Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting the film industry through three programs: Brave Beginnings, the Will Rogers Institute, and the Pioneers Assistance Fund. Named for the humanitarian and entertainer Will Rogers, the foundation seeks to further his legacy by funding health initiatives, educational efforts, and emergency assistance for industry workers. It operates within the United States and provides resources aimed at the welfare of theater employees and their colleagues. In 2021, Heather Morgan was named president, becoming the first woman to lead the organization. The foundation has partnered with the Motion Picture & Television Fund and The Actors Fund to expand mental health resources and related support within the industry.