DOW JONES NEWS FUND INC
Princeton, NJ, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
13-6021439
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

Princeton, NJ, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
13-6021439
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•
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
DOW JONES NEWS FUND INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives in journalism and media. In 2024, the fund distributed a total of $129K across 49 grantees. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
1
Publishing
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
$230.6K
7%
The King's College
$219.7K
6%
WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
$199K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DOW JONES NEWS FUND INC?
No. DOW JONES NEWS FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DOW JONES NEWS FUND INC give?
DOW JONES NEWS FUND INC primarily gives to organizations located in New Jersey, New York, and Texas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are DOW JONES NEWS FUND INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DOW JONES NEWS FUND INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DOW JONES NEWS FUND INC make each year?
In 2024, DOW JONES NEWS FUND INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $129 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DOW JONES NEWS FUND INC fund recently?
In 2024, DOW JONES NEWS FUND INC awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, The King's College, and WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DOW JONES NEWS FUND INC?
DOW JONES NEWS FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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