Academy Foundation Board of Trustees | History and Organization of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences

The Academy Foundation was established in 1944 with the purpose of organizing and overseeing the Academy’s educational and cultural activities, including the preservation of motion picture history.

In addition to operating the Academy Film Archive and the Margaret Herrick Library, the Foundation also presents the Academy’s rich assortment of screenings and other public programs each year.

Officers

President – Rob Friedman

Mr. Friedman is now the co-chairman and CEO of Summit Entertainment. Previously he held top-level positions at Warner Bros. and Paramount.

Vice President – Gale Anne Hurd

Ms. Hurd’s producing credits include and "The Incredible Hulk," "The Abyss" and the first three "Terminator" movies. With fellow governor Hawk Koch, she is producing the upcoming "Very Good Girls."

Vice President – Ed Begley Jr.

Mr. Begley’s recent film acting credits include "Whatever Works" and "Pineapple Express." He appears as the title character in the upcoming "Wish Wizard."

Treasurer – Phil Robinson

Mr. Robinson earned an Oscar nomination for his screenplay of "Field of Dreams," which he also directed. He is producing the 2011 Governors Awards for the Academy.