Journalism Refugees Education Fund
The corporation will foster, support, promote, and conduct the programs, projects, and activities designed to provide educational opportunities, including but not limited to college preparation, english as a second langauage courses, summer programs, and primary, secondary, and post-secondary education, for individuals who have worked with local or international news media outlets and their family memebers who have fled countries or regions experiencing war, civil strife, or other humanitarian crises.
Journalism Refugees Education Fund at a glance
In short: Journalism Refugees Education Fund gave $192K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $192,411
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- Average grant
- $24,051
- Median grant
- $19,301
- Total assets
- $304,303
- +204.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Journalism Refugees Education Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chatham University ($71K). Together the top 8 received $192K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $192K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $70,808 |
| Champlain College Burlington, VT | Tuition Support | $29,418 |
| Northern Virginia Community College Annadale, VA | General Support | $28,163 |
| York University York, NE | General Support | $24,597 |
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Tuition Support | $14,005 |
| JCC Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $9,266 |
| Depaul University Chicago, IL | Tuition Support | $8,573 |
| University of Maryland Baltimore, MD | General Support | $7,581 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $304,303 | $426,368 | $221,964 | $192,411 | 8 |
| 2023 | $99,899 | $147,847 | $47,948 | — | — |
About Journalism Refugees Education Fund
Based on IRS filings
Journalism Refugees Education Fund is a public charity focused on Education, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $304K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $192K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Journalism Refugees Education Fund is led by Lauren Katzenberg, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lauren Katzenberg
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David McCraw
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Blumenstein
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven McElroy
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Dryfoods
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Steers
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Green
Secretary
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 Journalism Refugees Education Fund
How much does Journalism Refugees Education Fund give each year?
Journalism Refugees Education Fund gave $192K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Journalism Refugees Education Fund's typical grant size?
Journalism Refugees Education Fund's median grant in 2024 was $19,301, and its average grant was $24,051, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Journalism Refugees Education Fund give grants?
Journalism Refugees Education Fund's top state is Pennsylvania, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Vermont (15%) and Virginia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (3 grants).
Does Journalism Refugees Education Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of Journalism Refugees Education Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Tuition Support" (3 grants).
Who are Journalism Refugees Education Fund's largest grantees?
Journalism Refugees Education Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Chatham University ($70,808), Champlain College ($29,418) and Northern Virginia Community College ($28,163), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Journalism Refugees Education Fund?
Journalism Refugees Education Fund reported $304K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $426K.
What is Journalism Refugees Education Fund?
Journalism Refugees Education Fund is a public charity focused on Education, based in New York, NY. It holds $304K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Journalism Refugees Education Fund's EIN?
Journalism Refugees Education Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2469467. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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