Patricia Stonesifer

Viacom is a global media company, with preeminent positions in broadcast and cable television, radio, outdoor advertising, and online. With programming that appeals to audiences in every demographic category across virtually all media, the company is a leader in the creation, promotion, and distribution of entertainment, news, sports, music, and comedy. Viacom's well-known brands include CBS, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, VH1, BET, Paramount Pictures, Infinity Broadcasting, Viacom Outdoor, UPN, TV Land, Comedy Central, CMT: Country Music Television, King World, Spike TV, Showtime, and Simon & Schuster.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was formed in 1997 as the William H. Gates Foundation. In 1999, the foundation was renamed the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust was created in January 2000 through the merger of the Gates Learning Foundation, which worked to expand access to technology through public libraries and the William H. Gates Foundation, which focused on improving global health. The foundation participates in preventive approaches and collaborative endeavors with government, philanthropic and not-for-profit partners. Priority is given to grants that leverage additional support and serve as a catalyst for long-term, systemic change. The foundation also provides funds to promote greater equity in global health, education and public libraries. Through their partnerships in communities across the US, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is committed to raising the high school graduation rate and helping all students, regardless of race or family income. The foundation is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Smithsonian Institution operates museums and art galleries. It organizes exhibitions on art, music, television and film, science, and history. The firm also preserves and maintains cultural centers, national zoo, and research facilities. The company was founded on August 10, 1846 by James K. Polk and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Rockefeller Foundation operates and organizes charitable trusts. The company supports grants, fellowships, and conferences for programs that try to identify and alleviate need and suffering. It was founded in 1913 by John D. Rockefeller Sr. and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Miraval Holding LLC operates spa and resorts. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Catalina, AZ.

WP Co. LLC publishes newspapers. The company was founded by Stilson Hutchins on December 6, 1877 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The National Museum of African American History & Culture operates a museum that is dedicated to documenting the life of African Americans. The museum is based in Washington.