DEDICATED TO COMPREHENSIVELY MONITORING, ANALYZING, AND CORRECTING CONSERVATIVE MISINFORMATION IN THE U.S. MEDIA.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.0M
-9.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$50K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$50K
+0.0% YoY
About Media Matters for America
Based on IRS filings
Media Matters for America is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $153K.
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 | $18,014,999 | $19,969,534 | $22,138,632 |
| Revenue | $21,857,464 | $19,564,571 | $16,580,263 |
| Expenses | $27,420,958 | $20,789,440 | $18,767,158 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $152,585 | $69,633 | $64,712 |
| 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
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Regents of the University of California ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES, CA | STUDYING THE FISCAL IMPACT OF CULTURALLY DIVISIVE CONFLICT ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE US. | $50,000 |
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 | 71 | $394,162 |
| PILAR MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 30 | $237,354 |
| TOM CASTRO | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| BONNIE TURNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK BUELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CECILE RICHARDS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILL LIPPINCOTT LEFT IN 2024 | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| OLIVER WILLIS LEFT IN 2024 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CYNTHIA PADERA | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 50 | $323,776 |
| SERGIO MUNOZ | VICE PRESIDENT, RESEARCH & POLICY | 40 | $211,119 |
| JULIE MILLICAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 50 | $191,664 |
| LAURA KEITER | SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | 40 | $170,987 |
| BENJAMIN DIMIERO | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF | 40 | $168,620 |
| JOHN WHITEHOUSE | SENIOR DIRECTOR | 40 | $175,000 |
| SHARON KANN | SENIOR DIRECTOR, INNOVATION & IMPACT | 40 | $157,521 |
| MATTHEW GERTZ | SENIOR FELLOW | 40 | $185,102 |
| PAMELA VOGEL | SENIOR ADVISOR, TALENT & SKILLS DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $136,987 |
| ANDREA ALFORD | EXTERNAL AFFAIRS DIRECTOR | 40 | $134,640 |
| ELISABETH L POWER | MEDIA INTELLIGENCE DIRECTOR | 40 | $136,854 |
| CARLOS MAZA | ORIGINAL VIDEO DIRECTOR | 40 | $121,487 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Media Matters for America?
Media Matters for America is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $18.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Media Matters for America?
As of 2024, Media Matters for America holds $18.0M in total assets with $21.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $50K in 2024.
Where does Media Matters for America operate?
Media Matters for America has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Tennessee.
What size grants does Media Matters for America award?
In 2024, Media Matters for America awarded 1 grants totaling $50K — an average of about $50K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Media Matters for America's EIN?
Media Matters for America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0928008. 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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