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Cecil B DE Mille Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 95-4268286 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $1.7M
- Grants reported
- 36
- Median grant
- $25K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | $962.5K |
| 2024 | 21 | $723K |
Where Cecil B DE Mille Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACADEMY MUSEUM OF MOTION PICTURE | LOS ANGELES, CA | TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN THE MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY | 2025 | $200K |
| RED BUCKET EQUINE RESCUE | CHINO HILLS, CA | SAVING AND REHABILITATING HORSES | 2025 | $200K |
| UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | LOS ANGELES, CA | TO SUPPORT USC SCHOOL OF CINEMATIC ARTS | 2025 | $150K |
| AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE | LOS ANGELES, CA | TO SUPPORT THE SCREENING AND EVENTS FOR VERTERANS AND NURTURE FILM ARTISTS | 2025 | $100K |
| HOOFS & WOOFS ANIMAL RESCUE | VALLEY CENTER, CA | TO HELP THE HORSES IN NEED | 2025 | $100K |
| AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE | LOS ANGELES, CA | TO SUPPORT THE SCREENING AND EVENTS FOR VERTERANS AND NURTURE FILM ARTISTS | 2024 | $100K |
| RED BUCKET EQUINE RESCUE | CHINO HILLS, CA | SAVING AND REHABILITATING HORSES | 2024 | $100K |
| UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | LOS ANGELES, CA | TO SUPPORT USC SCHOOL OF CINEMATIC ARTS | 2024 | $100K |
| ACADEMY MUSEUM OF MOTION PICTURE | LOS ANGELES, CA | TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN THE MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY | 2024 | $100K |
| SAN DIEGUITO BOYS & GIRLS | SOLANA BEACH, CA | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO INDIGENT FAMILIES | 2024 | $50K |
| HOOFS & WOOFS ANIMAL RESCUE | VALLEY CENTER, CA | TO HELP THE HORSES IN NEED | 2024 | $50K |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB | BURBANK, CA | TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS. | 2025 | $50K |
| 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 | 2024 | $50K |
| NEVADA MUSEUM OF ART INC | RENO, NV | TO SUPPORT DIVERSE AND INSPIRATIONAL ENCOUNTERS WITH ART AND CULTURES AND ENCOURAGE INTERDISCIPLINARY INVESTIGATION | 2024 | $50K |
| NATIONAL FILM PRESERVATION FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO SUPPORT THE PRESERVATION OF AMERICAN FILMS | 2025 | $30K |
| THE POLLINATION PROJECT FOUNDATION | MARTINEZ, CA | TO HELP LAUNCH AND SUSTAIN LOCALLY-LED GRASSROOTS SOCIAL CHANGE PROJECTS | 2025 | $25K |
| BFI AMERICA | NEW YORK CITY, NY | TO ADVANCE FILM AND TELEVISION IN THE UK AND USA THROUGH EDUCATION, AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT, AND THE PRESERVATION OF SCREEN HERITAGE. | 2025 | $25K |
| HOAG HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | NEWPORT BEACH, CA | TO RAISE FUNDS FOR HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRESBYTERIAN. | 2025 | $25K |
| UCLA SCHOOL OF THEATRE | LOS ANGELES, CA | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR TFT GLOBAL THEATER LAB IN AVIGNON, FRANCE | 2025 | $25K |
| UCLA SCHOOL OF THEATRE | LOS ANGELES, CA | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR TFT GLOBAL THEATER LAB IN AVIGNON, FRANCE | 2024 | $25K |
| EDWIN J GREGSTON FUND | ARCADIA, CA | TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO BENEFIT AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF CALIFORNIA THOROUGHBRED HORSE RACING'S BACKSTRETCH WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. | 2024 | $20K |
| DON DIEGO FUND | DEL MAR, CA | TO PROVIDE ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO OUTSTANDING SAN DIEGO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS | 2025 | $12K |
| WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT WIKIPEDIA AND ITS SISTER PROJECTS AND TO HELP THE WORLD SHARE IN FREE KNOWLEDGE. | 2025 | $10K |
| CALIFORNIA INSTITUE OF TECHNOLOGY | PASADENA, CA | TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF HISPEC | 2024 | $10K |
| DON DIEGO FUND | DEL MAR, CA | TO PROVIDE ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO OUTSTANDING SAN DIEGO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS | 2024 | $10K |
How to apply
This foundation reports on its 990-PF that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
- Contact
- CECILIA DE MILLE PRESLEY
- Address
- 215 WEST ALAMEDA SUITE 204 BURBANK, CA, 91502
- Phone
- 8185661801
- Deadlines
- N/A
- Application materials
- APPLICATION SHOULD ADHERE TO THE GRANT REQUIREMENTS.
- Restrictions
- N/A
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Cecil B DE Mille Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.