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.
Media Matters Action Network at a glance
In short: Media Matters Action Network gave $4.3M across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $1.4M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,350,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $1,450,000
- Median grant
- $1,250,000
- Total assets
- $1,389,859
- -52.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Media Matters Action Network funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was America Votes Action Fund ($2.3M). Together the top 3 received $4.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $4.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 | $1,389,859 | $3,917,836 | $5,335,869 | $4,350,000 | 3 | $17,836 |
| 2023 | $2,899,020 | $915,916 | $837,798 | — | — | $15,468 |
| 2022 | $3,070,847 | $1,265,618 | $615,724 | — | — | $15,503 |
| 2021 | $2,070,611 | $1,021,795 | $318,220 | — | — | $10,874 |
| 2020 | $1,385,887 | $615,954 | $206,545 | — | — | $15,241 |
About Media Matters Action Network
Based on IRS filings
Media Matters Action Network is a public charity, 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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Media Matters Action Network is led by Angelo Carusone, President\chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Angelo Carusone
President\chairman
President → President & Chair, 2022
President & Chair → President\chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $33K (2024)
Karen White
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pilar Martinez
CFO
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Cynthia Padera
COO
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
$29K (2023) → $27K (2024)
Julie Millican
Vice President
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
$23K (2023) → $20K (2024)
Bill Titelman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Meehan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Brock (2020–2022) — Chairman
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 $33K, to Angelo Carusone (PRESIDENT\CHAIRMAN). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Media Matters Action Network
How much does Media Matters Action Network give each year?
Media Matters Action Network gave $4.3M across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Media Matters Action Network's typical grant size?
Media Matters Action Network's median grant in 2024 was $1,250,000, and its average grant was $1,450,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Media Matters Action Network give grants?
Media Matters Action Network gives mostly in District of Columbia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Media Matters Action Network give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Media Matters Action Network's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Media Matters Action Network?
Media Matters Action Network reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.9M.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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