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Grants paid by Independence Public Media of Philadelphia Inc, tax year 2021
EIN 22-2600747 · Philadelphia, PA · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE A320
In tax year 2021, Independence Public Media of Philadelphia Inc (EIN 22-2600747) reported 157 grants paid totaling $11,297,838. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Every grant, 2021
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Movement Alliance Project Philadelphia, PA | B | $2,000,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT MOVEMENT ALLIANCE PROJECT'S VISION AS THE LEAD SUPPORTER OF THE SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVEMENT ECOSYSTEM AND NARRATIVE SHIFT IN PHILADELPHIA, PROVIDING MAP WITH THE RESOURCES AND RUNWAY THEY NEED TO FULLY IMPLEMENT THEIR STRATEGIC PLANS OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Philanthropy Network of Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | C | $350,000 | paid | FOR THE COVID-19 PREVENTION & RESPONSE FUND, A PHILANTHROPIC COLLABORATION DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE LIVING IN COMMUNITIES THAT ARE DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTED BY COVID-19 WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF GETTING THEM VACCINATED AND ADDRESSING ONGOING CHALLENGES EXACERBATED DURING COVID-19. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | New Venture Fund Washington, DC | B | $300,000 | paid | NEXT CENTURY CITIES - TO EMPOWER LOCAL COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP TO IMPROVE DIGITAL OUTCOMES AND ADVANCE DIGITAL EQUITY GOALS BY ENGAGING IN FEDERAL AND STATE BROADBAND POLICYMAKING. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Culturetrust Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | B | $280,000 | paid | PHILADELPHIA LATINO FILM FESTIVAL - TO ASSIST PHLAFF IN MAKING KEY STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS IN GROWING ITS YEAR-ROUND ORGANIZATIONAL AND STAFF CAPACITY, EXPANDING PROGRAMMING, AND STABILIZING OPERATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURES WITH AN EYE TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE LONG-TERM GROWTH. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Painted Bride Art Center Philadelphia, PA | C | $250,000 | paid | COLORED GIRLS MUSEUM - TO INVEST IN THE ORGANIZATIONAL, TECHNOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE COLORED GIRLS MUSEUM IN ORDER TO SECURE THE MUSEUM'S FUTURE. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Philadelphia Public Access Corp (phillycam) Philadelphia, PA | C | $250,000 | paid | TO PRESENT THE STRONGEST CASE POSSIBLE TO ELECTED OFFICIALS DEMONSTRATING THE VALUE OF PUBLIC ACCESS TO SECURE A POSITIVE OUTCOME FROM THE VERIZON FRANCHISE NEGOTIATION FOR PHILLYCAM AND PEG CHANNELS OVERALL. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Spiral Q LLC Philadelphia, PA | U | $225,000 | paid | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | First Person Arts Philadelphia, PA | C | $225,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF FMA'S TEAM TO INCREASE FUNDRAISING AND SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS, SOCIAL JUSTICE WORK, AND BETTER LEVERAGE THEIR ARCHIVE. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Resolve Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | C | $225,000 | paid | GERMANTOWN INFO HUB - TO SUPPORT GERMANTOWN INFO HUB AND TO SERVE AS THE PILOT FOR RESOLVE'S COMMUNITY WIRE SERVICE (CWS)A NETWORK OF HYPERLOCAL BUREAUS SERVING NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION NEEDS AND AS A MECHANISM FOR CITY-WIDE DISTRIBUTED AUTHENTIC AND ACCURATE COMMUNITY-LEVEL COVERAGE. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Federation of Neighborhood Centers Philadelphia, PA | B | $220,000 | paid | KENSINGTON VOICE - TO EXPAND A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES IN KENSINGTON THAT WILL BEGIN THIS YEAR AND EXTEND THROUGH 2026 TOWARD THRIVING, COMMUNITY-CENTERED NEWS AND INFORMATION. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Federation Neighborhood Centers Philadelphia, PA | C | $216,000 | paid | LIL FILMMAKERS - TO PROVIDE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY FOR VIRTUAL STUDENTS AND ECONOMIC STABILITY FOR RESIDENTS AND STAFF. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Fractured Atlas Hartsdale, NY | C | $215,000 | paid | HIPCINEMA LABS/SIFT MEDIA - TO ASSIST WITH SCALING UP SIFT MEDIA'S EFFORTS TO AMPLIFY, ADVOCATE, AND NURTURE THE WORK OF BOTH THEIR MEMBERS AND WOMEN OF COLOR FILMMAKERS IN THE REGION. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania (media Inequality and Change Ce Philadelphia, PA | D | $210,869 | paid | TO ASSESS AND RECOMMEND CORRECTIONS THE POLICY FAILURES THAT ENABLE DIGITAL REDLINING AND OTHER EXCLUSIONARY PRACTICES THAT DISPROPORTIONATELY HARM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Big Picture Alliance Philadelphia, PA | B | $200,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF BPA'S SCHOOL, SUMMER, & WORKFORCE DIGITAL FILMMAKING PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE LAUNCH OF MEDIA FUTURES, A PAID PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR BIPOC YOUTH SEEKING CAREERS IN FILM AND MEDIA. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Movement Alliance Project Philadelphia, PA | B | $200,000 | paid | PHILLY COMMUNITY WIRELESS - TO BUILD COMMUNITY-OWNED AND -OPERATED INTERNET INFRASTRUCTURES THAT WILL DEMOCRATIZE ACCESS, PROMOTE DIGITAL LITERACY, AND FIGHT DIGITAL INEQUITY WITH FREE, NET-NEUTRAL BROADBAND SERVICE IN NORTH PHILADELPHIA. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Lenfest Institute for Journalism Philadelphia, PA | U | $200,000 | paid | FOR PHILADELPHIA MEDIA ECOSYSTEM RESEARCH, AS WELL AS AN MEDIA ENTREPRENEUR INITIATIVE | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Philadelphia Film Office Philadelphia, PA | U | $200,000 | paid | PHILADELPHIA ASIAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL - TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH AND TRANSITION OF PAAFF FROM A MOSTLY VOLUNTEER-LED ORGANIZATION INTO A SUSTAINABLE NON-PROFIT BUSINESS THAT COMPENSATES MULTIPLE KEY POSITIONS IN ITS DEDICATED VOLUNTEER STAFF. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Taller Puertorriqueno Philadelphia, PA | B | $170,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT, DEEPEN, AND EVOLVE TALLER'S EUGENIO M. DE HOSTOS ARCHIVE'S USABILITY AND TO EXPAND THE MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMMING AND OUTPUT OF THE HOSTOS ARCHIVE, FOCUSING ON SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ADVOCACY THROUGH COMMUNITY ACCESS TO SELF-AUTHORED STORIES. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | The Village of Arts and Humanities Philadelphia, PA | U | $170,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT THE VILLAGE'S MEDIA AND JUSTICE-BASED INITIATIVES FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS AT THE NEW CIVIC POWER MEDIA STUDIO. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Culturetrust Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | B | $168,000 | paid | LOVE NOW MEDIA - TO SUPPORT LOVE NOW MEDIA WITH OPERATING COSTS TO PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTE EMPATHY-CENTERED STORIES THAT PRIORITIZE BIPOC COMMUNITIES, CULTURAL PRACTICES, AND VALUES. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Whyy Philadelphia, PA | C | $150,000 | paid | TO CONTINUE SUPPORT FOR INITIATIVES THAT CENTER SOURCE DIVERSITY AND RECRUITMENT, COMMUNITY CURATION, TRUST-BUILDING, COLLABORATION, DIGITAL INTEGRATION, ACCESS, AND CIVIC DIALOGUE. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Black Lily Inc (blackstar) Philadelphia, PA | U | $125,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT BLACKSTAR'S PHILADELPHIA FILMMAKER LAB, WHICH WILL BUILD NEW STRUCTURES OF SUPPORT FOR BIPOC FILMMAKERS WHILE EXPANDING JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR BIPOC FILM CREWS THROUGHOUT PHILADELPHIA. WE WILL SUPPORT FOUR ARTISTS (OR COLLECTIVES) THROUGH A PRODUCTION LAB FELLOWSHIP THAT WILL MAKE EQUIPMENT, SPACE, CREW, MENTORSHIP, FUNDING AND CRITICAL FEEDBACK AVAILABLE TO EMERGING AND MID-CAREER FILMMAKERS BASED IN PHILADELPHIA. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Scribe Video Center Philadelphia, PA | C | $125,000 | paid | TONI CADE BAMBARA FILM - TO SUPPORT A FILM ABOUT THE LIFE OF BLACK FEMINIST WRITER, FILMMAKER, AND ACTIVIST, TONI CADE BAMBARA. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Temple University - University of Community Collaborative (poppyn) Philadelphia, PA | U | $120,000 | paid | TO AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF YOUNG PEOPLE OF COLOR IN PHILADELPHIA ON ISSUES IMPACTING THEIR LIVES AND COMMUNITIES USING MEDIA AS A TOOL FOR THAT AMPLIFICATION. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Amistad Law Project Philadelphia, PA | B | $100,000 | paid | TO AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF PEOPLE DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY GUN VIOLENCE AND MASS INCARCERATION IN ORDER TO SHOW THAT WEALTH INEQUALITY AND RACISM ARE AT THE ROOT OF BOTH. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Movement Alliance Project Philadelphia, PA | B | $100,000 | paid | COLECTIVA COMADRRE LUNA - FOR THE "VOCES DE ORO" REPORTING PROJECT, INCLUDING SPANISH-LANGUAGE PODCASTS, A GRAPHIC NOVEL, AND A "KNOW YOUR RIGHTS" VIDEO SERIES FOR PUERTO RICAN AND DOMINICAN COMMUNITIES BEING PUSHED OUT OF KENSINGTON, NORRIS SQUARE, AND NORTH PHILLY BY GENTRIFICATION. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Culturetrust Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | B | $100,000 | paid | THE PHILADELPHIA CENTER FOR GUN VIOLENCE REPORTING - TO EXPAND THE CREDIBLE MESSENGER REPORTING PROJECT, WHICH WAS PILOTED BY A COMMUNITY VOICES FUND GRANT LAST YEAR. THIS PROJECT TRAINS, COMPENSATES AND EMPOWERS PEOPLE IMPACTED BY GUN VIOLENCE TO PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTE NEWS REPORTS ADDRESSING ITS ROOT CAUSES, THEIR LIVED EXPERIENCE, AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVE, WITH GUIDANCE FROM PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Resolve Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | C | $100,000 | paid | FUNTIMES - TO CREATE AWARENESS OF COVID VACCINE SAFETY AND MITIGATE VACCINE HESITANCY THROUGH STORIES AND FEATURE ARTICLES, AND VIRTUAL AND LIVE PRESENTATIONS, INCLUDING QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSIONS BY COLLABORATING DIASPORA PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL PERSONNEL. THE CAMPAIGN WILL TARGET PHILADELPHIA AND ITS FIVE-COUNTY METROPOLITAN AREA AND ENGAGE THE AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES THROUGH FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS BY LEVERAGING ITS DECADE-LONG RELATIONSHIPS AND SOCIAL MEDIA OUTREACH. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Shooters Narrative Shift Philadelphia, PA | C | $85,000 | paid | FOR OPERATING SUPPORT WHICH WILL HELP SHOOTERS SOLIDIFY THE FOUNDATION AND INCREASE CAPACITY OF THE SHOOTERS NARRATIVE SHIFT ORGANIZATION THROUGH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, IN-PERSON TEAM BUILDING AND WORKSHOPS. SHOOTERS SUPPORTS LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS, MOVEMENTS, AND INDIVIDUALS BY CREATING MEDIA FOR AND WITH THEM WITH A MUTUAL-AID APPROACH TO STORYTELLING AND CONTENT CREATION. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Delaware Community Foundation Wilmington, DE | C | $80,000 | paid | TO STRENGTHEN THE NEWS ECOSYSTEM IN DELAWARE AND INCREASE VOICES AND COVERAGE OF UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES, PARTICULARLY BIPOC AND LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES, BY CREATING A PIPELINE OF BIPOC JOURNALISTS, IDENTIFYING GEOGRAPHIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC NEWS DESERTS, AND BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE TO ADDRESS NEWS AND INFORMATION NEEDS. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Free Press Washington, DC | U | $80,000 | paid | TO HELP BUILD POWER IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES BY BRINGING TOGETHER JOURNALISTS AND COMMUNITIES MEMBERS TO LEARN FROM AND WORK WITH ONE ANOTHER ON COLLABORATIVE REPORTING PROJECTS, WITH THE GOAL OF BUILDING LASTING TRUSTED RELATIONSHIPS AND CREATING COMMUNITY-CENTERED PROCESSES AND NARRATIVES WITHIN NEWSROOMS. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Asian Arts Initiative Philadelphia, PA | B | $75,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND STORYTELLING WITH AND ACCESSIBILITY TO AAI'S DIGITAL BROADCAST STUDIO. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | South Asian American Digital Archive Philadelphia, PA | C | $75,000 | paid | FOR THE PHILADELPHIA ARCHIVAL CREATORS FELLOWSHIP WHICH WILL SUPPORT THREE FELLOWS IN PHILADELPHIA TO DOCUMENT AND SHARE THE STORIES OF THREE DISTINCT SOUTH ASIAN AMERICAN POPULATIONS: BHUTANESE REFUGEES IN SOUTH PHILADELPHIA, WORKING-CLASS BANGLADESHI IMMIGRANTS IN WEST PHILADELPHIA, AND SECOND AND THIRD GENERATION MALAYALEE (FROM KERALA, INDIA) CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Centro de Cultura Arte Trabajo Y Educacion (ccate) Blue Bell, PA | D | $75,000 | paid | TO CREATE A DIGITAL MAGAZINE, REV ARTE, WHERE THE LATINX IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY CAN SHARE THEIR TALENTS AND PERSPECTIVE, REFRAMING NEGATIVE PORTRAYALS OF THE COMMUNITY AND AUTHORING THEIR OWN STORIES. ADDITIONALLY, TO FOSTER COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP THROUGH THE EXPANSION OF CCATE'S MEDIA PROGRAMMING AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture Philadelphia, PA | B | $75,000 | paid | TO CREATE A MULTIMEDIA ROOM FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PRODUCE ARTS AND CULTURE REPORTAGE FOCUSED ON SOUTHWEST ASIAN AND NORTH AFRICAN (SWANA) COMMUNITIES IN THE PHILADELPHIA AREA. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Blackstar Philadelphia, PA | U | $75,000 | paid | "IN THE WAKE" - THIS FILM EXPLORES THE STORY OF WHEN A BELOVED REVOLUTIONARY GOES MISSING, IT'S UP TO HIS ESTRANGED DAUGHTER TO FIND HIM. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Bartram's Garden Philadelphia, PA | U | $75,000 | paid | WURD RADIO -WURD RADIO TO EXPAND AND DEEPEN WURD RADIO'S MULTIMEDIA COVERAGE AND CONVERSATIONS AROUND ENVIRONMENTAL RACISM AND ITS DIRECT IMPACT ON PHILADELPHIA'S BLACK COMMUNITY WITH A LENS TOWARDS ACTION, SOLUTIONS AND EMPOWERMENT. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Montclair State University Foundation Montclair, NJ | B | $75,000 | paid | TO ADDRESS INEQUITIES IN COVERAGE OF THE BLACK COMMUNITY IN SOUTH JERSEY BY SUPPORTING MORE BLACK MEDIA MAKERS IN THE CREATION OF NEWS AND INFORMATION. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Termite Tv Collective Philadelphia, PA | B | $75,000 | paid | TO CO-CREATE A VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) PROJECT WITH LATINX AND CAMBODIAN COMMUNITY LEADERS AND AMPLIFY THE STORIES OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation Philadelphia, PA | U | $75,000 | paid | TO INCREASE THE VISIBILITY AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE DIVERSE ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES IN PHILADELPHIA AND THEIR STRENGTHS, CHALLENGES AND HISTORIES THROUGH A YEARLONG FEATURE SERIES OF JOURNALISTIC WORK ABOUT POST-COVID REOPENING WHICH WOULD BE SOURCED FROM GRASSROOTS NETWORKS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS. THE WORK WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE ENGLISH, CHINESE AND VIETNAMESE PLATFORMS OF NEW MAINSTREAM MEDIA AND SEEK CROSS-PUBLISHING OPPORTUNITIES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE MEDIA. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | The Welcome Project Pa Hatboro, PA | B | $75,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT A DOCUMENTARY AND OTHER MEDIA-MAKING FOR THE BEST MEDICAL PRACTICES FOR TRANSGENDER, NON-BINARY, AND INTERSEX PATIENTS PROGRAM, HIGHLIGHTING THEIR STORIES AND EXPERIENCES, AND HONING IN ON WHAT MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS SHOULD KNOW AND HOW THEY CAN MORE ADEQUATELY AND APPROPRIATELY OFFER MEDICAL CARE. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | The Equity Project Philadelphia, PA | U | $75,000 | paid | TO PROVIDE KENSINGTON'S MAJORITY BLACK AND BROWN COMMUNITY WITH ACCESS TO STATE OF ART TECHNOLOGY, HARDWARE AND BROADBAND INTERNET, THE SKILL-BUILDING AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED TO NAVIGATE DIGITAL CONTENT AND TECHNOLOGY, AND THE MEDIA GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING TOOLS TO EMPOWER COMMUNITY MEMBERS, YOUTH AND OLD, TO BE LEADERS AND ADVOCATES FOR THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Whyy Philadelphia, PA | C | $75,000 | paid | YOUTH SET THE STAGE - TO CONTINUE TO BUILD A STRONG NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS WORKING IN YOUTH MEDIA THROUGHOUT PHILADELPHIA, REGULARLY ENGAGE YOUTH MEDIA CONTENT CREATORS, PROVIDE PLATFORMS TO SHOWCASE AND PRESENT THE VOICES AND CURRENT PERSPECTIVES OF THESE PHILADELPHIA YOUTH, AND PROVIDE THESE YOUNG MEDIA MAKERS WITH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL INCLUDE TRAININGS, MENTORING AND PAID WORK EXPERIENCES. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Nerdit Foundation Wilmington, DE | C | $75,000 | paid | TO INSTALL NERDIT KIOSKS IN COMMUNITY CENTERS IN PHILADELPHIA WHICH WILL PROVIDE: AFFORDABLE DEVICE REPAIR AND TECH SUPPORT VIA PHONE/VIDEO TO INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN COMMUNITIES WITH LESS TECH ACCESS; DONATIONS OF 100 COMPUTERS PER YEAR FOR EACH KIOSK TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO NEED THEM; AND A PLACE TO EASILY RECYCLE OLD TECH HELPING THE COMMUNITY AND CITY MOVE TOWARD ZERO E-WASTE. THIS GRANT WILL ALSO SUPPORT A PHILADELPHIA-BASED NERDIT CARES WORKFORCE APPRENTICESHIP TO DEVELOP THE CERTIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE FOR 10 PARTICIPANTS THAT WILL PREPARE THEM FOR WELL-PAYING TECH CAREERS. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Movement Alliance Project Philadelphia, PA | B | $75,000 | paid | THE ORGANIZING CENTER - TO BUILD THE ABILITY OF BLACK, BROWN AND POOR-PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVOCATE FOR THE BROADBAND AND DIGITAL INCLUSION RESOURCES THEY NEED FROM THE FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND OTHER STIMULUS, TO BUILD THE ABILITY OF THOSE GROUPS TO PREVENT THOSE FEDERAL DOLLARS FROM FUNDING RACIST, OPPRESSIVE TECHNOLOGY AND SURVEILLANCE, AND TO SUPPORT THOSE GROUPS TO ORGANIZE TO WIN THE FEDERAL RESOURCE DISTRIBUTION THEY DETERMINE IS JUST ON THESE ISSUES. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Making Worlds Bookstore and Social Center Philadelphia, PA | U | $70,000 | paid | TO BUILD COMMUNITY NARRATIVE POWER ROOTED IN A COOPERATIVE NONPROFIT COMMUNITY BOOKSTORE AND SOCIAL CENTER MOVEMENT SPACE. THIS PROJECT WILL FEATURE AN OPEN ACCESS LIBRARY, ARCHIVE, AND READING ROOM; A YEAR-LONG ORAL HISTORY AND LECTURE SERIES AROUND PHILADELPHIA'S BLACK RADICAL TRADITION; POLITICAL EDUCATION AROUND MEDIA SYSTEMS AND COMMUNITY MEDIA LITERACIES AROUND POLICING, HOUSING, EDUCATION, CARE, AND FOOD ISSUES; AND COMMUNITY-BASED MEDIA CONTENT CREATION LICENSED UNDER CREATIVE COMMONS FOR COMMUNITY USE. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Performance Zone Inc Philadelphia, PA | D | $65,270 | paid | COMMUNITAS ARTS + CULTURE - TO DOCUMENT THE LIVED EXPERIENCES, HOPES, CONCERNS, NEEDS, AND OVERALL CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE PHILADELPHIA DRAG AND QUEER ARTS COMMUNITY. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Culturetrust Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | B | $65,000 | paid | WE ARE THE SEEDS - TO AMPLIFY, DOCUMENT, AND ARCHIVE THE VOICES OF INDIGENOUS ARTISTS, PERFORMERS, KNOWLEDGE-KEEPERS, AND CHANGE-MAKERS. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Auburn Theological Seminary Philadelphia, PA | U | $60,500 | paid | PHILLY DA - TO SUPPORT AN IMPACT CAMPAIGN FEATURING A SERIES OF TARGETED SCREENINGS AND DISCUSSIONS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE D.A.'S ROLE IN THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM. THESE EVENTS WILL EXPLORE: SYSTEMIC INEQUALITIES AND WHO HAS ACCESS OR BARRIERS TO POWER; MEDIA NARRATIVES ABOUT PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM; ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS; AND PATHWAYS FORWARD. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Strawberry Mansion Area Renaissance Trust Corporation Philadelphia, PA | U | $60,000 | paid | ONE ART COMMUNITY - TO PROMOTE HEALING AND SELF-RELIANCE IN THE BIPOC COMMUNITY BY ESTABLISHING A SOLAR POWERED, ECO-SUSTAINABLE MULTIMEDIA LAB THAT TEACHES THE 21ST CENTURY SKILLS OF COMMUNICATION, LITERACY, LEADERSHIP, AND PROBLEM SOLVING THROUGH TECHNOLOGY AND THE ARTS. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Dave Purchase Project Tacoma, WA | B | $60,000 | paid | HEAUX HISTORY PROJECT - TO RECORD, ARCHIVE, AND AMPLIFY THE STORIES OF EVERYDAY SEX WORKERS OF COLOR AND SEX WORKERS OF COLOR LEADERS NAVIGATING LIFE THROUGH AND AFTER COVID-19. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Philadelphia Bail Fund Philadelphia, PA | B | $60,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT A VISUAL STORYTELLING PROJECT WHICH WILL CAPTURE THE TOLL OF BAIL ON INDIVIDUALS, COMMUNITIES, AND FAMILIES; HIGHLIGHT THE JOY THAT COMES WITH FREEDOM; AND MOBILIZE DIRECTLY IMPACTED COMMUNITIES AND OTHERS IN THE CAMPAIGN TO END CASH BAIL. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Resolve Philly Philadelphia, PA | U | $60,000 | paid | DOS PUNTOS - FOR OPERATING SUPPORT THAT WILL HELP DOS PUNTOS TAKE STEPS TOWARD BECOMING A NONPROFIT, EXPAND ITS NETWORK ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND SPOTIFY, AND UPGRADE ITS WEBSITE. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | B | $58,000 | paid | TO ENCOURAGE INTERGENERATIONAL STORYTELLING TO AMPLIFY THE REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CAMBODIAN & SOUTHEAST ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS TO ARCHIVE THE COMMUNITY'S HISTORY AND IMMIGRATION STORY. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Culturetrust Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | B | $56,000 | paid | CINESPEAK - TO EXPAND CINESPEAK'S TEAM, DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PUBLIC PROGRAMMING, AND BROADEN AUDIENCE AND READERSHIP. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Culturetrust Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | B | $56,000 | paid | JUST MEDIA - TO SUPPORT THE PHILLY MOVEMENT MEDIA FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR YOUNG, PRIMARILY BLACK AND BROWN WRITERS AND COMMUNICATORS | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Dave Purchase Project Tacoma, WA | B | $55,000 | paid | PHILADELPHIA RED UMBRELLA ALLIANCE - TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO CELLPHONE AND CONSECUTIVE ONLINE ACCESS TO HOUSING INSECURE SEX WORKERS IN PHILADELPHIA, EXPANDING ACCESS TO SOCIAL SERVICES, MEDICAL CARE, SUPPORT NETWORKS, ABOVE GROUND JOBS, AND, LASTLY BUT VERY IMPORTANTLY, SAFER AND MORE AUTONOMOUS WAYS OF ACCESSING WORK IN THE UNDERGROUND ECONOMY. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Chalkbeat New York, NY | U | $50,000 | paid | TO ESTABLISH A BETTER DIRECT CONNECTION WITH STUDENTS IN PHILADELPHIA THROUGH JOURNALISM, CHALKBEAT WILL COLLABORATE WITH THE DISTRICT-WIDE ONLINE STUDENT NEWSPAPER, THE BULLHORN, AND JUMPSTART A REPORTING SERIES ON HOW GUN VIOLENCE IS IMPACTING THE CITY'S YOUTH. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Pa Prison Society Philadelphia, PA | U | $50,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT, MOBILIZE, AND AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF INCARCERATED PEOPLE FROM THE PHILADELPHIA REGION AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND IN SO DOING, ADVANCE DECARCERATION. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Uptown Entertainment Development Corp (uptown Radio) Philadelphia, PA | D | $50,000 | paid | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT OF UPTOWN RADIO. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Blackstar Philadelphia, PA | U | $50,000 | paid | "SPIRIT OF 52ND STREET" - THIS FILM WILL EXPLORE 52ND STREET -- A ONCE THRIVING BLACK BUSINESS CORRIDOR IN WEST PHILLY -- AS ITS MAIN CHARACTER, MEANDERING BETWEEN VARIOUS STAKEHOLDERS AND MEMORIES, PAST AND PRESENT, INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Digital Literacy Alliance Philadelphia, PA | U | $50,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT AN ASSESSMENT OF 2,500 RESIDENTS TO UNDERSTAND THE NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS CURRENTLY WITHOUT INTERNET OR RELYING ON UNSTABLE, LOW BANDWIDTH OPTIONS, AS A WAY TO BENCHMARK THE CITY'S PROGRESS TOWARDS CLOSING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Nueva Esperanza Inc Philadelphia, PA | B | $50,000 | paid | IMPACTO - TO EMPOWER RESIDENTS OF PHILADELPHIA'S HUNTING PARK COMMUNITY, A PREDOMINANTLY LATINX AND AFRICAN AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD WITH ONE OF THE CITY'S HIGHEST POVERTY RATES, BY ENGAGING ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS AS CONTRIBUTORS AND EDITORS FOR IMPACTO'S SPANISH-LANGUAGE PUBLICATION. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | G-Town Radio Philadelphia, PA | B | $50,000 | paid | TO EMPOWER GERMANTOWN RESIDENTS TO TELL THEIR OWN STORIES DIGITALLY THROUGH A SERIES OF TRAININGS FOCUSED ON AUDIO PRODUCTION, PODCASTING, SHOW DEVELOPMENT AND STREAMING. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | The Afro-American Historical Society of Delaware Wilmington, DE | B | $50,000 | paid | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT OF WHGE-LP, DELAWARE'S FIRST AND ONLY BLACK-OWNED RADIO STATION. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Cata (farmworker Support Committee) Glassboro, NJ | U | $50,000 | paid | FOR SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING AT RADIOCATA. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | African Family Health Organization (afaho) Philadelphia, PA | C | $45,000 | paid | TO HIRE A DIGITAL NAVIGATOR WHO WILL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED (AS WELL AS GROUP INSTRUCTION) AND LANGUAGE SPECIFIC ASSISTANCE TO CLOSE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE AMONG PHILADELPHIA'S AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITIES. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Drops of Love International Phoenixville, PA | D | $45,000 | paid | MADRE TIERRA - TO EMPOWER SPANISH-SPEAKING WOMEN THROUGH DIGITAL LITERACY INITIATIVES USING INFORMATIVE, ANIMATED COMICS FOR TV AND SOCIAL MEDIA, AS WELL AS COMICS PRINTED FOR NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | The Welcoming Center Philadelphia, PA | U | $45,000 | paid | TO IMPROVE DIGITAL LITERACY AND HELP NARROW THE DIGITAL DIVIDE AMONGST IMMIGRANTS IN PHILADELPHIA WHO ARE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS, BY COMBINING ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION WITH DIGITAL LITERACY AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Photography Without Borders Philadelphia, PA | B | $45,000 | paid | TO FOLLOW UP ON THE SUCCESS OF THE IMAGES IN QUARANTINE ISSUE OF MOTIVOS MAGAZINE AND HIGHLIGHT THE AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHY PRODUCED BY STUDENTS AS THE COUNTRY IS EMERGING FROM THE COVID-19 QUARANTINE. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Norris Square Community Alliance Philadelphia, PA | U | $45,000 | paid | FOR THE "CONNECTIONS!" ("CONCTATE!") INTERGENERATIONAL DIGITAL LITERACY PROGRAM, FOCUSED ON CONNECTING IMMIGRANT FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY WITH THE NECESSARY DIGITAL TOOLS TO ACCESS ESSENTIAL SERVICES, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Generations On Line Philadelphia, PA | C | $45,000 | paid | TO PROVIDE FREE BASIC AND FOCUSED DIGITAL LITERACY IN FOR IMPACT ON THE NEEDIEST SENIORS, SUCH AS THE HOMELESS, DEEP POVERTY COMMUNITIES, DIFFERENTLY ABLED HOMEBOUND, AND LGBTQ ELDERLY. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Beyond the Bars Philadelphia, PA | B | $45,000 | paid | TO CREATE SIGNIFICANTLY MORE ACCESSIBLE MUSICAL RECORDING LABS WHERE YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY VIOLENCE OR INCARCERATION CAN LEARN AUDIO PRODUCTION WHILE DEVELOPING CAREER SKILLS AND EXPRESSING THEIR EMOTIONS IN SUPPORTIVE SPACES. THIS GRANT WILL ALSO PROVIDE MORE COMPUTERS INTO THE COMMUNITY FOR YOUTH WHO PROGRESS IN THE PROGRAM TO HAVE THEIR OWN PERSONAL COMPUTERS FOR THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Coalition of African Communities Philadelphia, PA | D | $45,000 | paid | TO INVEST IN PROFESSIONAL DIGITAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZING TO ADVOCATE, HOST TRAINING, AND HELP HUNDREDS OF LOW TO MODERATE-INCOME AND LIMITED DIGITAL PROFICIENT AFRICAN/CARIBBEAN IMMIGRANT FAMILIES OBTAIN AFFORDABLE AND STABLE INTERNET SERVICES AND DIGITAL SKILLS. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Coded by Kids Philadelphia, PA | D | $45,000 | paid | TO PREPARE UNDERREPRESENTED YOUNG PEOPLE TO SUCCEED AS TECH AND INNOVATION LEADERS THROUGH PROJECT-BASED LEARNING AND MENTORSHIP, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT NETWORKS IN THE TECH AND INNOVATION SPACE. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Beyond Literacy Philadelphia, PA | C | $40,000 | paid | PHILADELPHIA ADULT LITERACY ALLIANCE - TO PROVIDE ADULT EDUCATION PRACTITIONERS AND ADMINISTRATORS ON-DEMAND ACCESS TO LEARNING MATERIAL THAT WILL SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, DIGITAL LITERACY SKILLS AND DIGITAL EQUITY ADVOCACY. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Sisters Returning Home Philadelphia, PA | D | $40,000 | paid | TO INCREASE TECHNOLOGICAL ACCESSIBILITY, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE FOR WOMEN IMPACTED AND DISPLACED BY MASS INCARCERATION BY BUILDING AND CURATING A TECHNOLOGICAL HUB WHERE RE-ENTERING WOMEN CAN UTILIZE TECHNOLOGY TO HELP ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Seventh Generation Fund Santa Fe, NM | D | $40,000 | paid | INDIGENOUSLY - FOR THE "OUTING" PROJECT WHICH WILL SEARCH FOR NATIVE CHILDREN THROUGH INVESTIGATIVE AND SOLUTIONS-BASED JOURNALISM, BOLSTERING DEMAND FOR A NATIONAL ACCOUNTING OF INDIGENOUS YOUTHS WHO WENT MISSING WHILE UNDER OFFICIAL SUPERVISION AT DOZENS OF GOVERNMENT- AND CHURCH-RUN BOARDING SCHOOLS, WITH A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE CARLISLE INDIAN INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL IN PENNSYLVANIA. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Friends Peace and Sanctuary Journal Philadelphia, PA | U | $37,000 | paid | TO DISTRIBUTE A FREE COMMUNITY JOURNAL, PUBLISHED IN ARABIC AND ENGLISH, THAT AMPLIFIES CULTURE FROM THE SOUTHWEST ASIA AND NORTH AFRICA REGION, WITH WRITERS PREDOMINANTLY FROM THE REGION. DISTRIBUTING A PHYSICAL PAPER NEWSPAPER ACROSS PHILADELPHIA (AND NOW ALLENTOWN) PUTS ARABIC IN PUBLIC SPACE TO BE SEEN AND FEEL SEEN. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Blackstar Philadelphia, PA | U | $35,000 | paid | "THAT'S WHY HE MADE MOMMA" - THIS FILM EXPLORES THE STORY OF A BROTHER AND SISTER WHO TURN THE CAMERA ON THEIR GREAT-GRANDMOTHER AND HER 9 DESCENDANTS IN ORDER TO REIMAGINE THEIR LEGACY AFTER AMERICA'S LATEST RECESSION. AS THE SIBLINGS SIFT THROUGH MEMORY AND PLACE, THEY CHRONICLE THE INGENUITY OF GENERATIONAL SINGLE BLACK MOTHERHOOD AND GRAPPLE WITH ITS INHERITANCE. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Fractured Atlas Hartsdale, NY | C | $30,600 | paid | CULTURAL JUSTICE PROJECT - TO CREATE A COMMUNITY-OWNED MULTIMEDIA ARCHIVE THAT HIGHLIGHTS ARTS/CULTURE WORK FOR SOCIAL CHANGE BY LATINX COMMUNITIES IN PHILADELPHIA. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Fractured Atlas Hartsdale, NY | C | $30,000 | paid | "RESISTANCE, THE BATTLE OF PHILADELPHIA" - TO PRODUCE SEASON 3, THE FINAL SEASON OF RESISTANCE: THE BATTLE OF PHILADELPHIA, AS IT COMPLETES ITS STORY ARC AS A SHORT FORM WEB SERIES ABOUT A COMMUNITY'S STRUGGLE AGAINST STATE SURVEILLANCE AND STATE VIOLENCE IN A NEAR-FUTURE WEST PHILADELPHIA. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Culturetrust Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | B | $30,000 | paid | 5 SHORTS PROJECT - TO SUPPORT THE "SUNKISSED MEDIA PROJECT" TO AMPLIFY THE VOICES AND EXPERIENCES OF BIPOC WOMEN COMMUNITY JOURNALISTS, INCLUDING THE LGBTQIA+ AND DISABLED COMMUNITY. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Drops of Love International Phoenixville, PA | D | $30,000 | paid | MANIFESTANDO TUS SUENOS - TO EMPOWER, EDUCATE, AND INSPIRE THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY IN THE REGION BY UPLIFTING THEIR STORIES AND NEEDS, IN THEIR NATIVE LANGUAGE, AND BY ENCOURAGING THEM TO TAKE ACTION TOWARD THE MANIFESTATION OF THEIR DREAMS. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Alliance for Global Justice Philadelphia, PA | U | $30,000 | paid | PHILLY THRIVE - TO PROVIDE INTERNET ACCESS, DIGITAL DEVICES, AND TECHNOLOGY TEACHING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME SOUTH PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS WHO ARE IMPACTED BY ENVIRONMENTAL RACISM. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Scribe Video Center Philadelphia, PA | C | $27,000 | paid | "DEAR SOFIA" - FOR A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT A 37 YEAR OLD FILMMAKER'S JOURNEY AS MOTHER AND ADVOCATE OF HER DAUGHTER SOFIAA 5 YEAR OLD GIRL DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM IN 2019. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Scribe Video Center Philadelphia, PA | C | $27,000 | paid | "TALKING WALLS" - FOR "TALKING WALLS," AN AUDIO-VISUAL ORAL HISTORY PROJECT CENTERING THE NARRATIVES OF QUEER AND BLACK ELDERS. WITH RECORDED INTERVIEWS AND DOCUMENTATION OF SUBJECTS WHO HAVE RESIDED IN ONE LOCATION FOR 15 YEARS OR LONGER, THE PROJECT WILL CULMINATE INTO AN EXPERIMENTAL DOCUMENTARY FILM WHERE QUEER ELDERS DISCUSS PERSPECTIVES ON HOME AND PERSONAL SANCTUARIES. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Fractured Atlas Hartsdale, NY | C | $27,000 | paid | "THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN US" - AN UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANT IN PHILADELPHIA STARTS TO FALL FOR A ROOMMATE SHE'S NEVER MET -- FORMING A CONNECTION THAT WILL TEST THE LIMITS OF HER ROMANTIC IMAGINATION. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Fractured Atlas Hartsdale, NY | C | $27,000 | paid | "WE ARE BORN OF 3" - THIRTEEN-YEAR-OLD JADE IS NAVIGATING BECOMING A TEENAGER AND PRETENDING TO BE HER GRANDMOTHER WHILE HELPING TO CARE FOR HER GREAT GRANDMOTHER WITH DEMENTIA. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | The Center for Independent Documentary Inc Boston, MA | C | $27,000 | paid | "THIS TOO IS LIBERIA" - FOR "THIS TOO IS LIBERIA," AN IMMERSIVE DOCUMENTARY THAT FOLLOWS LIBERIAN SURFER MELVIN KABAKOLE JR. AND HIS FRIENDS AS THEY HEAL THEIR TRAUMATIZED COMMUNITIES THROUGH SURF THERAPY. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Fractured Atlas Hartsdale, NY | C | $27,000 | paid | "MEET LEWIS LATIMER" - FOR A DRAMATIC LIMITED SERIES LOOKING AT POST CIVIL WAR AMERICA WHEN AFRICAN AMERICANS EXPLODED ONTO THE WORLD FRONT AND CENTER WITH THEIR TECHNICAL INNOVATIONS, INDUSTRY, SENSE OF COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND DEDICATION TO DEMOCRATIC VALUES. THE STORY OF LEWIS LATIMER, INVENTOR, DESIGNER, ENGINEER, POET, MUSICIAN, AND FAMILY MAN, WILL SERVE AS A MICROCOSM OF BLACK AMERICA. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Blackstar Philadelphia, PA | U | $25,000 | paid | "BRAVO BURKINBABY" - THIS FILM EXPLORES THE STORY OF A BURKINAB BOY WHO FLEES HIS VILLAGE AND LENDS HIS WEAVING TALENTS TO AN OLD CRAFTSMAN IN BOLOGNA, ITALY. DESPITE HIS ESCAPE, HE IS UNABLE TO FORGET THE WARMTH OF BURKINA FASO. PURSUED BY MEMORIES, HE SLIPS THROUGH TIME IN HOPES OF REGAINING ALL HE HAS LOST. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | People's Emergency Center Philadelphia, PA | U | $25,000 | paid | TECHNOLOGY LEARNING COLLABORATIVE - TO SUPPORT WORKSHOPS, PEER-TO-PEER LEARNING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR DIGITAL INCLUSION PRACTITIONERS AND DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDERS IN PHILADELPHIA, THEREBY INCREASING THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE RECEIVING THE DIGITAL INCLUSION RESOURCES THEY NEED TO THRIVE. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Doc Society Inc Brooklyn, NY | C | $25,000 | paid | CAESURA FILMS - TO REFRAME LOCAL NARRATIVES ABOUT GUN VIOLENCE AND URBAN RENEWAL IN ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA BY CENTERING THE STORIES, VOICES, AND LEADERSHIP OF BLACK WOMEN. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Culturetrust Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | B | $25,000 | paid | OLNEY CULTURE LAB - TO AMPLIFY THE DIVERSE ETHNIC AND MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY VOICES OF THE OLNEY NEIGHBORHOOD IN PHILADELPHIA. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Community Center at Visitation Philadelphia, PA | U | $25,000 | paid | FOR A NEW COMMUNITY COMPUTER LAB IN SUPPORT OF DIGITAL ACCESS AND EQUITY IN KENSINGTON. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Center for International Media Action Philadelphia, PA | U | $25,000 | paid | TO CONTINUE PROVIDING TECHNICAL ENGINEERING SUPPORT TO PHILLY COMMUNITY RADIO. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Greater Philadelphia Film Office Philadelphia, PA | C | $25,000 | paid | FRESHFLY PRODUCTIONS - TO AMPLIFY THE VOICES AND HUMANIZE THE STORIES OF PARALYZED GUN VIOLENCE SURVIVORS IN PHILADELPHIA. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Philadelphia Student Union Philadelphia, PA | B | $25,000 | paid | TO FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY YOUTH ORGANIZERS THROUGH STORYTELLING AND MEDIA CREATION. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Big Picture Alliance Philadelphia, PA | B | $25,000 | paid | PHILLY YOUTH MEDIA COLLABORATIVE - TO CULTIVATE A SPACE FOR PHILADELPHIA ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSING ON YOUTH MEDIA TO BUILD COMMUNITY, SHARE RESOURCES, LEARN FROM EACH OTHER, IDENTIFY COMMON AREAS OF GROWTH AND COLLABORATE TOWARDS SOLUTIONS. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Doc Society Brooklyn, NY | C | $25,000 | paid | "LIFE BEYOND LIFE" - TO ENGAGE COMMUNITIES IN RE-IMAGINING WHAT RE-ENTRY COULD LOOK LIKE IF IT WAS DESIGNED BY FORMERLY INCARCERATED WOMEN. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Movement Alliance Project Philadelphia, PA | B | $25,000 | paid | SECURING THE ROOTS - TO SUPPORT PAID FELLOWSHIPS FOR ORGANIZATIONS WITH BUDGETS UNDER $1 MILLIONTO PARTICIPATE IN A 6-MONTH FUNDRAISING TRAINING PROGRAM. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Blackstar Philadelphia, PA | U | $25,000 | paid | "WITH MY OWN HANDS" - THIS FILM TELLS THE STORY OF WHEN A YOUNG GIRL SUDDENLY BECOMES ILL AT A FAMILY PARTY, SHE MUST RETRACE HER MEMORIES TO UNCOVER THE TRUE CAUSE OF HER MYSTERIOUS SICKNESS. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Institute for the Development of Education in the Arts (idea) Camden, NJ | C | $25,000 | paid | FOR "THE GASLIT STREETS," A PODCAST TO CENTER COMMUNITY VOICES AND CREATIVE TALENT IN CAMDEN, NJ. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Urban Affairs Coalition Philadelphia, PA | C | $25,000 | paid | PA YOUTH VOTE - TO SUPPORT A YOUTH-LED PODCAST TO TALK ABOUT ACTIVISM, POLITICS, AND THE LIFE OF TEENS THAT WILL AIR ON & IN PARTNERSHIP WITH G-TOWN RADIO. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Culturetrust Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | B | $25,000 | paid | PHILLY AUDIO DIARIES - TO SUPPORT A YOUTH RADIO PROJECT LED BY TEEN GIRLS ABOUT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Brandywine Health Foundation Coatesville, PA | U | $25,000 | paid | THE MOVEMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP - TO TEACH FILMMAKING AND REPORTING AS A TOOL TO MAGNIFY THE VOICES OF YOUTH ON VARIOUS SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, RACIAL, AND HEALTH ISSUES IN COATESVILLE, PA. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Blackstar Philadelphia, PA | U | $25,000 | paid | "UNTITLED: PRISONER'S FILM PROJECT" - THIS FILM TELLS AN UNTOLD STORY ABOUT THE HISTORY OF INCARCERATED WOMEN WHO, ALONG WITH THEIR FAMILIES, CHANGED THEIR PRISON CONDITIONS. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Women Make Movies New York, NY | B | $25,000 | paid | "SMILE4KIME" - TO FOSTER ALTERNATIVE IMAGININGS, COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS, AND ACTIONS AROUND BLACK WOMEN'S MENTAL HEALTH AND SUPPORT THROUGH THE FILM "SMILE4KIME AND ITS IMPACT CAMPAIGN WHICH WILL INCLUDE SCREENINGS, COMMUNITY-LED CONVERSATIONS, AND AN EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY TOOLKIT. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Culturetrust Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | B | $22,000 | paid | "ALYX THROUGH THE LABYRINTH" - THIS FILM TAKES A DIVE INTO THE ALICE IN WONDERLAND-LIKE REALITY OF CONTRACTING COVID-19, FROM THE SYMPTOMS OF VERTIGO TO SENSORY LOSS AND THE LABYRINTH OF SEEKING TREATMENT. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Culturetrust Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | B | $20,000 | paid | CINESPEAK - FOR ADDITIONAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Philanthropy Network of Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | C | $20,000 | paid | FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity Philadelphia, PA | C | $18,250 | paid | TO HUMANIZE WHAT A PARDON AND CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARING CAN MEAN TO PEOPLE STRUGGLING TO ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIALS BUT WHO REMAIN IMPRISONED LONG AFTER THEY HAVE SERVED THEIR SENTENCES. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Federation Neighborhood Centers Philadelphia, PA | C | $17,000 | paid | "GRAVEYARD SHIFT SISTERS" - THIS FILM TAKES A CRITICAL AND CULTURAL LOOK AT BLACK WOMEN AND WOMEN OF COLOR IN THE HORROR (AND SCIENCE FICTION) COMMUNITY/INDUSTRY. FROM MASS MEDIA REPRESENTATION, FILMMAKERS, WRITERS, TO THE FANS, THESE WOMEN HAVE BEEN CLOSE TO INVISIBLE IN RECOGNITION IN THE HISTORY OF THE HORROR GENRE. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Philadelphia Public Access Corp Philadelphia, PA | B | $17,000 | paid | "THE GHOULS NEXT DOOR" - FOR A MEDIA-ANALYSIS PODCAST THAT DIVES INTO THE HORROR GENRE, EXPLORING THE UNIQUE AND RAW WAY SOCIETY AND CULTURE INFLUENCE THE GENRE. WE REVIEW HORROR MEDIA AND DISCUSS THE HISTORY AND PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND OUR FEARS. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Tiny Wpa Philadelphia, PA | B | $15,000 | paid | TO TRANSFORM TINY WPA'S UNDERUTILIZED STOREFRONT FACADE, WHICH IS SITUATED ALONG THE LANCASTER AVENUE COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR AT 40TH AND LANCASTER IN THE WEST PHILADELPHIA PROMISE ZONE, INTO A MEDIA PLATFORM FOR ELEVATING THE VOICES OF ITS NEIGHBORS AND TINY WPA'S YOUNG ADULT BUILDING HEROES AROUND ISSUES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO THEM. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Girls Rock Philly Philadelphia, PA | B | $15,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT A MINI DOCUMENTARY FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF YOUTH LEADERS AS GIRLS ROCK PHILLY (GRP) EMBARKS ON A COMMUNITY-CENTERED, YOUTH-DRIVEN NAME CHANGE AND STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Miami Foundation Miami, FL | B | $14,420 | paid | NEWSMATCH - FOR NEWSMATCH, AN ANNUAL, YEAR-END GIVING CAMPAIGN FOR NONPROFIT NEWSROOMS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Spiral Q LLC Philadelphia, PA | U | $10,700 | paid | TO REBUILD SPIRAL Q AFTER FLOOD DAMAGE | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Making a Change Group Chester, PA | B | $10,000 | paid | TO AMPLIFY LOCAL VOICES IN THE CITY OF CHESTER IN DELAWARE COUNTY, PA, AND FOSTERING INDIVIDUAL AGENCY AND COLLECTIVE SOCIAL ACTION. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Film Independent Los Angeles, CA | B | $10,000 | paid | "ONE MAGENTA AFTERNOON" - THIS FILM HONORS THE LIFEBLOOD OF QUEER PEOPLE OF COLOR, THEIR ARTISTIC GENIUS (EVEN IN THE MUNDANE), TO UPLIFT HOODOO/ROOTWORK, AND THE SPIRITUAL POWER OF JAZZ, AND TO DE- AND RE-/CONSTRUCT CONCEPTS AROUND BLACK FAMILY. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Healthspark Foundation Colmar, PA | B | $10,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT AN INFORMATION NEEDS ASSESSMENT HIGHLIGHTING INFORMATION CHANNELS AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION NEEDS IN THE LATINX COMMUNITY IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Yes Your Empowered Sexuality Philadelphia, PA | U | $10,000 | paid | FOR THE "YOUR EMPOWERED SEXUALITY" PODCAST FOR ADULTS, TO REFLECT ON THEIR EARLY EXPERIENCES WITH SEXUALITY AND BODIES IN ORDER TO HEAL AND BETTER SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE IN THEIR DEVELOPMENT. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Norristown Men of Excellence Norristown, PA | B | $10,000 | paid | TO AMPLIFY VOICES OF LOW-INCOME, BLACK AND IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES IN NORRISTOWN AND TO BRING LOCAL TALENT TO A NATIONAL STAGE. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Marijuana Justice Horsham, PA | U | $10,000 | paid | IMPULSE MEDIA - TO AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF YOUNG BLACK GIRLS IN WEST PHILLY, WHO ARE IMPACTED BY SYSTEMIC RACISM AND SEXISM IN THEIR DAILY LIVES, THROUGH THE LENS OF BASKETBALL. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Vox Populi Inc Philadelphia, PA | C | $10,000 | paid | YALLA PUNK - TO CREATE A A WEEKLY MORNING TALK SHOW, HIGHLIGHTING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF AND CURRENT EVENTS RELEVANT TO THE SOUTHWEST ASIAN & NORTH AFRICAN COMMUNITY, WITH A FOCUS ON LGBTQIA+ INDIVIDUALS. | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Mighty Writers Philadelphia, PA | C | $3,000 | paid | BOARD OR STAFF DONATION | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | G-Town Radio Philadelphia, PA | B | $3,000 | paid | BOARD OR STAFF DONATION | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Philadelphia Young Playwrights Philadelphia, PA | B | $3,000 | paid | BOARD OR STAFF DONATION | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Healthworks Academies Media, PA | B | $2,500 | paid | BOARD OR STAFF DONATION | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Resolve Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | C | $2,000 | paid | BOARD OR STAFF DONATION | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Community Education Center Philadelphia, PA | U | $2,000 | paid | BOARD OR STAFF DONATION | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Black Girls Love Math Philadelphia, PA | B | $1,500 | paid | BOARD OR STAFF DONATION | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Philadelphia Student Union Philadelphia, PA | B | $1,500 | paid | BOARD OR STAFF DONATION | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Culturetrust Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | B | $1,500 | paid | PHILLY AUDIO DIARIES - BOARD OR STAFF DONATION | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | We Reign Inc Philadelphia, PA | B | $1,500 | paid | BOARD OR STAFF DONATION | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Youth Art & Self-Empowerment Project Philadelphia, PA | U | $1,500 | paid | BOARD OR STAFF DONATION | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Urban Tree Connection Philadelphia, PA | U | $1,500 | paid | BOARD OR STAFF DONATION | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Garnet Valley School District (gvhs) Glen Mills, PA | U | $1,250 | paid | BOARD OR STAFF DONATION | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Vibha Inc Sunnyvale, CA | U | $1,250 | paid | BOARD OR STAFF DONATION | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Slought Foundation Philadelphia, PA | U | $1,000 | paid | BOARD OR STAFF DONATION | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Economic Hardship Reporting Project New York City, NY | C | $1,000 | paid | BOARD OR STAFF DONATION | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | The Evoluer House Philadelphia, PA | B | $1,000 | paid | BOARD OR STAFF DONATION | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Free Press Washington, DC | U | $1,000 | paid | BOARD OR STAFF DONATION - FOR MEDIA 2070 | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Open Collective Foundation Walnut Creek, CA | D | $500 | paid | BOARD OR STAFF DONATION | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | National Brain Tumor Society Newton, MA | B | $500 | paid | BOARD OR STAFF DONATION | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Gender Justice Fund Philadelphia, PA | B | $310 | paid | BOARD OR STAFF DONATION | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Youth Art & Self-Empowerment Project Philadelphia, PA | U | $200 | paid | BOARD OR STAFF DONATION | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Hope Worldwide San Diego, CA | C | $200 | paid | BOARD OR STAFF DONATION | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Women's Regional Network Denver, CO | U | $100 | paid | BOARD OR STAFF DONATION | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Sophia Academy Providence, RI | B | $100 | paid | BOARD OR STAFF DONATION | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Foundation for Metrowest Natick, MA | B | $100 | paid | BOARD OR STAFF DONATION - DIRECTED TO THE ANNE E. BORGHESANI COMMUNITY FUND | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | I Am We Are Washington, DC | B | $53 | paid | BOARD OR STAFF DONATION | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Faith in Action Washington, DC | C | $50 | paid | BOARD OR STAFF DONATION | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Bread & Roses Community Fund Philadelphia, PA | B | $50 | paid | BOARD OR STAFF DONATION | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Need in Deed Philadelphia, PA | C | $41 | paid | BOARD OR STAFF DONATION | 202231329349100113 |
| 2021 | Summer Search Philadelphia San Francisco, CA | D | $25 | paid | BOARD OR STAFF DONATION | 202231329349100113 |
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