Vision Maker Media
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2026
Total received
$15.8M
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
55
Years covered
2018–2026
Who funds Vision Maker Media?
Vision Maker Media is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Corporation for Public Broadcasting ($13.3M), The Kresge Foundation ($550K), Novo Foundation ($500K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.8M in grants to Vision Maker Media between 2018–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporation for Public Broadcasting | $13,310,137 | 16 | 2019–2026 |
| The Kresge Foundation | $550,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Novo Foundation | $500,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Reva and David Logan Foundation | $350,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Impactassetsinc | $320,250 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Margaret a Cargill Foundation | $320,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Claire M Hubbard Foundation | $191,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Network for Good | $87,233 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Lincoln Community Foundation Inc | $53,214 | 5 | 2018–2022 |
| The Reis Foundation Inc | $30,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Nebraska Humanities Council | $13,800 | 1 | 2025 |
| American Indian Youth Running Strong Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Center for Asian American Media | $10,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Cooper Foundation | $7,500 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| David and Lucille Gildin Family | $1,530 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2018 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2018) to $2.8M (2024). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $1.3M.
What grants has Vision Maker Media 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 |
| 2025 | Corporation for Public Broadcasting | TVPRG | $1,193,800 |
| 2025 | Corporation for Public Broadcasting | OSS | $664,791 |
| 2025 | Nebraska Humanities Council | HUMANITIES PROG | $13,800 |
| 2025 | American Indian Youth Running Strong Inc | DREAMSTARTER | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Corporation for Public Broadcasting | TVPRG | $1,193,800 |
| 2024 | Corporation for Public Broadcasting | OSS | $664,791 |
| 2024 | Margaret a Cargill Foundation | THE POWER OF NATIVE ARTS AND CULTURES STORYTELLING | $320,000 |
| 2024 | The Kresge Foundation | PROJECT SUPPORT GRANT TO EXPAND THE NATIVE YOUTH MEDIA PROJECT | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Reva and David Logan Foundation | CREATIVE SHORTS | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Impactassetsinc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| 2024 | Novo Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $6,082 |
| 2023 | Corporation for Public Broadcasting | TVPRG | $1,193,800 |
| 2023 | Corporation for Public Broadcasting | OSS | $664,791 |
| 2023 | The Kresge Foundation | THIS GRANT WILL SUPPORT VISION MAKER MEDIA EXPAND THE NATIVE YOUTH MEDIA PROJECT AND PROMOTE NATIVE YOUTH LEADERSHIP, TECHNICAL TRAINING, HEALTH, AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS ISSUES ACROSS INDIAN COUNTRY THROUGH CULTURALLY RESPONSE NATIVE NARRATIVE CHANGE. | $200,000 |
| 2023 | Novo Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Impactassetsinc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $80,000 |
| 2023 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $10,947 |
| 2023 | The Reis Foundation Inc | General Support | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Corporation for Public Broadcasting | TVPRG | $1,193,800 |
| 2022 | Corporation for Public Broadcasting | OSS | $664,791 |
| 2022 | Reva and David Logan Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND CREATIVE SHORTS FELLOWSHIP | $200,000 |
| 2022 | The Kresge Foundation | THIS GRANT WILL SUPPORT VISION MAKER MEDIA BUILD ITS CAPACITY TO ADDRESS NATIVE YOUTH HEALTH AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS ISSUES ACROSS INDIAN COUNTRY THROUGH THE NATIVE YOUTH MEDIA PROJECT. | $150,000 |
| 2022 | Novo Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2022 | The Claire M Hubbard Foundation | NATIVE MATCHING GRANT | $91,000 |
| 2022 | Impactassetsinc | EXPANSION OF YOUTH MEDIA | $80,250 |
| 2022 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $20,590 |
| 2022 | Lincoln Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $13,153 |
Showing 30 most recent of 55 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Vision Maker Media?
Vision Maker Media is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Corporation for Public Broadcasting ($13.3M), The Kresge Foundation ($550K), Novo Foundation ($500K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.8M in grants to Vision Maker Media between 2018–2026.
Who is Vision Maker Media's largest funder?
Corporation for Public Broadcasting is the largest recorded funder of Vision Maker Media, with $13.3M across 16 grants (2019–2026).
How much grant funding has Vision Maker Media received?
IRS 990 filings record $15.8M in grants to Vision Maker Media across 55 grants from 16 funders between 2018–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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