Investigative Studios Inc
Investigative Studios Inc at a glance
In short: Investigative Studios Inc gave $704K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $352K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $704,383
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $352,192
- Median grant
- $352,192
- Total assets
- $191,393
- +586.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Investigative Studios Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cam Bay Productions Inc ($616K). Together the top 2 received $704K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $704K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $704K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cam Bay Productions Inc Berkeley, CA | Production Grant | $615,700 |
| The Champion City LLC Las Vegas, NV | Production Grant | $88,683 |
Ready to take the next step with Investigative Studios Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $191,393 | $915,072 | $741,567 | $704,383 | 2 | $5,198 |
| 2024 | $27,888 | $22,415 | $60,146 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $44,104 | $214,331 | $271,029 | $10,000 | Total only | $731 |
| 2022 | $104,318 | $108,918 | $231,729 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $292,763 | $171,919 | $395,874 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $525,996 | $390,173 | $902,079 | — | — | $5 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Investigative Studios Inc
Based on IRS filings
Investigative Studios Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Greenbrae, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $191K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $704K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Investigative Studios Inc is led by Richard A Feldon, Board Presidentinterim Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard A Feldon
Board Presidentinterim Executive Director
President of Board → President, 2024
President → Board Presidentinterim Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Randy Jones Toll
Board Director
Director → Board Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David H Schneider
Board Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Board Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$7K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Oriana Zill de Granados
Board Secretary
Secretary → Board Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Jennifer Janisch (2021–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Lowell Bergman (2020–2023) — Emeritus Board Director
- Former: Oriana Zill (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Jameka Autry (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Mo Naqvi (2022) — Director
- Former: Camille Servan-Schreiber (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David Barstow (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Geeta Anand (2020–2021) — Treasurer & Vice President
- Former: George Clyde (2020–2021) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Macarena Hernandez (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rajal Pitroda (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Jennifer Chien (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: John Temple (2020) — Treasurer & Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $149K, to Jennifer Janisch (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Investigative Studios Inc
How much does Investigative Studios Inc give each year?
Investigative Studios Inc gave $704K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Investigative Studios Inc?
Investigative Studios Inc reported $191K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $915K.
What is Investigative Studios Inc?
Investigative Studios Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Greenbrae, CA. It holds $191K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Investigative Studios Inc operate?
Investigative Studios Inc has awarded grants in California, Nevada.
What is Investigative Studios Inc's EIN?
Investigative Studios Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0750717. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Investigative Studios Inc funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Investigative Studios Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in California
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Mountain View, CA
Silicon Valley Community Foundation funds work in areas such as housing, economic security, education, health, the environment, arts and culture, and civic engagement, with Community Action Grants supporting local, community-led organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $51,716, though amounts varied widely; applications depend on the program, and SVCF states that it does not accept unsolicited proposals for advised funds.
Assets
$12.3B
Grants
3,576
Total Given
$3.2B
California Community Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
The California Community Foundation supports nonprofits through discretionary and donor-directed grants, with discretionary priorities including education, health, housing and immigration, alongside other areas such as arts, civic engagement and economic opportunity. Its 2025 grants had a median of $50,000, and its work is focused on Los Angeles County; prospective discretionary applicants are asked to contact the relevant program officer before submitting a letter of intent.
Assets
$2.3B
Grants
2,174
Total Given
$326.6M
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation
Menlo Park, CA
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation funds education, climate and conservation, the arts, democracy, gender equity, racial justice, and efforts to strengthen nonprofits and philanthropy, with work spanning the San Francisco Bay Area, the U.S. West, and locations including East and West Africa and Mexico. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $150,000, though amounts varied widely. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests, but sometimes invites proposals through open processes.
Assets
$14.2B
Grants
2,001
Total Given
$625.0M
Marin Community Foundation
Novato, CA
Marin Community Foundation funds work in affordable housing and homelessness, community resilience and power, as well as social services, education, arts and conservation, with a focus on marginalized Marin County residents and some broader U.S. and international grantmaking. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.3B
Grants
1,573
Total Given
$186.1M
Direct Relief
Santa Barbara, CA
Direct Relief supports healthcare providers serving people affected by poverty or emergencies, including community health centers, clinics, and grassroots organizations, with medicines, supplies, and funding for health access and equity. In 2025, its grants had a median award of about $65,000, and its work spans all 50 U.S. states and countries around the world; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.3B
Grants
1,367
Total Given
$337.4M
Conrad N Hilton Foundation
Westlake Village, CA
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation funds nonprofits working to improve lives and alleviate poverty, with initiatives including early childhood development, homelessness, refugees, safe water, and support for foster and opportunity youth. Its work is global, and its 2024 grants had a median award of $76,000. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests, except through its Good Neighbor Program for eligible local nonprofits and Title 1 schools.
Assets
$7.4B
Grants
1,339
Total Given
$287.7M
More similar funders
More Funders in California
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Investigative Studios Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Investigative Studios Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?