Black Public Media Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$16.3M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
47
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Black Public Media Inc?
Black Public Media Inc is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Corporation for Public Broadcasting ($13.9M), John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation ($1.0M), Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($350K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $16.3M in grants to Black Public Media Inc between 2019–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporation for Public Broadcasting | $13,885,137 | 16 | 2019–2026 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | $1,025,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $350,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The New York Community Trust | $250,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $150,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic Innovation | $100,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Rockefeller Family Fund Inc | $100,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Queens Theatre in the Park Inc | $100,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Sonder Foundation | $80,200 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Wyncote Foundation | $65,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation | $60,000 | 4 | 2022–2024 |
| Jerome Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 2 | 2025–2026 |
| The Philadelphia Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Pacific Islanders in Communications | $25,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Leo Model Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Tides Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Goodnation Foundation Inc | $9,500 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2026) to $2.6M (2024). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $1.3M.
What grants has Black Public Media Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Corporation for Public Broadcasting | TVPRG | $871,000 |
| 2026 | Corporation for Public Broadcasting | OSS | $429,000 |
| 2026 | Jerome Foundation Inc | Support for early career artists in film. | $27,500 |
| 2025 | Corporation for Public Broadcasting | TVPRG | $1,177,690 |
| 2025 | Corporation for Public Broadcasting | OSS | $680,901 |
| 2025 | Sonder Foundation | Pitch Black and the NCU Emerging Media fellowship | $43,100 |
| 2025 | Jerome Foundation Inc | Support for filmmakers and creative technologists in the BPM Emerging Media Artist Fellowship program. | $22,500 |
| 2024 | Corporation for Public Broadcasting | TVPRG | $1,177,690 |
| 2024 | Corporation for Public Broadcasting | OSS | $755,901 |
| 2024 | The New York Community Trust | FOR PROGRAM SUPPORT. | $250,000 |
| 2024 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | $200,000 |
| 2024 | The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic Innovation | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR INCREASING MORE VIEWPOINTS IN CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTION | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Rockefeller Family Fund Inc | PROJECT SUPPORT - CHARITABLE | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Sonder Foundation | The NCU Emerging Media Fellowship | $17,100 |
| 2024 | Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation | COVID 19 RELIEF GRANT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Leo Model Foundation Inc | SUPPORT BPM'S EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND AND/OR DISCRETIONARY FUND | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Corporation for Public Broadcasting | TVPRG | $1,677,690 |
| 2023 | Corporation for Public Broadcasting | OSS | $680,901 |
| 2023 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | in support of general operations | $200,000 |
| 2023 | Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation | COVID-19 PANDEMIC GRANT TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIC PLAN, SALARY, &NON-PERSONNEL EXPENSE | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Tides Foundation | EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Leo Model Foundation Inc | SUPPORT BPM'S EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND AND/OR DISCRETIONARY FUND | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Sonder Foundation | NCU Digital Medial Fellowship | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Corporation for Public Broadcasting | TVPRG | $1,169,403 |
| 2022 | Corporation for Public Broadcasting | OSS | $689,188 |
| 2022 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | In support of general operations | $200,000 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $150,000 |
| 2022 | Queens Theatre in the Park Inc | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. | $100,000 |
| 2022 | The Philadelphia Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation | COVID-19 PANDEMIC GRANT FOR PROGRAMMING,SALARIES, & NON-PERSONNEL EXPENSES | $15,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 47 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Black Public Media Inc?
Black Public Media Inc is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Corporation for Public Broadcasting ($13.9M), John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation ($1.0M), Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($350K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $16.3M in grants to Black Public Media Inc between 2019–2026.
Who is Black Public Media Inc's largest funder?
Corporation for Public Broadcasting is the largest recorded funder of Black Public Media Inc, with $13.9M across 16 grants (2019–2026).
How much grant funding has Black Public Media Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $16.3M in grants to Black Public Media Inc across 47 grants from 18 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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