Overview

Sign up for

Est.

2002

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Institute for War & Peace Reporting-US is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on supporting initiatives related to war and peace reporting. In 2022, it awarded a total of $808K across 15 grantees, operating on a relationship-based engagement model that is strictly by invitation only. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting to potentially connect with the organization.

Mission Statement

IWPR EMPOWERS LOCAL VOICES TO DRIVE CHANGE IN COUNTRIES IN CONFLICT, CRISIS AND TRANSITION. WHERE HATE SPEECH AND PROPAGANDA PROLIFERATE, AND JOURNALISTS AND CIVIC ACTIVISTS ARE UNDER ATTACK, IWPR PROMOTES RELIABLE INFORMATION AND PUBLIC DEBATE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE. BY HELPING LOCAL VOICES TO BE HEARD, IWPR BUILDS PEACE, IMPROVES GOVERNANCE AND ADVANCES HUMAN RIGHTS. IWPR MAINTAINS EXTENSIVE LOCAL NETWORKS AND EXPERT PROGRAM TEAMS, MAKING IT UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO MOBILIZE THE POWER OF INFORMATION TO CREATE MORE STABLE, JUST AND INCLUSIVE SOCIETIES.
Total Funding Given
$808K
2022
Grantees funded
15
Multi-year grantees
80%
Funding by Year
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
plg-image
plg-image
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$124.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$211K
A
Anthony Borden
Board Member
R
Ralph Isham
Board Member
S
Sir David Bell
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to INSTITUTE FOR WAR & PEACE REPORTING-US?
No. INSTITUTE FOR WAR & PEACE REPORTING-US does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does INSTITUTE FOR WAR & PEACE REPORTING-US give?
INSTITUTE FOR WAR & PEACE REPORTING-US primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Florida, and Hawaii. 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 WAR & PEACE REPORTING-US’s grants?
The largest share of grants from INSTITUTE FOR WAR & PEACE REPORTING-US fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $124 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does INSTITUTE FOR WAR & PEACE REPORTING-US make each year?
In 2022, INSTITUTE FOR WAR & PEACE REPORTING-US awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $808 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did INSTITUTE FOR WAR & PEACE REPORTING-US fund recently?
In 2024, INSTITUTE FOR WAR & PEACE REPORTING-US awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include THE POYNTER INSTITUTE FOR MEDIA STUDIES INC, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to INSTITUTE FOR WAR & PEACE REPORTING-US?
INSTITUTE FOR WAR & PEACE REPORTING-US does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.