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Funders to approach for PBS Foundation

Arlington, Virginia$21M revenue258 funders on file

The foundation enlists philanthropic support of public broadcasting through establishing special initiatives funds and an endowment fund to ensure pbs's continued excellence, and to promote and enhance outstanding public broadcasting programs and services. Working collaboratively and cooperatively with member stations, the foundation endeavors to secure the extraordinary funding necessary to maintain and enhance pbs's commitment to serving the american…

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Best betsLikely, smaller grants1 in 40$85k, your typical grant1 in 401 in 201 in 102 in 10$10k$30k$100k$300k$1.0MChance of a first grant within two years →Likely grant for you →
Expected from this list$2.8M–$8.2Mover two years, from 20–27 new funders
Last two years (2023–24)$4.5Mfrom 42 new funders

Half the value is in your top 8 funders, of 152

$0$4.1M$8.2Mhalf from the top 8likely range1st10thAll 152
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  1. 1The Andrew W Mellon FoundationSimilar grantees: Peak Grantmaking Inc ($10k/yr), The Queens Library Foundation Inc ($150k/yr), Independent Sector ($18k/yr)1 in 10$520k
  2. 2The Arthur M Blank Family FoundationSimilar grantees: Media Impact Funders Inc ($15k/yr), Peak Grantmaking Inc ($3k/yr), Pga Foundation Inc ($98k/yr)1 in 10$80k
  3. 3John S and James L Knight FoundationSimilar grantees: Seattle Public Library Foundation ($78k/yr), National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation ($130k/yr), Peak Grantmaking Inc ($12k/yr)1 in 10$89k

149 more funders on the list for PBS Foundation

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