NIX|GERSON MEDIA FOUNDATION

NGM Foundation is mission-driven to empower gender equality and economic opportunity for women.

  • STORYTELLING

    We invest in women’s stories focused on gender equality and economic empowerment for women.

  • PROGRAMMING

    We support select partners and programs that empower women to achieve greater financial prosperity.

  • IMPACT INVESTING

    We invest in opportunities that align with our mission to build economic opportunity for women.

Support NGM Foundation (501c3) in our mission. Contributions are tax deductible. Grants or distributions are accepted from Individuals, Corporations, Donor-Advised Funds, Foundations, Retirement Accounts, and Charitable Trusts.

For larger contributions or to donate any asset with established or appraisable value, such as stocks, bonds, real estate, collectibles, art, cryptocurrency, or privately held business interests, fill out this form to speak with our foundation administration team.

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CURRENT PROGRAMS

VENTURE:F is on a mission to help women invest in women and increase the flow of capital to women-led ventures. The Venture:F podcast, newsletter, and website feature leading experts and the best wealth, investing, and venture news and resources curated for women.

The Venture:F docuseries currently in development is a four part limited series about women changing the culture of money. Each hour long episode explores one topic in all its facets -  the big picture of FINANCE and why who controls capital matters; the FUNDING challenges and champions when it comes to the flow of capital to the women business owners; the female FOUNDERS launching businesses that are changing the culture of money; and the education of women and FUTURE generations on finance, wealth and investing.  

JourneyWomen is a 30 min, multi-episode series building a foundation for women in the construction skilled trades one episode at a time.

JourneyWomen follows an all female construction crew: contractor to carpenter, electrician to plumber, roofer to mason, welder to dry waller, and everything in between, getting into the nuts and bolts, literally, of what it takes to succeed in the construction industry. Industry leaders show viewers what it takes to work on a construction job and where to find the training to get the job done right.

Inspired by the groundswell of women speaking loudly and advocating for policy issues during recent elections both national and local, The Ticket delves into how women’s perspectives affect opportunity and change. 

These non-partisan conversations on maternal and reproductive health, gun violence protection, upholding truth in prosecutorial law, accountability in times of extremism, LGBTQIA understanding, economic development for small businesses, the environment and climate change, AND national security from women in elected office and grass roots organizations shows how their voices and representation matter.

FAQ

  • Laura Nix Gerson and Rona Nix are experienced producers and business professionals who are dedicated to storytelling that positively impacts women.

  • Productions hire majority women on set - in front of and behind the camera, in operational and production roles, and in marketing and promotion.

  • Social Impact Entertainment (SIE) is a type of storytelling that aims to have a positive social or environmental impact. SIE content is often film or television, but can also include podcasts, events, and experiential programs.

  • Contributions go directly to underwrite the costs of SIE productions and programs. Additionally, we support select partner programs that align with the productions.

  • Yes! NGM foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Donors receive written acknowledgement of their contribution for tax purposes.

  • Let's talk! There are producing partner opportunities on our projects for donors who bring expertise and resources to the table for specific productions.

  • Donors become part of our community. You will be invited to production related events and premieres. You will also receive acknowledgement in the credits of specific productions.

  • Charitable contributions can consist of cash or any type of asset with appraisable value, such as real estate, stock, private business interests, cryptocurrency, or art collections.

  • Absolutely. We welcome the opportunity to partner with corporations who believe in our mission and want to support positive storytelling that empowers economic opportunity for women.

  • Absolutely! You can contribute directly to the NGM Foundation or to a specific production through your foundation. Additionally we can structure your contribution as a recoverable grant - so if one of our productions makes money, your foundation makes money as well.

  • Absolutely! NGM Foundation is a 501(c)3 public charity.

  • Absolutely! We are partnered with LOHAS, who specializes in helping DAFs invest in social impact entertainment productions. DAFs are an excellent way to contribute to both the foundation and productions directly!

  • Through our foundation your philanthropic capital can be invested in productions. Additionally, we are always looking for and reviewing mission-aligned investment opportunities.