Most magazines of ideas and opinion would cease to exist without philanthropic support. Now, we have a better sense of just how much foundation money has been flowing to these publications in recent years.
Read MoreA new study on support for nonprofit journalism finds that while many foundations have stepped up to fill the gaps, their priorities have exacerbated funding and geographic disparities across the sector.
Read MoreCraig Newmark has emerged as a stalwart donor in the battle to strengthen journalism in an era of media manipulation. We unpack his $20 million gift to the City of New York Graduate School of Journalism.
Read MoreWith 900 member stations nationwide, the NPR network offers hope for the future of journalism and culture alike. So it’s not surprising to see more big money flowing to public radio stations, most recently in Seattle.
Read MoreWith another big foundation joining the battle against disinformation, a division of labor among funders is coming into focus. Who's doing what?
Read MoreMore than ever, the fate of nonprofit journalism hinges on its underpaid and overworked freelancers. We dig into one funder's surprisingly generous support for this "vulnerable and valuable" demographic.
Read MoreNewsMatch, a program launched by some of journalism's most influential funders, has helped nonprofit outlets raise a record amount of money. Here's a closer look at an impressive windfall.
Read MoreWhile the media faces unprecedented political attacks in the U.S., reporters are being killed in record numbers worldwide. More grant money is flowing in response to the growing hostility and violence.
Read MoreSome of journalism's biggest funders, including Pierre Omidyar's Democracy Fund and the Knight Foundation, have joined forces to help beleaguered outlets better engage the public they serve.
Read MoreAmid intense uncertainty around healthcare policy, a California-based funder is backing a new journalistic effort to explore health inequities across underserved communities.
Read MoreA thriving nonprofit media venture, The Conversation, is out to elevate public discourse by getting academic experts to write for news outlets. Some major funders have responded.
Read MoreAs journalism scrambles for better financial footing, a new site called Tarbell is betting on crowdfunding to support its investigative reports. The nonprofit still relies on some foundation funding, at least for now.
Read MoreA big gift from a long-time supporter of digital "disruption" suggests the public radio station of tomorrow will resemble a "multi-platform journalism service."
Read MoreWe're seeing more gifts that bring together unusual bedfellows on campus in the pursuit of collaborative learning that draws from multiple fields. The latest example comes from the University of Missouri.
Read MoreLocal newspapers aren't just dying because of the internet; Wall Street speculators are also hurting them. Which is why civic-minded philanthropists like H.F. Lenfest are so important.
Read MoreSeveral major philanthropic institutions around the country have strong journalism roots, but does that mean they should provide grants to report the news? With a focus on Philadelphia, here's a look at the grants awarded from the Lenfest Institute for Journalism's first open call for applications.
Read MoreAmid a growing push to bring more diversity to the film world, we look at what the MacArthur Foundation has been doing lately to support "nonfiction media makers" from diverse backgrounds.
Read MoreGrants are now flowing from the Knight Foundation to back specific ideas to fight the "spread of misinformation." Who's doing what to rescue the truth from viral infection?
Read MoreA new study says that grantmaking for media has failed to offer a "strong critical alternative to commercial journalism" and created ethical conflicts. But is the author over-focused on the downsides of this trend?
Read MoreWith lots of new funding flowing for journalism since Trump's election, the New York Times is moving to get a piece of the action by launching a new philanthropic arm. The move is not without risk.
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