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Independence Public Media Of Philadelphia Inc. is a private corporation based in PHILADELPHIA, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1985. It holds total assets of $120.8M. Annual income is reported at $32.6M. The foundation is governed by 11 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of arts & culture. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Pennsylvania. According to available records, Independence Public Media Of Philadelphia Inc. has made 723 grants totaling $45.3M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $5.6M in 2020 to $9.8M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $18.6M distributed across 286 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $2M, with an average award of $63K. The foundation has supported 311 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 87% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 20 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$65K
Largest Grant
$1M
Based on 143 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Independence Public Media Of Philadelphia Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of arts & culture. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 723 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, DC, NY.
Independence Public Media Of Philadelphia Inc. has distributed a total of $45.3M across 723 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $63K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $2M.
Independence Public Media Of Philadelphia Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. The application deadline is SUBMISSION DEADLINES CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE AT INDEPENDENCEMEDIA.ORG/HOW-APPLY.. All restrictions and limitations on awards can be found on our website independencemedia.org/how-apply.
Independence Public Media Of Philadelphia Inc. is headquartered in PHILADELPHIA, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 20 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molly De Aguiar | PRESIDENT | $231K | $44K | $275K |
| Christopher Capato | FINANCE DIRE | $179K | $25K | $204K |
| Clemencia Rodriguez | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Omar Woodard | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jamila Medley | CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Janine Spruill | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rene Smith Terminated 92623 | FORMER CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Antoine Haywood | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sidney Hargro | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Feather Houstoun | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Anuj Gupta | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$120.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$120.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
723
Total Giving
$45.3M
Average Grant
$63K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
311
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resolve PhiladelphiaFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $1.6M | 2023 |
| Leeway FoundationTO SUPPORT MEDIA ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE | Philadelphia, PA | $600K | 2023 |
| PhillycamCOMMUNITY RADIO REPORTERS | Philadelphia, PA | $350K | 2023 |
| Federation Neighborhood CentersFOR OPERATING SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $325K | 2023 |
| First Person ArtsTO SUPPORT TRIGGER, A DOCUMENTARY | Philadelphia, PA | $300K | 2023 |
| Fractured AtlasTO DEVELOP A NETWORK OF SUPPORT | Hartsdale, NY | $300K | 2023 |
| Culture Trust Greater PhiladelphiaTO SUPPORT COMMUNITY STORYTELLING | Philadelphia, PA | $270K | 2023 |
| Temple University - University CommFOR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF POPPYN | Philadelphia, PA | $250K | 2023 |
| Painted Bride Arts CenterCOMMUNITY STORYTELLING | Philadelphia, PA | $240K | 2023 |
| Philadelphia Asian American Film FeTO SHOWCASE AAPI STORYTELLERS | Philadelphia, PA | $225K | 2023 |
| Love Now MediaTO SUPPORT COMMUNITY STORYTELLING | Collegeville, PA | $200K | 2023 |
| Big Picture AllianceFOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | Philadelphia, PA | $200K | 2023 |
| Movement Alliance ProjectTO SUPPORT PHILLY COMMUNITY WIRELESS | Philadelphia, PA | $200K | 2023 |
| Termite Tv CollectiveFOR SUPPORT OF "PLACES OF POWER" | Philadelphia, PA | $150K | 2023 |
| Lenfest Institute For JournalismPHILADELPHIA MEDIA FOUNDER'S EXCHANG | Philadelphia, PA | $150K | 2023 |
| The Welcome Project PaTO SUPPORT LGBTQ+ STORYTELLING | Hatboro, PA | $80K | 2023 |
| Scribe Video CenterFOR SUPPORT OF DOS PUNTOS | Philadelphia, PA | $80K | 2023 |
| Media Inequality & Change CenterFOR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF DIGITAL EQU | Philadelphia, PA | $80K | 2023 |
| WhyyCOMMUNITY BUILDING | Philadelphia, PA | $75K | 2023 |
| South Asian American Digital ArchivCOMMUNITY STORYTELLING | Philadelphia, PA | $75K | 2023 |
| Centro De Cultura Arte Trabajo YFOR REVARTE MEDIA | Norristown, PA | $75K | 2023 |
| Technology Learning CollaborativePHL DIGITAL EQUITY COMMUNITY | Philadelphia, PA | $75K | 2023 |
| Bartram'S GardenENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PROJECT | Philadelphia, PA | $75K | 2023 |
| Amistad Law ProjectTO DISTRIBUTE NO WAY OUT | Philadelphia, PA | $75K | 2023 |
| Al-Bustan Seeds Of CultureFOR SUPPORT OF AL-BUSTAN NEWS | Philadelphia, PA | $75K | 2023 |
| Asian Arts InitiativeDIGITAL BROADCASTING STUDIO | Philadelphia, PA | $75K | 2023 |
| Montclair State University FoundatiSOUTH JERSEY INFORMATION EQUITY PROJ | Montclair, NJ | $75K | 2023 |
| West Philadelphia Cultural AlliancePAUL ROBESON HOUSE & MUSEUM | Philadelphia, PA | $70K | 2023 |
| Taller PuertorriquenoEUGENIO MARA DE HOSTOS ARCHIVES | Philadelphia, PA | $70K | 2023 |
| Performance Zone IncCOMMUNITY STORYTELLING | New York, NY | $66K | 2023 |
| Nueva Esperanza IncSUPPORT COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER IMPACTO | Philadelphia, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| Uptown Entertainment & DevelopmentTO ENHANCE COMMUNITY IMPACT | Philadelphia, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| Local Journalism InitiativeSTRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY IN DELAWARE | Wilmington, DE | $50K | 2023 |
| Philatinos MediaGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| Germantown Community BroadcastingG-TOWN RADIO'S GENERAL OPERATIONS. | Philadelphia, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| Cata (Farmworker Support Committee)GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Glassboro, NJ | $50K | 2023 |
| Drexel UniversityTO SUPPORT CHANGE PENDING | Philadelphia, PA | $40K | 2023 |
| North American Marine AllianceFISHADELPHIA PROJECT | Gloucester, MA | $40K | 2023 |
| Youth Financial Literacy AssocTO SUPPORT "TOP 5+5" | Bronx, NY | $40K | 2023 |
| BlackstarSUPPORT DANCE LEGENDS OF PHILLY | Philadelphia, PA | $40K | 2023 |