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2019 Annual Report THESE ARE OUR STORIES 2019 ~ A YEAR IN REVIEW Caring is Infinite Caring is Infinite Caring is Infinite MPTF MPTF BOARD OF We support each other in our dreams, DIRECTORS Bob Beitcher accomplishments, and, most of all, in George Clooney Mark Fleischer, Vice Chair Jim Gianopulos, Chairman times of need. Witness on these pages Michael Karlin Jeffrey Katzenberg Hawk Koch the unpredictability of life, the poignant Jessie Kornberg Matthew Loeb Lisa Pierozzi safety net we provide, and the resilience Jay D. Roth Nina L. Shaw of those we serve. We are grateful for the Casey Wasserman David White generosity of people like you who create MPTF BOARD OF GOVERNORS a bond of family that is our community. J.J. Abrams Byron Allen Betsy Beers Learn more here about how your gift Channing Dungey Eric Esrailian, M.D. Tony Goldwyn helps friends, co-workers, or even Caring is Infinite Bonnie Hammer Jeffrey Katzenberg, Chairman Kevin McCormick perhaps yourself someday. Ron Meyer Christopher Nolan Peter Rice Karen Rosenfelt Emma Thomas Kevin Tsujihara Thank you for the part you play. Caring is Infinite John Wells Caring is Infinite 2 MPTF 2019 ANNUAL REPORT MPTF 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 1 “At MPTF, we bear witness to LETTER FROM THE CEO some of life’s most challenging moments and dedicate ourselves to helping our entertainment community overcome them. As Helen Keller said, ‘Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.’” -Bob Beitcher WE FOCUS ON PEOPLE In my past, as CEO for some iconic ment for those who are challenged with life’s companies in the entertainment industry, uncharted obstacles. Our continuing care I understood the measures of success: facilities for industry retirees completes EBITDA, ROI, market share, etc. For the the circle by providing a deeply thoughtful past 10 years, as CEO of MPTF, a charitable and creative environment where residents 501(c)(3) organization, I measure my thrive and share the common thread of success and the success of our enterprise our community. very differently. It’s the human standards of happiness, dignity, engagement, and Please read this handful of stories of how fulfi llment that become the currency of we have helped a cross-section of indivi- value. We know the ROI for your generous duals in our community in very different philanthropy is more than matched when and meaningful ways. We believe when we can deliver on these qualities to the you better understand the people behind remarkable individuals within our enter- the services, both compassion and passion tainment community. will rise to the fore. The tools of our trade include grants of This is our bottom line. We thank you all fi nancial assistance, a nationally-recognized for helping us to take care of our own. palliative care program for those experien- cing physical pain or mental and spiritual anguish due to a life-threatening diagnosis, thousands of hours of volunteer time touch- Bob Beitcher ing the hearts of others, and case manage- MPTF President and CEO 2 MPTF 2019 ANNUAL REPORT MPTF 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 3 COMMUNITY FINANCIAL NET PROGRAM ASSISTANCE EXPENSES THE PARTS WE PLAY (REASONS FOR NEED) $7,444,528 Insufficient Income in Retirement Mary Pickford House, $ Harry’s Haven, INDIVIDUALS NEEDS AT INTAKE 10,091,125 Behavioral Health SERVED Residential care 23% 4,176 Supportive Counseling With a variety of services from financial assistance to % community resources 21 Financial Assistance $3,225,379 % Loss of Employment/ 19 Underemployment Charitable assistance provided Interest in Living on Campus Other Individual Challenges $ % 3,486,756 17 Community services VOLUNTEERS Mental Health, Social Isolation, % % % Safety, Memory Loss 86 11 3 U.S. MILITARY 1,133 / 48,214 % VETERANS Volunteers Hours of services 15 HOME SAFE HOME Case Management 886 $ % 325 Screened 1,444,009 5 Clients Social value of volunteers Others $143,486 152 Retroactive benefits Assessments $ INDUSTRY AFFILIATION 38 12,346 * Other: Includes Non-union affiliated, Locals 174, 1, 724, 40, 1877, 47, HSH Projects Ongoing monthly benefits 755, NABET, Agents and more DAILY CALL SHEET REASSURANCE 41% 23% 20% 5% 5% 4% 2% 267 92 21,700 6,000 IATSE SAG- Other* Local 399 WGA DGA Producers Recipients Volunteers Calls made Hours of conversation AFTRA Resident and Teamster, Donald Desmond, with NextGen members inset: REFLECTION Anna Musky-Goldwyn, Carly Steel, Tara Schuster, J e ff r e y R. Epstein, Geoff rey Colo, Lyndsey Miller, Yvett e Nicole Brown, Brian Toombs and Monica Macer. Inset photo by Corey Nickols (for Emmy Magazine) THE MILESTONES OF 2019 2019 brought with it remarkable opportunities In the spirit of unifying fi rsts, we hosted our fi rst and memorable fi rsts. Open House on The Wasserman Campus. Over 250 members of our entertainment community gath- In July, we partnered with the Center Theater Group ered to meet with representatives of each of our for a special fundraiser: Kirk and Anne: Lett ers services, celebrate the mission, and share a special of Love, Laughter, and a Lifeti me in Hollywood. surprise appearance by MPTF Talent Ambassa- Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness read dors, Yvette Nicole Brown and Tom Bergeron. the beautiful love letters of the late legend, Kirk Douglas, and his beloved wife Anne for a private In honor of the power of possibility, and to serve audience and a memorable night. an ever-growing need, a newly renovated and relocated Harry’s Haven opened with an additional In September, on our 98th anniversary, we 10 beds (now 40) launched the fi rstMPTF Giving Day. It was a in a bright urban moment of unity for our MPTF family to strength- village layout en the safety net our Founders created nearly a designed to century ago. It also launched our ambitious goal stimulate and of 100% participation by our entertainment reassure trea- community in anticipation of our 100th anniver- sured residents sary in 2021. Our founder Mary Pickford with Alzheimer’s disease. Kirk and Anne Douglas realized that this creative, passionate, burgeon- have been long-time fi nancial supporters and ing industry also held a potential for heightened advocates for this space, named for Kirk’s father. uncertainty and anxiety. She knew instinctively that the collective whole would need to embrace And to tie a bow on the year, just in time for the everyone within the community for the industry holidays, inspired by one of our IATSE members, to fulfi ll its greatest promise. We thank our Board Jesse J. Adams, a special outreach program named of Governors and Board of Directors, in particular Angel Cards, joined our other innovative programs Chairman of the Board, Jeffrey Katzenberg, to offer emotional support for members in need. Nina Shaw, Channing Dungey, JJ Abrams and Also, please note our award for Program of Distinc- Katie McGrath, and Kevin McCormick, for their tion by Generations United honoring our Intergen- support and generous matching opportunities erational Volunteer Programming, offering fi tting that helped make Giving Day a success. tribute for exemplary volunteer service. Go team! MPTF 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 7 JODIE FOSTER AQUATIC PAVILION SABAN CENTER FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS 2019 ANNUAL IMPACT 27 Aquatic Classes Per Week A TIME TO BE 14 Land Classes Per Week 6,036 Total Class BRAVE Participants in 2019 In 2016, Bob Farina and his wife had just fi nished Saban Center for Health and Wellness, with physical Bob Farina inset with dinner with friends. They were waiting for their therapists, trainers, extensive equipment, and the Jodie Foster Aquatic car from the valet when his wife, out of nowhere, a pool is where you’ll fi nd Bob six days a week, Pavilion and the many residents and health asks: “Are you drunk?” He was not. But by the time training under the encouraging guidance of Diana center members they arrived home, it was plain; something was Byrne, Saban’s Director. “Bob is personally very committed to staying very wrong. They drove straight to the hospital to inspirational for me. He never says no, and I know fi t and healthy. learn Bob had experienced a stroke. In the course there are some days when he doesn’t feel good. of that night, he would have two more. A bi-lateral I’ve never met anyone with more drive than Bob. brain stem stroke left Bob on life support and un- Who am I to say he able to move below his neck. He was 63 years old. “You come can’t do this?” Bob founded a company that created marketing here; you come Bob is now able to for fi lm releases such as“Twilight” and “The Lorax.” stand with support. His company had been through diffi cult times, but here to live.” He works every nothing could have prepared him for this. For this day for hard-fought battle, all the resilience and determination in the progress towards his goal. He enjoys time with his world would only require more. son, dinner out with friends, honing his cognitive skills, and reclaiming every bit of normalcy be- Bob lived in a trail of facilities immediately after cause “it makes you feel like you’re not disabled.” his stroke. His opinion: “you go there, basically, Tiffany Lawrence, Bob’s social worker describes to die.” Most were all too quick to tell him what he him as “the most determined man you’ll ever would never do. Then Bob was notifi ed: a space meet.” Did he ever predict he would fi nd himself had opened at the Mary Pickford House for here? And if he had, would he have ever imagined longterm care on the MPTF campus.
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