The Public Media Lab
To receive and award grants to develop, promote, and support educational documentary films and film makers, and to conduct related public education and information activities in the united states.
The Public Media Lab at a glance
In short: The Public Media Lab gave $210K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $105K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $210,000
- -58.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $105,000
- -79.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $105,000
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (52% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Public Media Lab funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was College Bound Inc ($110K). Together the top 2 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $210K (2022) to $610K (2020). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $210K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College Bound Inc Washington, DC | To support their mission of preparing high school students to enter and succeed in college | $110,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America Atlanta, GA | To support their mission of enabling youth to reach their potential as productive, responsible citizens. | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $160,939 | $358,983 | $210,000 | 2 | $14 |
| 2021 | $198,044 | $15,153 | $503,231 | $500,000 | 1 | $153 |
| 2020 | $686,122 | $128,390 | $622,857 | $610,000 | 1 | $3,390 |
About The Public Media Lab
Based on IRS filings
The Public Media Lab is a public charity focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $210K. Net investment income was $14.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Public Media Lab is led by Gina Cappo Pack, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Gina Cappo Pack
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan P. Dye
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juliana Geran Pilon
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paula J. Dobriansky
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert T. Coonrod
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 The Public Media Lab
How much does The Public Media Lab give each year?
The Public Media Lab gave $210K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $500K across 1 grant.
What is The Public Media Lab?
The Public Media Lab is a public charity focused on Education, based in Washington, DC.
Where does The Public Media Lab operate?
The Public Media Lab has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland.
What is The Public Media Lab's EIN?
The Public Media Lab's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0312802. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 13, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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