Independence Public Media of

EIN 222600747

Philadelphia, PA 19103 |(215) 483-3900

https://WWW.INDEPENDENCEMEDIA.ORG
Total Given 2021–2024
$38.9M
640 grants · $9.7M avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$25K
typical mid grants · $10K–$58K
grant size
23%
balanced · 92/394 multi-year
repeat
$120.8M
Assets (2024)
394
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Health Arts & Culture Environment Human Services

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No — Preselected Only
Contact Person INDEPENDENCEMEDIA ORGHOW- APPLY
Phone (215) 483-3900
Deadlines SUBMISSION DEADLINES CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE AT INDEPENDENCEMEDIA . ORG/HOW-APPLY .
How to Apply DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOW TO APPLY FOR GRANTS CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE AT INDEPENDENCEMEDIA . ORG/HOW-AL?PLY
Restrictions ALL RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE INDEPENDENCEMEDIA .ORG/,OW-APPLY .

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2021 $11.3M $147.0M $21.9M 157
2022 $11.6M $114.6M $6.9M 153
2023 $9.8M $117.5M $2.1M 154
2024 $6.2M $120.8M $10.9M 176

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 640 grants on record

Minimum
$25
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$25K
Average
$61K
75th Pctl
$58K
Maximum
$2.0M

Geographic Distribution

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (640 total)

Purpose
Movement Alliance Project Philadelphia, PA $2,000,000 TO SUPPORT MOVEMENT ALLIANCE PROJECT'S VISION AS THE LEAD SUPPORTER OF THE SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVEMENT ECOSYSTEM AND... 2021
Resolve Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA $1,600,000 FOR GENERAL SUPPORT 2023
Free Press Washington, DC $1,000,000 TO SUPPORT THE SHIFT THE NARRATIVE COALITION FOCUSED ON CHANGING THE NARRATIVES IN LOCAL MEDIA AROUND VIOLENCE,... 2022
Scribe Video Center Philadelphia, PA $700,000 FOR CONTINUED GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. 2022
Scribe Video Center Philadelphia, PA $700,000 "DEAR SOFIA" - FOR A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT A 37 YEAR OLD FILMMAKER'S JOURNEY AS MOTHER AND ADVOCATE OF HER... 2022
Media Inequity and Change Center (Mic) Philadelphia, PA $665,000 TO SUPPORT THE SHIFT THE NARRATIVE COALITION FOCUSED ON CHANGING THE NARRATIVES IN LOCAL MEDIA AROUND VIOLENCE,... 2022
Movement Alliance Project Philadelphia, PA $650,000 TO SUPPORT THE SHIFT THE NARRATIVE COALITION FOCUSED ON CHANGING THE NARRATIVES IN LOCAL MEDIA AROUND VIOLENCE,... 2022
Leeway Foundation Philadelphia, PA $600,000 TO SUPPORT MEDIA ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE 2023
Blackstar Philadelphia, PA $600,000 FOR THE LOCAL FILMMAKER LAB, WHICH IS A YEAR-LONG FELLOWSHIP THAT SUPPORTS AND UPLIFTS BLACK, BROWN AND INDIGENOUS... 2022
Movement Alliance Project Philadelphia, PA $500,000 TO SUPPORT THE SHIFT THE NARRATIVE COALITION FOCUSED ON CHANGING THE NARRATIVES IN LOCAL MEDIA AROUND VIOLENCE,... 2022
Resolve Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA $500,000 TO SUPPORT RESOLVE PHILLY'S EFFORTS TO ENSURE FAMILY-SUSTAINING SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR ITS EMPLOYEES. 2022
Movement Alliance Project Philadelphia, PA $500,000 TO SUPPORT THE SHIFT THE NARRATIVE COALITION FOCUSED ON CHANGING THE NARRATIVES IN LOCAL MEDIA AROUND VIOLENCE,... 2022
Philadelphia Public Access Corp - Phillycam Philadelphia, PA $375,000 TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF PHILLYCAM, A LOCAL COMMUNITY ACCESS MEDIA CENTER 2024
Philanthropy Network of Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA $350,000 FOR THE COVID-19 PREVENTION & RESPONSE FUND, A PHILANTHROPIC COLLABORATION DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE LIVING IN... 2021
Phillycam Philadelphia, PA $350,000 COMMUNITY RADIO REPORTERS 2023
Movement Alliance Project Philadelphia, PA $350,000 TO SUPPORT MOVEMENT ALLIANCE PROJECT'S VISION AS THE LEAD SUPPORTER OF THE SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVEMENT ECOSYSTEM AND... 2022
Media Inequity and Change Center (Mic) Philadelphia, PA $335,000 TO SUPPORT THE SHIFT THE NARRATIVE COALITION FOCUSED ON CHANGING THE NARRATIVES IN LOCAL MEDIA AROUND VIOLENCE,... 2022
Federation Neighborhood Centers Philadelphia, PA $325,000 FOR OPERATING SUPPORT 2023
New Venture Fund Washington, DC $300,000 NEXT CENTURY CITIES - TO EMPOWER LOCAL COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP TO IMPROVE DIGITAL OUTCOMES AND ADVANCE DIGITAL EQUITY... 2021
Federation Neighborhood Centers Philadelphia, PA $300,000 FOR COMMUNITY MEDIA HUB 2023
First Person Arts Philadelphia, PA $300,000 TO SUPPORT TRIGGER, A DOCUMENTARY 2023
Fractured Atlas Hartsdale, NY $300,000 TO DEVELOP A NETWORK OF SUPPORT 2023
Philly Cam Philadelphia, PA $300,000 FOR OPERATING SUPPORT THAT WILL ALLOW PHILLYCAM TO CONTINUE IMPLEMENTING ITS STRATEGY TOWARD ITS FRANCHISE FEE NEGOTIATION. 2022
Culturetrust Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA $280,000 PHILADELPHIA LATINO FILM FESTIVAL - TO ASSIST PHLAFF IN MAKING KEY STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS IN GROWING ITS YEAR-ROUND... 2021
Culture Trust Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA $270,000 TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY STORYTELLING 2023