TEGNA Foundation Inc is a corporate foundation sponsored by TEGNA Inc, a media and digital company that operates over 50 television stations. The foundation is classified as a 501(c)(3) private grantmaking foundation and has been tax-exempt since May 2015. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia (with operations also noted in Tysons, VA), the foundation serves the mission of supporting community programs in areas where TEGNA does business.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.9M
-10.8% YoY
Grant Count
81
-44.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$35K
+61.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to empower people in the communities served by TEGNA Inc. The foundation supports nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions through multiple grantmaking programs.
Primary funding areas include:
- Arts and culture
- Journalism and media education
- Education and youth development
- Conservation and environmental programs
- Neighborhood improvement
- Economic development
- Hunger and social services
- Health
- Emergency assistance to families and individuals in crisis
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
- Support for economically disadvantaged people
Grantmaking
The foundation's average grant amount is in the $1,000 to $5,000 range. The foundation operates multiple grantmaking programs:
Grant Range
s and Types
Average Grant
amount is in the $1,000 to $5,000 range. The foundation operates multiple grantmaking programs:
How to Apply
Grant applications are submitted using an interactive Adobe Acrobat PDF form. For community grants, applicants complete the application and submit it with their grant proposal to their local TV station general manager. For media grants, applications are submitted to TEGNA Foundation in Tysons, VA. The foundation accepts applications on an ongoing basis.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is national in scope but focuses specifically on communities served by TEGNA television station operations. Recent grant activity has been documented in Florida, Texas, Minnesota, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent (2024):
- Total Assets: $87,298
- Revenue: $2,877,062
- Expenses: $2,980,159
- Net Income: -$10
- Total Giving: $2,865,835
Historical Impact: Since 2015, TEGNA Foundation has made nearly 4,000 grants totaling approximately $24 million dollars.
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID T LOUGEE | DIRECTOR & CHAIRMAN (END 8/24) | — | — |
| MARC SHER | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | — | — |
| CLIFTON A MCCLELLAND | ASSISTANT TREASURER | — | — |
| ANNE BENTLEY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| LAUREN S FISHER | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY (END 9/24) | — | — |
| RICHARD K VON SEELEN | TREASURER | — | — |
| MICHAEL STEIB | DIRECTOR & CHAIRMAN (START 8/24) | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has awarded grants to address critical community needs across its service areas. Recent grant recipients have included nonprofits addressing flood recovery efforts in Texas, community organizations in Minnesota, and various initiatives supporting education, youth development, and emergency assistance.
Just feel truly blessed'' | Three non-profits to receive TEGNA Texas grantsThe foundation's grantmaking is overseen by committees of local management and employees at the community level, while journalism grants are managed by the foundation's national office. The foundation has been noted as accepting applications on an ongoing basis, though prospective applicants may benefit from connections to TEGNA operations.
Just feel truly blessed'' | Three non-profits to receive TEGNA Texas grantsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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