FDRLST Media Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$7.6M
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
27
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds FDRLST Media Foundation?
FDRLST Media Foundation is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Donors Trust Inc ($4.4M), Thomas W Smith Foundation Inc ($1.2M), Foundation for Accountability Integrity & Research in Elections Fund ($800K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.6M in grants to FDRLST Media Foundation between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donors Trust Inc | $4,432,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Thomas W Smith Foundation Inc | $1,200,000 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Foundation for Accountability Integrity & Research in Elections Fund | $800,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | $550,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Servant Foundation | $250,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Conservative Partnership Institute | $175,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Dunn Foundation | $125,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| WL Amos Sr Foundation Inc co William L Amos III | $5,500 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Apex Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Jeanne and Glenn Easton Foundation | $4,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $450K (2020) to $2.6M (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $725K.
What grants has FDRLST Media Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Foundation for Accountability Integrity & Research in Elections Fund | Mission and program support | $400,000 |
| 2025 | Thomas W Smith Foundation Inc | PUBLIC POLICY | $250,000 |
| 2025 | The Dunn Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Foundation for Accountability Integrity & Research in Elections Fund | Mission and program support | $400,000 |
| 2024 | Donors Trust Inc | for general operations | $270,000 |
| 2024 | Servant Foundation | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Thomas W Smith Foundation Inc | PUBLIC POLICY | $200,000 |
| 2024 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | To support journalism education programs | $150,000 |
| 2024 | The Dunn Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| 2024 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | MEDICAL / PUBLIC SERVICES | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Apex Foundation | ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC POLICY | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Jeanne and Glenn Easton Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Donors Trust Inc | for general operations | $462,000 |
| 2023 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | To support journalism education programs | $150,000 |
| 2023 | Thomas W Smith Foundation Inc | PUBLIC POLICY | $150,000 |
| 2023 | Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | WL Amos Sr Foundation Inc co William L Amos III | General Support | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Jeanne and Glenn Easton Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Donors Trust Inc | for general operations | $2,325,000 |
| 2022 | Conservative Partnership Institute | Mission and program support | $175,000 |
| 2022 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | To support journalism education programs | $125,000 |
| 2022 | WL Amos Sr Foundation Inc co William L Amos III | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2021 | Donors Trust Inc | $1,125,000 for general operations/ $500 to support The Federalist website and its publication | $1,125,500 |
| 2021 | Thomas W Smith Foundation Inc | PUBLIC POLICY | $400,000 |
| 2021 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | To support journalism education programs | $125,000 |
| 2020 | Donors Trust Inc | for general operations | $250,000 |
| 2020 | Thomas W Smith Foundation Inc | PUBLIC POLICY | $200,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds FDRLST Media Foundation?
FDRLST Media Foundation is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Donors Trust Inc ($4.4M), Thomas W Smith Foundation Inc ($1.2M), Foundation for Accountability Integrity & Research in Elections Fund ($800K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.6M in grants to FDRLST Media Foundation between 2020–2025.
Who is FDRLST Media Foundation's largest funder?
Donors Trust Inc is the largest recorded funder of FDRLST Media Foundation, with $4.4M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has FDRLST Media Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $7.6M in grants to FDRLST Media Foundation across 27 grants from 12 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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