European Languages and Movies in America
European Languages and Movies in America is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SANTA MONICA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $95K. Net investment income was $140K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.5M
-0.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$95K
+55.7% YoY
Grant Count
13
+30.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+19.8% YoY
About European Languages and Movies in America
Based on IRS filings
European Languages and Movies in America is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SANTA MONICA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $95K. Net investment income was $140K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,472,280 | $2,472,320 | $2,493,459 |
| Revenue | $142,694 | $88,040 | $6,705 |
| Expenses | $142,734 | $109,179 | $110,613 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $140,217 | $109,179 | $110,613 |
| Net Investment Income | $140,177 | $88,040 | $6,705 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
52 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Shared Dreams ($25,000), Balkan Cultural Center ($15,000), American Film Institute ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE LOS ANGELES, CA | CULTURAL | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE LOS ANGELES, CA | CULTURAL | $10,000 |
| AMERICAN SCANDINAVIAN FOUNDATION OF LA LOS ANGELES, CA | CULTURAL | $5,000 |
| ANIMATION IS FILM FESTIVAL LOS ANGELES, CA | CULTURAL | $3,500 |
| BALKAN CULTURAL CENTER NORTH HILLS, CA | CULTURAL | $15,000 |
| CINEMAGIC SHERAMN OAKS, CA | CULTURAL | $3,500 |
| CONTEMPORARY IRISH ARTS CENTER LOS ANGELES SUNLAND, CA | CULTURAL | $2,000 |
| FRIENDS OF GOETHE OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES, CA | CULTURAL | $7,500 |
| LOS ANGELES FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION INC LOS ANGELES, CA | CULTURAL | $500 |
| SCREAMFEST HORROR FILM FESTIVAL BEVERLY HILLS, CA | CULTURAL | $4,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAULINA LADREYT | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PASCAL LADREYT | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 40 | — |
| SHARI PHILLIPS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is European Languages and Movies in America?
European Languages and Movies in America is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SANTA MONICA, CA. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is European Languages and Movies in America?
As of 2024, European Languages and Movies in America holds $2.5M in total assets with $143K in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $95K in 2024.
Where does European Languages and Movies in America operate?
European Languages and Movies in America has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does European Languages and Movies in America award?
In 2024, European Languages and Movies in America awarded 13 grants totaling $95K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is European Languages and Movies in America's EIN?
European Languages and Movies in America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5918460. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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