Oregon Journalism Project
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2024–2025
Total received
$585K
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
13
Years covered
2024–2025
Who funds Oregon Journalism Project?
Oregon Journalism Project is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Alternative Newsweekly Foundation ($432K), Oregon Jewish Community Foundation ($40K), Harry a Merlo Foundation Inc ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $585K in grants to Oregon Journalism Project between 2024–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Newsweekly Foundation | $432,115 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Oregon Jewish Community Foundation | $40,300 | 1 | 2025 |
| Harry a Merlo Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Trel Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Wheeler Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Jackson Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Shauna M and Kevin B Flanigan Family | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Onpoint Community Credit Union | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Roth Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Bechen Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Larson Legacy | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Sorlie Family Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2024) to $528K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $528K.
What grants has Oregon Journalism Project received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Alternative Newsweekly Foundation | PROJECT FULFILLMENT | $375,000 |
| 2025 | Oregon Jewish Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $40,300 |
| 2025 | Harry a Merlo Foundation Inc | START UP AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM NEWSROOM | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Trel Foundation | SUPPORT ACCOUNTABLE JOURNALISM | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Wheeler Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2025 | The Jackson Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $15,000 |
| 2025 | The Shauna M and Kevin B Flanigan Family | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Onpoint Community Credit Union | COMMUNITY OUTREACH | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Roth Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Bechen Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $1,000 |
| 2025 | The Larson Legacy | GENERAL FUNDING | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Sorlie Family Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $200 |
| 2024 | Alternative Newsweekly Foundation | PROJECT FULLFILLMENT | $57,115 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Oregon Journalism Project?
Oregon Journalism Project is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Alternative Newsweekly Foundation ($432K), Oregon Jewish Community Foundation ($40K), Harry a Merlo Foundation Inc ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $585K in grants to Oregon Journalism Project between 2024–2025.
Who is Oregon Journalism Project's largest funder?
Alternative Newsweekly Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Oregon Journalism Project, with $432K across 2 grants (2024–2025).
How much grant funding has Oregon Journalism Project received?
IRS 990 filings record $585K in grants to Oregon Journalism Project across 13 grants from 12 funders between 2024–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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