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The Cecil B. De Mille Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $723K in grants paid to 40 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ACADEMY FOUNDATION
Beverly Hills, CA
$700K
9%

THE AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE
Los Angeles, CA
$540K
7%
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
LOS ANGELES, CA
$450K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
21
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$16.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CECIL B DE MILLE FOUNDATION?
No. CECIL B DE MILLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CECIL B DE MILLE FOUNDATION give?
CECIL B DE MILLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Colorado, and Nevada. 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 CECIL B DE MILLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CECIL B DE MILLE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CECIL B DE MILLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CECIL B DE MILLE FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $723 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CECIL B DE MILLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CECIL B DE MILLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include ACADEMY FOUNDATION, THE AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE, and UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CECIL B DE MILLE FOUNDATION?
CECIL B DE MILLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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