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Founded in 1954, Lyric Opera of Chicago's mission is to express and promote the life-changing, transformational, revelatory power of great opera. Lyric exists to provide a broad, deep, and relevant cultural service to Chicago and the nation, and to advance the development of the art form. Lyric is dedicated to producing and performing consistently thrilling, entertaining, and thought-provoking opera with a balanced repertoire of core classics, lesser-known masterpieces, and new works; to creating an innovative and wide-ranging program of community engagement and educational activities; and to developing exceptional emerging operatic talent.

Project Twenty1 has an EPIC mission. We Educate, Promote, Inspire, and Connect creatives through film and animation programs in the Greater Philadelphia area that attract participants from all over the world. We help turn artistic passions into careers. We help unite the world of independent artists, allow them direct paths to their audiences, and at the same time build the cultural and artistic scene in Philadelphia and beyond. We create a network of support, promotion, and distribution through which motivated filmmakers and artists can get their work seen internationally. And in the process, we witness the birth of exciting new creative relationships and truly original, entertaining films.

UNITE the architecture, art, poetry and music of our time. The cross-inspiration of the arts through history, a pursuit of fundamental importance, is a core purpose of ‘T’ Space. REFLECT at a time when art and architecture have become increasingly financial instruments. ‘T’ Space is dedicated to reflecting on the meanings of art and architecture, with the aim of educating the public by facilitating dialogue among living artists. COMMISSION new works and experimental collaborations. By commissioning artists, ‘T’ Space fosters hybrid combinations of new thought. EDUCATE through art, music and poetry. ‘T’ Space provides an enriched architectural education, including a summer architecture fellowship and academic tours. RENEW the deep connection of the arts, humanity and the natural land.

The Wisconsin Public Radio Association raises funds, stewards gifts, and advocates on behalf of Wisconsin Public Radio so the network can produce and distribute statewide news, cultural programming, and music. Its role is primarily philanthropic and organizational support to ensure WPR’s services remain available across Wisconsin.

ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces in-depth investigative journalism to expose abuses of power and betrayals of public trust by government, corporations, and other institutions. Its reporting aims to shine sustained light on wrongdoing and drive accountability and reform; the organization funds and publishes investigations, data tools, and collaborations to maximize public impact.

CID's mission is to support the production and distribution of high quality independently produced documentaries and the filmmakers who create them. The cooperative arrangement between CID and independent film and video producers is unique. Once involved in a project, CID becomes totally committed to its successful completion by working with producers at all phases including helping to raise and manage project funds and offer creative, technical, and distribution support. We promote our films through our website (396,000 visitors this year) and social media (7000 friends and followers). CID also provides professional development programs and collaborates with other organizations on initiatives that strengthen the production environment for independent filmmakers including offering monthly workshops, a weeklong retreat seminar for 10 filmmakers held each summer in Vermont, and the pride of the ocean film festival and seminars which provide a unique resource for LGBT filmmakers. CID works with filmmakers from all regions of the country. A total of 142 films are currently in the development and production phases. The demographics of the filmmakers and the subject matter of their films are equally diverse. CID films have been seen on PBS as part of American Masters, American Experience, Independent Lens and POV, received national cablecasts from HBO, Sundance, Discovery and Logo channels, and have appeared at every major film festival receiving awards from Emmy’s to the Peabody.

Mid-South Public Communications Foundation is a non-profit corporation created forthe purpose of enhancing the educational and cultural opportunities of the community through the development, ownership, and operation of non-commercial radio and television stations The community continues to be our largest source of income These funds come from membership activities, corporate and foundation support

Women Make Movies is a 501(c)(3) non-profit media arts service organization established in 1972 to address the under representation and misrepresentation of women in the media industry. Since then, organizational growth and ground-breaking programs have made Women Make Movies the leading distributor of women’s films and videotapes worldwide.WMM carries out its unique mission through an internationally recognized Distribution Service and a Production Assistance Program that helps women film/video directors in all stages of production by offering educational and professional development assistance. We provide emerging artists with the tools that are essential for their artistic development, while giving accomplished women film and videomakers national and international exposure.

The Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism (PVCEB) serves as the U.S. governance and charitable body for Thich Nhat Hanh’s Plum Village sangha. It supports and represents the tradition’s monasteries and publishing (e.g., Deer Park Monastery, Blue Cliff, Magnolia Grove, Parallax Press), and raises funds and resources to preserve and share the teachings and community practice of Engaged Buddhism.

It is my belief that within St. Louis there are scores of filmmakers with a passion and skill to produce quality and relevant films. Rather than allow a “brain drain” of emerging and talented filmmakers, editors, producers, cinematographers, sound and lighting technicians to find greener pastures it is the hope and belief that by opportunities and funding, St. Louis can become a community that produces ground breaking and innovative filmmakers.

Founded in 1967, Blue Ridge PBS is the sole public multimedia enterprise serving 4 million individuals in portions of five states. The station’s coverage area includes southwestern Virginia and bordering counties in Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia and North Carolina. Blue Ridge PBS is the four-time winner of regional Emmy Awards for documentaries and community service. As the region’s storyteller, Blue Ridge PBS offers outstanding informational, educational and cultural programming, along with an award-winning local production team devoted to regional issues and interests. No matter where you live, Blue Ridge PBS enriches your community through our local productions, national programming and educational initiatives. Based in Roanoke, Va., Blue Ridge PBS is comprised of three channels: WBRA-TV 15.1, Southwest Virginia PTV 15.2 and Blue Ridge PBS Kids 15.3.

TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY BROADCASTING SERVICES OF PBS WISCONSIN, A PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE OPERATED JOINTLY BY THE WISCONSIN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD AND THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN BOARD OF REGENTS-UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN EXTENSION. 2. TO ESTABLISH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES WHICH COMPLEMENT AND/OR ASSIST THE BROADCASTING ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED ABOVE. 3. TO ENGAGE IN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS ANCILLARY TO AND IN SUPPORT OF THE FOREGOING. 4. TO RAISE FUNDS AND INVEST IN, RECEIVE, HOLD, USE AND DISPOSE OF PROPERTY OF ALL KINDS AS MAY BE NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE TO CARRY INTO EFFECT THE PURPOSES STATED ABOVE.