Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation
Medical Research | EIN: 15-0533551 | Los Angeles CA
Mission: The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation is a health charity dedicated to perpetuating the memory of Will Rogers by operating three unique programs: the Wi ... (More)
Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1937, and donations are tax-deductible.
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Contact Information
http://www.willrogersmotionpicture.org
6767 Forest Lawn Drive
Ste 303
Los Angeles CA 90068
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Star Rating System
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Needs Improvement
This charity's score is 78.98, earning it a 2-Star rating. Charity Navigator believes donors can "Give with Confidence" to charities with 3- and 4-Star ratings.
This score is calculated from two sub-scores:
Finance: 70.28 View details
Accountability & Transparency: 100.00 View details
This score represents Form 990 data from 2019, the latest year published by the IRS.
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Program Expense Ratio
68.5%
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s).
This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver. Dividing a charity's average program expenses by its average total functional expenses yields this percentage. We calculate the charity's average expenses over its three most recent fiscal years.
Source: IRS Form 990
Administrative Expenses
14.6%
As reported by charities on their IRS Form 990, this measure reflects what percent of its total budget a charity spends on overhead, administrative staff and associated costs, and organizational meetings. Dividing a charity's average administrative expenses by its average total functional expenses yields this percentage. We calculate the charity's average expenses over its three most recent fiscal years.
Source: IRS Form 990
Fundraising Expenses
16.7%
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Source: IRS Form 990
Liabilities to Assets Ratio
5.0%
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990).
Part of our goal in rating the financial performance of charities is to help donors assess the financial capacity and sustainability of a charity. As do organizations in other sectors, charities must be mindful of their management of total liabilites in relation to their total assets. This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and or long term sustainability. Dividing a charity's total liabilities by its total assets yields this percentage.
Source: IRS Form 990
Fundraising Efficiency
$0.30
The amount spent to raise $1 in charitable contributions. To calculate a charity's fundraising efficiency, we divide its average fundraising expenses by the average total contributions it receives. We calculate the charity's average expenses and average contributions over its three most recent fiscal years.
Source: IRS Form 990
Working Capital Ratio
3.98 years
Determines how long a charity could sustain its level of spending using its net available assets, or working capital, as reported on its most recently filed Form 990. We include in a charity's working capital unrestricted and temporarily restricted net assets, and exclude permanently restricted net assets. Dividing these net available assets in the most recent year by a charity's average total expenses, yields the working capital ratio. We calculate the charity's average total expenses over its three most recent fiscal years.
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Growth
-13.19%
We compute the average annual growth of program expenses using the following formula: [(Yn/Y0)(1/n)]-1, where Y0 is a charity's program expenses in the first year of the interval analyzed, Yn is the charity's program expenses in the most recent year, and n is the interval of years passed between Y0 and Yn.
Source: IRS Form 990
Governance
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has these governance practices in place.
Sources Include: IRS Form 990
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| No Material Diversion of Assets ... (More) A diversion of assets – any unauthorized conversion or use of the organization's assets other than for the organization's authorized purposes, including but not limited to embezzlement or theft – can seriously call into question a charity's financial integrity. We check the charity's last two Forms 990 to see if the charity has reported any diversion of assets. If the charity does report a diversion, then we check to see if it complied with the Form 990 instructions by describing what happened and its corrective action. This metric will be assigned to one of the following categories:
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| Audited Financials Prepared by Independent Accountant ... (More) Audited financial statements provide important information about financial accountability and accuracy. They should be prepared by an independent accountant with oversight from an audit committee. (It is not necessary that the audit committee be a separate committee. Often at smaller charities, it falls within the responsibilities of the finance committee or the executive committee.) The committee provides an important oversight layer between the management of the organization, which is responsible for the financial information reported, and the independent accountant, who reviews the financials and issues an opinion based on its findings. We check the charity's Form 990 reporting to see if it meets this criteria.
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| Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From Related Parties ... (More) | |
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Policies
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Sources Include: IRS Form 990 and organization's website
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| Donor Privacy ... (More) Donors have expressed extreme concern about the use of their personal information by charities and the desire to have this information kept confidential. The exchanging and sale of lists for telemarketing and the mass distribution of "junk mail," among other things, can be minimized if the charity assures the privacy of its donors. Privacy policies are assigned to one of the following categories:
The privacy policy must be specific to donor information. A general website policy which references "visitor" or "user" personal information will not suffice. A policy that refers to donor information collected on the website is also not sufficient as the policy must be comprehensive and applicable to both online and offline donors. The existence of a privacy policy of any type does not prohibit the charity itself from contacting the donor for informational, educational, or solicitation purposes. (Less) |
Transparency
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Sources Include: IRS Form 990 and organization's website
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Additional Information
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Total Revenue and Expenses
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
Salary of Key Persons
Presented here are up to five of this organization's highest compensated employees. This compensation data includes salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and is displayed exactly how it is reported to the IRS. The amounts include salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. Read the IRS policies for compensation reporting
TODD R VRADENBURG, EXECUTIVE DIREC
$276,175
SAMANTHA STEPLETON, SOCIAL SVCS DIR
$102,478
ELIZABETH FRANK, DIRECTOR
$0
JEFF GOLDSTEIN, DIRECTOR
$0
SAMUEL GOURLEY, DIRECTOR
$0
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2020
Business Master File Data
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Scientific research (diseases) (BMF activity code: 161)
Contact or sponsored scientific research for industry (BMF activity code: 180)
Hospital (BMF activity code: 150)
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
Data Sources: IRS Forms 990
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Pandemic Response
Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
Fundraising Capacity
Grants Sent
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
We were not able to operate our annual fundraising events, however, we received corporate, foundation, and individual gifts from new donors due to the COVID related programs we put into action. The plan was to operate programs from reserves, but the direct giving covered 50% of the program expenses, specifically the COVID emergency programs established to assist movie theater workers. Fundraising in 2020 exceeded 2019 by 40%.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
We operate three programs, Will Rogers Institute, Brave Beginnings, and the Pioneers Assistance Fund. WRI was funded from reserves, COVID had no effect on the operation. Brave Beginnings had limited activity due to the inability to fundraise to support the program. The Pioneers Assistance Fund had to scale up to service the thousands of movie theater workers who were terminated or laid off due to theater closures. The average annual amount people serviced by the PAF is 300-500. In 2020 we provided assistance to 10,000 people, a 1900% increase.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
We had to establish a hybrid work schedule, allowing no more than two people in the office, others worked from home. We assisted employees with establishing home offices. We hired contractor social workers to help service people via our assistance program. We worked with our bank in a new capacity and hired third party services to issue stipends to people needing assistance. The Board went from meeting quarterly to meeting weekly, via web conference, due to the need for planning discussions.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
Virtual meetings were happening occasionally before COVID, but now are the norm for us. Board participation is much higher (than in person meetings). Utilizing a third party payment system for the assistance program was another idea in discussion before COVID but is now normal operation. And the hybrid home-office work set-up is now permanent, employees are happier with the arrangement and more productive.
Historical Ratings
| Date Published | Form 990 FYE | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
| Rating Version: 2.1 | |||
| 12/23/2020 | 2019 | 78.98 | |
| 3/1/2020 | 2018 | 79.42 | |
| 8/1/2019 | 2018 | 78.83 | |
This organization received multiple star ratings within this fiscal year, due to an update to it's Accountability and Transparency data and/or the receipt of an amended Form 990. | |||
| 8/1/2018 | 2017 | 83.68 |  |
| 10/1/2017 | 2016 | 83.07 | |
| 7/1/2017 | 2015 | 87.33 | |
| 11/1/2016 | 2015 | 85.64 | |
| 6/1/2016 | 2014 | 83.69 | |
| Rating Version: 2.0 | |||
| 8/1/2015 | 2014 | 76.53 | |
| 12/1/2014 | 2013 | 77.83 | |
| 6/1/2013 | 2012 | 75.18 | |
| 4/1/2012 | 2011 | 84.86 | |
| 9/20/2011 | 2010 | 87.80 | |
| Rating Version: 1.0 | |||
| 11/24/2010 | 2009 | 90.08 |  |
| 4/1/2009 | 2008 | 82.45 | |
| 5/1/2007 | 2006 | 85.23 | |
| 4/1/2006 | 2005 | 87.29 | |
| 11/1/2005 | 2004 | 90.25 | |
Impact & Results
This score estimates the actual impact a nonprofit has on the lives of those it serves, and determines whether it is making good use of donor resources to achieve that impact.
Impact & Results Score
Not Currently Scored
Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation cannot currently be evaluated by our Encompass Rating Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Additional Information
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Largest Programs
Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation reported its three largest programs on its FY 2020 Form 990 as:
$1,726,267
Spent in most recent FY
55%
Percent of program expenses
Brave Beginnings an initiative of the Will Rogers Institute In 2015, the Will Rogers Institute Neonatal Ventilator Equipment Program was officially renamed, Brave Beginnings (BB). Due to the large pre ... (More)
$900,730
Spent in most recent FY
28%
Percent of program expenses
Pioneers Assistance ProgramThe Pioneers Assistance Fund (PAF) provides financial assistance for health and welfare issues to people who work in theatrical entertainment. Assistance is provided on a sl ... (More)
$340,884
Spent in most recent FY
10%
Percent of program expenses
Will Rogers Institute Research & Fellowships The Will Rogers Institute (WRI) is a program that has roots dating back to when the charity operated the Will Rogers Memorial Hospital. A primary objective ... (More)
Leadership & Adaptability
This score provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
Leadership & Adaptability Score
100
out of 100
The score earned by Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation is a passing score.
Encompass Rating V4 provides an evaluation of the organization's Leadership & Adaptability through the nonprofit organization submitting a survey response directly to Charity Navigator.
Leadership & Adaptability Report
100
of 100 points
Mission
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s mission
The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation is a health charity dedicated to perpetuating the memory of Will Rogers by operating three unique programs: the Will Rogers Institute/Brave Beginnings/Pioneers Assistance Fund. willrogersmotionpicture.org
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Vision
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
The objective of WRMPPF is to perpetuate the memory of WIll Rogers, one of the greatest American Humanitarians to ever live. Originally a hospital for people who worked in the entertainment industry, our vision to assure those who work in the industry always have a place to go for help with illness, accident, financial hardship or an unexpected death. We will continue to operate the Will Rogers Institute and contribute to science that helps all have better pulmonary health.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Strategic Goals
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Continue the legacy of Will Rogers and the Will Rogers Memorial Hospital via the Will Rogers Institute.
Goal Type: Focus on core programs to achieve mission and scale back on programs not seen as core.
Goal Two: Continue the primary purpose of the Pioneers Assistance Fund which is helping people dealing with accident, illness, injury or death.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Three: Adapt to the changes in theatrical entertainment, our industry legacy connection, and develop services in the PAF that help industry worker live a healthier and more productive life.
Goal Type: New program(s) based on observed changes in needs among our constituencies/communities served.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Leadership Development
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
Describe an investment in leadership
We have a young professional group that are our future leaders. We dedicate staffing and resources to this group in regards to training and social activities to create engagement and long-term commitment to servicing the mission of the organization.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Mobilizing for Mission
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
This organization mobilizes for mission in the following ways:
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
Community Building
What are this organization’s external mobilizaton efforts?
We participate in theatrical entertainment conferences, industry company retreats, and engagement activities with grantee hospitals and medical schools. We have always produced public service announcements and now we have transitioned into PSA like messages on social media. We provide content for educational purposes on the each of the three programs, as well as, about Will Rogers (the individual). We also share content produced by the Will Rogers Museum and the Will Rogers State Park (California) in a joint effort by the three organizations to maintain the memory of Will Rogers.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Story of Adaptability
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
On Friday, March 27th, the Board and PAF Committee met for a second time and finalized an emergency assistance program for theater employees who have been furloughed or laid off and committed to a weekly meeting to discuss operations. After polling a large sample of theater companies, it was determined there were thousands of potential people needing help, so a criteria for who to help and how much we could afford to help was adopted. A stage one $2.4mil fund was established to provide emergency stipends to workers needing help with food, shelter and healthcare. It was determined that a phase-2 emergency funded will be established for those dealing with extenuating circumstances such as healthcare, childcare, and housing. Staff expanded online capabilities with an interactive application for assistance and a helpful tips and resource center for constituents. The board agreed to liquidate assets in reserves to fund the operation of the charity in 2020 and possibly 2021. The board also agreed to meet weekly via web meeting to monitor the current environment and make strategic decisions quickly. The six person staff took on additional duties and additional social workers were hired to manage applications and provide counsel to applicants. Fundraising efforts turned from events to direct appeals to companies, foundations and individuals. As a result, a few third party peer-to-peer fundraisers was established and thousands of new donors acquired.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Culture & Community
This score provides an assessment of the organization's engagement with the constituents it serves, a practice we term Constituent Feedback. When organizations listen to constituents, they are able to better deliver on programs and meet the needs of stakeholders. A future version of this Beacon will also assess an organization's people operations and its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) metrics.
Culture & Community Score
100
out of 100
The score earned by Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation is a passing score.
Encompass Rating V4 provides an evaluation of an organization's Culture and Community by measuring its Constituent Feedback practices (see report below). Constituent Feedback data provides 100% of the basis for the initial evaluation of the Culture & Community Beacon.
Culture & Community Report
100
of 100 points
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Constituent Feedback
Full Credit
This organization reported that it is collecting feedback.
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Briefly describe a recent change that your organization made in response to feedback from the people you serve.
Pioneers Assistance Fund issues a new type of grant due to feedback from clients served. The new grant is for occupational training, in addition to usual grants for accident, illness, and injury.
Methodology
Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations that engage in inclusive practices, such as collecting feedback from the people and communities they serve, may be more effective. We've partnered with GuideStar by Candid to survey organizations about their feedback practices. Nonprofit organizations can fill out the How We Listen section of their Candid profile to receive a rating.
Charity Navigator awards full credit for this Beacon to every nonprofit that is eligible for an Encompass Rating that completes the survey, in recognition of their willingness to publicly share this information with the nonprofit and philanthropic communities. This data is not evaluated for quality at this time. Validation will be added in future iterations of this Beacon.
Analysis and Research
Like the overall Encompass Rating System, the Culture & Community Beacon is designed to evolve as metrics are developed and ready for integration. Our partnership with Feedback Labs and Guidestar by Candid, and other partners including Fund for Shared Insight, GlobalGiving, and Keystone Accountability, enables us to launch the first version of this beacon with Constituent Feedback information collected on Candid's site.
Feedback practices have been shown to support better Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion outcomes, an essential area of assessment that we intend to further expand and develop in the future. Feedback Labs has documented several studies which indicate that beyond achieving organizational goals, nonprofits that are attentive and responsive to concerns and ideas raised by beneficiaries establish stronger relationships with the people they serve, promote greater equity, and empower constituents in ways that can help to ensure better long-term outcomes. You can find resources to help nonprofits improve their feedback practices here.
