WILL ROGERS MOTION PICTURE PIONEERS FOUNDATION
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The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that provides funding primarily in California, New York, and Texas, with a total of $488K distributed to 157 grantees in 2025. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
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.
Cause Areas
4
Education
Health
Public health
Tuberculosis
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
University of Southern California
$2.8M
19%
REGENTS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES
$890K
6%
EAST TENNESSEE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC
$787.6K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$36.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$37.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WILL ROGERS MOTION PICTURE PIONEERS FOUNDATION?
No. WILL ROGERS MOTION PICTURE PIONEERS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WILL ROGERS MOTION PICTURE PIONEERS FOUNDATION give?
WILL ROGERS MOTION PICTURE PIONEERS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Texas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WILL ROGERS MOTION PICTURE PIONEERS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WILL ROGERS MOTION PICTURE PIONEERS FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $36 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WILL ROGERS MOTION PICTURE PIONEERS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, WILL ROGERS MOTION PICTURE PIONEERS FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $488 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WILL ROGERS MOTION PICTURE PIONEERS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, WILL ROGERS MOTION PICTURE PIONEERS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 160 grantees. Recent grantees include University of Southern California, REGENTS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES, and EAST TENNESSEE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WILL ROGERS MOTION PICTURE PIONEERS FOUNDATION?
WILL ROGERS MOTION PICTURE PIONEERS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.