ALTERNATIVE NEWSWEEKLY FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Alternative Newsweekly Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on supporting nonprofit journalism through a relationship-based grantmaking approach. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $2.2 million across 32 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals and only makes grants by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE ALTERNATIVE NEWSWEEKLY FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND SUPPORT OF INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM.
Cause Areas
2
Education services
Freedom of association and expression
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
OREGON JOURNALISM PROJECT
Portland, OR
$375K
17%
GRASSROOTS DC
Washington, DC
$109.3K
5%
EMBARCADERO MEDIA FOUNDATION
Palo Alto, CA
$40K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
69
Median 1st year grant
$0
Median 2nd year grant
$30K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ALTERNATIVE NEWSWEEKLY FOUNDATION?
No. ALTERNATIVE NEWSWEEKLY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ALTERNATIVE NEWSWEEKLY FOUNDATION give?
ALTERNATIVE NEWSWEEKLY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Oregon, California, and Illinois. 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 ALTERNATIVE NEWSWEEKLY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ALTERNATIVE NEWSWEEKLY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $0. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ALTERNATIVE NEWSWEEKLY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, ALTERNATIVE NEWSWEEKLY FOUNDATION awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $2.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ALTERNATIVE NEWSWEEKLY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, ALTERNATIVE NEWSWEEKLY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include OREGON JOURNALISM PROJECT, GRASSROOTS DC, and EMBARCADERO MEDIA FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ALTERNATIVE NEWSWEEKLY FOUNDATION?
ALTERNATIVE NEWSWEEKLY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.