Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.1M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
32
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media?
Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by The Nielsen Foundation Inc ($300K), Julian Grace Foundation ($226K), Global Impact ($120K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nielsen Foundation Inc | $300,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Julian Grace Foundation | $226,395 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Global Impact | $120,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Ruderman Family Foundation | $102,200 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| The Greater Cincinnati Foundation | $100,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Harnisch Family Foundation | $90,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Omidyar Network Fund Inc | $52,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Pledgeling Foundation | $40,424 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Nextfifty Initiative | $30,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Toy Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Katie McGrath & JJ Abrams Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Micheli Family Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Hagan Family Fund | $1,250 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Spectemur Agendo Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc | $259 | 3 | 2023 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $52 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $409K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $195K.
What grants has Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Global Impact | Program Support | $120,000 |
| 2025 | The Nielsen Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Ruderman Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $82,200 |
| 2024 | Julian Grace Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2024 | The Nielsen Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Harnisch Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Greater Cincinnati Foundation | PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Pledgeling Foundation | GENERAL | $29,068 |
| 2024 | Omidyar Network Fund Inc | General Operating | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Katie McGrath & JJ Abrams Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Micheli Family Foundation Inc | YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATION | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Hagan Family Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2023 | Julian Grace Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2023 | The Nielsen Foundation Inc | SUPPORT THE SEE JANE TELEVISION RESEARCH ANNUAL REPORT LAUNCHED IN 2024 AND SYMPOSIUM EVENT(S) IN 2024 AND EARLY 2025 | $75,000 |
| 2023 | The Greater Cincinnati Foundation | PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Harnisch Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $40,000 |
| 2023 | Omidyar Network Fund Inc | General operating support | $32,000 |
| 2023 | Nextfifty Initiative | REFRAMING AGE: REDEFINING THE NARRATIVE OF OLDER ADULTS IN MEDIA | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Pledgeling Foundation | GENERAL | $11,356 |
| 2023 | Ruderman Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Hagan Family Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $750 |
| 2023 | Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc | EMPLOYEE GIVING PROGRAM | $155 |
| 2023 | Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc | EMPLOYEE GIVING PROGRAM | $52 |
| 2023 | Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc | EMPLOYEE GIVING PROGRAM | $52 |
| 2022 | Julian Grace Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $76,395 |
| 2022 | The Nielsen Foundation Inc | Support for the redesign of the organization's website to strengthen GDIGM's external identity | $75,000 |
| 2022 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $52 |
| 2021 | The Toy Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 32 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media?
Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by The Nielsen Foundation Inc ($300K), Julian Grace Foundation ($226K), Global Impact ($120K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media between 2020–2025.
Who is Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media's largest funder?
The Nielsen Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, with $300K across 4 grants (2022–2025).
How much grant funding has Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media across 32 grants from 18 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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