FREE PRESS
AI Summary
FREE PRESS is a national, nonpartisan organization dedicated to media reform, focusing on publishing and arts and culture. With an operating budget of $6.4 million and total revenue of $5.8 million for the 2024 filing year, it conducts research and educates the public on the importance of a diverse and public service-oriented media system to strengthen American democracy. The organization receives significant funding from major contributors, including FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND, DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC, and THE FORD FOUNDATION, among others, ensuring a broad base of support without reliance on a single funder for more than 50% of its revenue.
Mission Statement
FREE PRESS IS A NATIONAL, NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO REFORM THE MEDIA. FREE PRESS CONDUCTS RESEARCH ON HOW THE CURRENT MEDIA SYSTEM INFLUENCES THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC POLICY AND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC AND POLICY-MAKERS ON HOW A MORE DIVERSE AND PUBLIC SERVICE-ORIENTED MEDIA SYSTEM CAN STRENGTHEN AMERICAN DEMOCRACY. FREE PRESS PROMOTES DIVERSE AND INDEPENDENT MEDIA OWNERSHIP, STRONG PUBLIC MEDIA AND UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO COMMUNICATIONS.
Cause Areas
2
Publishing
Arts and culture
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is FREE PRESS’s budget?
In 2024, FREE PRESS reported an annual operating budget of around $6.4 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does FREE PRESS support?
FREE PRESS supports work in Publishing and Arts and culture.
Where does FREE PRESS operate?
FREE PRESS is headquartered in WASHINGTON, DC.
Who funded FREE PRESS recently?
In 2025, FREE PRESS received grants from AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC, Solidaire Network Inc, and CS FUND. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant FREE PRESS received in 2024?
The largest grant to FREE PRESS in 2024 exceeds $1.2 million.