Omar Woodard

Independence Public Media of Philadelphia was founded in 1981 and is a philanthropic foundation that aims to redefine media and digital access by supporting community-driven media-making and storytelling. The private company is based in Philadelphia, PA. The foundation connects creators, industry experts, community organizations, and philanthropists to transform the greater region into a hub for community-owned media. The company prioritizes funding for bipoc and lgbtqia-led organizations and individuals to increase authentic representation of these voices in media. The foundation invests in media-making and storytelling efforts that honor the humanity, diversity, and power of community and supports work that fights inequitable systems that have created access barriers to digital technology.