THE FOUNDATIONS MISSION IS TO INCREASE THE FLOW OF GOOD, FACTUAL INFORMATION ONLINE TO COUNTER AND REBUT THE SPREAD AND MISINFORMATION AND DISINFORMATION. THIS IS DONE BY CREATING,INCUBATING, FUNDING AND LIFTING UP FACT- BASED SOLUTIONS, VOICES, PROGRAMS, JOUNALISM, CONTENT, AND OTHER INITIATIVES THAT CAN BE QUICKLY DEVELOPED, TESTED AND DEPLOYED AT SCALE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
+28.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$695K
+549.5% YoY
Grant Count
3
-57.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$232K
+1415.6% YoY
About The Good Information Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Good Information Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $695K. Net investment income was $203K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,289,524 | $1,782,611 | $402,854 |
| Revenue | $1,084,985 | $1,938,000 | $538,064 |
| Expenses | $1,413,650 | $369,469 | $437,680 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $203,462 | — | — |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lexington Observer ($500,000), Public Democracy America ($120,000), Social Impact Fund ($75,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PUBLIC DEMOCRACY AMERICA GREAT FALLS, VA | — | $120,000 |
| SOCIAL IMPACT FUND LOS ANGELES, CA | — | $75,000 |
| LEXINGTON OBSERVER LEXINGTON, MA | — | $500,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE FARBMAN | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| DEBRA LAVOY | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| KARIM SAHYOUN | TREASURER | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Good Information Foundation?
The Good Information Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Good Information Foundation?
As of 2024, The Good Information Foundation holds $2.3M in total assets with $1.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $695K in 2024.
Where does The Good Information Foundation operate?
The Good Information Foundation has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts, Virginia.
What size grants does The Good Information Foundation award?
In 2024, The Good Information Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $695K — an average of about $232K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Good Information Foundation's EIN?
The Good Information Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2025505. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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