Balaker Media Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$617K
Foundation funders
7
Grants recorded
12
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Balaker Media Foundation?
Balaker Media Foundation is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by The Searle Freedom Trust ($326K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($200K), Foundation for Individual Rights and ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $617K in grants to Balaker Media Foundation between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Searle Freedom Trust | $326,200 | 5 | 2020–2022 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $200,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights and | $49,700 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| Apgar Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Jewish Community Federation of San | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Sheila Dave & Sherry Gold Foundation | $6,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Podolsky Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Balaker Media Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Foundation for Individual Rights and | PROJECT TO CREATE A FREE EXPRESSION COUNTERBALANCE IN THE FILM INDUSTRY. | $12,425 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $200,000 |
| 2024 | The Sheila Dave & Sherry Gold Foundation | Support for Individuals to reach their Full Potential in their careers through use of moving picture projects | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Foundation for Individual Rights and | PROJECT TO CREATE A FREE EXPRESSION COUNTERBALANCE IN THE FILM INDUSTRY. | $37,275 |
| 2023 | Apgar Foundation Inc | THE CODDLING OF THE AMERICAN MIND | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Jewish Community Federation of San | ARTS/CULTURE/HUMANITIES | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Podolsky Family Foundation | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Searle Freedom Trust | FILM AND NEW MEDIA | $63,000 |
| 2022 | The Searle Freedom Trust | FILM AND NEW MEDIA | $61,600 |
| 2021 | The Searle Freedom Trust | FILM AND NEW MEDIA | $61,600 |
| 2021 | The Searle Freedom Trust | FILM AND NEW MEDIA | $60,000 |
| 2020 | The Searle Freedom Trust | FILM AND NEW MEDIA | $80,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Balaker Media Foundation?
Balaker Media Foundation is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by The Searle Freedom Trust ($326K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($200K), Foundation for Individual Rights and ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $617K in grants to Balaker Media Foundation between 2020–2025.
Who is Balaker Media Foundation's largest funder?
The Searle Freedom Trust is the largest recorded funder of Balaker Media Foundation, with $326K across 5 grants (2020–2022).
How much grant funding has Balaker Media Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $617K in grants to Balaker Media Foundation across 12 grants from 7 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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