Program areas at Vision Maker Media
Programming for public broadcasting. Provide funding for the creation and acquisition of Media for public broadcasting that accurately represents the cultures, experiences and values of american indians and Alaska natives, by working with independent producers and pbs stations.
Engagement. Broaden the impact of the program broadcast by providing support through the creation of ancillary materials, such as discussion guides and curricula, support for community engagement, film festival screenings and promotion.
Talent development and support. Provide professional development opportunities for professional, emerging and student Media makers through workshops, internships and contract support.
Shares native stories with the world that represent the cultures, experiences, and values of american indians and Alaska natives.
Who funds Vision Maker Media
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Vision Maker Media
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Francene Blythe | Executive Director | $107,739 | 2025-02-14 |
| Gregg Jablonski | Director of Accounting and Finance | | 2024-09-24 |
| Dawn Amory | Director of Development and Communications | | 2024-09-24 |
| Georgiana Lee | Director of Programs and Projects | | 2024-09-24 |
| Alana Stone | Project Manager | | 2024-09-24 |
Financials for Vision Maker Media
| Revenues | FYE 09/2024 | FYE 09/2023 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $3,076,655 | $2,354,584 | 30.7% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $115,954 | $83,683 | 38.6% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-6,270 | $55,431 | -111.3% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $42,200 | $77,328 | -45.4% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $4,095 | $845 | 384.6% |
| Total revenues | $3,232,634 | $2,571,871 | 25.7% |
Organizations like Vision Maker Media
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Free Spirit Media NFP | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $949,950 |
| Minnesota Motion Picture and Television Board | 501(c)(3) | Minneapolis, MN | $1,078,502 |
| Pacific Islanders in Communications | 501(c)(3) | Honolulu, HI | $1,912,512 |
| OTV Open Television | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $1,004,042 |
| Makauila | 501(c)(3) | Honolulu, HI | $1,590,701 |
| Independent Media Initiative | 501(c)(3) | Austin, TX | $1,307,025 |
| Wpbs-DT | 501(c)(3) | Watertown, NY | $3,120,418 |
| WVIA Public Media (WVIA) | 501(c)(3) | Pittston, PA | $6,094,666 |
| Metroeast Community Media | 501(c)(3) | Gresham, OR | $1,880,169 |
| PBS Western Reserve | 501(c)(3) | Kent, OH | $5,554,379 |
Data update history
January 14, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from Kresge Foundation September 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsTelevision producers / broadcastersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Receives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 301 S 13th St Suite 101
- Lincoln, NE 68508
- Metro area
- Lincoln, NE
- County
- Lancaster County, NE
- Website URL
- visionmakermedia.org/Â
- Phone
- (402) 472-3522
IRS details
- EIN
- 47-0596952
- Fiscal year end
- September
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1975
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A32: Television
- NAICS code, primary
- 512110: Motion Picture and Video Production
- Parent/child status
- Independent
California AB-488 details
- AB 488 status
- May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
- Charity Registration status
- Current - Awaiting Reporting
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- CT0272529
- FTB Entity ID
- 4641607
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2025-03-19
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