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Entertainment Industry Foundation
The Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), based in Los Angeles, United States, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization of the entertainment industry. EIF funds more than 300 charitable organizations annually, both in the Los Angeles area and throughout the entire United States. To date, EIF has pledged more than $1 billion for its philanthropic initiatives.
The Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF: formerly Permanent Charities Committee, founded by M. C. Levee) was established in 1942 by Samuel Goldwyn, with Humphrey Bogart, James Cagney and the Warner brothers. Their vision was to unify Hollywood's philanthropic efforts in order to maximize charitable dollars raised annually for worthy charities. They also sought to support World War II relief efforts. The “United Appeal” payroll deduction – a first for any U.S. industry – was launched and raised $1 million.
The Foundation's early work relied on celebrity involvement to support President Roosevelt's awareness campaign to eradicate childhood polio. EIF donated its first grants directed to wartime agencies like the United Service Organizations and American Red Cross, and to the L.A. paramedic program.
The Entertainment Industry Foundation supports health initiatives for cancer, diabetes, and HIV/AIDS. It also seeks to raise awareness about important social and educational issues – especially those affecting children. Its programs support charities for hunger and nutrition as well as quick response funding for Disaster Relief worldwide.
Among EIF's programs are "Delivering Jobs", a campaign to create pathways to employment and leadership opportunities for people with intellectual and/or developmental differences; "Defy:Disaster", the industry's collective response to natural disasters; "Stand Up to Cancer", which funds cancer treatments; and the "EIF Careers Program", designed to enhance diversity in film and production careers.
EIF functions as an umbrella organization and fiscal sponsor for many artists, athletes, and influencers who seek to use their platforms. The Kevin Love Fund, Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project, The Ukraine Children's Action Project, Live Free 999, Oscar's Kids, Panic! At The Disco Highest Hopes Foundation, She is the Music, Know Your Rights Camp, Cher Cares, and Social Change Fund United are among the organizations launched under EIF's platform.
Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a division of EIF and its largest initiative, was established in 2008 by film and media leaders to engage the public in supporting collaborative cancer research, and to increase awareness about cancer prevention and progress being made in the fight against the disease.
EIF's ability to develop “roadblock” telecasts in support of disaster relief efforts is an integral part of its role within the entertainment industry. Efforts like Hope for Haiti Now, Somos una Voz, One Love Manchester, and Graduate Together have provided funding for organizations and communities around the world.
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Entertainment Industry Foundation
The Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), based in Los Angeles, United States, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization of the entertainment industry. EIF funds more than 300 charitable organizations annually, both in the Los Angeles area and throughout the entire United States. To date, EIF has pledged more than $1 billion for its philanthropic initiatives.
The Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF: formerly Permanent Charities Committee, founded by M. C. Levee) was established in 1942 by Samuel Goldwyn, with Humphrey Bogart, James Cagney and the Warner brothers. Their vision was to unify Hollywood's philanthropic efforts in order to maximize charitable dollars raised annually for worthy charities. They also sought to support World War II relief efforts. The “United Appeal” payroll deduction – a first for any U.S. industry – was launched and raised $1 million.
The Foundation's early work relied on celebrity involvement to support President Roosevelt's awareness campaign to eradicate childhood polio. EIF donated its first grants directed to wartime agencies like the United Service Organizations and American Red Cross, and to the L.A. paramedic program.
The Entertainment Industry Foundation supports health initiatives for cancer, diabetes, and HIV/AIDS. It also seeks to raise awareness about important social and educational issues – especially those affecting children. Its programs support charities for hunger and nutrition as well as quick response funding for Disaster Relief worldwide.
Among EIF's programs are "Delivering Jobs", a campaign to create pathways to employment and leadership opportunities for people with intellectual and/or developmental differences; "Defy:Disaster", the industry's collective response to natural disasters; "Stand Up to Cancer", which funds cancer treatments; and the "EIF Careers Program", designed to enhance diversity in film and production careers.
EIF functions as an umbrella organization and fiscal sponsor for many artists, athletes, and influencers who seek to use their platforms. The Kevin Love Fund, Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project, The Ukraine Children's Action Project, Live Free 999, Oscar's Kids, Panic! At The Disco Highest Hopes Foundation, She is the Music, Know Your Rights Camp, Cher Cares, and Social Change Fund United are among the organizations launched under EIF's platform.
Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a division of EIF and its largest initiative, was established in 2008 by film and media leaders to engage the public in supporting collaborative cancer research, and to increase awareness about cancer prevention and progress being made in the fight against the disease.
EIF's ability to develop “roadblock” telecasts in support of disaster relief efforts is an integral part of its role within the entertainment industry. Efforts like Hope for Haiti Now, Somos una Voz, One Love Manchester, and Graduate Together have provided funding for organizations and communities around the world.