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Mersa Media Institute is a private corporation based in WASHINGTON, DC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2022. The principal officer is Henok Fente. It holds total assets of $17K. Annual income is reported at $88K. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of advocacy. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2023. According to available records, Mersa Media Institute has made 4 grants totaling $297K, with a median grant of $73K. Annual giving has decreased from $91K in 2021 to $60K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $146K distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $60K to $91K, with an average award of $74K. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Mersa Media Institute primarily funds organizations in the area of advocacy. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 4 grants.
Mersa Media Institute has distributed a total of $297K across 4 grants. The median grant size is $73K, with an average of $74K. Individual grants have ranged from $60K to $91K.
Mersa Media Institute typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. The application deadline is NO DEADLINE. For media development in ethiopia.
Mersa Media Institute is headquartered in WASHINGTON, DC.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henok Alemayehu Takele | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Henok Fente | Executive Dir. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Evan Glassier | Chairman | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Helen Fikre | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mohammed Keita | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$62K
Total Assets
$55K
Fair Market Value
$37K
Net Worth
$55K
Grants Paid
$60K
Contributions
$99K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
4
Total Giving
$297K
Average Grant
$74K
Median Grant
$73K
Unique Recipients
1
Most Common Grant
$73K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mersa Media Institute - EthiopiaMEDIA ENRICHMENT PROJECT | Addis Ababa | $60K | 2023 |