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This organization closed in 2021. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
AI Summary
The Western Center for Journalism is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing grants by invitation only. With a total of $853.9K granted in 2020 across three grantees, the organization does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
Mission:The organization's mission is to educate individuals, groups and the public at large about the value and necessity of free speech, free press and freedom of association. The purpose of the free press is to hold the powerful accountable by training new classical journalists who respect the role of the 4th Estate.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

ARIZONA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
GLENDALE, AZ
$550K
45%
United States Justice Foundation
Laguna Niguel, CA
$355.9K
29%
COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL POLICY
Washington, DC
$16K
1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Western Center For Journalism?
No. Western Center For Journalism does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Western Center For Journalism give?
Western Center For Journalism primarily gives to organizations located in Arizona, California, and Texas. 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 Western Center For Journalism’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Western Center For Journalism fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Western Center For Journalism make each year?
In 2020, Western Center For Journalism awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $854 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Western Center For Journalism fund recently?
In 2020, Western Center For Journalism awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include ARIZONA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, United States Justice Foundation, and COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL POLICY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Western Center For Journalism?
Western Center For Journalism does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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