The American Independent Foundation
Washington, DC ·EIN 33-1137541 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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Who funds The American Independent Foundation?
The American Independent Foundation is funded by 68 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($6.5M), Deborah Joy Simon Charitable Foundation ($1.5M), Ab Foundation ($530K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.1M in grants to The American Independent Foundation between 2020–2024.
Showing top 25 of 68 funders by total given.
What grants has The American Independent Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sciarra Foundation | To Foster strong, independent journalism that helps create positive societal change through increased public awareness of progressive issues | $500,000 |
| 2024 | The Leonard & Sophie Davis Fund | SUPPORT FOR SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS OR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $450,000 |
| 2024 | Richard Ravitch Foundation Inc | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $400,000 |
| 2024 | The Willow Tree Fund | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Gill Foundation | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND RESEARCH | $250,000 |
| 2024 | The Fine and Greenwald Foundation | MEDIA | $200,000 |
| 2024 | The Schooner Foundation | Focused Support | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Syncopation Foundation | GENERAL USE | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Ph Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | W L Lyons Brown Foundation | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Jkw Foundation Tr Ua 092597 | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Lourie Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Mai Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Goldman-sonnenfeldt Foundation Inc | EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Lisa Stone Pritzker Family Fund | FOSTER STRONG INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM THAT HELPS CREATE POSITIVE SOCIETAL CHANGE | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Jkw Foundation Tr Ua 092597 | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Mai Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation for Greater New | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Hoag Family Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Scott Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO REPORT ON PROGRESSIVE POLITICAL NEWS AND ISSUES. | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Orr Family Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Bainbridge Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Boger Family Foundation Inc | EXEMPT PURPOSES | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Alice Kleberg Reynolds Meyer Foundat A0479800 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Gill Foundation | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ ISSUES | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Queensgate Foundation | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Linked Foundation | FOSTER INDEPENDENTJOURNALISM | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Driscoll Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $45,000 |
| 2024 | The Migsie and Gar Richlin Foundation Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Lambert Family Foundation | GENERAL | $25,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 98 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The American Independent Foundation?
The American Independent Foundation is funded by 68 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($6.5M), Deborah Joy Simon Charitable Foundation ($1.5M), Ab Foundation ($530K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.1M in grants to The American Independent Foundation between 2020–2024.
Who is The American Independent Foundation's largest funder?
National Philanthropic Trust is the largest recorded funder of The American Independent Foundation, with $6.5M across 2 grants (2022–2023).
How much grant funding has The American Independent Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $15.1M in grants to The American Independent Foundation across 98 grants from 68 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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