Minority Television Project Inc
Minority Television Project Inc is a private foundation based in San Mateo, California. It operates an educational entity and college offering master’s degrees in engineering, provides scholarships for advanced engineering study at American universities, and operates a public television station serving the Greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Minority Television Project Inc at a glance
In short: Minority Television Project Inc gave $378K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $377,824
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +30.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,225
- -20.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,821
- Total assets
- $109,264,329
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Minority Television Project Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 719 Woodside Way, San Mateo, CA 94401
Phone: (415) 777-3232
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Minority Television Project Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The University of Chicago ($82K). Together the top 10 received $293K.
Organizations only. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($85,128), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 30 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in California (35%), Illinois (27%), Ohio (11%), Pennsylvania (8%), and Connecticut (7%), among other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Minority Television Project Inc gives
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $365K (2023) to $378K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $378K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Chicago Chicago, IL | Scholarship for Bruno Felalaga | $81,751 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | Scholarship-Lewis, Gentles, Sibhatu | $47,903 |
| The Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Scholarship for Lidiya Atsibeha | $41,169 |
| 7 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $85,128 |
| Camegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship Selam GANO;N Jangha | $30,138 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | For Biniyam Loliso Lombe | $25,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| University of Illinois Urbana, IL | Scholarship for Kojo Vandy | $20,351 |
| San Jose State University San Jose, CA | For Beatrice Borker | $10,060 |
| Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA | Scholarship for Beatrice Borker | $9,588 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $109,264,329 | $5,674,108 | $5,083,541 | $377,824 | 17 | $2,319,621 | $3,195,605 | — |
| 2023 | $108,857,545 | $1,616,046 | $4,571,990 | $364,815 | 13 | $2,243,046 | — | $2,376,321 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activities as operating an educational entity and college providing master’s degrees in engineering, providing scholarships to students pursuing advanced engineering degrees at American universities, and operating a public TV station with educational, cultural, and arts programs for Greater San Francisco Bay Area audiences.
Its 2024 grants included scholarships and support to universities and individual recipients. One grantee, The Ohio State University, describes its mission as providing camping and recreational facilities for children and adults associated with 4-H, as well as other educational groups.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $377,824. Grant amounts ranged from $999 to $81,751, with a median of $18,821.
Notable 2024 grants included $81,751 to The University of Chicago, $47,903 to Stanford University, $41,169 to The Ohio State University, $34,208 to an individual recipient for Foothill College, and $30,138 to CAMEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY. Other grants included $25,000 each to Yale University and Columbia University, and $20,351 to the University of Illinois. The Ohio State University describes its mission as providing camping and recreational facilities for children and adults associated with 4-H, as well as other educational groups.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Booker T Wade Jr (Executive Di), Herb Anderson (Chair and Of), Jawara Lumumba (Director and), Youngsu Yoo (Dir.Sec.Stat), Daryl Harris Sr (Director), Gwendolyn May (Director), Kyla Talley (Director), Lorna Jones (Director), Melvina Jones (Dir. Assist), and Barbara Wade (Director).
Minority Television Project Inc is led by Herb Anderson, Chair & Officer on every filing since 2023; 4 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Herb Anderson
Chair & Officer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lorna Jones
Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$120K (2023) → $120K (2024)
Barbara Wade
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Daryl Harris Sr.
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gwendolyn May
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jawara Lumumba
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyla Talley
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Booker T. Wade Jr.
Executive Di
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$180K (2023) → $180K (2024)
Fan Wen
Financial of
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
$59K (2023) → $78K (2024)
Youngsu Yoo
Dir.sec.stat
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$150K (2023) → $150K (2024)
Melvina Jones
Director Assistant
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 $180K, to Booker T Wade Jr (Executive Di). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Minority Television Project Inc
How much does Minority Television Project Inc give each year?
Minority Television Project Inc gave $378K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $365K across 13 grants.
What is Minority Television Project Inc's typical grant size?
Minority Television Project Inc's median grant in 2024 was $18,821, and its average grant was $22,225, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Minority Television Project Inc give grants?
Minority Television Project Inc's top state is California, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (27%) and Ohio (11%).
Does Minority Television Project Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Minority Television Project Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Minority Television Project Inc's largest grantees?
Minority Television Project Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The University of Chicago ($81,751), Stanford University ($47,903) and The Ohio State University ($41,169), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($85,128), which are not listed by name. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Minority Television Project Inc?
Minority Television Project Inc reported $109.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5.7M.
What does Minority Television Project Inc fund?
The organization’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activities as operating an educational entity and college providing master’s degrees in engineering, providing scholarships to students pursuing advanced engineering degrees at American universities, and operating a public TV station with educational, cultural, and arts programs for Greater San Francisco Bay Area audiences. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Minority Television Project Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Minority Television Project Inc's EIN?
Minority Television Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2975155. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Minority Television Project Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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