transportation. This aid is provided only during an illness, injury, or disability adjustment period. Client Support Services:This program supports people (retires/permanently disabled entertainment industry members/spouses, and those dealing with short-term and long-term ailments)dealing with: Financial hardship, work injuries, hospice and palliative care, mental health support and rehabilitative medical services.In addition to the services identified, social service staff visit PAF clients who are easily accessible to assess their circumstances and to arrange appropriate care. for clients living in other areas of the United States, independent social service workers are contracted to assess their circumstances, financial need and available services in their area.Also, this category provides a monthly care package to members/spouses with mobility limitations who are confined to their homes or facilities. The purpose of this program is to remind those clients that they are not alone, not forgotten, and to maintain their emotional well being. Housing Emergency:This program provides emergency cash grants to entertainment industry members/spouses during an unexpected financial crisis. These cash grants assist with the cost of housing, food, utilities, and other life sustaining services. They are issued to industry members/spouses or service providers. COVID Emergency Grant:A one time cash grant to movie theater workers who had been furloughed or laid-off due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. the purpose of the grant was to pay for basic needs before unemployment benefits started.Secondary grants were provided to entertainment industry workers who did not receive unemployment benefits but were living on 50% reduced income. Natural Disaster Grant:A one-time emergency stipend for entertainment industry workers affected by a natural disaster such as, severe rain/flooding, tornado, earthquake, or fire. the purpose of the stipend was to purchase personal items such as hygiene supplies, and basic necessities. Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used Will Rogers Institute fellowship grants are given to medical schools with a strong track record for training doctors in pulmonary medicine. The fellowships are given for first and second year training purposes, to help a researcher WITH EARLY STAGE WORK. FELLOWSHIPS AND RESEARCH GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE CAREFULLY CHOSEN BASED ON THEIR ABILITY AND AREAS OF EXPERTISE OF STUDY WHICH COINCIDE WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THE FELLOWSHIP AND GRANTS COMMITTEE APPROVES THE RECIPIENTS WITH CONSULTATION AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE INSTITUTES MEDICAL ADVISOR WHO IS AN EXPERT IN LUNG RESEARCH. The MOTION PICTURE Pioneers Assistance FUND Program is managed by professional social workers. The individuals who receive assistance are placed into two broad categories long-term or short-term assistance. The individuals who receive long-term assistance are represented in Direct Cash Assistance. The majority of the expenses are paid directly to vendors.Direct Cash Assistance is justified for the following needs: Health Insurance, Dental insurance, Prescription co-pays, Home Health Care, Rent, Food and Clothing, Medical Supplies, Home Supplies (i.e. sheets and fixtures), and Transportation. X X X X false false false false false false false false false TODD R VRADENBURG EXECUTIVE DIREC 252367 20792 35710 308869 Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Pioneers Assistance ProgramThe Pioneers Assistance Fund (PAF) provides financial assistance for health and welfare issues to people who work in theatrical entertainment. Assistance is provided on a sliding scale for people who have worked a minimum of five years in the industry up to people who have worked an entire career in the industry. The PAF is funded by restricted donations from entertainment industry companies, foundations and individuals who work in the theatrical entertainment industry. The 2021-22 fiscal year saw a decline in the impacts of the pandemic, as the movie theater industry started to find a sense of equilibrium. Emergency COVID grants came to a close while the regular assistance program started to return to pre-pandemic levels. People who have worked in theatrical entertainment for a minimum of five years are eligible to receive financial assistance and counseling due to accident, illness, natural disaster, financial hardship, and medical issues. PAF provided long-term type assistance to 13 clients due to quality-of-life issues. Short-term assistance was given to 553 clients primarily for medical rehabilitation, medical related equipment, vocational rehabilitation, and housing insecurity. The total number of people who contacted PAF (due to Covid and non-Covid) and received a minimum of counseling help was 653. Cancer continues to the primary reason for medical assistance. The top three reasons for financial assistance are: 1. Rent and household financial hardship, 2. Accident or unforeseen circumstance, and 3. Medical treatments and care. The age range for long-term assistance recipients is 62 - 93, with many of those receiving assistance between the ages 71 90. The short-term client ages are from 20-100 years of age, with the majority receiving financial assistance in the 20 - 40 age group. Social workers continue to find a sizable number of people seeking financial assistance are employed, but live under a very tight budget, due to many factors. One accident, illness or unforeseen incident can create a household crisis. PAF clients reflect the greater circumstance affecting middle-class workers in the USA, most are barely keeping up with financial demands of day-to-day life. The Pioneers Assistance Fund continued the effort to educate industry members through increased presence on social media, the monthly Will Power newsletter, and a new addition, weekly blog posts that cover a relevant topic to maintaining overall wellness. Due to the increased research findings on the importance of sleep, exercise, and meditation, all created content focuses on tips to achieving a healthy living lifestyle. Social workers are now screening for Depression, Suicidality, and a Needs Audit, which demonstrates to clients areas where their lives may need more attention. For more detailed information about the program, visit www.wrpioneers.org. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process A COMPLETE ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE ORGANIZATIONS FINAL FORM 990 (INCLUDING ALL REQUIRED SCHEDULES) IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE VOTING MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts ON AN ANNUAL BASIS EACH RESPONSIBLE PERSON IS REQUIRED TO REVIEW A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND TO ACKNOWLEDGE IN WRITING THAT HE OR SHE HAS DONE SO.EACH RESPONSIBLE PERSON IS REQUIRED ANNUALLY COMPLETE A DISCLOSURE FORM IDENTIFYING ANY RELATIONSHIPS, POSITIONS, OR CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH THE RESPONSIBLE PERSON IS INVOLVED THAT HE OR SHE BELIEVES COULD CONTRIBUTE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISING. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD. ANY CHANGES TO THE POLICY ARE COMMUNICATED IMMEDIATELY TO ALL RESPONSIBLE PERSONS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management COMPENSATION REVIEW IS CONDUCTED DURING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE DIRECTORS. DIRECTORS UTILIZE SALARY SURVEY DATA APPROVED UNDER GUIDELINES OF THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRITY ACT. CONTEMPORANEOUS MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS ARE MAINTAINED OUTLINING THE DELIBERATIONS IN THE RECORDS OF THE ORGANIZATION. COMPENSATION IS RECOMMENDED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND RATIFIED BY THE BORAD OF DIRECTORS AT A REGULAR MEETING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OFFICERS OF THE THE ORGANIZATION ARE UNCOMPENSATED AND SERVE THE ORGANIZATION AS VOLUNTEERS. COMPENSATION OF OTHER EMPLOYEES IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY UTILIZING SALARY SURVEY DATA. PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION DATA IS MAINTAINED IN THE EMPLOYEE RECORDS OF THE ORGANIZATION.CURRENTLY, NO EMPLOYEE MEETS THE CRITERIA OF A "KEY EMPLOYEE". Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available THE ORGANIZATIONS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY STATEMENT AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST THROUGH ELECTRONIC ACCESS SITES INCLUDING WEB DIRECTORIES AND THE ORGANIZATIONS WEB SITES.