Internet Archive
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The Internet Archive is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Maine, California, and New York. With a total of $539.8K in grants paid to 11 grantees in 2024, the organization operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Internet Archive can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Internet Archive was founded in 1996 to build an Internet library with the purpose of offering permanent access for researchers, historians and scholars to historical collections that exist in digital format including texts, audio, movies, images, software and web pages.
Cause Areas
3
Museums
Human rights
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Open Library of Richmond Inc
$16.8M
82%
Better World Libraries
$1.3M
6%
THE EARTH SPECIES PROJECT
$375K
2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Internet Archive?
No. Internet Archive does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Internet Archive give?
Internet Archive primarily gives to organizations located in Maine, California, and New York. 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 Internet Archive’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Internet Archive fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Internet Archive make each year?
In 2024, Internet Archive awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $540 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Internet Archive fund recently?
In 2024, Internet Archive awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include Open Library of Richmond Inc, Better World Libraries, and THE EARTH SPECIES PROJECT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Internet Archive?
Internet Archive does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.