Local Independent Online News Publishers Inc
Wilmington, DE, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
46-0781654
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Professional Societies & Associations
Regional Funder
Wilmington, DE, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
46-0781654
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Professional Societies & Associations
Regional Funder
AI Summary
Local Independent Online News Publishers Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker with a website at www.lionpublishers.com that reported $1.3M in total grants paid to 12 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
To strengthen the local news industry by helping independent news publishers build more sustainable businesses.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Arts and culture
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
The Tiny News Collective Inc
Philadelphia, PA
$145K
2%
INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT NEWS
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
$131K
1%
Advocate Foundation Inc
DALLAS, TX
$111.9K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
188
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 157 grantees
- 36 board & team members
- 6 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Local Independent Online News Publishers Inc?
No. Local Independent Online News Publishers Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Local Independent Online News Publishers Inc give?
Local Independent Online News Publishers Inc primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Pennsylvania. 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 Local Independent Online News Publishers Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Local Independent Online News Publishers Inc fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Local Independent Online News Publishers Inc make each year?
In 2024, Local Independent Online News Publishers Inc awarded about 190 grants, totaling nearly $3.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Local Independent Online News Publishers Inc fund recently?
In 2024, Local Independent Online News Publishers Inc awarded grants to about 160 grantees. Recent grantees include The Tiny News Collective Inc, INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT NEWS, and Advocate Foundation Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Local Independent Online News Publishers Inc?
Local Independent Online News Publishers Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.