Local Media Foundation
Lake City, Michigan · EIN 364427750 · Private foundation
Local Media Foundation is a Michigan-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $4.6M in giving and $6.1M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 109 grants for Local Media Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Local Media Foundation funds
Local Media Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on libraries & literacy.
Populations it has supported include black communities, indigenous.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Columbian Publishing Company STIPENDS FOR JOURNALISM PROJECTS AND TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES FOR DIGITAL JOURNALISM | Rochester, NY | $395K | 2024 |
| The Columbian Publishing Company SUPPORT FOR JOURNALISM PROJECTS | Vancouver, WA | $358K | 2022 |
| Word in Black Pbc STIPENDS FOR JOURNALISM PROJECTS | Washington, DC | $350K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Local Media Foundation
Local Media Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at localmedia.org/foundation.aspx.
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Frequently asked questions about Local Media Foundation
- Does Local Media Foundation accept grant applications?
- Local Media Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Local Media Foundation fund?
- Local Media Foundation's grants focus on libraries & literacy. Example recipients include The Columbian Publishing Company, Word in Black Pbc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Local Media Foundation give in grants?
- Local Media Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $4.6M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.8M over 109 grants.
- Where is Local Media Foundation located?
- Local Media Foundation is based in Lake City, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 364427750.
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