Chicago Public Media
CHICAGO, IL · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). Chicago Public Media has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA'S MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE WELL-BEING OF OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND OUR DEMOCRACY THROUGH INDEPENDENT LOCAL JOURNALISM. CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA PRODUCES ACCESSIBLE, TRUSTED NEWS, INFORMATION AND PROGRAMMING THAT HELPS ALL CHICAGO AREA RESIDENTS MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS EVERY DAY, PARTICIPATE IN OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITIES AND MAKE THE MOST OF OUR REGION.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds Chicago Public Media
$46.9M in foundation grants on record from 264 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Community Trust | $12.1M | 4 |
| Corporation for Public Broadcasting | $6.3M | 5 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $5.3M | 4 |
| Joyce Foundation | $3M | 5 |
| Pritzker Traubert Foundation | $2.4M | 3 |
| John S and James L Knight Foundation | $2M | 2 |
| Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | $1.5M | 3 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $1.2M | 4 |
| Pritzker Foundation | $700K | 2 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $699K | 5 |
Leadership
MELISSA BELL — CEO (Principal officer)
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