Cecil B de Mille Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cecil B de Mille Foundation is a private foundation in Burbank, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $962,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$962,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$8.3 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $723,000 the year before.
40% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $758,000 | 22 | $7.9 million |
| 2024 | $723,000 | 21 | $8.3 million |
| 2025 | $962,500 | 15 | $8.3 million |
How to apply
Cecil B de Mille Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Cecil B de Mille Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $927,500 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Academy Museum of Motion Picture | To support the educational and cultural activities in the motion picture industry | $200,000 |
| Red Bucket Equine Rescue | Saving and rehabilitating horses | $200,000 |
| University of Southern California | To support usc school of cinematic arts | $150,000 |
| American Film Institute | To support the screening and events for verterans and nurture film artists | $100,000 |
| Hoofs & Woofs Animal Rescue | To help the horses in need | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | To inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible citizens. | $50,000 |
| National Film Preservation Foundation | To support the preservation of american films | $30,000 |
| Bfi America | To advance film and television in the uk and USA through education, audience engagement, and the preservation of screen heritage. | $25,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | To raise funds for hoag memorial hospital presbyterian. | $25,000 |
| The Pollination Project Foundation | To help launch and sustain locally-led grassroots social change projects | $25,000 |
| UCLA School of Theatre | To provide support for tft global theater lab in avignon, france | $25,000 |
| Don Diego Fund | To provide annual scholarships to outstanding san diego county high school seniors | $12,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | To help continue advancing excellence in education, research and service | $10,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | To support wikipedia and its sister projects and to help the world share in free knowledge. | $10,000 |
| Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara | To fundraise for cancer care in santa barbara county | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Cecilia de Mille Presley
- Joseph W Harper Jr
- Jayne Pasco
- Travers Boughdadly
Questions people ask
Does Cecil B de Mille Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cecil B de Mille Foundation give?
$962,500 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Cecil B de Mille Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cecilia de Mille Presley (Fdn MGR), Joseph W Harper Jr (Fdn MGR), Jayne Pasco (Fdn MGR) and Travers Boughdadly (Fdn MGR).
What does Cecil B de Mille Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and animals.