Children and Screens-Institute of Digital Media and Child Development Inc
Children and screens: institute of digital media and child development is dedicated to understanding and addressing compelling questions regarding media's impact on child development through interdisciplinary dialogue, public information, and rigorous, objective scientific research bridging the medical, neuroscientific, social science, education, and academic communities. Our organization advances interdisciplinary research, supports human capital in the field, informs and educates the public; and advocates for sound public policy for child health and wellness. Together with our supporters, we are helping children lead healthy lives in a digital world.
Children and Screens-Institute of Digital Media and Child Development Inc at a glance
In short: Children and Screens-Institute of Digital Media and Child Development Inc gave $300K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $300K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $300,000
- +1876.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $300,000
- Median grant
- $300,000
- Total assets
- $5,157,631
- -19.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Children and Screens-Institute of Digital Media and Child Development Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Parkview Health System TM System ($300K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Children and Screens-Institute of Digital Media and Child Development Inc gives
- Giving grew 313% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $300K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $300K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Parkview Health System TM System Fort Wayne, IN | Research Grant | $300,000 |
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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 | $5,157,631 | $1,306,218 | $2,555,764 | $300,000 | 1 | $189,343 |
| 2023 | $6,364,765 | $818,296 | $2,335,771 | $15,178 | Total only | $174,717 |
| 2022 | $7,837,308 | $4,156,097 | $1,005,900 | $26,166 | 1 | $53,915 |
| 2021 | $4,602,497 | $2,120,604 | $719,094 | $72,618 | 1 | $1,181 |
| 2020 | $3,186,206 | $796,957 | $749,839 | $252,757 | 3 | $10,806 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Children and Screens-Institute of Digital Media and Child Development Inc
Based on IRS filings
Children and Screens-Institute of Digital Media and Child Development Inc is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $300K. Net investment income was $189K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Children and Screens-Institute of Digital Media and Child Development Inc is led by Kris Perry, Executive Director & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 4 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kris Perry
Executive Director & CEO
Executive Director → Executive Director & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$164K (2022) → $300K (2024)
Pamela Hurst-Della Pietra
President & Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Charles
Pt Director of Finance & CFO
Director of Finance → Pt Director of Finance & CFO, 2023
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$60K (2021) → $67K (2024)
Jill Braustein
Director of Committee & Strategy
Director of Marketing & Committee → Director of Committee & Strategy, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$161K (2023) → $132K (2024)
Kate Blocker
Director of Research & Programs
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$131K (2024)
April Glad
Secreary & Director
Secretary & Director → Secreary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Goroff
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Pamela Hurst-Dellapietra (2020) — President & Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $300K, to Kris Perry (Executive Director/CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Children and Screens-Institute of Digital Media and Child Development Inc
How much does Children and Screens-Institute of Digital Media and Child Development Inc give each year?
Children and Screens-Institute of Digital Media and Child Development Inc gave $300K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $15K in grants paid.
How large is Children and Screens-Institute of Digital Media and Child Development Inc?
Children and Screens-Institute of Digital Media and Child Development Inc reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Children and Screens-Institute of Digital Media and Child Development Inc?
Children and Screens-Institute of Digital Media and Child Development Inc is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in New York, NY. It holds $5.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Children and Screens-Institute of Digital Media and Child Development Inc operate?
Children and Screens-Institute of Digital Media and Child Development Inc has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, Indiana.
What is Children and Screens-Institute of Digital Media and Child Development Inc's EIN?
Children and Screens-Institute of Digital Media and Child Development Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3527551. 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 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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