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==Financial information==

==Financial information==

In 2010, Media Matters for America raised $10,682,649 in contribution through its fundraising consultant [[Bonner Group]], who also raises money for several George Soros-backed organizations such as The [[Center for American Progress]], [[Center for Responsibilty and Ethics]], [[People for the American Way]], and [[American Foundation for Equal Rights]].  Media Matters total revenues for 2010 were $13,237,875.<ref>[http://ag.ca.gov/charities/publications/2010cfr/cfr2010.pdf  

In 2010, Media Matters for America raised $10,682,649 in contribution through its fundraising consultant [[Bonner Group]], who also raises money for several George Soros-backed organizations such as The [[Center for American Progress]], [[Center for Responsibilty and Ethics]], [[People for the American Way]], and [[American Foundation for Equal Rights]].  Media Matters total revenues for 2010 were $13,237,875.<ref>California Attorney General [http://ag.ca.gov/charities/publications/2010cfr/cfr2010.pdf Summary of Results of Charitable Solicitation by Commerical Fundraisers for Year Ending 2010]</ref><ref>[http://www2.guidestar.org/ Media Matters 990 IRS Tax filing via Guidestar]</ref>  For 2009, Media Matters of America showed assets of $2,774,565 and income of $6,711,993.<ref>[http://www2.guidestar.org/organizations/b/47-0928008/media-matters-america.aspx Media Matters 990 tax filings, 2003 - 2009]</ref>

California Attorney General Summary of Results of Charitable Solicitation by Commerical Fundraisers for Year Ending 2010</ref><ref>[http://www2.guidestar.org/ Media Matters 990 IRS Tax filing via Guidestar]</ref>  For 2009, Media Matters of America showed assets of $2,774,565 and income of $6,711,993.<ref>[http://www2.guidestar.org/organizations/b/47-0928008/media-matters-america.aspx Media Matters 990 tax filings, 2003 - 2009]</ref>

Since its inception, they've received over $50 million dollars in contributions from several sources including wealthy liberal activists such as [[George Soros]]<ref>[http://www.politico.com/blogs/onmedia/1010/Soros_gives_1_million_to_Media_Matters.html "Soros gives $1 million to Media Matters"], Politico.com October 20, 2010</ref> and hedge funds<ref>[http://nymag.com/news/media/david-brock-media-matters-2011-5/index3.html "If I Take Down Fox, Is All Forgiven?"], By Jason Zengerle, ''New York Magazine'', May 22, 2011</ref>.  Left-wing foundations have also been a rich source of funding as well, accounting for over $17 million in donations.  Below are the list of foundations who've helped to fund Media Matters over the years.  The data is culled from publicly available tax filings made by these foundations as of October 25, 2011.

Since its inception, they've received over $50 million dollars in contributions from several sources including wealthy liberal activists such as [[George Soros]]<ref>[http://www.politico.com/blogs/onmedia/1010/Soros_gives_1_million_to_Media_Matters.html "Soros gives $1 million to Media Matters"], Politico.com October 20, 2010</ref> and hedge funds<ref>[http://nymag.com/news/media/david-brock-media-matters-2011-5/index3.html "If I Take Down Fox, Is All Forgiven?"], By Jason Zengerle, ''New York Magazine'', May 22, 2011</ref>.  Left-wing foundations have also been a rich source of funding as well, accounting for over $17 million in donations.  Below are the list of foundations who've helped to fund Media Matters over the years.  The data is culled from publicly available tax filings made by these foundations as of October 25, 2011.