Arise Media Inc
The mission of Arise Media is to produce films that inspire a new appreciation for our own interconnected role in nature and foster stewardship of biodiversity and planetary health for all.
Arise Media Inc at a glance
In short: Arise Media Inc gave $208K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $104K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $207,709
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $103,855
- -43.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $103,855
- Total assets
- $190,874
- -2.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Arise Media Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Coneflower Studios LLC ($113K). Together the top 2 received $208K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Arise Media Inc gives
- Giving fell 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $183K (2023) to $356K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $208K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coneflower Studios LLC New Haven, CT | Ind. Film: Puma | $112,709 |
| Goodhue Pictures Inc New York, NY | Ind. Film: Ibis | $95,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $190,874 | $489,706 | $495,123 | $207,709 | 2 | $65 |
| 2023 | $196,465 | $457,110 | $369,238 | $183,304 | 1 | $366 |
| 2022 | $113,866 | $647,312 | $608,601 | $356,250 | 1 | $14 |
| 2021 | $69,296 | $386,277 | $535,386 | $285,000 | 1 | $29 |
| 2020 | $222,104 | $93,553 | $32,590 | — | — | $38 |
About Arise Media Inc
Based on IRS filings
Arise Media Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Pleasantville, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $191K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $208K. Net investment income was $65.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arise Media Inc is led by Bradley P. Martin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bradley P. Martin
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Young
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Todd
Secretary
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elliott Sumers
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Grant
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: David Swope (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Eleanor Sterling (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Katherine Van Hengel (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jaime Grant (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Arise Media Inc
How much does Arise Media Inc give each year?
Arise Media Inc gave $208K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $183K across 1 grant.
How large is Arise Media Inc?
Arise Media Inc reported $191K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $490K.
What is Arise Media Inc?
Arise Media Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Pleasantville, NY. It holds $191K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Arise Media Inc operate?
Arise Media Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut, New York.
What is Arise Media Inc's EIN?
Arise Media Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4295795. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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