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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 Mark Fleischer, Vice Chair Jim Gianopulos, Chairman times of need. Witness on these pages Michael Karlin 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 . J.J. Abrams Betsy Beers Learn more here about how your gift Eric Esrailian, M.D. helps , co-workers, or even Caring is Infinite Jeffrey Katzenberg, Chairman Kevin McCormick perhaps yourself someday. Ron Meyer 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 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 . 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, , 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 ( 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 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. His tone is himself so thankful for a sunny room down a hall grateful: “You come here; you come here to live.” from dozens of others, with nursing stations in After weaning himself off medical supports, then between, and a meditation garden to linger in on relearning how to speak — nothing short of the way to the gym? He responds stoically and miraculous, Bob had a goal: to walk again. resolute, “You’ve just got to deal with it.”

8 MPTF 2019 ANNUAL REPORT THE SAMUEL GOLDWYN FOUNDATION CHILDREN’ S CENTER CHILDREN'S CENTER

2019 ANNUAL IMPACT

TOGETHER, WE ARE 142 Children Enrolled 10 Families Subsidized FAMILY 12 Hours of Care a Day Michelle Lee is a stunt woman and actress, who tured yet gentle environment.” Seven can thrive. just over four years ago gave birth to a beautiful And so can Michelle. So while Seven enjoys a daughter, Seven. Despite the complicated hur- nurturing environment, learning about the stages Michelle Lee with her dles that come with being a single mom as well as of butterfl y development, how to play the har- daughter Seven who someone who works long, physically demanding monica, and the intricacies of Downward Dog, proudly shares her hours in remote locations, Michelle embraced Michelle can focus on a healthy career, accepting blue action fi gure Minn-Erva. her new role. “It is not easy. I’ll be the fi rst to say. as many roles as are realistic, and laying a strong It’s life-changing and beautiful and everything foundation for her family to prosper. that magic is made of. That’s what being a mother is to me. But it for sure comes with challenges. From the big I have very few options. There’s no option for “I have very few screen to TV, me to stay at home.” options. There’s Michelle’s been a working Recently the kind of opportunity most wait no option for me for 20 years. As for, as a series regular on an international CBS TV anyone in the show, presented itself to Michelle. While Michelle to stay at home.” business can was on set for a few weeks, the Children’s Center appreciate, no provided a continuity and structure for Seven that easy feat. Her IMDb reads like an apocalyptic enabled both mother and daughter to feel cared fairy tale: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, for and to mitigate the pain of sacrifi ce. The Last Airbender, Pacifi c Rim, Suicide Squad, and more. Michelle credits MPTF with helping her to Seven knows, “My mommy is a stunt woman!” succeed in demanding circumstances. The Samuel Seven treasures a small blue action fi gure called Goldwyn Foundation Children’s Center opens early Minn-Erva. It’s a character in the movie Captain and stays open late to accommodate entertain- Marvel where Michelle played stunt double for ment industry hours. the actress Gemma Chan. Painted completely blue, like an alien, and holding a space weapon It also unites a community of single parents within in an avenger costume, Seven points and says, the industry. “We all support each other.” MPTF “This is mommy!” is proud to help support Michelle, Seven, a host of single parents, and all who participate in the The Children’s Center offers, as Michelle describes, Center. In an industry like no other, we serve our a “broad of things to explore in a struc- members in all stages of life, even the very fi rst.

MPTF 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 11 HARRY’S HAVEN MEMORY CARE HARRY’ S HAVEN FACILITY

2019 ANNUAL AN UNBREAKABLE IMPACT 40 Bed Capacity BOND 84 Average Keith Wainwright worked in publicity at Disney caretaker, Steve reached out to MPTF, and Social Age of promoting the likes of , James Worker Susana De La Torre, LCSW, came to visit. Residents Garner, and over a 45-year career. It was immediately evident to Susana that the When he met Steve Petersen in 1977, they called scene into which these two men had slowly 4 it love at fi rst sight. And their romance grew over descended had become overwhelming for Average the years. Together, they faced prejudices as both them both. MPTF set to work. Length of a same sex and interracial couple, sometimes Stay in Years even from their immediate family. But their bond At the time, there was no vacancy among the remained strong. Now 43 years later, they fi nd thirty beds of Harry’s Haven, the now newly themselves somewhere they never imagined, remodeled memory care facility on the MPTF Steve Peterson, inset fi ghting a different battle. campus. So help with his husband Keith Wainwright’s photo began with in-home from the early days Steve remembers Keith was driving them both “.. every one of relief for 12-16 of their relationship. back to the house one day, to their home of those people hours a week. At twenty years, when he took a wrong turn. Steve last, Steve was asked, “Where are you going?!” It was a question who live there able to to get he would ask over and over again with greater groceries or to see poignancy because Keith was literally losing is a story.” a doctor himself. himself. In 2012, with a long-overdue visit to When a bed be- his doctor, Keith wasn’t able to answer the came available in April, 2018, Keith moved in. He simple question: “what year is it?” The doctor settled in immediately, comfortable and safe in his was alarmed, “How long has this been going on!?” new surroundings. Within a few weeks, the diagnosis was confi rmed. At 63 years old, Keith had early-onset dementia. Today Keith, unable to speak, must have his every The doctor sat them both down, took away Keith’s need attended to. But the support he receives driver’s license on the spot, and then outlined the from the wealth of open hearts and loving care- brutal truths they would come to live out in the takers at MPTF is “so beautiful,” Steve says. Steve few short years between then and now. now deals with the reality of living on his own. He joins an MPTF support group each month, They had both heard of MPTF, “It was where Larry to compare heartaches and affi rm they are not Fine lived up until the end,” Steve remembers. The alone. Steve fi nds great comfort in these meet- doctor had remarked that MPTF was an excellent ings, “every one of those people who live there (on facility. And then Keith started to wander off when the MPTF campus) is a story.” He continues sadly, Steve turned his back for two seconds. Steve says, “I’m not sure how I’m going to do this, for 43 years “it was like losing your baby on the subway,”— I’ve been ‘Steve AND Keith.’” But one light in the complete panic. So after years as Keith’s only darkness? MPTF will be there to help.

12 MPTF 2019 ANNUAL REPORT HOME SAFE HOME PROGRAM HOME SAFE HOME 2019 ANNUAL IMPACT

152 Evaluations 66 Total Projects* THE HOUSE THAT HEART 466 Bathroom Safety Recommendations BUILT

James Watson is a respected actor who began in everything that has made a difference. Even fi lm at a time when only a mere handful of African though I think I’m superman; it’s taken a burden Thank you, APA, for your Americans dared. “I auditioned and ended up off me. I’m very appreciative.” amazing work on this project. James Watson co-starring in a fi lm with Jeff with Ferb Leasure, Bridges, Rob Reiner, and Ed Asner. It started my Home Safe Home is a program that does just that, Local 44, M a tt career. That was in 1969. My second fi lm was with works to keep people safe in their homes. Con- Lyneis, Local Sidney (Poitier).” Today you can count “over 120 struction projects prevent injury, smooth out 724, and Alex fi lm and TV credits and about 80 commercials.” the rough edges, and perhaps even spruce things Aguilar Jr., Local 724, James never had much time to play handyman, up a bit, as a reminder, we're all in this together. pictured here. with a busy career and two young daughters to raise as a single father. Eventually, those fi xes A team of IATSE volunteers from Local 44 and 724 around the house became more of a hazard with big hearts and skilled hands, along with than an annoyance. generous volunteers from APA, a leading Here’s a little secret: James took a spill in his “I was told talent agency, de- home in 2019 and, as a result, became paralyzed scended upon James’ from the waist down. “I was told I wasn't going to I wasn’t going cozy home of 40 walk again.” Most people don't know this because to walk again.” years. They rebuilt a today, to see him walk, you'd never believe he'd fence, installed a received such devastating news. With physical new walkway and therapy, hard work, deep faith, and maybe even handrails, hauled oversized items from days gone a miracle or two, James recovered. by, painted, cleaned, and with love rebuilt a playhouse in the back yard from the ground up. When MPTF became aware of these struggles, A playhouse that once hosted many mud pie fi ghts along came Holly Spiegel, a coordinator for the now welcomes Josephine, James’ fi rst grand- Home Safe Home program. “I can tell you about daughter born July 7, 2019. Now Josephine will some very dramatic moments in my life when be able to visit her grandpa, play in the playhouse people I think of as angels have appeared. Holly is and carry on this fi ne tradition of mud pie making one of those. She has been the loving force behind for years to come.

MPTF 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 15 *38 HomeSafeHome + 2 Major + 26 RUSH IN MEMORIAM

We were the new kids on the block, but soon we were part of “the gang.” We loved interacting with all the other residents, staff, and nurses. And I know they loved interacting with us. THREE MONTHS AND TWELVE It took me at least a month to fully realize the depth of personal dedication and love each member imparts to every resident. It is not just creating magical moments and memories through games, music, stories, and enter- DAYS tainment. They praise the smallest of personal triumphs. They feed those who cannot feed themselves. They are your friends. They listen. It is not so much what they do—it is how they do it. Peggy’s passion was Bingo, though, in the last few weeks, they had to help her play. She was so Thank you very much for your note of sympathy observing the passing of excited to win, especially when the prize was a shiny costume jewelry pin my wife Margaret, “Peggy” Learman, on August 12. Also, my thanks and she could wear to lunch the next day. One afternoon, when I was sitting gratitude to your extraordinary MPTF team as they comforted and support- next to her, she won a crisp new one-dollar bill. She turned to me with a big ed my family through, and to the end of a very diffi cult journey. I want to smile, placed it in my hand, and whispered, “This could be for a candy bar.” share a glimpse of our experience with you.

All these wonderful angels, they became our family, and they gave us In 2015, my wife and I were evacuated from our Porter Ranch home due to strength when we needed it most, through the very last days, the last hours. the Aliso Canyon SoCal Gas leak (the worst toxic methane gas leak in the history of the ). In 2016, Peggy was diagnosed with multiple On September 3, my daughter Kelly and I hosted a “thank you party”—in myeloma cancer from chemical exposure. She began chemotherapy. We honor of Peggy. In a quiet moment, I looked up and said, “I want you to sold our home and lived with my daughter Kelly and her family in Encino. know—the three months and twelve days that Peggy was here —they were In 2017, Peggy fell, fracturing her femur—and thus began a two-year the best three months and twelve days she has had in the last three years.” journey, in and out of emergency rooms, hospitals, nursing homes, and Then I said, “And actually, those three months and twelve days—they were rehabilitation centers—never to come home. the best that I have had as well.”

In the early months of 2019, Peggy’s illness continued on its slow but deter- Thank you, mined path of decline. Kelly and I had to face the bitter reality of what was coming. After seeking the advice and support of the MPTF, I was accepted for residency. Shortly after, thanks to their commitment and compassion, Peggy was embraced into the Mary Pickford House of Long Term Care.

This was our home. This was our family. Peggy was now surrounded by the best, most benevolent medical care imaginable. I was now able to be with This letter has been edited. To read the letter in her throughout the day, every day, including art classes, activities, medita- its entirety, including the specifi c names of people who were instrumental in Peggy’s care, visit tion, checkers, and wheelchair rides through the hallways before lunch and MPTF.com/ar2019Peggy after dinner, sometimes stopping at the vending machine for a Snickers bar. SPIRITUAL CARE SUPPORT SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE 2019 ANNUAL IMPACT CELEBRATING All Faiths Served 380 LIFE Individual The powerful duo of Chaplains Dina Kuperstock given day? How does that love manifest itself Sessions and Rabbi Arthur Rosenberg offer an uncommon into action?” glimpse into trying times, and what precisely that 52 can mean in moments that are as monumental When residents fi rst move to campus, they Weekly as they get. answer some provocative intake questions with Meditations their spiritual advisor: “If you could direct your Human spiritual communication is critical for a last scene, ‘What would the choreography look campus serving elderly members of our communi- like?’, ‘Whose voices would you want to hear?’” Rabbi Rosenberg ty. “We listen. Share silences. We walk into every Dina gently encourages people to think about and Chaplain Kuperstock encounter with the potential for something sacred end-of-life scenarios that remain only loosely with the MPTF to happen. Two people, two human souls sitting considered for many. campus John together is meaningful. One of the most mean- Ford Chapel inset. ingful things for me is those times that can be the She poignantly illustrates the inquiry, “At any age, most scary or painful and to create beauty in those when you get a serious diagnosis, it can raise a lot moments,” Dina explains. of spiritual ques- “We only live tions, such as: ‘Who “Chaplains are not faith specifi c; they have to do am I?’, ‘Do I have a with the existential experience of a person’s life. in the perpetual core self that has Chaplaincy can help people redirect away from value despite what feelings of anger and disappointment, get back to today.” is happening to my their own reality, and how best to tell their story body?’ ‘What gives through their living.” explains the Rabbi, Arthur. me a sense of purpose?’” In trying times, these questions can be disorienting. But they can also After 40 years of acting, Arthur “felt a spiritual be an opportunity for healing. pull.” You can hear it in his voice: “previously, all I wanted to do was be an actor and be famous. When asked: if given one wish for humanity Yet my life today is better than anything I ever what would it be, Dina pauses and responds could have conceived of.” thoughtfully, “Resilience. I don’t hope for a world with no challenges. I hope for a world in which He illuminates, “We all have an expiration date. when people encounter challenges, they can What is really important, the way to deal with it, is navigate through them and come out stronger that you stay in the present moment. Because the and more whole.” past is over, you can’t go back. Poets have written about it for centuries. We only live in the perpetual For Arthur: “that we learn patience and accep- today. ‘Why are we here?’ I would say it is to love tance. To be patient and gentle with each other. and be loved. And how do we use that on any That’s what I work on every day.”

MPTF 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 19 STELLAR SUPPORT With the help of countless corporate sponsors, donors, and advocates, millions were raised at our fundraising events to support Industry members and their families. For nearly 100 years, our industry has been taking care of its own like no other industry in the world and our fundraising DEAL WITH IT: events are a great example of how our community plays its part s for MPTF. A WOMEN’S 3 CONFERENCE

The 7th annual Women’s Conference provided industry women with valu- able information and resources on a variety of topics ranging from integra- THE EVENING BEFORE tive medicine to changing careers to 4 preparing for retirement and investing. About 325 women attended this day ® of motivation and education, including Emmy nominees and industry leaders came together to celebrate and raise two incredible keynote speakers: money for MPTF at the 13th annual Evening Before. Over $2 million was raised to Valorie Kondos Field, former head sustain the services MPTF offers to the entertainment industry. We thank all of our coach of the UCLA Women’s Gymnas- attendees, including , pictured here. tics Team and singer/author/actress/ activist, Jenifer Lewis. REEL STORIES, 7 REAL LIVES

The 8th annual Reel Stories, Real Lives told powerful stories of indus- try members and their families who have benefi ted from MPTF’s services. Golden Globe® Award-winning actress Awkwafi na hosted with performances by Yvette Nicole Brown, , Topher Grace, & HEARTBEAT OF HOLLYWOOD and Michael Peña. THE NIGHT BEFORE FRIENDS CELEBRITY 1 2 GOLF CLASSIC 5 GOLF CLASSIC

This recurring event was brought back DAY AT THE LANES The 17th annual Night Before event About 400 golfers came together on the ® for a great day of golf at the exclusive 6 brought together links to celebrate the 41st annual Heartbeat with Michael nominees along with some of the Golf Classic. Guests enjoyed a wonderful Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones An enthusiastic crowd of MPTF and biggest industry infl uencers in support day of golf followed by an awards reception at the helm. Golfers and celebrities IATSE friends came together for a of MPTF. The largest fundraising event on the MPTF Wasserman Campus. Industry enjoyed a fun day at the renowned day of family fun at Pinz Bowling of the year, the Night Before raised over members of all ages enjoyed a day of miniature country club followed by a festive Center for Day at the Lanes. Over $5 million, totaling over $85 million in golf at the Heartbeat of Hollywood Lite. Proceeds awards dinner hosted by Kevin 300 guests enjoyed outdoor activ- the event’s history. help purchase items needed by industry members living Nealon. Proceeds benefi ted MPTF’s on the MPTF campus and those who live in the community. ities, a raffl e, bowling, and much program and services. more all in support of MPTF.

20 MPTF 2019 ANNUAL REPORT MPTF 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 21 VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEER 2019 ANNUAL IMPACT

4,000+ Cards Sent TO MY DEAR 12 IATSE Locals Participating FRIENDS 217 Veterans Day Angel Letters Jesse J. Adams is an Assistant Prop Master and So when Jesse made his move and faced spending a member of IATSE Local 44: Affi liated Property the holidays alone, it “got me thinking about other

Jesse J. Adams on the set Craftspersons. He hadn’t exactly set out to people spending holidays alone.” Jesse ended up of Marvel’s Agent Carter, become this, born in a town of 3,000 in . approaching his Local 44 union reps, and Fredda with his feet propped But when Jesse was about 12, he won a round- Johnson, Director, Community & Volunteer on a desk fi lled with trip ticket to visit the set of The X-Files at 20th Engagement at MPTF. In just a few months and props of his making. Century Fox. with the help of many people eager to be of ser- vice, MPTF’s new Angel Cards project, celebrating It wasn’t just a trip to the set but an opportunity to birthdays, had expanded to deliver thousands meet the actors, crew, and even hang out in the more letters providing a little cheer to isolated writing room. It was “bigger than anything I could and aging industry members around the holidays. have imagined.” The seed was planted, and at 19 Jesse moved to . Fredda acknowledges people volunteer for all kinds of reasons. “One thing for sure, while logical- A handful of mentors and generous souls took ly people understand the value, not until you’re him under their wings. With doggedness, he there connecting with people that the gift tran- made it happen. When he talks about his work, scends all expectations. It’s a proven way to you hear the pride: “It’s magical to me, to watch a achieve better happiness in life. That’s the best fi lm you’ve been involved in, you come to see your part of my job. I fi ngerprints all over the movie. It’s a nice feeling. see it every day." It was a really rewarding job.” “Our shared Jesse notes, “In At 38, Jesse is hardly past his prime, but unfor- experience a digital world, tunate circumstances found him struggling with makes us family.” nobody takes the medical issues, not enough money to pay rising time to hand write costs, and in a predicament requiring drastic a letter. It’s a nice measures. With little choice, he picked up and thing that people would take the time. Our shared moved back to Illinois to pay down his debts and experience makes us family in a way, so if we can continue treatment with a lower cost of living. To do something for a member of our family who is in relieve some of the pressure, Jesse applied for and need or lonely or isolated, it’s a nice thing to do.” received a couple of grants from MPTF for help We see Jesse as the perfect example of giving and with medical bills. For that, he is thankful. giving back. Thank you, Jesse, for the part you play.

MPTF 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 23 CORPORATE SPONSOR PARTNERSHIP 2019 ANNUAL IMPACT TRUE SPIRIT OF 2006 Supporting Night Before Since GIVING 15 Yrs Giving Consecutively When someone said, “blood makes you related, begin to see that this is no superfi cial concept. loyalty makes you family,” they understood rela- From that starlet who wins an academy award tionships that are based on action, not accident. or a makeup artist making an honest living, to $5.3M Such is MPTF’s 15-year relationship with L’Oréal. cancer survivors or aging individuals who have Total Giving This marriage of beauty and legacy is no accident. led their own charges of the day, “L’Oréal makes a concerted effort across the board to help L’Oréal does so much for so many great causes. everyone fi nd their beauty inside and out.” From initiatives to help women achieve success in science, helping people regain their sense of L’Oréal has worked with some of the most iconic self and new-found beauty after chemotherapy, celebrities in the world. And Carol knows, “even to supporting MPTF and the legacy of those who they have their insecurities.” In the dramatic range have worked to make the movie industry the of individuals L’Oréal touches with their products, incredible force that it is. beauty and confi dence are qualities nearly every- one strives for. “The power of beauty is universal L’Oréal was founded over 110 years ago. What and ubiquitous,” she notes with emphasis. So while keeps them at the top of their game for all these celebrities may years? Carol Hamilton, Group President, Acquisi- be the voice of tion, L’Oréal USA answers: “We are always evolving “We are always the brand, when with women’s values and thoughts as they grow, it comes to the country by country. At the root of our company’s evolving with people who make DNA is the very powerful phrase: ‘Because I’m women’s values...” the movie and worth it.' L’Oréal aligns with goals of women around television indus- the world today, to be ‘in control of their lives, their try what it is, she careers, their fi nances, and their sexual wellbeing.’” understands. “So many people who make this their livelihood live paycheck to paycheck. We support It’s no accident that nearly 100 years ago, it was a not only the success of female actors and directors powerful woman named Mary Pickford who but maybe even more importantly, we promote helped to created MPTF, an organization focused and give back to everyone who works to make a keenly on below-the-line workers in Hollywood. fi lm. We are deeply indebted and grateful to the fi lm industry for what everyone does to make the When Carol speaks to empowerment and confi - world a more beautiful place. It is a real symbol of dence, she is quick to note, “beauty is often seen as our much deeper partnership." a superfi cial .” But when you understand that it’s not about a particular kind of beauty, but She concludes with emphasis, “It’s a partnership about ‘being able to realize your best life,’ you we want to continue forever."

24 MPTF 2019 ANNUAL REPORT DONORS

A LEGACY “Without the longstanding support of our most generous and devoted donors, the support of an industry OF CARING would not be possible. We are grateful, honored, and

we acknowledge you here.” - BOB BEITCHER, CEO As we near our 100th year, we are mindful of the countless individuals and companies who have provided fi nancial support over the years. We thank each and every one of you for playing your part.

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE NBCUniversal INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS Delta Air Lines Stephen Bing Directors Guild of America L'Oréal USA Karen Rosenfelt Blancato Dolby Laboratories Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and Ken J. Blancato Ford Motor Company Netfl ix Roma Downey and | YouTube NKSFB, LLC James and Debbie People Magazine Patrick Soon-Shiong and Burrows Foundation SAG-AFTRA Producers IACF Michele B. Chan Johnny Carson Foundation Barry Diller Katie McGrath and J.J. Abrams Target Anne & Kirk Douglas Family Foundation David Geffen The Milchan Family The Gianopulos Family The Samuel Goldwyn Mark R. Gordon “I belong to the Foundation Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg The Semel Charitable Kathleen Kennedy and people I love, and Foundation Frank Marshall they belong to The Company Susan and Gary Martin Variety Sumner M. Redstone me—they, and ViacomCBS Joe and Irene Roth WarnerMedia and the love and loyaty Wasserman Foundation Steve E. Tisch I give them, form *We acknowledge with John and Marilyn Wells gratitude donors who wish my identity far to remain anonymous. CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE CORPORATE & FOUNDATION more than any Chairman’s Circle members MEMBERS word or group are donors who have made contributions totaling $1M Academy of Motion Picture ever could.” or more over the past Arts & Sciences ten years. AMC Networks -VERONICA ROTH

Naomi Rodda, Director, Home & Community Based Services at MPTF; 26 MPTF MPTF 27 Vince Mata , First Assistant Camera, Business Representative for Local 600 and Vietnam Veteran 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 2019 ANNUAL REPORT DONORS

$250,000 - $100,000 Bonnie Arnold Debra Bard Ryan Jim Breyer Barris and William P. Ryan Roma Downey and Mark Burnett Betsy Beers and Bruce Cormicle Mike Schur and Jennifer Philbin George and Amal Clooney Curt and Anna Behlmer George L. Shapiro Lauren Shuler Donner Leah Bishop and Gary Yale Jack and Maggy Simon ANNUAL and Sandy Bollinger Yeardley Smith The Gianopulos Family Michael Braun Fred Specktor and Nancy Heller Michael D. Karlin Kevin and Claudia Bright Scott Stuber and Molly Sims GIVING Kathleen Kennedy Satjiv S. Chahil Kevin Tsujihara and Frank Marshall Sandy Climan Chandra Wilson Karen Rosenfelt Blancato Charles S. Cohen Karen Keehne Zimmerman and Ken J. Blancato Bonnie and Dick Cook and Thomas A. Zimmerman The support we receive year after year helps to keep our mission front and center. Joe and Irene Roth Carole and Bob Daly This is truly the backbone of MPTF and a pillar upon which we were founded. Ann Daly and John M. Gustafson $10,000 - $5,000 $100,000 - $50,000 Betsy and Harold Applebaum Annual Giving at MPTF allows us to keep the proverbial lights on and ensures the Berlanti Family Foundation Ari Emanuel Steve Bertram and Natalie Gorman highest standard of care and operations that our community needs and deserves. Jerry and Linda Bruckheimer Toby Emmerich Julie and Scott Bobbitt Catherine Zeta-Jones Dan and Brynne Fellman Don P. Desmond and Michael Douglas Edie and Joe Fischer Matthew Fassnacht Michael and Jacky Ferro Dan Fogelman Seth Grahame-Smith and Nancy and Eric Garen David and Stellina Katzenberg Peter Fornstam Pattikay and Meyer Gottlieb A. Scott Berg Greg and Marci Foster Mary Hardwick and Kevin T. McCormick Shari and Robert Friedman Ned Haspel Stephen M. Prough Sid Ganis and Nancy Hult Ganis Robert Hohman Trust Courtenay Valenti and Pat Roberts Kiki and David Gindler Molly and Hawk Koch Patricia Glaser and Sam Mudie $50,000 - $25,000 Akiva and Joann Goldsman Pat Lau and Don Miller Carol and Bob Beitcher Bob Greenblatt Steve Levitan Tom Bergeron Leslye Headland Judith Light and Robert Desiderio Aryeh B. Bourkoff Mikey and Jay Hoag Phil Lord and Irene Neuwirth The John & Jordan Davis Cindy Holland and Annie Imhoff Ashley and Jeffrey McDermott Foundation Lynnette Howell Taylor Chris and Robyn Miller Richie Egan and Graham Taylor Gary Minzer Sylvia and Herb Ellis Willow Bay and Robert A. Iger Lawrence A. Mirisch Veronica Ferres Thomas and Travis Kranz Tendo Nagenda Gary L. Gilbert - Gilbert Sandra Lee Kari Nakama Jeffrey A. Hirsch Avi Lerner Sir Elton John and David Furnish Michael V. Lewis Melissa Zukerman & Paul Pfl ug Bryan Lourd and Bruce Bozzi Gail Kamer Lieberfarb Mandy A. Quattlebaum Susan Nimoy and Warren Lieberfarb Steve and Jenny Savitsky The Pine Family Jody and David Lippman Gerd Schepers John Ptak and Margaret Black The Seth MacFarlane Foundation Matthew Segal Shivani Rawat Nicole M. Melander Carolyn A. Sperber Megan Haller and Peter Rice Kelly and Ron Meyer Patrick Stack and Louie Moriarty Nina L. Shaw Kathryn Murdoch Eva and Marc Stern Kate Capshaw McG Thomas and Julia Taylor and Steven Spielberg Channing Dungey Praveen Thadhani Kimberly Steward Peter Principato Tucker Tooley Meg Whitman Patrick and Simone Purcell Sue Tsao Karl Ravancho Dana and Matthew Walden $25,000 - $10,000 Thomas Vincent Ray James A. Wiatt The Apatow-Mann Family and Shannon Lee Ray Melissa J. Bomes Foundation Donna Arkoff Roth and Adam Winkler Sherry and Jay Roth Rebecca J. Yeldham

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$5,000 - $2,500 Esther and Joseph Aredas, Sr. Diana Dreiman and Stephen Gilula Maria P. Marengo Christopher P. Sheridan PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY David and Audrey Asplund Karl Austen Kevin and Neil Goetz Lisa B. Margolis Melody M. Sherwood NETWORK Joni and Miles Benickes Chris and Pamela Baer Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Jon Vein Angela and Brian Marler Arnie and Carol Shupack MPTF’s Professional Advisory Diana Buckhantz Gregg J. Barnette | The Peter P. Marley Sharon Siefert Network (PAN) is a dynamic Laura and James Masion and Peter Tomashevski Allen Burry John and Cary Berkley Lauralee Gooch group of attorneys, business Sheri Calinoff Jordan B. Berkus Rebecca Goodman Joe Matza Ronald J. Silverman managers, CPA's, fi nancial Richard F. Chew, A.C.E. Scott Bernard Lea S. Gould Dick and Julie May Isaac Simental-Starr Lynne Marie Coakley-Steele William D. Bernstein Rebecca M. Graves Keenan McClenahan Mary Quen Singer planners, and wealth manag- Lisa C. Collins Steven N. Bersch Adam Griffi n Caroline and Robert McRoy James D. Smith ers with clients in the motion David and Jan Demont Claire Best Fred W. Griggs Robert R. Meisner Amy Smolev picture and television industry. Karen and Bob Denne Cassie Fink and Matt Biederman Laurie E. Groh Michael F. Miller, Jr. Buffy Snyder Rod and Donna Diamond Gil Birmingham Aliza and Marc Guren Walter M. Mirisch Kate Somerville COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Paul Doherty Cynthia Blees Klustner Lia Buman and Mathew Harawitz Thaine and Elizabeth Morris Glenn Sonnenberg Chang Chae, Co-Chair dooner Peter and Lisa Block James D. Healy Diane Morton James H. Spencer David and Theresa Eastwood Annette Blum Ronald Heard Anne Mosell Jennifer Valentine Sperber Shahram Hazany, Co-Chair Jon and Joya Favreau Beverly and Curt Bourland Andrea and Ron Hein Missy Muldoon and Mikko D. Sperber Tyson Beem Roslyn and Bob Feller Allan Heinberg Alfred S. Newman Dante and Marcella Spinotti Jonathan Fitzgarrald Sara Fischer Jessica Wismann Michael Heinrich Rick Nicita and Jill A. Stirdivant Amy Forbes and Eric Buchanan James Hines Fred Nigro Jacqueline and Dean Stolber Jeffrey Gerber Gary Frischling Yvonne Corbeil and Ira Byock Howard B. Hodges Steven O'Bannon Geoff Stuhr Lucy Butler and Gregory Gelfan Rocco and Gerri Calabrese Russell S. Hollander Michael and Mary O'Neill Nikki Sudack Elyse and Harvey Gettleson Robert and Royola Calvert William and Denice Hoy Gregg and Debbie Oppenheimer Stephen M. Ratliff Rebecca L. Huntley Marla Campagna Lisa Janney Phil Pacey and David A. Swope NEXTGEN Timothy Hyland Gaylene Capodieci David Jarrell Gloria and Carmine Palazzo Barbara and Scott Syring NextGen is a diverse Chris Friedgen and Ken Koch Edward F. Carri Stephen Jones Michel and Janice Papadaki Marguerite H. Taylor community of talented Bryan D. Lewitt Mariana Celestino Diane Jones Christopher Pawlak In Memory of Norman Alden individuals representing the Rodd Perry Barry K. Thomas Lisa Lopez Susan and Chang Chae Richard Kahn many aspects of fi lm and Richard F. Mahoney Roy Christopher Mike Kichaven Katherine Wall Pickering Patrick and Kristina Tostado television in Hollywood. Jeffrey S. Miller Dan Cohen and Ilyanne Morden Kichaven Mark Pinkerton Deborah and David Trainer Mohammad Reza Navid Tommy Cole Michael Pinsky William D. Turro Daphne O'Keefe Geoffrey Colo Lynzee Klingman Darryl Ponicsan G. Bryan Unger BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Diane Cary and James Parriott David Copp Bruce Knechtges Vadja Potenza Kathy Virkler Cate Adams Lisa M. Pierozzi Jackie D. Counter Jessie Kornberg Stephen and Natasha Prime Bob Warner Billy Ray Mary and Gilbert Cutler Shawna Kornberg Wexler Joseph Ramos Martha N. Wasserman Yvette Nicole Brown Craig Rogers Tom Davies and Micah Wexler Hal and Joy Rattray Lynne Wasserman Natalie Bruss Rabbi Arthur Chris and Alexandra DeFaria Robert Kozicki Jim and Lisa Watters and Catherine Rosenberg Susan and Jonathan Dolgen Sue J. Kroll Cathy Repola Teresa Wayne Geoffrey Colo Joseph A. Salzillo Dody Dorn and Kevin Hughes Michael H. Kuehl Blair A. Rich Darren R. Webb Jeffrey Epstein Ginna and George Schenck Katy and Brian Duffy Mary S. Ledding Helen and Peter Mark Richman Don and Laura Weiner Susan Silo and Michael Nave Dena Echeverria Audrey Davis Levin and Peter Levin Grant A. Robinson William Weinman Michelle Homerin Dee Somers Mark Echeverria Marla E. Levine Ed and Murphy Romano Barbara and Sandy Wernick Julian Jacobs Steve Starkey and Olivia Erschen Nancy Griffi n and Steven Ehrlich Ray and Florence Littlefi eld Lee E. Rosenthal David White Jelani Johnson Guy Tardif Peggy Elliott Goldwyn Lynne Littman Darren Ross John T. Williams Julia Teraceno Jeffrey R. Epstein Samuel and Patrice Lock Shannon Rotenberg Hal Williams John Kulback Michael T. Tidik Anne R. Epstein Matt D. Loeb Stephen Rothschild David and Adele Wilson Monica Macer Virginia Treherne-Thomas Bill and Ewing Frania and Alex LoVerde Alan M. Rowe Lawrence L. Witzer Robert and Mel Villar Jamie and Joy Farr Angie K. Luckey Mike Royce Melissa Wylie Lyndsey Miller Doug Waite Frank E. Fassnacht James Lundin Dylan and Casondra Ruga Kirk Wyninegar Anna Musky-Goldwyn Ellie and Tom Wertheimer Sandy and Allison Fields Skip and Dany Lusk Frank and Lynn Ruger Bob Yerkes Nadine Wong Steven Fierberg Monica and Sterling Macer Eva Marie Saint Tara Schuster Joyce and Ken Worley Meagan Grimley Filosa Gayle S. Maffeo Ronald Sampson *We acknowledge with Sipra Thakur Cynthia Yorkin and Dominic E. Filosa Bill Maher Randy L. Sayer gratitude donors who wish Julie D. Fosgate Josh Malmuth Carmen and Gordon Schaye to remain anonymous Brian Toombs $2,500 - $1,000 Jean Francois Gagnon Ruth Flinkman-Marandy Lily Semel Rob Wiltsey Bonnie Howard Adamick George Geary and Ben Marandy Risa Shapiro Cate Adams Jeff Gerber Tad and Mila Marburg Alexandra Zimbler Smith

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$500,000+ People Magazine Porsche North America, Inc. 20th Century Fox The Comedy Store SAG-AFTRA Academy of Motion Picture The Semel Charitable Foundation SAG-AFTRA Foundation Arts & Sciences UCLA Health Studio Electrical Lighting CORPORATE & Douglas Foundation & Kirk Variety Technicians, IATSE Local 728 and Anne Douglas WB SNAP Wolf Entertainment, Inc. Ford Motor Company Comcast NBCUniversal $100,000 - $50,000 $25,000 - $10,000 FOUNDATIONS The Steve Tisch Family Foundation Access Sports Limited, Inc. AARP Foundation Target Anthem, Inc. Advanced Research Apple Investment Solutions MPTF’s programs and services would not be possible without the annual Wasserman Foundation Cadilllac Affi liated Property Craftspersons, ViacomCBS IATSE Local 44 support of the corporations and foundations who generously Century Park APA Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka underwrite our organization. “True compassion Finkelstein & Lezcano Art Directors Guild Baccarat Hotel means not only Entertainment Partners Blue Elan Records, LLC HBO Buchwald feeling another’s IATSE International Bush Gottlieb, A Law Corporation Legendary Entertainment Cheiron, Inc. pain but also being Paradigm Talent Agency City National Bank, Sony an RBC Company moved to help Salem Partners Wealth Fleischer Studios, Inc. Management Four Seasons Resort Lana'i relieve it.” The Lorre Four Seasons Resort Orlando Family Foundation at Walt Disney World® Resort -DANIEL GOLEMAN Edward F. Limato Foundation Hollywood Foreign The Gersh Agency, Inc. Press Association The Samuel Goldwyn Foundation IATSE Local 80 $500,000 - $250,000 Industry Entertainment Delta Air Lines, Inc. $50,000 - $25,000 Make-Up Artists & Hairstylists Dolby Laboratories, Inc. A + E Networks Guild, IATSE Local 706 Facebook Watch Argyle Productions Marcum Entertainment Corp Google | YouTube Bridgewater Associates, L.P. MedMen Katie McGrath and J.J. Abrams Cast & Crew Miller Kaplan Arase LLP Family Foundation Montage Los Cabos L'Oréal USA Deadline Morrison Community Living Netfl ix, Inc. Delta Dental of Motion Picture Costumers, The Milchan Family Ellis-Siegel Enterprises, LP IATSE Local 705 SAG-AFTRA Producers IACF Motion Picture Editors Guild, The Hollywood Reporter Express Scripts IATSE Local 700 The John & Marilyn Wells Four Seasons Resort Maui Motion Picture Mothers, Inc. Family Foundation FOX Entertainment Verizon GIORGIO ARMANI $250,000 - $100,000 IMAX Corporation “Philanthropy Studios Innovative Artists AMC Theatres International Cinematographers lies at the heart Directors Guild of America, Inc. Guild, IATSE Local 600 James and Deborah Burrows Maggie Vision Productions of human Foundation Mattel, Inc. LIONSGATE Motion Picture Association greatness.” NKSFB, LLC Media -PATRICK J. RYAN

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Motion Picture Set Painters & The Segal Group Dangling Carrot Confections Sign Writers, IATSE Local 729 Transforming Age Southern California District Rael & Letson Ullico Council of Laborers Rosenthal Family Foundation United HealthCare Studio Utility Employees, Local 724 SAP America, Inc. VSP Vision Care Theatrical & TV Stage Employees, BEQUESTS Select Medical Wasatch Advisors IATSE Local 33 Superfl y Comedy Ventures White Horse Pictures Tom May - David May II Foundation The Animation Guild, X-Unit Productions Wohlner Kaplon Cutler Halford IATSE Local 839 & Rosenfeld The entertainment community’s spirit of family is like no other. The Annenberg Foundation $5,000 - $2,500 Thank you to all those who in their will left a gift for a family member The Hilaria and AFL - CIO Building $2,500 - $1,000 Foundation Investment Trust Abri Dental called MPTF. We will pay it forward in your honor. The Tim Allen Foundation BMO Global Asset Management Armanino LLP Union Bank BNY Mellon Artisan Partners U.S. Bank Institutional Trust Calabasas Country Club Brillstein Entertainment Ian Abercrombie Estate Bryant Gordon Estate Eva Jane Morris Estate & Custody Cedars-Sinai Partners, LLC Henri Afl alo Estate John H. Graham Estate Ludmilla Mucerino Estate Village Roadshow Pictures Double Line Capital Costume Rentals Corporation Irwin & Sheila Allen Estate Robert Bruce Gray, Sr. Estate Nancy Lee Myers Estate Entertainment, Inc. E.C. Prop Rentals, Inc. Crescent Capital Group LP Olga H. Altman Estate Gwili Guenther Estate Aaron Nathanson Estate Walter Parkes & Laurie MacDonald Ford & Wallach Darryl E. Smith Productions Michael Ballhaus Estate Ann Guilbert Estate Gladys E. “Gee” Nicholl Estate Charitable Foundation Fiduciary Trust International Sally Benson Estate Peter F. Hansen Estate Lillian Olander Estate of California Sanford “Sandy” Berman Estate Edith Head Estate Eleanor Parker Estate $10,000 - $5,000 “The greatness First Entertainment Credit Union Gwendoline M. Blackhurst Estate Buck Henry Charitable Fund Alfonzo Perez Estate 101 Studios Funny or Die Robert S. Blees Estate Fritz H. Hess Estate David L. Perna Estate American Idol Productions of a community is Gordon Edelstein Krepack Gary Bohn Estate Christopher Hewett Estate Gennaro Proscia Estate Bergen Foundation Grant Felton & Goldstein, LLP Francis J. Brady Estate Olympia Hignite Estate Astrid Ramsey Estate Blue Shield of California most accurately Grant Tani Barash & Altman LLC Rik Brady Estate William Holden Estate Stanley Roberts Estate Boyd Watterson Asset Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman Kathryn Brown Estate Eleanor and Valentine Robles Estate Management measured by the & Machtinger LLP Donald Scott Bruce Estate Clarence Houska Estate George C. Scott Estate Chivaroli & Associates Health Net of California Lucille M. Stofer Burdick Estate Mary Jackson Estate Walter Seltzer Estate Insurance Services compassionate Keenan Healthcare Mercedes Walker Brynton Estate Robert Jacobs Estate Anne Seymour Estate Costume Designers Guild, Kino Flo Arthur Copp Estate Howard Jaffe Estate George Sherman Estate IATSE Local 892 actions of its Laborers’ International Union of Alan Crosland Estate Fred R. Jochheim Estate Jack Starkey Estate Creative Technology Group, Inc. North America, Local 300 Corrine R. DeLuca Estate DeForest Kelley Estate Max Steiner Estate Dell, Inc. members.” Lewis Greenwood Foundation Dorothy Dodie Demme Estate Michael Kennedy Estate Gerald L. Taylor Estate LIUNA! Pacifi c Southwest Molly Dodd Estate James Kerr Estate Ray Teal Estate Golden Door Properties Los Angeles Academy of Marion Dugan Estate Eve R. Kronfeld Estate Dennis S. Troy Estate - IATSE Local 479 Figurative Art Edythe Eyde Estate Estate James A. Turley Estate IATSE Local 871 Millennium Biltmore Charles K. Feldman Estate Dona Holloway Lichtenfi eld Estate Vladmir Vdovitchenko Estate IATSE Production Sound Oscar Edward W. Firestone Estate Sue Longuil Estate Alan Weiss Estate Technicians, Local 695 Gang Tyre Ramer Brown Right At Home Jeff Flores Estate Jon Lormer Estate Merle Welton Estate J.P. Morgan Asset Management & Passman Rise Management Robert W. Forster Estate Curt Lowens Estate Gordon W. Wheeler Estate K & Y Investments Gelfand Rennert & Feldman, LLP Art Directors Guild Set Designers Celso Garay Estate Larry Lynch Estate Rosa Wing Estate Kaplan-Loring Foundation, Inc. Gettleson, Witzer & O'Connor & Makers Council Millie Garbo Estate Ann J. Mack Estate Walter Richard Wormell Estate Lazard Asset Management Goldfarb & Luu The Thursday Golf Group Janet M. Garcha Estate Allan Marks Estate Dennis N. Wood Estate LiteGear Inc. Hands and Hearts of Tory Burch, LLC Beverly Garland Estate Darren McGavin Estate McMorgan & Company Hope Foundation Vital Proteins Nancy Hayes Gates Estate Maggie Rose Mellin Estate *We acknowledge with Medline Industries, Inc. HUB International Insurance WarnerMedia Estate Richard A. Mention Estate gratitude donors who wish Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP Services Inc. Costume Company Gaspar Gonzalez Estate Ernesto Millanponce Estate to remain anonymous. Munger Tolles & Olson LLP IATSE District 2 and MPTAAC Optum IngleDodd Media *We acknowledge with Savitsky Satin Bacon & Bucci JLL gratitude donors who wish Teamsters Studio Transportation Management 360 to remain anonymous. Drivers, Local 399 Meketa Investment Group The Northern Trust Company Optimad Media

34 MPTF 2019 ANNUAL REPORT MPTF 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 35 “I am filled with a thankful heart for every donor, and inspired by THANK YOU Cicero’s words, ‘As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.’” -Courteney Bailey

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Refl ection is a great practice that allows us that mission forward and to ensure that this to look back and see where we’ve come industry is not only protected but honored from, what we’ve accomplished, and how we as an important part of our very culture. can grow to vibrate at our highest energy. Nearly 100 years ago, the incomparable Thank you for supporting the many shoul- Mary Pickford told the world that when the ders we all stand on and for investing in the entertainment community is in need, we all future, even during times when that future rise to the occasion; we see a need and fi ll it. feels challenged. I believe in silver linings It may have started simply with coins in a and hopeful optimism. You, our MPTF box, but it set forth a culture of taking care family, are the reason this organization of our own that we hope thrives for ano- was formed and the reason we are stronger ther 100 years. We do not fulfi ll this mission together and will be for years to come. alone. Tens of thousands of individuals and dozens of companies step up, year after In gratitude, year to support each other and the ever- increasing needs of a community we love.

The view that Mary and the rest of our

Founders put forth was created for you, our Courteney Bailey MPTF family. It is our responsibility to carry Chief Development Offi cer

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