Meedan Inc
To strengthen journalism, digital literacy and information accessible for global communities.
Meedan Inc at a glance
In short: Meedan Inc gave $632K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $211K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $631,987
- -14.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $210,662
- +41.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $195,364
- Total assets
- $4,006,129
- -15.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Meedan Inc
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Meedan Inc
Check Global COVID-19 Microgrants Fund
Meedan Inc
Amount
$300 - $2,500 per grant; $47,000 total distributed
Deadline
Deadline not published
Check Global Independent Media Response Fund (Climate Misinformation Focus)
Meedan Inc
Amount
Up to $5,000 for individuals; Up to $15,000 for collectives and organizations
Deadline
Deadline not published
COVID-19 Microgrants Fund (Spanish Language - Closed)
Meedan Inc
Amount
Individuals: up to $500; Organizations: up to $2,000; Collaborative projects: up to $2,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Meedan Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Univ of Massachusetts Amherst ($284K). Together the top 3 received $632K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 8 grants of 11 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $743K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $632K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Univ of Massachusetts Amherst Amherst, MA | Develop fact-checking tools | $284,170 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Develop fact-checking tools | $195,364 |
| University of Connecticut Mansfield, CT | Develop fact-checking tools | $152,453 |
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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 | $4,006,129 | $6,701,023 | $6,893,406 | $631,987 | 3 | $58,764 |
| 2023 | $4,739,525 | $7,679,114 | $6,876,283 | $742,761 | 5 | $31,371 |
| 2022 | $3,741,345 | $5,777,533 | $5,367,906 | $369,820 | 3 | $260 |
| 2021 | $3,162,332 | $5,379,293 | $3,562,818 | $36,900 | Total only | $37 |
| 2020 | $1,488,808 | $3,654,499 | $3,579,444 | $24,585 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Meedan Inc
Based on IRS filings
Meedan Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $632K. Net investment income was $59K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Meedan Inc is led by Edward Bice Chair, CEO on every filing since 2023; 7 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward Bice Chair
CEO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$171K (2023) → $171K (2024)
Tim Hwang
Director
Board Member → Member, 2022
Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$630 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Brian Fleming
Director of Product
Senior Ux Designer → Director of Product, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$151K (2023) → $152K (2024)
Megan Marrelli
Editorial Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$117K (2024)
Maria Ressa
Director
Board Member → Member, 2022
Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zeynep Tufekci
Director
Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Owono
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lea Endres
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leah Wang
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Quinn McKew
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hanan Heakal
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Devin Gaffney
Machine Lrng Eng
Machine Learning Engineer → Member, 2022
Member → Machine Lrng Eng, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$116K (2021) → $105K (2024)
Dwight Knell
COO
Director of Operations → COO, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$122K (2022) → $146K (2024)
Doci Mou
Senior Infrastr Eng
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$115K (2023) → $130K (2024)
Ashkan Kazemi
Research Scientist
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$146K (2024)
Jon Corshen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Aaron Huslage (2020–2023) — Director Syst. Secretary Eng
- Former: Pierre Forcioli-Conti (2020–2023) — Direct. of Product
- Former: Dwight Knell Operations (2023) — Director
- Former: An Xiao Mina (2020–2022) — Chief Operations Officer
- Former: Catherine Ho (2022) — Member
- Former: Edward Bice (2022) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Julissa Ayala (2022) — Member
- Former: Ed Bice (2020–2021) — Board Chairceo
- Former: Zeynep Tufecki (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Katherine Lo (2020) — Ux Designer
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 $171K, to Edward Bice Chair (CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Meedan Inc
How much does Meedan Inc give each year?
Meedan Inc gave $632K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $743K across 5 grants.
What is Meedan Inc's typical grant size?
Meedan Inc's median grant in 2024 was $195,364, and its average grant was $210,662, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Meedan Inc give grants?
Meedan Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (31%) and Connecticut (24%).
Does Meedan Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Meedan Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Develop fact-checking tools" (3 grants).
How large is Meedan Inc?
Meedan Inc reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.7M.
What is Meedan Inc?
Meedan Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $4.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Meedan Inc's EIN?
Meedan Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4504068. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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