Cecil B de Mille Foundation
Invitation OnlyBurbank, California · EIN 95-4268286 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$962K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$8.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
13% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Museum of Motion Picture | Los Angeles, CA | To support the educational and cultural activities in the motion picture industry | $200,000 |
| Red Bucket Equine Rescue | Chino Hills, CA | Saving and rehabilitating horses | $200,000 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | To support usc school of cinematic arts | $150,000 |
| American Film Institute | Los Angeles, CA | To support the screening and events for verterans and nurture film artists | $100,000 |
| Hoofs & Woofs Animal Rescue | Valley Center, CA | To help the horses in need | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Burbank, CA | To inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible citizens. | $50,000 |
| National Film Preservation Foundation | San Francisco, CA | To support the preservation of american films | $30,000 |
| Bfi America | New York City, NY | To advance film and television in the uk and USA through education, audience engagement, and the preservation of screen heritage. | $25,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | To raise funds for hoag memorial hospital presbyterian. | $25,000 |
| The Pollination Project Foundation | Martinez, CA | To help launch and sustain locally-led grassroots social change projects | $25,000 |
| UCLA School of Theatre | Los Angeles, CA | To provide support for tft global theater lab in avignon, france | $25,000 |
| Don Diego Fund | Del Mar, CA | To provide annual scholarships to outstanding san diego county high school seniors | $12,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | To help continue advancing excellence in education, research and service | $10,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Washington, DC | To support wikipedia and its sister projects and to help the world share in free knowledge. | $10,000 |
| Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | To fundraise for cancer care in santa barbara county | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $962,500 | 15 |
| 2024 | $723,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $758,000 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621549349100112
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4268286
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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