FUND FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM INC
AI Summary
The Fund for Investigative Journalism Inc is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to supporting investigative journalism through a relationship-based grantmaking approach. In 2024, the fund distributed a total of $91.2K across 54 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
The Organization provides critical support to independent journalists to investigate news stories regarding corruption, malfeasance, exploitation, misappropriation of funds in the public and private sectors.
Cause Areas
2
Journalism
Investigative journalism
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
INVESTIGATEWEST
SEATTLE, WA
$79.6K
6%
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY
BERKELEY, CA
$74.9K
5%
WCIJ INC
Madison, WI
$61.9K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$9K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FUND FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM INC?
No. FUND FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FUND FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM INC give?
FUND FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM INC primarily gives to organizations located in California, Hawaii, and Washington. 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 FUND FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FUND FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,956. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FUND FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM INC make each year?
In 2024, FUND FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM INC awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $91 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FUND FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM INC fund recently?
In 2024, FUND FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM INC awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include INVESTIGATEWEST, REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY, and WCIJ INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FUND FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM INC?
FUND FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.