Media Matters For America

Organization Overview

Media Matters For America is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Media Matters For America employed 112 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Media Matters For America is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Media Matters For America generated $18.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $15.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Media Matters For America has awarded 17 individual grants totaling $3,687,850. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SEE PART III, LINE 1.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA WORKS TO NOTIFY ACTIVISTS, JOURNALISTS, PUNDITS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT INSTANCES OF MISINFORMATION, PROVIDING THEM WITH THE RESOURCES TO REBUT FALSE CLAIMS AND TAKE DIRECT ACTION AGAINST OFFENDING MEDIA INSTITUTIONS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Angelo Carusone
President And CEO
$453,651
David Brock
Chairman
$292,151
Cynthia Padera
Chief Operating Officer
$273,250
Julie Millican
Vice President
$212,067
Pilar Martinez
Chief Financial Officer
$211,466
Matthew Gertz
Senior Fellow
$173,373

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Bonner Group Inc
Professional Fundraising Services
$1,800,000
Civitas Public Affairs Group
Strategic Planning
$281,357
Eguard Technology Services Inc
It Services
$166,036
Erix Technolgies Inc
It Services
$143,750
Targeted Platform Media Llc
Media Services
$172,217
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,117,461
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$17,618,082
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,388,975
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$18,735,543
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $51,572
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$3,376
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $18,794,929

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Media Matters For America has awarded $620,000 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

THE AMERICAN INDEPENDENT FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES

$300,000

THE FRANKLIN EDUCATION FORUM

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES

$220,000

VET VOICE FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES

$100,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 20 grants that Media Matters For America has recieved totaling $2,760,219.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$528,050
Open Society Institute

New York, NY

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT GRANTEE'S WORK ON MEDIA MONITORING

$500,000
Gill Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ ISSUES

$450,000
Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA

PURPOSE: Education

$300,000
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: MEDICAL / PUBLIC SERVICES

$170,000
Lisa And Douglas Goldman Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$150,000
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