European Languages and Movies in America
European Languages and Movies in America is a private foundation based in Santa Monica, California. Its 2024 filing reports 13 grants totaling $95,000, all to recipients in California; the grants were designated for cultural purposes.
European Languages and Movies in America at a glance
In short: European Languages and Movies in America gave $95K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in California. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $95,000
- +55.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,308
- +19.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,472,280
- -0.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to European Languages and Movies in America
- How to Apply
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The filing names Pascal Ladreyt as the contact and states that no application form or materials are required, there are no deadlines, and there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Pascal Ladreyt
Mailing address: 1541 Ocean Avenue Suite 200, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 394-3562
Website: https://www.elma.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who European Languages and Movies in America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shared Dreams ($25K). Together the top 10 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is European Languages and Movies in America open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2020) to $95K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shared Dreams Los Angeles, CA | Cultural | $25,000 |
| Balkan Cultural Center North Hills, CA | Cultural | $15,000 |
| American Film Institute Los Angeles, CA | Cultural | $10,000 |
| South East European Film Festival Los Angeles, CA | Cultural | $10,000 |
| Friends of Goethe of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Cultural | $7,500 |
| American Cinematheque Los Angeles, CA | Cultural | $5,000 |
| American Scandinavian Foundation of LA Los Angeles, CA | Cultural | $5,000 |
| Screamfest Horror Film Festival Beverly Hills, CA | Cultural | $4,000 |
| Theater Raymond Kabbatz at the French Lycee Los Angeles, CA | Cultural | $4,000 |
| Animation Is Film Festival Los Angeles, CA | Cultural | $3,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,472,280 | $142,694 | $142,734 | $95,000 | 13 | $140,217 | $140,177 |
| 2023 | $2,472,320 | $88,040 | $109,179 | $61,000 | 10 | $109,179 | $88,040 |
| 2022 | $2,493,459 | $6,705 | $110,613 | $70,105 | 10 | $110,613 | $6,705 |
| 2021 | $2,597,367 | $506,555 | $100,167 | $64,000 | 10 | $100,167 | $6,555 |
| 2020 | $2,190,979 | $31,220 | $80,168 | $36,500 | 9 | — | $31,220 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its website features a list of European submissions for the 90th Academy Awards’ Best Foreign Language Film category, for the 2018 awards.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 13 grants totaling $95,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. Listed recipients included Shared Dreams ($25,000), Balkan Cultural Center ($15,000), American Film Institute ($10,000), and South East European Film Festival ($10,000). The filing designated the grants’ purposes as cultural.
Balkan Cultural Center describes its mission as raising awareness of Greek culture and other cultures of the Balkans and Eastern Mediterranean through films, festivals, and related media. American Cinematheque says it builds a diverse film community through film curation, conversation, and presentation. Screamfest Horror Film Festival says it showcases emerging horror and science-fiction filmmakers and writers and offers screenings and educational workshops.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Pascal Ladreyt as president and director, Paulina Ladreyt as secretary and director, and Shari Phillips as treasurer.
European Languages and Movies in America is led by Pascal Ladreyt, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pascal Ladreyt
President & Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paulina Ladreyt
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shari Phillips
Treasurer
Vice President & Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kate Winegar (2020–2022) — Treasurer & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about European Languages and Movies in America
How much does European Languages and Movies in America give each year?
European Languages and Movies in America gave $95K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $61K across 10 grants.
What is European Languages and Movies in America's typical grant size?
European Languages and Movies in America's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,308, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from European Languages and Movies in America that year got $9K on average.
Where does European Languages and Movies in America give grants?
European Languages and Movies in America gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (9 grants).
Does European Languages and Movies in America give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on European Languages and Movies in America's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cultural" (13 grants).
Who are European Languages and Movies in America's largest grantees?
European Languages and Movies in America's largest 2024 grantees include Shared Dreams ($25,000), Balkan Cultural Center ($15,000) and American Film Institute ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is European Languages and Movies in America?
European Languages and Movies in America reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $143K.
What does European Languages and Movies in America fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its website features a list of European submissions for the 90th Academy Awards’ Best Foreign Language Film category, for the 2018 awards. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from European Languages and Movies in America?
The filing names Pascal Ladreyt as the contact and states that no application form or materials are required, there are no deadlines, and there are no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). European Languages and Movies in America funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/european-languages-and-movies-in-america-morg_9c8e6bed53cc4dd1b0383a1423bcb8e4
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