MPTF

What MPTF does

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1921 and headquartered on the Wasserman Campus in Woodland Hills, California. It functions as the entertainment industry's dedicated social safety net, serving current and retired industry workers — including members of DGA, IATSE, SAG-AFTRA, Teamsters, and non-affiliated professionals — through a comprehensive continuum of social services, financial assistance, behavioral health, palliative care, veterans assistance, health insurance navigation, social connectivity, and childcare. Its physical campus provides residential living across independent, assisted, skilled nursing, and memory care (Harry's Haven) levels, augmented by the Saban Center for Health and Wellness, the Louis B. Mayer Memorial Theater, and the Susan and Gary Martin Screening Room that host For Your Consideration screenings for AMPAS and Television Academy voters.

The organization's core operational platform is a hybrid of clinical care delivery, licensed social work case management (via community intake lines and field social workers), and on-campus programming anchored by MPTF Studios (an intergenerational production studio producing the Instant Film Festival, Creative Chaos series, Conversations with the Artist, and MPTF Influencers). It operates the Samuel Goldwyn Foundation Children's Center through a partnership with Bright Horizons and runs member programs including NextGen for emerging professionals, the Professional Advisory Network (PAN), and the Grey Quill Society writing group for residents.

MPTF's revenue model is donation-dependent and multi-channel: individual contributions, an annual fund, planned giving and bequests, signature fundraising events (The Night Before, The Evening Before, Reel Stories Real Lives, Day at the Ranch, Heartbeat of Hollywood, the KTLA-5 Lights Camera Take Action! telethon), and corporate sponsorships (Delta Air Lines, Waymo, City National Bank, UCLA Health). A cumulative $350M fundraising campaign has been fronted by George Clooney and Jeffrey Katzenberg. The Second Act Campaign offers naming rights for campus cottages, and the 100th Campaign recapitalizes the organization post-centennial. Governance is provided by a Board of Governors drawn from major studios, agencies, and celebrity figures; Emma Thomas and Kevin McCormick became Co-Chairs in December 2025, succeeding Jim Gianopulos.

Name

MPTF

Legal name

Motion Picture & Television Fund

Website

https://mptf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1921 that serves as the entertainment industry's social safety net, providing residential care, social services, financial assistance, and wellness programs to current and retired film and television workers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Services for the Entertainment Industry

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (623311), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

SIC

Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Site CCRCs (HLADAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Palliative Care (e.g., oncology, CHF/COPD, dementia) (HLADAHAJ), Companion Care & Social Support (non-clinical) (HLADAGAB), Community Resources, Social Services & Transportation Coordination (HLADALAK)

Keywords

• Nonprofit social services
• Senior residential care
• Entertainment industry support
• Palliative care services
• Charitable fundraising events

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodland Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: MPTF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The primary revenue stream comes from individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and charitable contributions from entertainment industry members and supporters.
2. Annual Fund and Planned Giving: Annual fund campaigns and planned giving programs including bequests and estate planning contributions. The Second Act Campaign seeks naming rights and major gifts for campus facilities.
3. Fundraising Events: Revenue generated from signature events including The Night Before (Oscar celebration), The Evening Before (Emmy celebration), Reel Stories Real Lives, Heartbeat of Hollywood golf tournament, Day at the Ranch, and the annual telethon on KTLA-5.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsorships from companies such as Delta Air Lines, Waymo, City National Bank, UCLA Health, and others supporting specific events and programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MPTF provides a continuum of no-cost social services, healthcare navigation, financial assistance, and residential living on its Wasserman Campus in Woodland Hills, California to entertainment industry workers and their families. Its core offerings include Elder Connection case management for members 65+, residential independent/assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care (Harry's Haven), palliative care, behavioral health, veterans assistance, health insurance navigation, and childcare via the Samuel Goldwyn Foundation Children's Center.

Product overview

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) is a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of services for the entertainment industry community. The core offering is the Wasserman Campus in Woodland Hills, providing residential living accommodations across a continuum of care including independent and assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. MPTF delivers social services through programs like Elder Connection (for members 65+), Financial Assistance, Behavioral Health, Palliative Care, and Veterans Assistance. MPTF Studios operates an on-campus production studio producing content through Creative Chaos, Conversations with the Artist, and MPTF Influencers, while the campus houses venues like the Louis B. Mayer Memorial Theater and Susan and Gary Martin Screening Room for screenings and events. Additional programs include NextGen (for emerging professionals), the Professional Advisory Network (PAN), Grey Quill Society writing group, Hollywood Radio Players, Motion Picture Mothers fundraising organization, and annual events including the Instant Film Festival, Lights Camera Take Action! telethon, and celebratory events like Night Before (Oscar) and Evening Before (Emmy). The organization operates the Samuel Goldwyn Foundation Children's Center for industry families and provides wellness, spiritual care, and social connectivity programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wasserman Campus: The main residential campus in Woodland Hills, CA offering independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care for retired entertainment industry workers
• Motion Picture Mothers
• NextGen
• MPTF Studios
• Professional Advisory Network (PAN)
• Elder Connection
• Second Act Campaign

Products and services

• Wasserman Campus Residential Living A residential campus in Woodland Hills, California offering independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care for retired entertainment industry workers and their families. Includes amenities such as the Louis B. Mayer Memorial Theater, Saban Center for Health and Wellness, dining, salon, pool, and spiritual care.
• Elder Connection Program Comprehensive social services program for qualified entertainment industry members aged 65 and older and parents of qualified industry members, providing case management, referrals, and resources to help them age in place safely.
• Skilled Nursing Advanced care services provided by licensed care workers for residents with complex medical needs on the Wasserman Campus.
• Memory Care / Harry's Haven Specialized memory care environment for residents living with dementia and Alzheimer's disease at the Wasserman Campus.
• Palliative Care Program Outpatient program addressing serious illness diagnoses through end-of-life care, providing medical, spiritual, and psychological support; launched in 2005 by CNO Linda Healy.
• Behavioral Health Services Acute mental health care services for adults 55+ addressing the mental health needs of entertainment industry community members.
• Financial Assistance Needs-based temporary financial assistance to qualified entertainment industry members for basic living expenses and emergencies.
• Health Insurance Assistance Support services for health insurance navigation, offered in association with Entertainment Community Fund.
• Veterans Assistance Help determining Veterans' pension benefits eligibility for entertainment industry veterans.
• Social Connectivity Program Outreach program addressing social isolation with end-to-end solutions for entertainment community members, including the Call Hub.
• Samuel Goldwyn Foundation Children's Center Childcare center in West Los Angeles for children of industry members from eight weeks to six years of age, operated by Bright Horizons and supported by a Goldwyn-family tuition endowment.
• Saban Center for Health and Wellness On-campus fitness center, pool, physical therapy, classes, and trainers supporting resident health and wellness at the Wasserman Campus.
• NextGen Program Membership program for up-and-coming entertainment industry professionals providing networking, advocacy, and education opportunities, including the NextGen Summer Party presented by Delta and Waymo.
• Professional Advisory Network (PAN) Membership program for industry professionals who embrace philanthropy and support MPTF's mission.
• MPTF Studios An intergenerational on-campus production studio producing original content including Creative Chaos, Conversations with the Artist, MPTF Influencers, and the annual Instant Film Festival.
• Lights, Camera, Take Action! Telethon Annual live telethon broadcast on KTLA-5 raising funds for entertainment industry workers and their families, presented by City National Bank and UCLA Health.
• Signature Fundraising Events Annual entertainment industry fundraising and celebration events including The Night Before (Oscar celebration), The Evening Before (Emmy celebration), Reel Stories Real Lives, Day at the Ranch, Heartbeat of Hollywood, and Heartbeat of Hollywood Lite.
• Motion Picture Mothers Wholly-owned not-for-profit fundraising organization founded in 1939 that raises funds for items directly benefiting Wasserman Campus residents, including medical equipment and facility renovations.
• Second Act Campaign Capital fundraising effort offering naming opportunities for cottages and other facilities on the Woodland Hills campus to support MPTF's long-term mission.
• Spiritual Care Spiritual care services for residents on the Wasserman Campus, including chaplaincy (e.g., Rabbi Arthur Rosenberg Fund for Palliative Care).

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 years of continuous service to the entertainment community since 1921
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Delta Air LinescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDelta Air Lines is a primary sponsor of MPTF's NextGen Summer Party and a long-term supporter of MPTF. Delta's CEO Ed Bastian has shown commitment to social responsibility including racial and social justice initiatives. Delta was a presenting sponsor for LA28 (2028 Summer Olympics). During COVID-19, Delta was losing $100M/day but maintained its entire workforce.
• WaymocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-sponsor with Delta Air Lines of MPTF's NextGen Summer Party event, which raised $195,000 in 2025.
• City National BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of MPTF's annual Lights, Camera, Take Action! telethon on KTLA-5.
• UCLA HealthcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of MPTF's annual Lights, Camera, Take Action! telethon on KTLA-5.
• Bright HorizonscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBright Horizons operates the Samuel Goldwyn Foundation Children's Center on behalf of MPTF in West Los Angeles, providing childcare for children of industry members from eight weeks to six years of age.
• IATSEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIATSE has a longstanding relationship with MPTF including fundraising events, food drives, vaccine clinics, and Care Calls during the pandemic. IATSE members affected by work stoppages are referred to MPTF for support. Allison Smartt, IATSE International Representative, serves on the MPTF NextGen Board.
• SAG-AFTRAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAG-AFTRA is listed as an industry partner with MPTF, with joint fundraising and member support programs.
• Entertainment Community FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMPTF partners with Entertainment Community Fund for health insurance services provided to industry members, combining resources for comprehensive coverage support.
• Comedy StoreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Comedy Store is an industry partner that supports MPTF through fundraising efforts, hosting benefit events.
• Keller Williams Hollywood HillsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKeller Williams Hollywood Hills conducted a Day of Service at MPTF, staging a residential cottage with donated furniture and refreshing outdoor areas. Coordinated through MPTF Director of Engagement Fredda Johnson and Location Manager Kim Crabb (Local 399).
• DGA (Directors Guild of America)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDGA members affected by work stoppages are supported through MPTF's industry safety net services.
• Teamsters Local 399coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeamsters Local 399 members affected by work stoppages are supported through MPTF. Location Manager Kim Crabb coordinated food distribution events for IATSE and Local 399 members during the strike.
• Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Council's Purpose Grant funded art class easels at MPTF's Katzenberg Pavilion, supporting resident creative programming.
• MTO LA CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVolunteer organization from the MTO LA Center collaborated with MPTF on Nowruz (Persian New Year) celebrations, having also provided PPE and food during the pandemic.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Brookdale Senior Living: The largest U.S. senior living operator, providing independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing across hundreds of communities. A broad incumbent against which MPTF competes for both residents and skilled-nursing talent.
• Atria Senior Living: One of the largest operators of assisted living and memory care communities in the U.S. Competes with MPTF for private-pay entertainment retirees seeking premium residential amenities, though without MPTF's industry-specific mission or charitable funding model.
• AARP Foundation: National nonprofit providing social services, financial assistance, and advocacy for Americans 50+. Operates as a broad-incumbent in elder services, comparable to MPTF's Elder Connection and Social Connectivity programs but without the entertainment-industry-specific focus or residential care.
• Sunrise Senior Living: Major for-profit CCRC and assisted living operator with a strong brand in higher-acuity assisted living and memory care. Comparable in service mix (assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing) but operates as a private-pay commercial operator, not a mission-driven nonprofit.
• Life Care Services: One of the largest CCRC management companies in the U.S., managing hundreds of senior living communities. Relevant peer as a CCRC operator and service-platform provider that MPTF's Wasserman Campus competes with in capability and resident experience.

Direct peers

• Entertainment Community Fund: Formerly The Actors Fund, Entertainment Community Fund is the closest peer: a national nonprofit safety net providing social services, health insurance navigation, and financial assistance to professionals across film, TV, theater, music, and dance. MPTF partners with ECF for health insurance, but ECF serves a broader performing-arts constituency and does not operate a residential CCRC.
• SAG-AFTRA Foundation: The charitable and educational arm of SAG-AFTRA, providing emergency financial assistance, health and wellness programs, and the Actors Center to union members. Highly comparable mission — supporting entertainment-industry members in crisis — though without a residential care component.
• The New Jewish Home: A nonprofit, community-affiliated CCRC operating skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and senior housing with a strong mission orientation tied to a specific community (Jewish seniors). The most structurally similar peer to MPTF's nonprofit, community-affiliated residential model.

Others

• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles: Los Angeles-based nonprofit providing housing assistance to low-income families. Tangentially comparable as a regional nonprofit housing-and-services organization serving vulnerable Angelenos, though oriented to first-time homeownership rather than elder residential care.

Regional players

• The Actors Fund of Canada (AFC): Canada's equivalent industry safety net, providing social services, financial assistance, and health support to Canadian entertainment professionals. Operates in a different geography with similar mission, serving as the northern counterpart to MPTF.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MPTF
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCTF5e2yvFrxQwvIYnwpOSjQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/mptf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/motion-picture-and-television-fund
• Instagraminstagram.com/mptf

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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