Public Media Institute
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION is to create, incubate, and sustain innovative cultural programming through the production of socially engaged projects, festivals, community spaces, exhibitions, and media.
Key facts about Public Media Institute
- EIN
- 20-2448077
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $182,200
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- Average grant
- $18,220
- Median grant
- $20,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (6 of 10, 2024)
- Total assets
- $1,645,083
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (22% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Public Media Institute funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Public Media Institute's 10 itemized 2024 grants were Minnesota (22%), Illinois (12%) and Missouri (11%). None of its 10 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Supporting Grant" (10 grants).
Is Public Media Institute open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 10 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
-36.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$182K
+160.3% YoY
Grant Count
10
+150.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
+4.1% YoY
About Public Media Institute
Based on IRS filings
Public Media Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $182K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 10 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,645,083 | $2,589,302 | $531,843 |
| Revenue | $784,000 | $2,989,011 | $882,376 |
| Expenses | $1,661,249 | $1,214,006 | $1,189,971 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Contratiempo ($22,200), Charlotte Street Foundation ($20,000), CONFLUENCE Studio Community ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CONTRATIEMPO Chicago, IL | SUPPORTING GRANT | $22,200 |
| CHARLOTTE STREET FOUNDATION Kansas City, MO | SUPPORTING GRANT | $20,000 |
| CONFLUENCE Studio Community Minneapolis, MN | SUPPORTING GRANT | $20,000 |
| MANOOMIN ARTS INITIATIVE Edina, MN | SUPPORTING GRANT | $20,000 |
| PAR-PROJECTS Cincinnati, OH | SUPPORTING GRANT | $20,000 |
| PUBLIC SPACE ONE Iowa City, IA | SUPPORTING GRANT | $20,000 |
| RACING MAGPIE Rapid City, SD | SUPPORTING GRANT | $20,000 |
| SCHOOL FOR RURAL CULTURE Matfield Green, KS | SUPPORTING GRANT | $20,000 |
| BIG CAR MEDIA Indianapolis, IN | SUPPORTING GRANT | $10,000 |
| WORMFARM INSITUTE Reedsburg, WI | SUPPORTING GRANT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Wylie | Managing Dir. | 40 | $62,792 |
| Edward Marszewski | Chairman | 20 | — |
| Brenda Hernandez | Vice Chairman | 3 | — |
| Logan Bay | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| John Babbington | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Maria Marszewski | Director | 1 | — |
| Rev Dr Joseph Henry | Director | 1 | — |
| Rachael Olson-Marszewski | Director | 1 | — |
| Scottie McNiece | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Public Media Institute?
Public Media Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Public Media Institute?
As of 2024, Public Media Institute holds $1.6M in total assets with $784K in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $182K in 2024.
Where does Public Media Institute operate?
Public Media Institute has awarded grants in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Public Media Institute award?
In 2024, Public Media Institute awarded 10 grants totaling $182K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Public Media Institute's EIN?
Public Media Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2448077. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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