Motion Picture Association Inc
Motion Picture Association Inc (MPA) is an advocate for the film, television, and streaming industry, based in Sherman Oaks, California. Its members include Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios, Sony, Universal, and Warner Bros. Discovery. The organization’s work includes industry advocacy, content protection, copyright enforcement, and administration of a voluntary film rating system; it also makes grants.
Motion Picture Association Inc at a glance
In short: Motion Picture Association Inc gave $3.5M across 55 grants in 2024 (avg $64K), top state District of Columbia. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,522,958
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $64,054
- +10.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $66,916,269
- +3.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (5 of 55, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Motion Picture Association Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 15301 Ventura Blvd Bldg E, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Phone: (818) 995-6600
Website: https://motionpictures.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Motion Picture Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Carnegie Mellon University ($750K). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
287 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 205 grants of 287 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
MPA’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in the District of Columbia (45%), Pennsylvania (21%), California (13%), Virginia (9%), and New York (4%). These figures describe the locations of grant recipients, rather than a stated geographic restriction on funding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Motion Picture Association Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 55 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $68K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $3.1M (2023) to $3.9M (2022). In 2024 it made 55 grants totaling $3.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | Support Research | $750,000 |
| Copyright AllianceThe Washington, DC | General Support | $350,000 |
| Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program Burbank, CA | General Support | $272,500 |
| George Mason University Foundation Inc Fairfax, VA | General Support | $215,000 |
| International Intellectual Property Alliance Washington, DC | General Support | $200,000 |
| Democratic Governors Association Washington, DC | General Support | $200,000 |
| Republican Governors Association Washington, DC | General Support | $200,000 |
| International Center for Law & Economics Portland, OR | General Support | $100,000 |
| Phoenix Center for Advanced Legal Washintgon, DC | General Support | $100,000 |
| Senate Presidents' Forum Princeton, NJ | General Support | $76,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
MPA’s filing type is Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,916,269 | $83,171,053 | $84,024,809 | $3,522,958 | 55 | $354,542 |
| 2023 | $64,561,157 | $79,197,140 | $77,183,447 | $3,064,497 | 53 | $5,222 |
| 2022 | $78,141,908 | $74,542,703 | $76,386,205 | $3,936,493 | 56 | $472 |
| 2021 | $108,255,897 | $67,676,468 | $68,016,759 | $3,784,660 | 64 | $4,787 |
| 2020 | $101,673,460 | $62,895,695 | $67,046,727 | $3,119,590 | 59 | $259,764 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
MPA’s stated mission is to serve as the voice and advocate of the American motion picture, home video, and television industries. Its described activities include monitoring federal and state legislation affecting the industry, protecting copyright owners’ rights, conducting investigations and enforcement related to illegal distribution of copyrighted audiovisual works, engaging in legislative, regulatory, and legal advocacy, and administering a voluntary film rating service. The organization also describes priorities that include defending creators, driving local economies, fostering responsible innovation, and supporting industry relations and workforce development.
In 2024, MPA’s grants included research support and general support, as well as a sponsorship. The supported organizations included universities and foundations, policy and research organizations, and industry-related organizations. For example, Carnegie Mellon University received a research grant; the university describes its mission as providing a transformative educational experience and cultivating a collaborative university community. George Mason University Foundation, which received general support, says it receives, manages, invests, and administers private gifts for the benefit of the university. The Phoenix Center for Advanced Legal & Economic Public Policy Studies, which received general support, describes its work as supporting independent assessments of regulatory and economic policy and objective academic research.
MPA’s filing also says it makes contributions to organizations for section 527 exempt-function activities and engages in political campaign activities where permitted by law.
Grantmaking
In 2024, MPA reported 55 grants totaling $3,522,958. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $750,000, with a median of $20,000. Its largest grant was $750,000 to Carnegie Mellon University for research support. Other large grants included $350,000 to Copyright AllianceThe for general support; $272,500 to Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program for general support; $215,000 to George Mason University Foundation for general support; and $200,000 each to International Intellectual Property Alliance, Democratic Governors Association, and Republican Governors Association, all for general support.
MPA says research grants are made pursuant to an application that describes the research, with the grantee agreeing to deliver a final report by a specified date.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Charles H. Rivkin is MPA’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The 2024 filing lists the following directors: Alan Bergman, Anthony Vinciquerra, Bela Bajaria, Brian Robbins, Cathleen Taff, Chris Miller, Courtenay Valenti, Courtney Armstrong, David Hyman, and Dede Lea.
Motion Picture Association Inc is led by Charles Rivkin, Chairman & CEO on every filing since 2020; 14 of 36 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Rivkin
Chairman & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$3.2M (2020) → $4.5M (2024)
Terri Davies
Senior Vice President, Managing Director & Tpn
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$529K (2023) → $582K (2024)
Stanford McCoy
Managing Director & Mpa Emea
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$656K (2024)
Alan Bergman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Hyman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dede Lea
Director
Director - Dec Forward → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Langley
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberley Harris
Director
Director - Dec Forward → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leah Weil
Director -
Director → Director -, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Stuber
Director -
Director → Director -, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ted Sarandos
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Rothman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Robbins
Director
Director - Dec Forward → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathleen Taff
Director
Director - Dec Forward → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Vinciquerra
Director
Director - Dec Forward → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Horacio Gutierrez
Director
Director - Sep Forward → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike De Luca
Director
Director - Sep Forward → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Savalle Sims
Director
Director - Sep Forward → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Armstrong
Director
Director - May Forward → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bela Bajaria
Director - September Forward
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtenay Valenti
Director - December Forward
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jb Perette
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Salke
Director - December Forward
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Hopkins
Director - December Forward
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Sheffner
Senior Vice President & Associate General Counsel
Senior Vice President, Associate Gc & Copyright → Senior Vice President & Associate General Counsel, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$420K (2020) → $506K (2024)
David F England
Former Executive Vice President & CFO
Executive Vice President & CFO → Executive Vice President & CFO -, 2023
Executive Vice President & CFO - → Former Executive Vice President & CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
$648K (2020) → $376K (2024)
Gail Mackinnon
Sevp, Globl Policy & Govt Aff
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$1M (2020) → $1.3M (2024)
Jan Van Voorn
Executive Vice President & Chief of Global Content -
Executive Vice President & Chief of Global Content → Executive Vice President & Chief of Global Content -, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$611K (2020) → $405K (2024)
Karyn Temple
Sevp & Global General Counsel
Sevp, Global Pol & Gov't Affrs → Sevp & Global General Counsel, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$801K (2020) → $1.3M (2024)
Patrick Kilcur
Executive Vice President & Gov't Affairs
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$452K (2020) → $656K (2024)
Urmila Venugopalan
Executive Vice President, Strategy & Global Ops
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$484K (2020) → $723K (2024)
Vans Stevenson
Former Senior Vice President & State Government Affairs
Senior Vice President & State Government Affairs → Senior Vice President & State Government Affairs -, 2023
Senior Vice President & State Government Affairs - → Former Senior Vice President & State Government Affairs, 2024
On filings since 2020
$539K (2020) → $122K (2024)
Hunter E. Paletsas
Executive Vice President & Global CFO
Executive Vice President & Global CFO - July Forward → Executive Vice President & Global CFO, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$242K (2023) → $678K (2024)
Kathy Banuelos
Senior Vice President & State Government Affairs
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$495K (2023) → $535K (2024)
Larissa Knapp
Executive Vice President & Chief Global Content Protection - June Forward
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$265K (2024)
Former officers (12)
- Former: Andrew Gumpert (2020–2023) — Director -
- Former: Jane Saunders (2020–2023) — Managing Director, Senior Vice President & Rights Mg
- Former: David Leavy (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Ann Sarnoff (2020–2022) — Director -
- Former: Daniel Robbins (2020–2022) — Senior Vice President & Associate Gen'l Counsel
- Former: John Rogovin (2020–2022) — Director -
- Former: Toby Emmerich (2020–2022) — Director -
- Former: Emily Lenzner (2022) — Executive Vice President & Global Comms
- Former: Alan Braverman (2020–2021) — Director -
- Former: Alan F. Horn (2020–2021) — Director -
- Former: Jim Gianopulos (2020–2021) — Director -
- Former: Ron Meyer (2020) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $4.5M, to Charles Rivkin (Chairman & CEO). 14 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Motion Picture Association Inc
How much does Motion Picture Association Inc give each year?
Motion Picture Association Inc gave $3.5M across 55 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.1M across 53 grants.
What is Motion Picture Association Inc's typical grant size?
Motion Picture Association Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $64,054, across 55 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Motion Picture Association Inc that year got $28K on average.
Where does Motion Picture Association Inc give grants?
Motion Picture Association Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (21%) and California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (23 grants), New York, NY (7 grants), Los Angeles, CA (4 grants) and Atlanta, GA (3 grants).
Does Motion Picture Association Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 76% of Motion Picture Association Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (42 of 55) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Sponsorship" (12 grants).
Who are Motion Picture Association Inc's largest grantees?
Motion Picture Association Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Carnegie Mellon University ($750,000), Copyright AllianceThe ($350,000) and Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program ($272,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Motion Picture Association Inc?
Motion Picture Association Inc reported $66.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $83.2M.
What does Motion Picture Association Inc fund?
MPA’s stated mission is to serve as the voice and advocate of the American motion picture, home video, and television industries. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Motion Picture Association Inc?
Motion Picture Association Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check motionpictures.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Motion Picture Association Inc's EIN?
Motion Picture Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1068220. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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