Gannett Foundation Inc
Gannett Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its filings indicate that it appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking: the 2025 return is marked final and says the organization terminated operations, while the 2026 filing reports no grants and no assets.
Gannett Foundation Inc at a glance
- Revenue (2026)
- $18
- -99.5% vs 2025
- Qualifying distributions (2026)
- $80
- -99.9% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $80
- -99.9% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gannett Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing states that there were no grant programs in 2026. It also says the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations; it provides no current application process, materials, or award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Shari Ruedy
Mailing address: 1675 Broadway Fl23, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (703) 854-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gannett Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4,079 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4,069 grants of 4,079 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is Gannett Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
88%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 28 of 32 grantees (88%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 6% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 98% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2025) to $3.5M (2021). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Earth Echo International Washington, DC | Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Doctors Against Genocide Society Dearborn Heights, MI | Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Aleph Institute Miami, FL | Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
| 500 Women Scientists Boulder, CO | Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood New York City, NY | Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| United Way of Greater Rochester & the Finger Lakes Rochester, NY | Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| United Way Metropolitan Dallas Dallas, TX | Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| Grey Bull Rescue Foundation Corp Tampa, FL | Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| The Save Farm Riley, KS | Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| Special Olympics International Washington, DC | Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $18 | $80 | — | — | $80 | $18 | — |
| 2025 | $1,640 | $3,754 | $83,372 | $65,000 | 32 | $81,673 | $3,754 | $2,357 |
| 2024 | $81,232 | $43,539 | $72,389 | $189,003 | 360 | $199,828 | $8,739 | $6,803 |
| 2023 | $272,141 | $360,402 | $611,341 | $760,663 | 1,465 | $856,035 | $23,936 | $20,516 |
| 2022 | $805,828 | $3,624,565 | $3,568,051 | $3,434,020 | 2,222 | $3,568,053 | $12,333 | $52,710 |
| 2021 | $720,784 | $3,532,704 | $3,881,030 | $3,522,246 | 1,250 | $3,881,030 | $382 | $64,702 |
| 2020 | $1,162,787 | $3,617,013 | $3,198,691 | $3,125,439 | 934 | — | $5,041 | $64,638 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions addressed a range of needs. For example, the National Urban League describes itself as a civil-rights and community-based movement providing services, research, and policy advocacy; UnidosUS says it creates opportunities for Latinos; and the Autistic Self Advocacy Network says it works to advance disability-rights principles and organize autistic people to be heard in public discussions.
Other 2025 grantees included Grey Bull Rescue Foundation, whose stated mission is to assist U.S. citizens and allies in dangerous environments, and Donate Life America, which says it educates the public about organ, eye, and tissue donation.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 32 grants totaling $65,000 in 2025 and 360 grants totaling $189,003 in 2024. The available figures do not establish a typical grant size. Among the 2025 recipients listed were Grey Bull Rescue Foundation ($2,500), 500 Women Scientists ($2,500), National Urban League Inc ($2,000), Didi Hirsch Psychiatric Service ($1,667), UnidosUS ($1,667), Autistic Self Advocacy Network Inc ($1,500), National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota Inc ($1,500), and Donate Life America ($1,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Mike Reed as president; Samantha Howland as chief people officer; Latoya Johnson as VP, Inclusion Strategy; and Michael Anastasi as senior VP, Local News - Content.
Gannett Foundation Inc is led by Mike Reed, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Mike Reed
President
CEO & Chairman → President & Chairman, 2023
President & Chairman → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Anastasi
Senior Vice President & Local News - Content
Regional Editor → Vice President & Local News, 2023
Vice President & Local News → Senior Vice President & Local News - Content, 2024
On filings since 2021
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Latoya Johnson
Vice President & Inclusion Strategy
Senior Director & Dei → Vice President & Inclusion Strategy, 2024
On filings since 2022
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Howland
Chief People Officer
Chief People Officer & Secretary → Chief People Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Doug Horne (2020–2024) — CFO
- Former: Bala Menon (2021–2023) — Senior Vice President & Chief Customer Officer
- Former: Maribel Wadsworth (2020–2021) — Vice President & Publisher
- Former: Sam Howland (2020–2021) — Chief People Officer & Secretary
- Former: Latoya Jackson (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Gannett Foundation Inc
What does Gannett Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions addressed a range of needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gannett Foundation Inc?
The filing states that there were no grant programs in 2026. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gannett Foundation Inc's EIN?
Gannett Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1568843. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
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