New Media Ventures
We believe that by changing where capital is invested, we can shift the structures of power to benefit more people.
New Media Ventures at a glance
In short: New Media Ventures gave $100K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,000
- -74.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -77.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,000
- +16.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $173,788
- -51.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who New Media Ventures funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Retro Report ($50K). Together the top 2 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 9 grants of 11 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2025) to $385K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Retro Report Mystic, CT | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Scrutinize a Project of the Urban New York, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
Ready to take the next step with New Media Ventures?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $173,788 | $343,344 | $518,477 | $100,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | $356,788 | $1,401,790 | $2,155,238 | $385,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $1,105,000 | $1,105,000 | $4,970 | — | — |
About New Media Ventures
Based on IRS filings
New Media Ventures is a public charity, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $174K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $100K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
New Media Ventures is led by Jessica Salinas, Co-President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); 2 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jessica Salinas
Co-President
Chief Investment → Co-President, 2025
On filings since 2024
10.5 hrs/week
$200K (2024) → $52K (2025)
Phillip Sanders
Co-President
Partner → Co-President, 2025
On filings since 2024
10.5 hrs/week
$162K (2024) → $52K (2025)
John Schwartz
Chairman & B
Chairman → Chairman & B, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carlissia Graham
Board
President → Board, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$235K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Cheryl Contee
Secretary & B
Secretary An → Secretary & B, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daaiyah Bilal-Threats
Co-Chair
Vice Chair → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Co-Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandor Straus
Treasurer An
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Laguens
Board
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eddy Morales
Board
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nile Johnson
Board
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ross Morales Rocketto
Board
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Julie Kohler (2023) — Board
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $52K, to Jessica Salinas (Co-President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about New Media Ventures
How much does New Media Ventures give each year?
New Media Ventures gave $100K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $385K across 9 grants.
How large is New Media Ventures?
New Media Ventures reported $174K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $343K.
Where does New Media Ventures operate?
New Media Ventures has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Texas.
What is New Media Ventures's EIN?
New Media Ventures's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2823500. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 27, 2025)
Other open foundation grants in California
California Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in New Media Ventures's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
National Immigration Law Center
Washington, DC
The National Immigration Law Center funds organizations advancing the rights and opportunities of low-income immigrants, including legal aid, policy advocacy, and community work. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,400 to $250,000, with a median of $10,000, and went to organizations in multiple states, led by California and Washington, DC. It identifies organizations aligned with its goals; the profile does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$39.2M
Grants
31
Total Given
$978K
The Michael P Dowling Foundation
Denver, CO
Assets
$704K
Grants
4
Total Given
$2K
The Arts Council of Henderson County Inc
Hendersonvlle, NC
The Arts Council of Henderson County is a community organization that promotes advocates for and nurtures the arts in Henderson County and western North Carolina.
Assets
$70K
Grants
5
Total Given
$66K
Cole Family Foundation
New York, NY
The Cole Family Foundation supports a varied range of charitable work, including early childhood, conservation, Alzheimer’s research, literature, student leadership, and legal services, with most recent funding going to New York organizations and some to Massachusetts and California. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median of $2,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$2.7M
Grants
14
Total Given
$55K
Barbara & Gary Brandt Family Foundation
Greenwich, CT
The foundation supports arts, education, health care, tennis, and Jewish-related organizations, with most 2024 grant dollars going to New York recipients. Its 19 grants totaled $399,400, ranging from $100 to $250,000, with a median of $10,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.
Assets
$2.8M
Grants
19
Total Given
$399K
NC Counts Coalition
Raleigh, NC
NC Counts Coalition funds North Carolina nonprofits advancing recovery and resiliency, civic engagement, and equity for communities facing systemic barriers; its 2024 grants focused on Western North Carolina relief. Grants ranged from $5,750 to $34,700, with a median of $18,725. No current funding opportunities are listed; prospective applicants are encouraged to check for new opportunities and requests for proposals.
Assets
$9.3M
Grants
22
Total Given
$369K
More similar funders
More Funders in California
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from New Media Ventures's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
New Media Ventures down — hundreds of funders to go?