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MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION FUND

CA · EIN 951652916 · $57.6M rev · operational · www.mptf.com
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MOTION PICTURE & TELEVISION FUND (MPTF) provides health, housing, and supportive services to entertainment industry members and their families in times of need. Founded in 1921, it operates a residential campus in Woodland Hills, CA offering independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. The organization also delivers counseling, financial assistance, case management, and wellness programs tailored to industry professionals across the U.S.

activities · 42

what they do

direct service · 38
  • Confidential Counseling Services Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis Support
    Provides confidential counseling services through trained social workers to support mental health and wellbeing for entertainment industry members.
  • Confidential Counseling Services Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis Support
    Provides confidential counseling services through trained social workers to support mental health and wellbeing of entertainment industry members.
  • Creative and media engagement programs for residents Resident-Led Media Production Programs
    Produces over 20 hours of weekly live original programming through MPTF Studios, including the Creative Chaos live variety show broadcast three times per week. Hosts the annual Instant Film Festival and supports collaborative content creation between residents and volunteers. Also hosts the Grey Quill Society, a weekly writing group that has held over 250 meetings and published multiple volumes of resident work.
  • Emergency Relief and Financial Assistance Emergency Financial Assistance for Industry Workers
    Provides temporary financial assistance to qualified entertainment industry members for basic living expenses such as rent, utilities, and food. This includes launching the Back To Work campaign in 2023 to raise funds for emergency relief assistance for entertainment industry crew members affected by work stoppages and job slowdowns, and providing needs-based financial assistance to uninsured and under-insured patients receiving care at the Samuel Goldwyn, Jr. Center for Behavioral Health.
  • Emergency Relief and Fundraising Campaigns
    Launched the Back To Work campaign in 2023 to raise funds for emergency relief assistance for entertainment industry crew members affected by work stoppages and job slowdowns. Also established the Payroll Pledge Program, a payroll deduction initiative allowing studio workers to contribute 0.5% of their earnings to support colleagues in need.
  • Provides temporary financial assistance to qualified entertainment industry members for basic living expenses such as rent, utilities, and food. This includes emergency relief assistance for crew members affected by work stoppages and job slowdowns through the Back To Work campaign, and needs-based financial assistance for uninsured and under-insured patients receiving care at the Samuel Goldwyn, Jr. Center for Behavioral Health.
  • Emergency and financial assistance for entertainment industry members Emergency Financial Assistance for Industry Workers
    Provides temporary financial assistance to qualified entertainment industry members for basic living expenses such as rent, utilities, and food. Offers needs-based financial support to uninsured and under-insured patients at the Samuel Goldwyn, Jr. Center for Behavioral Health. Launched the Back To Work campaign in 2023 to provide emergency relief for crew members affected by work stoppages.
  • Emergency financial and counseling services for entertainment industry members Emergency Financial Assistance for Industry Workers
    Offers temporary financial assistance to qualified entertainment industry members for basic living expenses such as rent, utilities, and food, including emergency relief through the Back To Work campaign following industry work stoppages. Also provides confidential counseling services through trained social workers and needs-based financial aid for uninsured or under-insured patients at the Samuel Goldwyn, Jr. Center for Behavioral Health.
  • Food assistance and delivery services
    Delivers groceries and holiday food assistance from campus to entertainment industry members in need, supporting food security during times of crisis or financial hardship.
  • Grocery and Holiday Food Assistance
    Delivers groceries and holiday food assistance from campus to entertainment industry members in need.
  • Live and original media production for community engagement Resident-Led Media Production Programs
    Produces over 20 hours of weekly live original programming through MPTF Studios, including the live variety show Creative Chaos broadcast three times per week during the pandemic, and hosts the annual Instant Film Festival where residents and volunteers create and screen short films in a single day.
  • MPTF Studios and Original Programming Resident-Led Media Production Programs
    Produces over 20 hours of weekly live original programming through MPTF Studios, connecting residents and volunteers in content creation, including the Creative Chaos variety show and other collaborative media projects.
  • Mental Health and Financial Assistance Programs Emergency Financial Assistance for Industry Workers
    Provides confidential counseling services through trained social workers and offers temporary financial assistance to qualified entertainment industry members for basic living expenses such as rent, utilities, and food. Also provides needs-based financial support to uninsured and under-insured patients receiving behavioral health care.
  • Mental health and social work services Veteran & First Responder Peer Support and Wellness
    Provides confidential counseling services through trained social workers to support mental health and wellbeing for residents and industry members. Also operates a Veterans Benefits Assistance program that screens hundreds of veterans annually and recovers thousands of dollars in entitled benefits.
  • On-Campus Wellness and Recreational Programming Resident-Led Social & Recreational Programming
    Offers wellness, recreational, and cultural programming on campus including aquatic facilities, gym and pool activities supported by wellness volunteers, resident-focused media production, movie screenings, and the annual Instant Film Festival where residents create and screen short films.
  • On-campus wellness and recreational programming Resident-Led Social & Recreational Programming
    Offers wellness, recreational, and cultural activities for residents including aquatic facilities, gym and pool activities supported by wellness volunteers, movie screenings, and resident-focused media production. Also includes transportation support for off-campus medical and pharmaceutical needs.
  • On-campus wellness and recreational programming Resident-Led Social & Recreational Programming
    Offers wellness, recreational, and cultural activities for residents including aquatic facilities, gym and pool support from wellness volunteers, movie screenings, and resident-focused media production. Also includes structured programs such as the weekly writing group (The Grey Quill Society), volunteer-led workshops, and intergenerational volunteer engagement.
  • Payroll deduction giving program
    Operates the Payroll Pledge Program, a payroll deduction initiative that allows studio workers to contribute 0.5% of their earnings to support colleagues in need.
  • Payroll giving and fundraising programs
    Administers the Payroll Pledge Program, a payroll deduction initiative allowing studio workers to contribute 0.5% of their earnings to support colleagues in need, and previously generated $5.3 million through The Screen Guild Theatre radio program to fund the creation of the Country House.
  • Resident Social and Creative Enrichment Resident-Led Media Production Programs
    Hosts creative and social programs for residents including The Grey Quill Society (a weekly writing group with over 250 meetings and published volumes), Creative Chaos (a live variety show broadcast three times weekly featuring interactive segments and celebrity guests), and volunteer-led workshops that allow individuals to share their passions.
  • Resident Transportation Services Non-Emergent Medical Appointment Transportation
    Provides transportation for residents needing off-campus medical care or pharmaceutical support.
  • Resident Wellness and Engagement Programs Resident-Led Media Production Programs
    Offers on-campus wellness, recreational, and cultural programming for residents, including aquatic facilities, resident-focused media production through MPTF Studios, movie screenings, a weekly writing group (The Grey Quill Society), and an annual Instant Film Festival. The organization also produces over 20 hours of weekly live original programming through MPTF Studios and the live variety show "Creative Chaos" to engage residents and the community.
  • Residential Care Services
    Provides a continuum of residential care including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care for retired entertainment industry workers on the Wasserman Campus in Woodland Hills. This includes 60 independent living cottages, studio accommodations for those needing greater assistance, a 40-bed skilled nursing facility (Mary Pickford House), a 10-bed skilled nursing unit (Hersholt Place), and a 40-bed secure memory care facility (Harry’s Haven) for individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s.
  • Residential Care Services
    Provides a continuum of residential care services, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care, for retired entertainment industry workers on the Wasserman Campus in Woodland Hills. This includes 60 independent living cottages, studio accommodations for those needing greater assistance, 24-hour skilled nursing care in a 40-bed facility and a 10-bed facility, and a 40-bed secure memory care facility for individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s.
  • Residential care for retired entertainment industry workers
    Provides a continuum of residential care including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care on the Wasserman Campus in Woodland Hills, specifically serving retired entertainment industry workers. This includes 60 independent living cottages, studio accommodations for those needing greater assistance, a 40-bed skilled nursing facility (Mary Pickford House), a 10-bed skilled nursing unit (Hersholt Place), and a 40-bed secure memory care facility (Harry’s Haven) for individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s.
  • Residential care services for entertainment industry retirees
    Provides a continuum of residential care including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care for retired entertainment industry workers on the Wasserman Campus in Woodland Hills. This includes 60 independent living cottages, studio accommodations at the Motion Picture Country House and Frances Goldwyn Lodge, a 40-bed skilled nursing facility (Mary Pickford House), a 10-bed skilled nursing unit (Hersholt Place), and a 40-bed secure memory care facility (Harry’s Haven).
  • Social Isolation Prevention Initiatives Senior Social Connection Programs
    Conducts Care Calls, Daily Call Sheet, and Angel Cards programs to reduce social isolation among residents. Also receives and distributes Angel Cards and Angel Videos from external organizations to provide personal encouragement.
  • Social Isolation Reduction Initiatives Senior Social Connection Programs
    Conducts Care Calls, Daily Call Sheet, and Angel Cards to reduce social isolation among residents and community members. The organization also receives and distributes Angel Cards and Angel Videos from organizations to residents for personal encouragement.
  • Transportation and Daily Living Support Volunteer Grocery Shopping Assistance
    Provides transportation for residents needing off-campus medical care or pharmaceutical support, volunteer shoppers for on-campus and community assistance, and delivers groceries and holiday food assistance to both residents and entertainment industry members in need.
  • Transportation and essential support services Volunteer Grocery Shopping Assistance
    Provides transportation for residents needing off-campus medical care or pharmaceutical support, delivers groceries and holiday food assistance to entertainment industry members in need, and utilizes volunteer shoppers for on-campus and community shopping assistance.
  • Veterans Benefits Assistance VA Benefits Claims Assistance
    Operates a Veterans Benefits Assistance program that screens hundreds of veterans annually and helps recover thousands of dollars in entitled benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits Assistance VA Benefits Claims Assistance
    Operates a Veterans Benefits Assistance program that screens hundreds of veterans annually and recovers thousands of dollars in entitled benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits Assistance program VA Benefits Claims Assistance
    Operates a Veterans Benefits Assistance program that screens hundreds of veterans annually and helps recover thousands of dollars in entitled benefits.
  • Volunteer Engagement Programs Senior Social Connection Programs
    Operates flexible volunteer programs that engage individuals in meaningful intergenerational activities, including conversation and companionship (Friendly Visitors), administrative and mail delivery support, tech tutoring, workshop facilitation, and collaboration on original content through MPTF Studios. Programs accommodate various schedules and include student and community volunteers.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Support Senior Social Connection Programs
    Engages a diverse range of volunteers to enrich campus activities and programs, provide companionship to residents through Friendly Visitors, collaborate on original content through MPTF Studios, assist with daily operations, lead workshops, and support residents in gym and pool activities. Volunteers also assist with shopping, grocery delivery, and tech tutoring to bridge the digital divide.
  • Volunteer Programs and Community Engagement Senior Social Connection Programs
    Engages a diverse range of volunteers to enrich campus activities, provide companionship to residents through Friendly Visitors, collaborate on original content through MPTF Studios, support daily operations, lead workshops, and assist with grocery shopping and tech tutoring. Volunteers also conduct Care Calls, Daily Call Sheets, and Angel Cards to reduce social isolation and support residents in gym and pool activities.
  • Volunteer and companionship programs Senior Social Connection Programs
    Operates a comprehensive volunteer program that includes Friendly Visitors providing conversation and companionship, Care Calls, Daily Call Sheet, and Angel Cards to reduce social isolation. Also engages volunteers in administrative support, mail delivery, tech tutoring, and collaborative content creation with residents.
  • Volunteer engagement and intergenerational programming Senior Social Connection Programs
    Operates flexible volunteer programs that engage individuals in meaningful roles across campus, including Friendly Visitors, tech tutoring, wellness support, mail delivery, shopping assistance, and workshop leadership. Programs are designed to build intergenerational bonds and reduce social isolation through initiatives like Care Calls, Daily Call Sheet, and Angel Cards.
capacity building · 4
  • Geriatric Social Work Education
    Serves as a center of excellence in geriatric social work education and field training since 2004 through participation in the Southern California Geriatric Social Work Education Consortium.
  • Geriatric Social Work Education and Training
    Has served as a center of excellence in geriatric social work education and field training since 2004 through participation in the Southern California Geriatric Social Work Education Consortium.
  • Geriatric social work education and field training
    Has served as a center of excellence in geriatric social work education since 2004 by participating in the Southern California Geriatric Social Work Education Consortium, providing field training and contributing to professional capacity building in geriatric social work.
  • Geriatric social work education and training
    Has served as a center of excellence in geriatric social work education and field training since 2004 through participation in the Southern California Geriatric Social Work Education Consortium.
strategies · 45

how they think

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named programs · 10

what they call their work

Angel Cards
Volunteer program where industry members create and send personalized greeting cards to residents for birthdays and holidays.
Angel Cards Program
Industry members and volunteers create and send customized greeting cards to residents for birthdays and holidays
Daily Call Sheet
Volunteer program making regular friendly calls to isolated industry seniors to foster social connectivity and companionship
Elder Connection
Provides resource connections, oversight, and support to help industry members age in place or transition to campus care
Grey Quill Society
Weekly writing group for residents focusing on short stories, poetry, and essays; has published multiple volumes
MPTF Studios
On-campus production facility offering creative outlets through film production, broadcasting, and the annual Instant Film Festival for residents and volunteers
Residential Living
Provides independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care for entertainment industry seniors on The Wasserman Campus in Woodland Hills, CA
Samuel Goldwyn Jr. Center for Behavioral Health
Specializes in acute mental health care for adults over 55 in the entertainment industry
Veterans Benefits Assistance
Helps veterans, surviving spouses, and industry members with veteran parents access entitled benefits, recovering thousands in benefits annually.
Veterans Benefits Assistance Program
Helps veterans, surviving spouses of veterans, and industry members with veteran parents receive entitled benefits; screens hundreds annually
relationships · 56

who they work with

  • Animation Guild Partner — Contributed custom-designed greeting cards for MPTF’s Angel Cards program.
  • Ann Gianopulos Partner — Host Committee member for MPTF's 100th Anniversary celebration.
  • Brian Robbins Partner — Host Committee member for MPTF's 100th Anniversary celebration.
  • Casey Wasserman Partner — Event Chair for MPTF's 100th Anniversary celebration.
  • Channing Dungey Partner — Host Committee member for MPTF's 100th Anniversary celebration.
  • Cheryl Saban Partner — Host Committee member for MPTF's 100th Anniversary celebration.
  • Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson Partner — Host Committee member for MPTF's 100th Anniversary celebration.
  • DGA Partner — Provides support to members of the Directors Guild of America affected by work stoppages.
  • David Zaslav Partner — Host Committee member for MPTF's 100th Anniversary celebration.
  • Elaine Penske Partner — Host Committee member for MPTF's 100th Anniversary celebration.
  • Eric Esrailian Partner — Host Committee member for MPTF's 100th Anniversary celebration.
  • Facebook Partner — Platform used by MPTF for social media outreach and engagement.
  • Frank Marshall Partner — Host Committee member for MPTF's 100th Anniversary celebration.
  • Generations United Partner — Recognized by Generations United as a Program of Distinction for the quality of MPTF's volunteer program.
  • George Lucas Partner — Host Committee member for MPTF's 100th Anniversary celebration.
  • Greg Berlanti Partner — Host Committee member for MPTF's 100th Anniversary celebration.
  • Gulf Oil Partner — Sponsored The Screen Guild Theatre, a radio program that raised funds for MPTF.
  • Haim Saban Partner — Host Committee member for MPTF's 100th Anniversary celebration.
  • IATSE Partner — Provides support to members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees affected by work stoppages.
  • IATSE Local 728 Partner — Dedicated topiaries and campus clock on the Wasserman Campus.
  • Instagram Partner — Platform used by MPTF for social media outreach and engagement.
  • J.J. Abrams Partner — Host Committee member for MPTF's 100th Anniversary celebration.
  • Jamie Erlicht Partner — Host Committee member for MPTF's 100th Anniversary celebration.
  • Jay Penske Partner — Host Committee member for MPTF's 100th Anniversary celebration.
  • Jeff Shell Partner — Host Committee member for MPTF's 100th Anniversary celebration.
  • Jim Gianopulos Partner — Host Committee member for MPTF's 100th Anniversary celebration.
  • John Wells Partner — Host Committee member for MPTF's 100th Anniversary celebration.
  • KTLA Partner — Broadcast MPTF’s annual telethons, Lights, Camera, Take Action!, live.
  • Kate Capshaw Partner — Host Committee member for MPTF's 100th Anniversary celebration.
  • Kathleen Kennedy Partner — Host Committee member for MPTF's 100th Anniversary celebration.
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