Washington Media Scholars Foundation
Educational Programs and Scholarships for College Students
Washington Media Scholars Foundation at a glance
In short: Washington Media Scholars Foundation gave $72K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $71,500
- +308.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +250.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,214
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $208,511
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (19% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Washington Media Scholars Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hampton University ($14K). Together the top 7 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Washington Media Scholars Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1000% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $6K (2020) to $72K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton University Hampton, VA | — | $13,500 |
| Howard University Washington, DC | — | $13,500 |
| Ithaca College Ithaca, NY | — | $13,000 |
| Brigham Young University Rexburg, ID | — | $10,000 |
| NC A&T University Greensboro, NC | — | $9,000 |
| University of Southern Califo Los Angels, CA | — | $6,500 |
| University of South Carolina Columbia, SC | — | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $208,511 | $392,610 | $389,023 | $71,500 | 7 |
| 2024 | $207,490 | $392,962 | $331,568 | $17,500 | 2 |
| 2023 | $146,875 | $347,583 | $322,299 | $50,500 | 5 |
| 2022 | $117,347 | $272,827 | $301,582 | $6,500 | 1 |
| 2021 | $143,281 | $268,625 | $221,836 | $14,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | $101,909 | $254,670 | $204,112 | $6,000 | 1 |
About Washington Media Scholars Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Washington Media Scholars Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Alexandria, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $209K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $72K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Washington Media Scholars Foundation is led by Robin Roberts, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robin Roberts
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leo MacCourtney
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louis Wall
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael O'Brien
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Ferrell
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Washington Media Scholars Foundation
How much does Washington Media Scholars Foundation give each year?
Washington Media Scholars Foundation gave $72K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $18K across 2 grants.
What is Washington Media Scholars Foundation's typical grant size?
Washington Media Scholars Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,214, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Washington Media Scholars Foundation give grants?
Washington Media Scholars Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 19% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were District of Columbia (19%) and New York (18%).
Who are Washington Media Scholars Foundation's largest grantees?
Washington Media Scholars Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hampton University ($13,500), Howard University ($13,500) and Ithaca College ($13,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Washington Media Scholars Foundation?
Washington Media Scholars Foundation reported $209K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $393K.
What is Washington Media Scholars Foundation?
Washington Media Scholars Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Alexandria, VA. It holds $209K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Washington Media Scholars Foundation's EIN?
Washington Media Scholars Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1229288. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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