From public IRS filings
CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA INC
CHICAGO, IL · Arts, Culture & Humanities
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)
Total revenue
$35.6M
Total expenses
$27.1M
Total assets
$123.1M
Program expense ratio
67%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA INC
$42.2M in foundation grants on record from 243 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 |
| John S and James L Knight Foundation | $3M | 3 |
| Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | $1.5M | 3 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $1.2M | 4 |
| Joyce Foundation | $1M | 3 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (Consolidated) | $820K | 14 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $657K | 4 |
| Andrew W Mellon Foundation | $650K | 1 |
Leadership
MELISSA BELL — CEO (Principal officer)
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