named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Day at the Movies Street Fair
Annual street fair held in New York City where proceeds support multiple charities, including Ronald McDonald House and Rising Ground
MPC Awards
Annual recognition program honoring members and industry peers for service and philanthropy, including the Nat Stern Outstanding Service Award and William R. Thompson Lifetime Achievement Award
Max Fried Golf Outing
Annual golf event honoring industry leaders and raising funds for charitable partners such as Variety and the Will Rogers Foundation
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
- Ensuring digital accessibility of organizational websiteMaintains website accessibility by providing alternative text, keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, captioning and transcripts, and contrast adjustments to support users with visual, auditory, and motor disabilities.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funding film industry-related charitiesMakes annual financial contributions to charitable organizations associated with the motion picture and entertainment industry, including Variety - The Children's Charity, The Will Rogers Memorial Fund, The Motion Picture Pioneers, Rising Ground, Boys and Girls Club of Queens, and Ronald McDonald House.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Hosting charitable events to benefit nonprofit organizationsOrganizes and sponsors charitable events such as an annual golf outing, street fair, and dinners that generate proceeds for charitable causes, including the Ronald McDonald House and ECLC School, and participates in industry events like Show East and Show South to support fundraising.
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Theatre Awards and Honors Administration 1 activity
- Presenting annual awards to honor philanthropy and service in the film industryRecognizes outstanding contributions through annual awards including the Nat Stern Outstanding Service Award and the William R. Thompson Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating dedication and philanthropic impact within the motion picture community.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Funding financial and counseling support for industry workers in hardshipProvides grants for financial assistance and supportive counseling to workers in theatrical exhibition facing hardship due to illness, accident, or underemployment.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$71K
Contributions & grants$5K7%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$66K
expenses
Total expenses$88K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$79K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$73K
Cash$68K
Investments$0
Liabilities$8K
Net assets$65K
Liquid reserves9.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -42.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- CARLA ORNELAS — TRUSTEE
- DENNIS MEAGHER — TRUSTEE
- KELLY WASSERMAN — TRUSTEE
- LORI BANDAZIAN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Boys and Girls Club of Queens Partner — Receives annual financial contributions from the Motion Picture Bookers Club Foundation.
- ECLC Partner — Hosts or participates in a golf tournament in support of ECLC.
- ECLC School Partner — Supported by the Motion Picture Club in serving individuals with special needs and learning disabilities.
- MOTION PICTURE BOOKERS CLUB FOUNDATION Partner — Sponsors the Day @ the Movies Street Fair, indicating a partnership between the Motion Picture Club and the Motion Picture Bookers Club Foundation.
- Rising Ground Partner — Receives annual financial contributions from the Motion Picture Bookers Club Foundation.
- Rising Ground Partner — Supported through funding or collaboration by Motion Picture Bookers Club Foundation.
- Ronald McDonald House Partner — Receives annual financial contributions from the Motion Picture Bookers Club Foundation.
- Ronald McDonald House Partner — Receives charitable support from the Motion Picture Club.
- Ronald McDonald House - NY Partner — Supported through funding or collaboration by Motion Picture Bookers Club Foundation.
- Southern California Variety Children's Charity Partner — Mike Polydoros serves on the board and has held leadership roles including Chairman and President
- The Motion Picture Pioneers Partner — Receives annual financial contributions from the Motion Picture Bookers Club Foundation.
- The Will Rogers Memorial Fund Partner — Receives annual financial contributions from the Motion Picture Bookers Club Foundation.
- The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation Partner — Mike Polydoros serves as a Trustee
- Variety - The Children's Charity Partner — Receives annual financial contributions from the Motion Picture Bookers Club Foundation.
- Variety - The Children's Charity Partner — Supported through funding or collaboration by Motion Picture Bookers Club Foundation.
- Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens Partner — Supported through funding or collaboration by Motion Picture Bookers Club Foundation.
- Will Rogers Foundation Partner — Supported through funding or collaboration by Motion Picture Bookers Club Foundation.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Industry-Linked Grantmaking for Worker Stabilitymethodology: industry_linked_philanthropyBy directing grants to charitable organizations connected to the motion picture industry, the foundation supports workers in crisis, thereby maintaining workforce stability and well-being because targeted aid preserves human capital in a specialized sector.
- Philanthropy Through Networked Engagementmethodology: networked_philanthropyBy leveraging social and networking events, including award ceremonies and community fundraisers, the foundation strengthens industry connections and drives support for charitable causes because shared identity and recognition motivate collective giving.