Independent Arts & Media's mission is to steward and empower independent art and media projects that foster community and civic participation and facilitate cultural engagement and free expression.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.0M
+9.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$854K
+46.5% YoY
Grant Count
18
-5.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$47K
+54.6% YoY
About Independent Arts & Media
Based on IRS filings
Independent Arts & Media is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $854K. Net investment income was $58K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,046,594 | $5,526,115 | $2,686,287 |
| Revenue | $5,422,368 | $5,897,959 | $3,974,178 |
| Expenses | $4,981,414 | $2,994,186 | $3,907,634 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $57,793 | $3,557 | $9,983 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include CinemaSF ($246,891), Art Forces ($102,709), Upstream Podcast LLC ($76,184).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Art Forces Oakland, CA | Program Support | $102,709 |
| CinemaSF San Francisco, CA | Program support | $246,891 |
| Coalition to Grow San Francis Oakland, CA | Program Support | $28,010 |
| Conrad Communications LLC Reno, NV | Program Support | $6,000 |
| Dogpatch Collective LLC San Francisco, CA | Program support | $21,820 |
| Fatasilima LLC San Francisco, CA | Program support | $38,025 |
| Flamenco Arts International Redwood City, CA | Program support | $31,525 |
| Lansing Journal LLC Lansing, IL | Program Support | $67,000 |
| Little Boxes Theater San Francisco, CA | Program support | $71,000 |
| Mendocino News Media LLC Ukiah, CA | Program Support | $15,237 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanita Pace | Develop Dir | 40 | $127,993 |
| Deana Balinton | Dir of Ptrshps/Ops | 40 | $112,493 |
| Jenny Balisle | Project Dir | 40 | $105,081 |
| Julia Malta-Weingard | Comm Dir | 40 | $103,856 |
| Lisa Burger | Exec Director | 40 | $96,695 |
| Maria Tuttle | Director | 5 | $21,895 |
| Afia Thompson | Director | 5 | $2,514 |
| Ahmad Kakar | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Alexandria Wyllie | Secretary | 5 | — |
| Matthew Dedon | Director | 5 | — |
| Robert Philipson | Director | 5 | — |
| Eric Wallner | President | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Independent Arts & Media?
Independent Arts & Media is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds $6.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Independent Arts & Media?
As of 2024, Independent Arts & Media holds $6.0M in total assets with $5.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 18 grants totaling $854K in 2024.
Where does Independent Arts & Media operate?
Independent Arts & Media has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New York, Utah.
What size grants does Independent Arts & Media award?
In 2024, Independent Arts & Media awarded 18 grants totaling $854K — an average of about $47K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Independent Arts & Media's EIN?
Independent Arts & Media's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3355076. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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