Local Media Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Lake City, Michigan · EIN 36-4427750
- Michigan
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Michigan
- Total giving
- $4.6MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $6.1MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
LOCAL MEDIA FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ENSURE A HEALTHY FUTURE FOR LOCAL JOURNALISM, WHICH IS ESSENTIAL TO A STRONG DEMOCRACY, BY REINVENTING BUSINESS MODELS FOR NEWS.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| The Columbian Publishing Company | $360K | 2022 |
| Indian Country Media | $95K | 2022 |
| Afro American Co Baltimore City | $87K | 2022 |
| Amnews Corpdba New Tork Amsterdam News | $80K | 2022 |
| Tiloben | $76K | 2022 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.localmedia.org/foundation.aspx
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.