American Journalism Project Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$86.7M
Foundation funders
103
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds American Journalism Project Inc?
American Journalism Project Inc is funded by 103 grantmakers, led by Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($17.2M), California Community Foundation ($8.2M), John S and James L Knight Foundation ($7.8M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $86.7M in grants to American Journalism Project Inc between 2021–2025.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.2M (2025) to $26.8M (2024). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $2.2M.
What grants has American Journalism Project Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | California Community Foundation | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $1,050,000 |
| 2025 | Seedlings Foundation | HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY | $500,000 |
| 2025 | Moccasin Lake Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $110,000 |
| 2025 | Weingart Foundation | SUPPORT FOR LA LOCAL NEWS INITIATIVE | $55,000 |
| 2025 | Surdna Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Bluebird Legacy Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2025 | University of Southern California | GENERAL SUPPORT | $27,500 |
| 2025 | Arizona Community Foundation | THIS AWARD IS DESIGNATED SUPPORT FOR THE ARIZONA LOCAL NEWS INITIATIVE | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Robert and Virginia Shiller Foundation | TO ASSIST THE RECIPIENT IN CARRYING OUT ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust | Support Arizona Journalism Assessment | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Burton Family Foundation | DESIGNATED SUPPORT FOR THE ARIZONA LOCAL NEWS INITIATIVE | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Community Foundation for Southern Arizona | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Another Light Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Nielsen Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The San Francisco Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Mary Lou Lemon Foundation | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $20,000 |
| 2025 | The Miami Foundation Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,868 |
| 2025 | Mitchell Wolfson Sr Foundation | A VENTURE PHILANTHROPY DEDICATED TO BUILDING NON-PROFIT LOCAL NEWS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Institute for Nonprofit News | INN SUPPORT - LA FIRES RELEIF | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Ann B & Thomas L Friedman Family Found | ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Madeira Fund Inc | UNRESTRICTED | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Select Equity Group Foundation | MATCHING GIFT | $2,042 |
| 2025 | Zarrow Families Foundation | TULSA LOCAL NEWS INITIATIVE | $1,500 |
| 2025 | Jim Neuberger and Helen Stambler Neuberger | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Joel and Carol Jankowsky Foundation | EDUCATIONAL CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $1,000 |
| 2025 | The Hardesty Family Foundation Inc | OPERATING | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Irene M and Julian J Rothbaum Foundation | EDUCATION | $618 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds American Journalism Project Inc?
American Journalism Project Inc is funded by 103 grantmakers, led by Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($17.2M), California Community Foundation ($8.2M), John S and James L Knight Foundation ($7.8M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $86.7M in grants to American Journalism Project Inc between 2021–2025.
Who is American Journalism Project Inc's largest funder?
Silicon Valley Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of American Journalism Project Inc, with $17.2M across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has American Journalism Project Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $86.7M in grants to American Journalism Project Inc across 200 grants from 103 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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