Free Spirit Media, NFP
Chicago, IL
- UEI
- MZN4VM6SBL66
- CAGE
- 5D7G0
- Primary NAICS
- 611710 Educational Support Services
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 3604 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
- Website
- freespiritmedia.org
- Founded
- 2000
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Consumer Discretionary
- Media
- Movies & Entertainment
- SIC code
- 78 Motion Pictures
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Grant awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Grant subawards
| Prime recipient | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not on record | 1910479-61-C-22 | $110,000 |
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About the company
Free Spirit Media, NFP is a non-profit organization that has been registered to receive federal awards since March 20, 2009. The organization primarily provides media arts education programs and creative workforce development initiatives for youth and emerging artists in Chicago's West Side. Through federal grant awards, Free Spirit Media, NFP supports staff salaries, consultant fees, and facilities expenses to deliver these programs. The organization's focus on media arts education and workforce development suggests a commitment to empowering young people with skills and opportunities in the creative industries.
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has been a consistent funding source for Free Spirit Media, NFP, awarding multiple Project Grants to the organization. In January 2024, the NEA provided a grant to support staff salaries and consultant fees for media arts education programs and a creative workforce development program. Previously, in January 2022, the NEA awarded a $150,000 grant under the Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals program (CFDA 45.024) to assist with personnel and facilities expenses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This grant aimed to support public participation in the arts and promote community resilience. In July 2020, another NEA grant was awarded specifically to support a creative workforce development program for youth pursuing careers in media arts. These grants demonstrate Free Spirit Media, NFP's ongoing commitment to providing media arts education and career development opportunities for young people in Chicago, with a particular focus on adapting to challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and fostering community engagement through the arts.
Quick answers
Is Free Spirit Media, NFP registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Free Spirit Media, NFP's SAM.gov registration is active through December 17, 2026.
What is Free Spirit Media, NFP's most recent federal award?
Free Spirit Media, NFP's most recent federal grant award is To support staff salaries and consultant fees for media arts education programs and a creative workforce development… (19214873424), from National Endowment for the Arts, on January 1, 2024.
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- Funding analysis by agency, NAICS and set-aside
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