Minority Television Project Inc
Preselected recipients only
Minority Television Project Inc is a private foundation in San Mateo, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $377,824 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $18,821 and the largest $81,751. 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$377,824
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$18,821
- Largest grant$81,751
- Assets$110 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $364,815 the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $364,815 | 13 | $109 million |
| 2024 | $377,824 | 17 | $110 million |
How to apply
Minority Television Project 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Minority Television Project Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $134,094 |
| Illinois | 3 | $103,602 |
| Ohio | 1 | $41,169 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $30,138 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $18,821 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Chicago | Scholarship for bruno felalaga | $81,751 |
| Stanford University | Scholarship-lewis, gentles, sibhatu | $47,903 |
| The Ohio State University | Scholarship for lidiya atsibeha | $41,169 |
| Individual | Scholarship - for foothill college | $34,208 |
| Camegie Mellon University | Scholarship selam gano;n jangha | $30,138 |
| Yale University | For biniyam loliso lombe | $25,000 |
| Columbia University | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| University of Illinois | Scholarship for kojo vandy | $20,351 |
| Individual | Scholarship for lwam aregawi haile | $18,821 |
| Individual | Scholarship-university of illinois | $16,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship for cornel university | $12,186 |
| San Jose State University | For beatrice borker | $10,060 |
| Foothill College | Scholarship for beatrice borker | $9,588 |
| Uc Regents | For beatrice borker | $1,736 |
| Individual | Scholarship -university of chicago | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship for yale university | $1,214 |
| Individual | Scholarship - ohio state university | $999 |
Officers and trustees
- Booker T Wade Jr
- Herb Anderson
- Jawara Lumumba
- Youngsu Yoo
- Daryl Harris Sr
- Gwendolyn May
- Kyla Talley
- Lorna Jones
- Melvina Jones
- Barbara Wade
- Fan Wen
Questions people ask
Does Minority Television Project Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Minority Television Project Inc give?
$377,824 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $18,821.
Who runs Minority Television Project Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Booker T Wade Jr (Executive Di), Herb Anderson (Chair and of), Jawara Lumumba (Director and) and Youngsu Yoo (Dir.sec.stat) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Minority Television Project Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.