Press on South Inc
Press on is a southern media collective that catalyzes change and advances justice through the practice of movement journalism.
Press on South Inc at a glance
In short: Press on South Inc gave $90K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $90,000
- +56.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,141,014
- +84.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (22% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Press on South Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Everyblackgirl Inc ($10K). Together the top 9 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Press on South Inc gives
- Giving grew 157% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2021) to $90K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Everyblackgirl Inc Columbia, SC | Journalism | $10,000 |
| Social Good Fund Richmond, CA | Journalism | $10,000 |
| Community Movement Builders Atlanta, GA | Journalism | $10,000 |
| Decarcerate Inc Little Rock, AR | Journalism | $10,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs Calabasas, CA | Journalism | $10,000 |
| Appalshop Inc Whitesburg, KY | Journalism | $10,000 |
| Create Foundation Tupelo, MS | Journalism | $10,000 |
| Human Rights Defense Center Lake Worth, FL | Journalism | $10,000 |
| AIDS Services Coalition Hattiesburg, MS | Journalism | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,141,014 | $1,190,034 | $672,420 | $90,000 | 9 | $9,084 |
| 2023 | $618,270 | $193,033 | $765,597 | $57,500 | 6 | $6,338 |
| 2022 | $1,190,056 | $621,947 | $622,019 | $37,000 | 4 | $523 |
| 2021 | $1,209,124 | $1,409,947 | $221,026 | $35,000 | 3 | $125 |
About Press on South Inc
Based on IRS filings
Press on South Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $90K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Press on South Inc is led by Tina Vasquez, Board Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tina Vasquez
Board Chair
Board Member → Director, 2022
Director → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anita Varma
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Hasan
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Armstrong
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rumba Yambu
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Alicia Bell (2021–2022) — Board Chair
- Former: Anna Simonton (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Bia Jackson (2021) — Board Member
- Former: DaLyah Jones (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Press on South Inc
How much does Press on South Inc give each year?
Press on South Inc gave $90K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $58K across 6 grants.
What is Press on South Inc's typical grant size?
Press on South Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,000, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Press on South Inc give grants?
Press on South Inc's top state is California, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Mississippi (22%) and South Carolina (11%).
Does Press on South Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Press on South Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Journalism" (9 grants).
Who are Press on South Inc's largest grantees?
Press on South Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Everyblackgirl Inc ($10,000), Social Good Fund ($10,000) and Community Movement Builders ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Press on South Inc?
Press on South Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Press on South Inc?
Press on South Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Atlanta, GA. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Press on South Inc's EIN?
Press on South Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3775642. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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