Twin Cities Public Media Commons
The mission of Twin Cities Public Media Commons (TCPMC) is to operate exclusively for charitable and educational purposes for the benefit of, to support the functions of, and to assist in carrying out the purposes of twin cities public television, inc., a Minnesota nonprofit corporation.
Twin Cities Public Media Commons at a glance
In short: Twin Cities Public Media Commons gave $12.4M across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $12.4M), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $12,439,696
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $12,439,696
- Median grant
- $12,439,696
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Twin Cities Public Media Commons funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Twin Cities Public Television Inc ($12.4M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $12.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Twin Cities Public Television Inc Saint Paul, MN | Transfer Upon Dissolution of TCPMC | $12,439,696 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $9,087,500 | $12,617,896 | $12,439,696 | 1 |
| 2021 | $12,555,396 | $250,000 | $1,017,811 | — | — |
| 2020 | $13,569,694 | $350,000 | $1,084,895 | — | — |
| 2019 | $14,304,589 | $150,000 | $1,117,837 | — | — |
About Twin Cities Public Media Commons
Based on IRS filings
Twin Cities Public Media Commons is a public charity focused on Education, based in Saint Paul, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12.4M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Twin Cities Public Media Commons is led by Sylvia Strobel, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Sylvia Strobel
President & CEO
Tcpmc President → President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Sit
Chair
Tcpmc Vice Chair → Tcpmc Chair, 2020
Tcpmc Chair → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Schmidt
Treasurer & CFO
Tcpmc Treasurer → Treasurer & CFO, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Lynn Carver
Vice Chair
Tcpmc Vice Chair → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: James R. Pagliarini (2019–2021) — Former Tcpmc President
- Former: Melissa Wright (2019–2021) — Tcpmc Secretary
- Former: R. Kirk Weidner (2020–2021) — Tcpmc Board Member
- Former: Robert P. Rinek (2020–2021) — Tcpmc Board Member
- Former: Jann Ozzello Wilcox (2019) — Tcpmc Board Member
- Former: Marialice Harwood (2019) — Tcpmc Board Member
- Former: Sally Mullen (2019) — Tcpmc Board Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Twin Cities Public Media Commons
How much does Twin Cities Public Media Commons give each year?
Twin Cities Public Media Commons gave $12.4M across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990.
What is Twin Cities Public Media Commons?
Twin Cities Public Media Commons is a public charity focused on Education, based in Saint Paul, MN.
Where does Twin Cities Public Media Commons operate?
Twin Cities Public Media Commons has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Twin Cities Public Media Commons's EIN?
Twin Cities Public Media Commons's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2050252. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 27, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
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