Media Matters Action Network
MEDIA MATTERS ACTION NETWORK WAS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF MONITORING, ANALYZING AND CORRECTING CONSERVATIVE MISINFORMATION IN THE U.S. MEDIA.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
-52.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.3M
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$1.4M
About Media Matters Action Network
Based on IRS filings
Media Matters Action Network is a nonprofit organization, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $4.3M. Net investment income was $18K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,389,859 | $2,899,020 | $3,070,847 |
| Revenue | $3,917,836 | $915,916 | $1,265,618 |
| Expenses | $5,335,869 | $837,798 | $615,724 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $17,836 | $15,468 | $15,503 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include America Votes Action Fund ($2,250,000), Democracy Matters Foundation ($1,250,000), Media Matters for America ($850,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICA VOTES ACTION FUND WASHINGTON, DC | POLITICAL ACTIVITY | $2,250,000 |
| DEMOCRACY MATTERS FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC | EDUCATION PROGRAM | $1,250,000 |
| MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA WASHINGTON, DC | EDUCATION PROGRAM | $850,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANGELO CARUSONE | PRESIDENT\CHAIRMAN | 4 | $33,325 |
| MICHAEL MEEHAN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| BILL TITELMAN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KAREN WHITE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PILAR MARTINEZ | CFO | 3 | $12,766 |
| CYNTHIA PADERA | COO | 3 | $26,679 |
| JULIE MILLICAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | $19,938 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Media Matters Action Network?
As of 2024, Media Matters Action Network holds $1.4M in total assets with $3.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $4.3M in 2024.
Where does Media Matters Action Network operate?
Media Matters Action Network has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What size grants does Media Matters Action Network award?
In 2024, Media Matters Action Network awarded 3 grants totaling $4.3M — an average of about $1.4M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Media Matters Action Network's EIN?
Media Matters Action Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0646754. 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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