Educational Programs and Scholarships for College Students
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$207K
+56.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$18K
-65.3% YoY
Grant Count
2
-60.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-13.4% YoY
About Washington Media Scholars Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Washington Media Scholars Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in ALEXANDRIA, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $207K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $18K.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $207,490 | $132,472 | $117,347 |
| Revenue | $392,962 | $347,583 | $272,827 |
| Expenses | $331,568 | $336,702 | $301,582 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Brigham Young University ($11,500), Ithaca College ($6,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University Rexburg, ID | — | $11,500 |
| Ithaca College Ithaca, NY | — | $6,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Roberts | President | 2 | — |
| Jonathan Ferrell | Sec/Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Leo MacCourtney | Director | 2 | — |
| Louis Wall | Director | 2 | — |
| Michael O'Brien | Director | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington Media Scholars Foundation?
Washington Media Scholars Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in ALEXANDRIA, VA. It holds $207K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Washington Media Scholars Foundation?
As of 2024, Washington Media Scholars Foundation holds $207K in total assets with $393K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $18K in 2024.
Where does Washington Media Scholars Foundation operate?
Washington Media Scholars Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, District of Columbia, Iowa, Idaho, New York, South Carolina.
What size grants does Washington Media Scholars Foundation award?
In 2024, Washington Media Scholars Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $18K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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