The Sinclair Broadcast Diversity Scholarship Fund
The Sinclair Broadcast Diversity Scholarship Fund is a private foundation based in Cockeysville, Maryland. In its 2025 filing, it reported awarding scholarships to 15 college students from under-represented minority groups interested in broadcasting, journalism, and marketing.
The Sinclair Broadcast Diversity Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: The Sinclair Broadcast Diversity Scholarship Fund gave $58K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $57,500
- +2.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,833
- -17.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $86,324
- -42.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (26% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Sinclair Broadcast Diversity Scholarship Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing says the fund does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. It lists the contact as SBG Diversity Scholarship Fund, says to see Statement 1 for forms and materials and award restrictions, and gives a deadline of the end of April each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Sbg Diversity Scholarship Fund
Mailing address: 10706 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030
Phone: (410) 568-1500
Email: scholarshipquestions@sbgtv.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sinclair Broadcast Diversity Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Christian Lee ($2K).
Organizations only. It also paid 14 individual scholarships ($56,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing’s grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were California (26%), Illinois (14%), Ohio (11%), Maryland (9%), and Indiana (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Sinclair Broadcast Diversity Scholarship Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2021) to $61K (2023). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 14 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $56,000 |
| Christian Lee Edison, NJ | Scholarship | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $86,324 | $12,140 | $75,429 | $57,500 | 15 | $75,402 | — | $6,254 |
| 2024 | $149,613 | $-31,837 | $60,114 | $56,000 | 12 | $60,038 | $144 | $8,747 |
| 2023 | $271,349 | $7,794 | $64,658 | $60,500 | 15 | $64,587 | $3,682 | $11,742 |
| 2022 | $328,213 | $12,950 | $54,196 | $50,000 | 17 | $54,134 | $3,274 | $14,732 |
| 2021 | $369,459 | $10,317 | $26,995 | $23,000 | 7 | $26,900 | $2,627 | $18,304 |
| 2020 | $386,137 | $8,686 | $38,882 | $35,000 | 10 | — | $5,053 | $19,712 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sinclair Broadcast Diversity Scholarship Fund reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing describes scholarship awards to college students from under-represented minority groups who are interested in broadcasting, journalism, and marketing. It does not state a separate mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the fund reported 15 grants totaling $57,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $5,000, with a median of $3,500. The listed awards were to individual recipients, and each listed purpose was “SCHOLARSHIP.” Among the largest listed awards were $5,000 to individual recipients in California, Maryland, Indiana, North Carolina, and Illinois.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Justin Bray as trustee treasurer, Ethan Haire as trustee chairman, I Scott Livingston as trustee, and Jamie Dembeck as trustee secretary.
The Sinclair Broadcast Diversity Scholarship Fund is led by Ethan Haire, Trustee Chairman since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ethan Haire
Trustee Chairman
Trustee Secretary → Trustee Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
I. Scott Livingston
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Justin Bray
Trustee Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Jamie Dembeck
Trusteesecretary
Trustee → Trusteesecretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lucy Rutishauser (2020–2024) — Trustee Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Sinclair Broadcast Diversity Scholarship Fund
How much does The Sinclair Broadcast Diversity Scholarship Fund give each year?
The Sinclair Broadcast Diversity Scholarship Fund gave $58K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $56K across 12 grants.
What is The Sinclair Broadcast Diversity Scholarship Fund's typical grant size?
The Sinclair Broadcast Diversity Scholarship Fund's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $3,833, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sinclair Broadcast Diversity Scholarship Fund give grants?
The Sinclair Broadcast Diversity Scholarship Fund's top state is California, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (14%) and Ohio (11%).
Does The Sinclair Broadcast Diversity Scholarship Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Sinclair Broadcast Diversity Scholarship Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (15 grants).
How large is The Sinclair Broadcast Diversity Scholarship Fund?
The Sinclair Broadcast Diversity Scholarship Fund reported $86K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sinclair Broadcast Diversity Scholarship Fund fund?
The filing describes scholarship awards to college students from under-represented minority groups who are interested in broadcasting, journalism, and marketing. It does not state a separate mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sinclair Broadcast Diversity Scholarship Fund?
The filing says the fund does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sinclair Broadcast Diversity Scholarship Fund's EIN?
The Sinclair Broadcast Diversity Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1500276. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Sinclair Broadcast Diversity Scholarship Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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