Media Freedom Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2022–2025
Total received
$2.6M
Foundation funders
6
Grants recorded
13
Years covered
2022–2025
Who funds Media Freedom Foundation?
Media Freedom Foundation is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by Free Press ($2.4M), Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($200K), RSF Social Finance Inc ($15K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.6M in grants to Media Freedom Foundation between 2022–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Press | $2,400,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $200,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| RSF Social Finance Inc | $15,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Integrity Media NFP | $12,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Rachael and Ben Vaughan | $9,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Tarbell Family Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $400K (2022) to $900K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $900K.
What grants has Media Freedom Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Free Press | GENERAL SUPPORT OF MEDIA FREEDOM FOUNDATION'S PROJECT CENSORED ACTIVITIES | $900,000 |
| 2024 | Free Press | GENERAL SUPPORT OF MEDIA FREEDOM FOUNDATION'S PROJECT CENSORED ACTIVITIES | $600,000 |
| 2024 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Youth Development | $100,000 |
| 2024 | RSF Social Finance Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2024 | The Rachael and Ben Vaughan | SUPPORT INVESTIGATIVE RESEARCH | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Integrity Media NFP | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Tarbell Family Foundation | Project Censored | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Free Press | GENERAL SUPPORT OF MEDIA FREEDOM FOUNDATION'S PROJECT CENSORED ACTIVITIES | $600,000 |
| 2023 | Integrity Media NFP | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2023 | RSF Social Finance Inc | FOR WOMEN RISING RADIO | $7,500 |
| 2023 | The Rachael and Ben Vaughan | SUPPORT INVESTIGATIVE RESEARCH | $4,000 |
| 2022 | Free Press | GENERAL SUPPORT OF MEDIA FREEDOM FOUNDATION'S PROJECT CENSORED ACTIVITIES | $300,000 |
| 2022 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Youth Development | $100,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Media Freedom Foundation?
Media Freedom Foundation is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by Free Press ($2.4M), Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($200K), RSF Social Finance Inc ($15K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.6M in grants to Media Freedom Foundation between 2022–2025.
Who is Media Freedom Foundation's largest funder?
Free Press is the largest recorded funder of Media Freedom Foundation, with $2.4M across 4 grants (2022–2025).
How much grant funding has Media Freedom Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.6M in grants to Media Freedom Foundation across 13 grants from 6 funders between 2022–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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