Mediathe Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Mediathe Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Dana Point, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $505,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $247,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$505,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$247,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was up from $297,500 the year before.
16% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $161,500 | 17 | $1.8 million |
| 2023 | $297,500 | 22 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $505,000 | 19 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Mediathe Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Mediathe Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $448,000 |
| California | 3 | $19,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $12,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roulette Intermedium Inc | Support presenter of new music and multimedia | $247,000 |
| Columbia University | Support medical research | $120,000 |
| New Music USA | Support commissioner of new video/music/sound work | $35,000 |
| Issue Project Room | Support presenter of new music and video | $15,000 |
| Mutual Mentorship for Musicians | Support commissioner of new video/music/sound work/poetry | $15,000 |
| Angel City Arts | Support presenter of new music | $10,000 |
| Signal Culture | Support commissioner of new video/sound work | $10,000 |
| Blank Forms | Support presenter of new music and multimedia work | $8,000 |
| Arts Nova Workshop | Support presenter of new music and for equipment | $5,000 |
| Coaxial Arts Foundation | Support presenter of new video and music | $5,000 |
| Feed Media Art Center | Support commissioner of new video/sound work | $5,000 |
| Harvest Works Inc | Support commissioner and presenter of new video and music | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Contemporary | Support general operations | $5,000 |
| Parallel Studios | Support presenter of new video, music and installation art | $5,000 |
| Piano Spheres | Support commissioner of new video/sound work | $4,000 |
| Dunes Arts Foundation | Support presenter of performing arts, supporting theater new york | $3,000 |
| Japan Society | Support general operations | $3,000 |
| Elastic Arts | Support commissioner of new video/sound work | $2,500 |
| Fire Museum Presents | Support commissioner of new video/music/sound work | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph A Walker
- Nancy M Walker
- Gilbert Hsiao
Questions people ask
Does Mediathe Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mediathe Foundation Inc give?
$505,000 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Mediathe Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph A Walker (President, Treasurer), Nancy M Walker (Secretary, Director) and Gilbert Hsiao (Director).
What does Mediathe Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.