Cecil B De Mille Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker BURBANK, CA EIN: 95-4268286 Website

The Cecil B De Mille Foundation is a private foundation established in 1991 and located in Burbank, California. Founded in the name of the late Cecil B. DeMille, the Academy Award and Palme D'Or-winning film director and producer, the foundation supports charitable causes with a particular emphasis on film, education, and social services.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$7.8M

+0.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$723K

-4.6% YoY

Grant Count

-4.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$34K

-0.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cecil B De Mille Foundation reported a distributable amount of $374K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary purposes include:

Funding the screening and events for veterans and nurturing film artists
Supporting the production and distribution of motion picture films
Providing funding for charitable purposes through the selling of investments
Supporting higher education and film organizations
Funding children and social services initiatives

Grantmaking

The foundation made 17 grants in 2024. Recent grants include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $2.6M (90%)

Colorado $90K (3%)

Nevada $75K (3%)

District of Columbia $42K (1%)

Oklahoma $20K (1%)

Virginia $13K (0%)

New York $11K (0%)

Kentucky $10K (0%)

+5 more states

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Idaho Kansas Kentucky Michigan Minnesota Nevada New York Oklahoma Texas Virginia

Cities

ArcadiaArlingtonBerkeleyBeverly HillsChino HillsCosta MesaDel MarEdinaGreenvilleHaydenHillsdaleLas VegasLexingtonLos AngelesNew YorkNewport BeachOklahoma CityOrangePalm DesertPasadena

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

2024 Financial Summary

Total Assets: $7,790,973
Total Revenues: $902,032
Total Expenses: $823,220
Number of Employees: 0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$7,790,973	$7,760,897	$7,635,085
Revenue	$902,032	$1,036,281	$575,997
Expenses	$823,220	$871,590	$429,266
Qualifying Distributions	$781,940	$815,882	$370,574
Net Investment Income	$845,434	$980,698	$624,342
Distributable Amount	$373,939	$505,465	$367,426

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

88 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Academy Museum of Motion Picture ($100,000), American Film Institute ($100,000), Red Bucket Equine Rescue ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ACADEMY MUSEUM OF MOTION PICTURE LOS ANGELES, CA	TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN THE MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY	$100,000
AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE LOS ANGELES, CA	TO SUPPORT THE SCREENING AND EVENTS FOR VERTERANS AND NURTURE FILM ARTISTS	$100,000
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF OUR ARMED FORCES PALM DESERT, CA	TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN SERVING OVERSEAS AND THEIR FAMILIES REMAINING AT HOME	$50,000
CALIFORNIA INSTITUE OF TECHNOLOGY PASADENA, CA	TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF HISPEC	$10,000
CANCER FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA SANTA BARBARA, CA	TO FUNDRAISE FOR CANCER CARE IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY	$500
DON DIEGO FUND DEL MAR, CA	TO PROVIDE ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO OUTSTANDING SAN DIEGO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS	$10,000
HOOFS & WOOFS ANIMAL RESCUE VALLEY CENTER, CA	TO HELP THE HORSES IN NEED	$50,000
INSTITUE FOR FILM EDUCATION SANTA MONICA, CA	TO PROMOTE EDUCATION IN FILM	$10,000
RED BUCKET EQUINE RESCUE CHINO HILLS, CA	SAVING AND REHABILITATING HORSES	$100,000
SAN DIEGUITO BOYS & GIRLS SOLANA BEACH, CA	TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO INDIGENT FAMILIES	$50,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
CECILIA DE MILLE PRESLEY	FDN MGR	—	—
JOSEPH W HARPER JR	FDN MGR	—	—
JAYNE PASCO	FDN MGR	—	—
TRAVERS BOUGHDADLY	FDN MGR	—	—

Contact Information

Phone: 818-566-1801

Location: Burbank, California

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cecil B De Mille Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary purposes include: • Funding the screening and events for veterans and nurturing film artists • Supporting the production and distribution of motion picture films • Providing funding for charitable purposes through the selling of investments • Supporting higher education and film organizations • Funding children and social services initiatives

How do I apply for a grant from Cecil B De Mille Foundation?

**Grant Activity** The foundation made 17 grants in 2024. Recent grants include: | Grantee | Purpose | Year | Amount | |---------|---------|------|--------| | Red Bucket Equine Rescue | Saving and Rehabilitating Horses | 2024 | $100,000 | | The American Film Institute | Screening and Events for Veterans and Nurture Film Artists | 2024 | $100,000 | | The Boys and Girls Clubs of San Dieguito | Assistance to Indigent Families | 2024 | $50,000 | The foundation has supported organizations including …

What size grants does Cecil B De Mille Foundation award?

In 2024, Cecil B De Mille Foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $723K — an average of about $34K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Cecil B De Mille Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Cecil B De Mille Foundation reported a distributable amount of $374K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.