AI Summary
The Institute for Nonprofit News (INN) is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofit journalism, having distributed a total of $19.2 million in grants to 343 grantees in 2024. INN operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AND WILL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, INCLUDING: FOSTERING AND PROMOTING THE HIGHEST QUALITY INVESTIGATIVE AND PUBLIC SERVICE JOURNALISM IN ORDER TO INFORM AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC BY MEANS OF, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDING ADMINISTRATIVE, EDITORIAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO NONPROFIT, TAX-EXEMPT MEMBER NEWS ORGANIZATIONS.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Journalism
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
INTERNATIONAL CONSORTIUM OF INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISTS INC
Washington, DC
$2.6M
6%
OPEN CAMPUS MEDIA INC
Washington, DC
$2.5M
6%
FOUNDATION FOR LOS ANGELES JOURNALISM
LOS ANGELES, CA
$2.3M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
660
Median 1st year grant
$40K
Median 2nd year grant
$40K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT NEWS?
No. INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT NEWS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT NEWS give?
INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT NEWS primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and District Of Columbia. 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 INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT NEWS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT NEWS fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $40 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT NEWS make each year?
In 2024, INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT NEWS awarded about 660 grants, totaling nearly $19.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT NEWS fund recently?
In 2024, INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT NEWS awarded grants to about 340 grantees. Recent grantees include INTERNATIONAL CONSORTIUM OF INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISTS INC, OPEN CAMPUS MEDIA INC, and FOUNDATION FOR LOS ANGELES JOURNALISM. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT NEWS?
INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT NEWS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.