To support online content creators who share educational content on social media platforms.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$323K
+2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$50K
-80.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$50K
-80.0% YoY
About Independent Media Initiative Inc
Based on IRS filings
Independent Media Initiative Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in AUSTIN, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $323K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $50K.
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 | $323,092 | $316,358 | $652,682 |
| Revenue | $1,481,756 | $1,307,025 | $679,616 |
| Expenses | $1,321,307 | $1,920,829 | $26,934 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Independent Media Initiative Inc
IMI Awards
Independent Media Initiative Inc
Amount
$50,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Sloan Science Prizes
Independent Media Initiative Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Supported Projects
Independent Media Initiative Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Howtown LLC ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Howtown LLC Miami, FL | Support creation science videos | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Sevier | Chair, Executive Director | 40 | $121,000 |
| Obinna Osuorji | Treasurer, Operations Director | 40 | $4,000 |
| Elaine Sevier | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Jacob Bartok | Director | 1 | — |
| Corey Harris | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Independent Media Initiative Inc?
Independent Media Initiative Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in AUSTIN, TX. It holds $323K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Independent Media Initiative Inc?
As of 2024, Independent Media Initiative Inc holds $323K in total assets with $1.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $50K in 2024.
Where does Independent Media Initiative Inc operate?
Independent Media Initiative Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, Florida.
What size grants does Independent Media Initiative Inc award?
In 2024, Independent Media Initiative Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $50K — an average of about $50K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Independent Media Initiative Inc's EIN?
Independent Media Initiative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4067747. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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