WE USE THE POWER OF MEDIA FOR PUBLIC GOOD. WE STRENGTHEN THE CIVIC FABRIC OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, SHARE OUR DISTINCTIVE PERSPECTIVE WITH THE REST OF THE NATION, AND PROVIDE OUR COMMUNITY WITH AN ESSENTIAL CONNECTION TO A WIDER WORLD. WE ARE CREATING A NEW PUBLIC MEDIA MODEL THAT IS MULTI-PLATFORM, DIVERSIFIED, MODERN AND BUILT AROUND HIGH-QUALITY CONTENT WITH DISTINCTIVE BRANDS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$136.1M
-5.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$18K
-86.2% YoY
Grant Count
1
-90.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
+38.5% YoY
About Public Media Group of Southern
Based on IRS filings
Public Media Group of Southern is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in BURBANK, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $136.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $2.9M.
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 | $136,062,980 | $143,434,805 | $120,043,055 |
| Revenue | $39,227,064 | $37,064,836 | $54,285,860 |
| Expenses | $50,228,436 | $49,543,162 | $43,430,544 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,899,788 | $162,153 | $2,256,443 |
| 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
11 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Alabama Educational Television Foundation Authority ($18,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION FOUNDATION AUTHORITY BIRMINGHAM, AL | FAMILY MATH STATION ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE | $18,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNE GATES | DIRECTOR/BOARD CHAIR | 2 | — |
| SUSAN ERBURU REARDON | DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MARY A LYONS | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| DEBORAH ARNOLD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRIDGET BAKER | DIRECTOR (FROM 10/2023) | 1 | — |
| GORDON M BAVA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JOANN BOURNE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LOUISE BRYSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MEL CHAMBERS | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 12/2023) | 1 | — |
| LARRY CHUNG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD COOK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NAIRI GARDINER | DIRECTOR (FROM 10/2023) | 1 | — |
| PAUL A GOMEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HELEN HERNANDEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TODD HOLLANDER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BILL IMADA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JANET JONES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOANNE KOZBERG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELLEN LEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT MCDONALD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM S O'HARE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CASEY REITZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL RILEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT ROMNEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR JAMES ROSSER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BASIT SHEIKH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LETICIA SOLIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHARLIE STEINMETZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DR MARILYN SUTTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HEIDY VAQUERANO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VALERIE ZAVALA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID J ZUERCHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NADINE ZYLSTRA | DIRECTOR (FROM 10/2023) | 1 | — |
| ANDREW RUSSELL | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $636,403 |
| TAMARA JOANNA GOULD | CHIEF CONTENT OFFICER | 40 | $257,654 |
| JAMIE MYERS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $420,519 |
| PAUL NELSON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $330,764 |
| JUNE M BALDWIN | SR. VP & GENERAL COUNSEL | 40 | $266,208 |
| DANIEL FERGUSON | SR. VP, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $256,785 |
| DAWN ARIZA | SR. VP, FINANCE & ADMIN | 40 | $242,079 |
| CYNTHIA ALEXANDRA GALINDO | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $226,923 |
| MAURA DALY PHINNEY | SR. VP. MEMBER ENGAGEMENT | 40 | $206,332 |
| ASHLEY NICHOLE VICKERS | VP, HUMAN RESOURCES | 40 | $194,563 |
| ROBERT DEA | VP, CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP | 40 | $172,404 |
| HIAWATHA BRADLEY | SR. DIR. BRAND & CREATIVE | 40 | $157,070 |
| BIJAN SEYEDI-REZVANI | SR. DIR. DIGITAL | 40 | $156,120 |
| KARA SUZANNE KNUTSON SMITH | SR. DIR. ADVANCEMENT SERVICES | 40 | $143,241 |
| PATRICK YEW | SR. DIR. POST-PRODUCTION | 40 | $143,063 |
| ROBIN ANGELA BOISVERT | SR. DIR. PODUCTION | 40 | $141,725 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Public Media Group of Southern?
Public Media Group of Southern is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in BURBANK, CA. It holds $136.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Public Media Group of Southern?
As of 2024, Public Media Group of Southern holds $136.1M in total assets with $39.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $18K in 2024.
Where does Public Media Group of Southern operate?
Public Media Group of Southern has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona, Kentucky, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas.
What size grants does Public Media Group of Southern award?
In 2024, Public Media Group of Southern awarded 1 grants totaling $18K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Public Media Group of Southern's EIN?
Public Media Group of Southern's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-2211661. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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