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.
Financial Overview
From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$210K
-58.0% YoY
Grant Count
2
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$105K
-79.0% YoY
About The Public Media Lab
Based on IRS filings
The Public Media Lab is a nonprofit organization 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
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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 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $198,044 | $686,122 |
| Revenue | $160,939 | $15,153 | $128,390 |
| Expenses | $358,983 | $503,231 | $622,857 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $14 | $153 | $3,390 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2022
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2022 grants, the largest include College Bound Inc ($110,000), Boys & Girls Clubs of America ($100,000).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
From 2022 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT T COONROD | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ALAN P DYE | DIRECTOR,SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| GINA CAPPO PACK | DIRECTOR,PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| PAULA J DOBRIANSKY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JULIANA GERAN PILON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Public Media Lab?
The Public Media Lab is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds — in total assets as of 2022.
Where does The Public Media Lab operate?
The Public Media Lab has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland.
What size grants does The Public Media Lab award?
In 2022, The Public Media Lab awarded 2 grants totaling $210K — an average of about $105K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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