International Journalism Defense Inc
To educate the public by supporting section 501(c)(3) organizations and public interest news and reporting organizations that educate the public and operate in a noncommercial manner, by subsidizing for the costs of defense against libel and slander lawsuits and providing them with legal resources including pre-publication legal risk assessments, to reduce the risk and impact of slapp threats and lawsuits and enable them to pursue non-partisan, public interest journalism freely and independently.
International Journalism Defense Inc at a glance
In short: International Journalism Defense Inc gave $4.3M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $2.1M), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,290,893
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,145,447
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,145,447
- Total assets
- $10,548,563
- +89.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Vermont (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who International Journalism Defense Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was IJD Vermont I LLC ($4.0M). Together the top 2 received $4.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.8M (2023) to $4.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $4.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| IJD Vermont I LLC Burlington, VT | Program Award | $4,002,893 |
| The Cyrus R Vance Center for International Justice New York, NY | Program Support Related to Reporters Shield | $288,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,548,563 | $13,637,882 | $5,023,112 | $4,290,893 | 2 | $58,922 |
| 2023 | $5,576,651 | $5,793,406 | $3,909,436 | $3,800,000 | 2 | $500 |
About International Journalism Defense Inc
Based on IRS filings
International Journalism Defense Inc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $4.3M. Net investment income was $59K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Journalism Defense Inc is led by Clothilde Redfern, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Clothilde Redfern
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Sullivan
Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Radu
Board Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Cusumano
Board Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Milton
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oliver Rivers
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 International Journalism Defense Inc
How much does International Journalism Defense Inc give each year?
International Journalism Defense Inc gave $4.3M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.8M across 2 grants.
How large is International Journalism Defense Inc?
International Journalism Defense Inc reported $10.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.6M.
What is International Journalism Defense Inc?
International Journalism Defense Inc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in New York, NY. It holds $10.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does International Journalism Defense Inc operate?
International Journalism Defense Inc has awarded grants in New York, Vermont.
What is International Journalism Defense Inc's EIN?
International Journalism Defense Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1630361. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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