Funding search · EIN 650464177 · Miami, FL

John S and James L Knight Foundation

Name: John S and James L Knight Foundation grants, 2022–2024
Creator: PaperOrbit
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A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

1,751
grants reported: $490.0M
total given: 2022–2024
filing years: $105,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

knight digital local news communities public center through

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

Where the money goes

Local news business sustainability and nonprofit newsroom revenue models
University research centers on technology, democracy and the information environment
Digital integration for arts organizations in Knight cities (Miami, Detroit, Akron, Philadelphia, Charlotte)
Journalism tools, data infrastructure and AI adoption in newsrooms
Place-based civic investment: parks, housing, downtown development in Akron and Detroit
Nonpartisan technology and competition policy research in Washington

Typical grant

Median grant is $105,000, with the middle half between $25,000 and $300,000. The seven-figure checks go to national local-news intermediaries (Associated Press, GroundTruth, American Journalism Project, Institute for Nonprofit News) and to pooled funds at The Miami Foundation; university research centers typically land between $500,000 and $1.3 million. Repeat giving is common and often explicitly labeled 'renewed support,' with the same institutions appearing across multiple years and multiple grants.

Their words

Phrases from their own grant descriptions, worth speaking back to them.

“nonpartisan”
“long-term sustainability”
“local news”
“digital integration”
“renewed support”
“fact-based”

Positioning adjacent work

Tie your work to information ecosystem health or newsroom sustainability, not to journalism as a public good in the abstract.
University researchers should propose a named center with a research-to-practice pipeline; ask $500,000 to $1.3 million.
Emphasize nonpartisan framing explicitly. It appears in nearly every policy and research grant description.
Show a path off the grant: earned revenue, endowment, or matched public dollars like ARPA funds.

Worth knowing: Money concentrates in five Knight cities, above all Miami, plus a national journalism layer in New York and DC; work outside those geographies needs a national field-building rationale. The Miami Foundation functions as their regranting vehicle and absorbs large sums, and a small set of repeat grantees (Georgetown, Pew, AP, Miami institutions) take a big share, which makes existing relationships and Knight-branded centers a real advantage.

120 grants matching “nonpartisan” · $49.8M

$4.0M
Georgetown University · Washington, DC · 2024
To sustain the institute, which will convene, support and provide accessible, actionable, nonpartisan insights to the stakeholders and institutions that design, operate, study and govern the digital information environm… read allTo sustain the institute, which will convene, support and provide accessible, actionable, nonpartisan insights to the stakeholders and institutions that design, operate, study and govern the digital information environment. less
$2.0M
American Journalism Project · Dc, WA · 2024
To provide the lead investment in the american journalism project, (ajp) a first-of-its-kind venture philanthropy organization focused on growing and sustaining independent, nonpartisan, local civic news organizations.
$1.5M
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2024
To ensure that newsrooms in nine u.s. Swing states can access election-related journalism and services from the associated press so they can better inform their readers with fact-based, nonpartisan political and electio… read allTo ensure that newsrooms in nine u.s. Swing states can access election-related journalism and services from the associated press so they can better inform their readers with fact-based, nonpartisan political and election coverage. less
$1.0M
Ohio Local Information Initiative · Columbus, OH · 2024
To provide the catalytic investment in signal akron, a new nonprofit digital news site managed by the ohio local news initiative. Signal akron will be an independent and nonpartisan civic news operation, and will serve … read allTo provide the catalytic investment in signal akron, a new nonprofit digital news site managed by the ohio local news initiative. Signal akron will be an independent and nonpartisan civic news operation, and will serve a city nearly in dire need of new news organizations. less
$1.0M
Miami-Dade Innovation Authority · Coral Gables, FL · 2024
To support the establishment of the miami-dade innovation authority (mdia), a nonpartisan initiative to accelerate adoption of technologies that improve community outcomes in climate resiliency, health and financial inc… read allTo support the establishment of the miami-dade innovation authority (mdia), a nonpartisan initiative to accelerate adoption of technologies that improve community outcomes in climate resiliency, health and financial inclusion in miami-dade county, especially by local government. less
$840,000
Georgetown University · Washington, DC · 2024
To establish an institute that convenes, supports and provides accessible, actionable, nonpartisan insights to the stakeholders and institutions that design, operate, study and govern the digital information environment.
$800,000
Open Markets Institute · Washington, DC · 2024
To provide renewed support for nonpartisan competition policy research at the center for journalism and liberty at the open markets institute.
$800,000
R Street Institute · Washington, DC · 2024
To provide renewed support to r street institute for nonpartisan technology policy research that can inform approaches to improve online information quality.
$700,000
Center for Democracy and Technology · Washington, DC · 2024
To provide renewed support for nonpartisan research on digital media, online speech and democracy.
$667,000
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research · Washington, DC · 2024
To provide renewed support for the american enterprise institutes survey center on american life and for nonpartisan research on technology and culture.
$625,000
Lawfare Institute · Washington, DC · 2024
To support the expansion of the lawfare institutes independent, nonpartisan policy research and analysis.
$500,000
Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University · Stanford, CA · 2024
To provide renewed support for nonpartisan research, convening, and publication at the cyber policy center at stanford university
$450,000
Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies · Washington, DC · 2024
To support the growth of the joint center for political and economic studies as a visible, credible leader in nonpartisan technology policy research by enabling the hiring of new experts as well as enhanced public-facin… read allTo support the growth of the joint center for political and economic studies as a visible, credible leader in nonpartisan technology policy research by enabling the hiring of new experts as well as enhanced public-facing efforts to disseminate the centers nonpartisan research outputs to broad and varied group of policymakers at the federal, state and local levels. less
$439,989
Data & Society Research Institute · New York, NY · 2024
To support nonpartisan research at the data & society research institute.
$400,000
International Panel On the Information Environment · 2024
To support the nonpartisan research and consensus-building efforts of the international panel on the information environment.
$341,235
Transformca · Oakland, CA · 2024
To use commercial parking management and information technologies to provide information and tools about parking management strategies in san jose in a publicly accessible, transparent manner so that people can work to … read allTo use commercial parking management and information technologies to provide information and tools about parking management strategies in san jose in a publicly accessible, transparent manner so that people can work to shape nonpartisan policy and planning to build a more vibrant city. less
$300,000
US Digital Response · Oakland, CA · 2024
To support nonpartisan digital talent services for local and state governments, from u.s. Digital response.
$250,000
George W Bush Foundation · Dallas, TX · 2024
To provide support for nonpartisan research, convening, and leadership programming through the strengthening our democracy work at the george w. Bush institute.
$250,000
Pen American Center · New York City, NY · 2024
To support pen america's florida office expansion supporting their nonpartisan efforts to better protect first amendment rights of free expression in the state.
$242,500
New Public · Oakland, CA · 2024
To explore the use of web3 tools in local government nonpartisan public engagement efforts and use the city of philadelphias participatory budgeting process as a demonstration use case.
$150,000
Lincoln Network · San Francisco, CA · 2024
To provide general support to augment lincoln networks nonpartisan technology policy research, convening and communications.
$135,000
Tech Integrity Institute · Brooklyn, NY · 2024
To support the nonpartisan research and dissemination efforts of the integrity institute.
$125,000
Protego Press · Austin, TX · 2024
To support the coverage, translation and dissemination of nonpartisan media and democracy research by tech policy press.
$120,383
Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA · 2024
To support the study of polarization in the united states, and to develop and evaluate proposed nonpartisan interventions that can address partisan animosity.
$114,157
Arizona State University Foundation for a New American University · Tempe, AZ · 2024
To support the convening of experts to study online disinformation and develop nonpartisan policy recommendations to address it.
$100,000
Public Knowledge · Washington, DC · 2024
To support a nonpartisan policy translation fellowship at public knowledge.
$100,000
New York University · New York, NY · 2024
To support a nonpartisan policy translation fellowship at the center for social media and politics at new york university.
$100,000
The George Washington University · Washington, DC · 2024
To support a nonpartisan policy translation fellowship at the institute for data, democracy & politics at the george washington university.
$100,000
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC · 2024
To support a nonpartisan policy translation fellowship at the center for technology, information, and public life at the university of north carolina at chapel hill.
$66,464
Yale University · New Haven, CT · 2024
To provide renewed support for nonpartisan research on market concentration in the technology sector, led by the yale digital economy project.
$54,719
Social Science Research Council · Brooklyn, NY · 2024
To support the translation and communication of nonpartisan technology and democracy research for relevant policy audiences through renewed support for mediawell at the social science research council.
$2.5M
Georgetown University · Washington, DC · 2023
To sustain the institute, which will convene, support and provide accessible, actionable, nonpartisan insights to the stakeholders and institutions that design, operate, study and govern the digital information environm… read allTo sustain the institute, which will convene, support and provide accessible, actionable, nonpartisan insights to the stakeholders and institutions that design, operate, study and govern the digital information environment. less
$2.5M
Georgetown University · Washington, DC · 2023
To sustain the institute, which will convene, support and provide accessible, actionable, nonpartisan insights to the stakeholders and institutions that design, operate, study and govern the digital information environm… read allTo sustain the institute, which will convene, support and provide accessible, actionable, nonpartisan insights to the stakeholders and institutions that design, operate, study and govern the digital information environment. less
$1.3M
American Journalism Project · Dc, WA · 2023
To provide the lead investment in the american journalism project, (ajp) a first-of-its-kind venture philanthropy organization focused on growing and sustaining independent, nonpartisan, local civic news organizations.
$1.3M
American Journalism Project · Dc, WA · 2023
To provide the lead investment in the american journalism project, (ajp) a first-of-its-kind venture philanthropy organization focused on growing and sustaining independent, nonpartisan, local civic news organizations.
$700,000
Center for Democracy and Technology · Washington, DC · 2023
To provide renewed support for nonpartisan research on digital media, online speech and democracy.
$700,000
Center for Democracy and Technology · Washington, DC · 2023
To provide renewed support for nonpartisan research on digital media, online speech and democracy.
$500,000
Rebuild Local News · Brooklyn, NY · 2023
To support the creation of a nonprofit organization that will develop nonpartisan public policyat both federal and state levelsthat aims to infuse funds into local news ecosystems throughout the united states.
$500,000
Rebuild Local News · Brooklyn, NY · 2023
To support the creation of a nonprofit organization that will develop nonpartisan public policyat both federal and state levelsthat aims to infuse funds into local news ecosystems throughout the united states.
$500,000
Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University · Stanford, CA · 2023
To provide renewed support for nonpartisan research, convening, and publication at the cyber policy center at stanford university
$500,000
Miami-Dade Innovation Authority · Coral Gables, FL · 2023
To support the establishment of the miami-dade innovation authority (mdia), a nonpartisan initiative to accelerate adoption of technologies that improve community outcomes in climate resiliency, health and financial inc… read allTo support the establishment of the miami-dade innovation authority (mdia), a nonpartisan initiative to accelerate adoption of technologies that improve community outcomes in climate resiliency, health and financial inclusion in miami-dade county, especially by local government. less
$500,000
Miami-Dade Innovation Authority · Coral Gables, FL · 2023
To support the establishment of the miami-dade innovation authority (mdia), a nonpartisan initiative to accelerate adoption of technologies that improve community outcomes in climate resiliency, health and financial inc… read allTo support the establishment of the miami-dade innovation authority (mdia), a nonpartisan initiative to accelerate adoption of technologies that improve community outcomes in climate resiliency, health and financial inclusion in miami-dade county, especially by local government. less
$500,000
Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University · Stanford, CA · 2023
To provide renewed support for nonpartisan research, convening, and publication at the cyber policy center at stanford university
$450,000
Ohio Local Information Initiative · Columbus, OH · 2023
To provide the catalytic investment in signal akron, a new nonprofit digital news site managed by the ohio local news initiative. Signal akron will be an independent and nonpartisan civic news operation, and will serve … read allTo provide the catalytic investment in signal akron, a new nonprofit digital news site managed by the ohio local news initiative. Signal akron will be an independent and nonpartisan civic news operation, and will serve a city nearly in dire need of new news organizations. less
$450,000
Ohio Local Information Initiative · Columbus, OH · 2023
To provide the catalytic investment in signal akron, a new nonprofit digital news site managed by the ohio local news initiative. Signal akron will be an independent and nonpartisan civic news operation, and will serve … read allTo provide the catalytic investment in signal akron, a new nonprofit digital news site managed by the ohio local news initiative. Signal akron will be an independent and nonpartisan civic news operation, and will serve a city nearly in dire need of new news organizations. less
$375,000
Immigrant Legal Resource Center · San Francisco, CA · 2023
To support nonpartisan civic engagement in knight communities by enabling lawful permanent residents to become u.s. Citizens, so they may participate more fully in the civic life of their communities.
$375,000
Immigrant Legal Resource Center · San Francisco, CA · 2023
To support nonpartisan civic engagement in knight communities by enabling lawful permanent residents to become u.s. Citizens, so they may participate more fully in the civic life of their communities.
$321,544
Transformca · Oakland, CA · 2023
To use commercial parking management and information technologies to provide information and tools about parking management strategies in san jose in a publicly accessible, transparent manner so that people can work to … read allTo use commercial parking management and information technologies to provide information and tools about parking management strategies in san jose in a publicly accessible, transparent manner so that people can work to shape nonpartisan policy and planning to build a more vibrant city. less
$321,544
Transformca · Oakland, CA · 2023
To use commercial parking management and information technologies to provide information and tools about parking management strategies in san jose in a publicly accessible, transparent manner so that people can work to … read allTo use commercial parking management and information technologies to provide information and tools about parking management strategies in san jose in a publicly accessible, transparent manner so that people can work to shape nonpartisan policy and planning to build a more vibrant city. less
$274,000
Tech Integrity Institute · Brooklyn, NY · 2023
To support the nonpartisan research and dissemination efforts of the integrity institute.
$274,000
Tech Integrity Institute · Brooklyn, NY · 2023
To support the nonpartisan research and dissemination efforts of the integrity institute.
$250,000
Data & Society Research Institute · New York, NY · 2023
To support nonpartisan research on the governance of data-powered technologies at data & society.
$250,000
Florida International University Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To promote civic leadership and nonpartisan engagement in miami through the work of the maurice a. Ferre institute at the green school of international & public affairs at fiu.
$250,000
Data & Society Research Institute · New York, NY · 2023
To support nonpartisan research on the governance of data-powered technologies at data & society.
$250,000
New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2023
To support knight foundations continued participation in the netgain partnership, a nonpartisan collaboration of several foundations focused on information sharing, learning, and grantmaking on internet-related issues.
$250,000
Florida International University Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To promote civic leadership and nonpartisan engagement in miami through the work of the maurice a. Ferre institute at the green school of international & public affairs at fiu.
$250,000
New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2023
To support knight foundations continued participation in the netgain partnership, a nonpartisan collaboration of several foundations focused on information sharing, learning, and grantmaking on internet-related issues.
$223,123
President and Fellows of Harvard College · Cambridge, MA · 2023
To facilitate a bipartisan convening of knight city leaders and experts in washington dc, to share and learn nonpartisan practices to winning and implementing federal funds for infrastructure projects.
$223,123
President and Fellows of Harvard College · Cambridge, MA · 2023
To facilitate a bipartisan convening of knight city leaders and experts in washington dc, to share and learn nonpartisan practices to winning and implementing federal funds for infrastructure projects.
$200,000
Social Science Research Council · Brooklyn, NY · 2023
To support the translation and communication of nonpartisan technology and democracy research for relevant policy audiences through renewed support for mediawell at the social science research council.
$200,000
Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies · Washington, DC · 2023
To support the growth of the joint center for political and economic studies as a visible, credible leader in nonpartisan technology policy research by enabling the hiring of new experts as well as enhanced public-facin… read allTo support the growth of the joint center for political and economic studies as a visible, credible leader in nonpartisan technology policy research by enabling the hiring of new experts as well as enhanced public-facing efforts to disseminate the centers nonpartisan research outputs to broad and diverse group of policymakers at the federal, state and local levels. less
$200,000
The Foundation for Technology News and Public Affairs · Lewes, DE · 2023
To support the launch of the center for news, technology & innovation (cnti), a nonpartisan global policy research center aimed at preserving an independent, competitive news media.
$200,000
The Foundation for Technology News and Public Affairs · Lewes, DE · 2023
To support the launch of the center for news, technology & innovation (cnti), a nonpartisan global policy research center aimed at preserving an independent, competitive news media.
$200,000
Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies · Washington, DC · 2023
To support the growth of the joint center for political and economic studies as a visible, credible leader in nonpartisan technology policy research by enabling the hiring of new experts as well as enhanced public-facin… read allTo support the growth of the joint center for political and economic studies as a visible, credible leader in nonpartisan technology policy research by enabling the hiring of new experts as well as enhanced public-facing efforts to disseminate the centers nonpartisan research outputs to broad and diverse group of policymakers at the federal, state and local levels. less
$200,000
Social Science Research Council · Brooklyn, NY · 2023
To support the translation and communication of nonpartisan technology and democracy research for relevant policy audiences through renewed support for mediawell at the social science research council.
$190,000
Georgetown University · Washington, DC · 2023
To establish an institute that convenes, supports and provides accessible, actionable, nonpartisan insights to the stakeholders and institutions that design, operate, study and govern the digital information environment.
$190,000
Georgetown University · Washington, DC · 2023
To establish an institute that convenes, supports and provides accessible, actionable, nonpartisan insights to the stakeholders and institutions that design, operate, study and govern the digital information environment.
$120,383
Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
To support the study of polarization in the united states, and to develop and evaluate proposed nonpartisan interventions that can address partisan animosity.
$120,383
Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
To support the study of polarization in the united states, and to develop and evaluate proposed nonpartisan interventions that can address partisan animosity.
$110,843
Arizona State University Foundation · Tempe, AZ · 2023
To support the convening of experts to study online disinformation and develop nonpartisan policy recommendations to address it.
$110,843
Arizona State University Foundation · Tempe, AZ · 2023
To support the convening of experts to study online disinformation and develop nonpartisan policy recommendations to address it.
$100,000
Public Knowledge · Washington, DC · 2023
To support a nonpartisan policy translation fellowship at public knowledge.
$100,000
Arizona State University Foundation · Tempe, AZ · 2023
To support a nonpartisan policy translation fellowship at the mccain institute at arizona state university.
$100,000
New York University · New York, NY · 2023
To support a nonpartisan policy translation fellowship at the center for social media and politics at new york university.
$100,000
Carnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
To support a nonpartisan policy translation fellowship at the center for informed democracy and social-cybersecurity at carnegie mellon university.
$100,000
Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University · Stanford, CA · 2023
To support a fellowship for the nonpartisan research on social media's effects on polarization.
$100,000
Bipartisan Policy Center · Washington, DC · 2023
To support nonpartisan research on election preparedness through convening civic leaders and election administrators in three states that are home to knight communities.
$100,000
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC · 2023
To support a nonpartisan policy translation fellowship at the center for technology, information, and public life at the university of north carolina at chapel hill.
$100,000
Arizona State University Foundation · Tempe, AZ · 2023
To support a nonpartisan policy translation fellowship at the mccain institute at arizona state university.
$100,000
George Washington University · Washington, DC · 2023
To support a nonpartisan policy translation fellowship at the institute for data, democracy and politics at the george washington university.
$100,000
Bipartisan Policy Center · Washington, DC · 2023
To support nonpartisan research on election preparedness through convening civic leaders and election administrators in three states that are home to knight communities.
$100,000
Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University · Stanford, CA · 2023
To support a fellowship for the nonpartisan research on social media's effects on polarization.
$100,000
Carnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
To support a nonpartisan policy translation fellowship at the center for informed democracy and social-cybersecurity at carnegie mellon university.
$100,000
George Washington University · Washington, DC · 2023
To support a nonpartisan policy translation fellowship at the institute for data, democracy and politics at the george washington university.
$100,000
New York University · New York, NY · 2023
To support a nonpartisan policy translation fellowship at the center for social media and politics at new york university.
$100,000
Public Knowledge · Washington, DC · 2023
To support a nonpartisan policy translation fellowship at public knowledge.
$100,000
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC · 2023
To support a nonpartisan policy translation fellowship at the center for technology, information, and public life at the university of north carolina at chapel hill.
$75,000
International Computer Science Institute · Berkeley, CA · 2023
To support a fellowship for the research, development and publication of nonpartisan policy frameworks for the governance of artificial intelligence and social media technologies.
$75,000
International Computer Science Institute · Berkeley, CA · 2023
To support a fellowship for the research, development and publication of nonpartisan policy frameworks for the governance of artificial intelligence and social media technologies.
$64,528
Yale University · New Haven, CT · 2023
To provide renewed support for nonpartisan research on market concentration in the technology sector, led by the yale digital economy project.
$64,528
Yale University · New Haven, CT · 2023
To provide renewed support for nonpartisan research on market concentration in the technology sector, led by the yale digital economy project.
$50,000
Fordham University · New York, NY · 2023
To support nonpartisan legal research of regulatory frameworks for artificial intelligence technologies.
$50,000
Fordham University · New York, NY · 2023
To support nonpartisan legal research of regulatory frameworks for artificial intelligence technologies.
$30,000
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC · 2023
To support the nonpartisan research, development and dissemination of a policy framework for the regulation of news content on digital platforms.
$30,000
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC · 2023
To support the nonpartisan research, development and dissemination of a policy framework for the regulation of news content on digital platforms.
$4.5M
American Journalism Project · Dc, WA · 2022
To provide the lead investment in the american journalism project, (ajp) a first-of-its-kind venture philanthropy organization focused on growing and sustaining independent, nonpartisan, local civic news organizations.
$1.0M
Miami-Dade Innovation Authority · Coral Gables, FL · 2022
To support the establishment of the miami-dade innovation authority (mdia), a nonpartisan initiative to accelerate adoption of technologies that improve community outcomes in climate resiliency, health and financial inc… read allTo support the establishment of the miami-dade innovation authority (mdia), a nonpartisan initiative to accelerate adoption of technologies that improve community outcomes in climate resiliency, health and financial inclusion in miami-dade county, especially by local government. less
$900,000
Center for Democracy and Technology · Washington, DC · 2022
To provide renewed support for nonpartisan research on digital media, online speech and democracy.
$700,000
R Street Institute · Washington, DC · 2022
To provide renewed support to r street institute for nonpartisan technology policy research that can inform approaches to improve online information quality.
$450,000
Open Markets Institute · Washington, DC · 2022
To provide renewed support for nonpartisan competition policy research at the center for journalism and liberty at the open markets institute.
$375,000
Immigrant Legal Resource Center · San Francisco, CA · 2022
To support nonpartisan civic engagement in knight communities by enabling lawful permanent residents to become u.s. Citizens, so they may participate more fully in the civic life of their communities.
$333,000
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research · Washington, DC · 2022
To provide renewed support for the american enterprise institutes survey center on american life and for nonpartisan research on technology and culture.
$300,000
Lincoln Network · San Francisco, CA · 2022
To provide general support to augment lincoln networks nonpartisan technology policy research, convening and communications.
$250,000
New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2022
To support knight foundations continued participation in the netgain partnership, a nonpartisan collaboration of several foundations focused on information sharing, learning, and grantmaking on internet-related issues.
$250,000
Cornell University · Ithaca, NY · 2022
To provide general support for community-sourced, nonpartisan research at the citizens and technology lab at cornell university.
$250,000
President and Fellows of Harvard College · Cambridge, MA · 2022
To facilitate a nonpartisan convening of experts and leaders to create actionable knowledge on best practices or physical and digital infrastructure in cities, and how these can enable access and deployment of federal f… read allTo facilitate a nonpartisan convening of experts and leaders to create actionable knowledge on best practices or physical and digital infrastructure in cities, and how these can enable access and deployment of federal funding from the american rescue plan, infrastructure bill, and other federal funds & programs. less
$242,500
National Conference On Citizenship · Washington, DC · 2022
To explore the use of web3 tools in local government nonpartisan public engagement efforts and use the city of philadelphia's participatory budgeting process as a demonstration use case.
$200,000
Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies · Washington, DC · 2022
To support the growth of the joint center for political and economic studies as a visible, credible leader in nonpartisan technology policy research by enabling the hiring of new experts as well as enhanced public-facin… read allTo support the growth of the joint center for political and economic studies as a visible, credible leader in nonpartisan technology policy research by enabling the hiring of new experts as well as enhanced public-facing efforts to disseminate the centers nonpartisan research outputs to broad and diverse group of policymakers at the federal, state and local levels. less
$150,000
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY · 2022
To support columbia world projects in building a robust transatlantic network of researchers, policymakers and experts to develop nonpartisan research and proposals for digital platform regulation.
$111,000
Community Partners · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
To support the nonpartisan research and dissemination efforts of the integrity institute.
$110,634
R Street Institute · Washington, DC · 2022
To provide renewed support to r street institute for nonpartisan technology policy research that can inform approaches to improve online information quality.
$100,000
The Center for Humane Technology · San Francisco, CA · 2022
To support the center for humane technology (cht)'s nonpartisan policy research and dissemination efforts.
$100,000
Protego Press · Austin, TX · 2022
To support the translation and dissemination of nonpartisan media and democracy research by techpolicy press.
$100,000
German Marshall Fund of the US · Washington, DC · 2022
To provide renewed support for german marshall fund digital to research and develop amplification methods for civic information within a nonpartisan digital policy framework.
$76,080
Transformca · Oakland, CA · 2022
To use commercial parking management and information technologies to provide information and tools about parking management strategies in san jose in a publicly accessible, transparent manner so that people can work to … read allTo use commercial parking management and information technologies to provide information and tools about parking management strategies in san jose in a publicly accessible, transparent manner so that people can work to shape nonpartisan policy and planning to build a more vibrant city. less
$75,000
Convergence Center for Policy Resolution · Washington Dc, DC · 2022
To support a series of convenings and culminating white paper on nonpartisan approaches to address digital disinformation.
$60,000
President and Fellows of Harvard College · Cambridge, MA · 2022
To support the broad, nonpartisan rollout of the voteflare app by the public interest technology lab at harvard kennedy school.
$50,000
The Brookings Institution · Washington, DC · 2022
To support a series of nonpartisan convenings on tech and antitrust policy.
$50,000
Democracy a Journal of Ideas · Washington, DC · 2022
To support a nonpartisan essay series and public symposium on technology and democracy.
$30,000
The UCLA Foundation · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
To sponsor a nonpartisan conference and workshop of academic experts and election officials at ucla law school.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

The Miami Foundation68 grants · $47.3M
University of Akron Foundation6 grants · $24.1M
Georgetown University8 grants · $10.6M
University of Miami19 grants · $9.1M
American Journalism Project4 grants · $9.0M
The Lenfest Institute for Journalism Special Assets Fund of Tpf5 grants · $9.0M
The Pew Charitable Trusts7 grants · $8.3M
Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition10 grants · $7.3M
Foundation for Detroit'S Future4 grants · $6.0M
National Trust for Local News7 grants · $5.8M

Giving over time

$102.3M

2022

$240.1M

2023

$147.7M

2024

Grant history

The 100 largest of 1,751 grants.

$12.0M
University of Akron Foundation · Akron, OH · 2023
To support the transformation of the polsky building into a center of entrepreneurship, community collaboration, artistic performances and learning; and to contribute to the civic and economic vibrancy of downtown akron.
$12.0M
University of Akron Foundation · Akron, OH · 2023
To support the transformation of the polsky building into a center of entrepreneurship, community collaboration, artistic performances and learning; and to contribute to the civic and economic vibrancy of downtown akron.
$5.0M
The Associated Press · New York, NY · 2024
To support the associated press to ensure state-based, public-service journalism is available in 50 states while ap devises a new local news business strategy to better position it for long-term sustainability.
$4.5M
American Journalism Project · Dc, WA · 2022
To provide the lead investment in the american journalism project, (ajp) a first-of-its-kind venture philanthropy organization focused on growing and sustaining independent, nonpartisan, local civic news organizations.
$4.0M
Georgetown University · Washington, DC · 2024
To sustain the institute, which will convene, support and provide accessible, actionable, nonpartisan insights to the stakeholders and institutions that design, operate, study and govern the digital information environm… read allTo sustain the institute, which will convene, support and provide accessible, actionable, nonpartisan insights to the stakeholders and institutions that design, operate, study and govern the digital information environment. less
$4.0M
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To provide up to $10,000,000 towards the administrative costs of press forward to ensure that the entire press forward initiative maximizes opportunities, especially in its early stages, for positive impact in sustainab… read allTo provide up to $10,000,000 towards the administrative costs of press forward to ensure that the entire press forward initiative maximizes opportunities, especially in its early stages, for positive impact in sustainable local journalism while being efficiently run. less
$4.0M
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To provide up to $10,000,000 towards the administrative costs of press forward to ensure that the entire press forward initiative maximizes opportunities, especially in its early stages, for positive impact in sustainab… read allTo provide up to $10,000,000 towards the administrative costs of press forward to ensure that the entire press forward initiative maximizes opportunities, especially in its early stages, for positive impact in sustainable local journalism while being efficiently run. less
$3.5M
Florida International University Foundation · Miami, FL · 2022
To support the growth of the school of computing and information sciences (scis) at florida international university as it seeks to become a leading school for computer science and engineering in florida and the go-to t… read allTo support the growth of the school of computing and information sciences (scis) at florida international university as it seeks to become a leading school for computer science and engineering in florida and the go-to talent pipeline for industry in the region. less
$3.0M
Groundtruth Project · Boston, MA · 2024
To recruit, hire, train and place reporters from a variety of experiences and backgrounds into local newsrooms, and build durable local revenue streams atop those positions to assure long-term support for community jour… read allTo recruit, hire, train and place reporters from a variety of experiences and backgrounds into local newsrooms, and build durable local revenue streams atop those positions to assure long-term support for community journalism. less
$2.9M
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2024
Support the growth, adaptation and diversification of newsmatch in the press forward era, to increase the competency of non-profit publishers seeking earned reader revenue.
$2.8M
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2024
To foster healthy communities by aiding local news publishers in the production of fact-based state and local election reporting, with a focus on swing states in which this coverage will be particularly relevant and use… read allTo foster healthy communities by aiding local news publishers in the production of fact-based state and local election reporting, with a focus on swing states in which this coverage will be particularly relevant and useful. less
$2.7M
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2024
To help local news organizations poised for statewide growth expand into new markets.
$2.5M
The Pew Charitable Trusts · Philadelphia, PA · 2024
To support a five-year, co-branded partnership between knight and grantees subsidiary, the pew research center to study and widely share research on how americans absorb civic information; form beliefs, identities and c… read allTo support a five-year, co-branded partnership between knight and grantees subsidiary, the pew research center to study and widely share research on how americans absorb civic information; form beliefs, identities and community; and engage in civic action. less
$2.5M
Georgetown University · Washington, DC · 2023
To sustain the institute, which will convene, support and provide accessible, actionable, nonpartisan insights to the stakeholders and institutions that design, operate, study and govern the digital information environm… read allTo sustain the institute, which will convene, support and provide accessible, actionable, nonpartisan insights to the stakeholders and institutions that design, operate, study and govern the digital information environment. less
$2.5M
Georgetown University · Washington, DC · 2023
To sustain the institute, which will convene, support and provide accessible, actionable, nonpartisan insights to the stakeholders and institutions that design, operate, study and govern the digital information environm… read allTo sustain the institute, which will convene, support and provide accessible, actionable, nonpartisan insights to the stakeholders and institutions that design, operate, study and govern the digital information environment. less
$2.2M
The Lenfest Institute for Journalism Special Assets Fund of Tpf · Philadelphia, PA · 2024
Create an accelerator supporting technology solutions essential for publishers and journalists to achieve their educational mission and help demonstrate the viability of solutions supporting local publishers' missions b… read allCreate an accelerator supporting technology solutions essential for publishers and journalists to achieve their educational mission and help demonstrate the viability of solutions supporting local publishers' missions by accelerating the market. less
$2.1M
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2024
To supplement the elections integrity fund at the miami foundation, which fosters healthy communities by aiding local news publishers in the production of fact-based state and local election reporting, with a focus on s… read allTo supplement the elections integrity fund at the miami foundation, which fosters healthy communities by aiding local news publishers in the production of fact-based state and local election reporting, with a focus on swing states. less
$2.0M
American Journalism Project · Dc, WA · 2024
To provide the lead investment in the american journalism project, (ajp) a first-of-its-kind venture philanthropy organization focused on growing and sustaining independent, nonpartisan, local civic news organizations.
$2.0M
Civic News Company · New York, NY · 2024
To strengthen civic news company's business infrastructure, long-term organizational sustainability and the content available to local publishers.
$2.0M
The Lenfest Institute for Journalism Special Assets Fund of Tpf · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
To build a future for local news by preparing news leaders and enterprises with the skills, strategies and tools to rapidly respond to the changes in the media landscape and serve their communities with quality journali… read allTo build a future for local news by preparing news leaders and enterprises with the skills, strategies and tools to rapidly respond to the changes in the media landscape and serve their communities with quality journalism. less
$2.0M
The Lenfest Institute for Journalism Special Assets Fund of Tpf · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
To build a future for local news by preparing news leaders and enterprises with the skills, strategies and tools to rapidly respond to the changes in the media landscape and serve their communities with quality journali… read allTo build a future for local news by preparing news leaders and enterprises with the skills, strategies and tools to rapidly respond to the changes in the media landscape and serve their communities with quality journalism. less
$2.0M
The Pew Charitable Trusts · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
To support a five-year, co-branded partnership between knight and grantees subsidiary, the pew research center to study and widely share research on how americans absorb civic information; form beliefs, identities and c… read allTo support a five-year, co-branded partnership between knight and grantees subsidiary, the pew research center to study and widely share research on how americans absorb civic information; form beliefs, identities and community; and engage in civic action. less
$2.0M
The Pew Charitable Trusts · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
To support a five-year, co-branded partnership between knight and grantees subsidiary, the pew research center to study and widely share research on how americans absorb civic information; form beliefs, identities and c… read allTo support a five-year, co-branded partnership between knight and grantees subsidiary, the pew research center to study and widely share research on how americans absorb civic information; form beliefs, identities and community; and engage in civic action. less
$2.0M
The Well Community Development Corporation · Akron, OH · 2023
Provide 1:1 match of the city of akrons $4,000,000 contribution of american rescue plan act funding to support the middlebury housing initiative.
$2.0M
The Well Community Development Corporation · Akron, OH · 2023
Provide 1:1 match of the city of akrons $4,000,000 contribution of american rescue plan act funding to support the middlebury housing initiative.
$2.0M
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2022
To create the knight local free press legal network fund at the miami foundation with the reporters committee for freedom of the press as the designated endowed fund's initial grantee to protect local press freedom and … read allTo create the knight local free press legal network fund at the miami foundation with the reporters committee for freedom of the press as the designated endowed fund's initial grantee to protect local press freedom and improve access to information. less
$2.0M
Tpf Special Assets Fund Dba the Lenfest Institute for Journalism Llc · Philadelphia, PA · 2022
To build a future for local news by preparing news leaders and enterprises with the skills, strategies and tools to rapidly respond to the changes in the media landscape and serve their communities with quality journali… read allTo build a future for local news by preparing news leaders and enterprises with the skills, strategies and tools to rapidly respond to the changes in the media landscape and serve their communities with quality journalism. less
$1.8M
National Trust for Local News · Denver, CO · 2024
To support high-quality local news in macon, advance the sustainability of the georgia trust for local news in middle georgia, and strengthen the national trust for local news.
$1.8M
National Trust for Local News · Denver, CO · 2023
To support high-quality local news in macon, advance the sustainability of the georgia trust for local news in middle georgia, and strengthen the national trust for local news.
$1.8M
National Trust for Local News · Denver, CO · 2023
To support high-quality local news in macon, advance the sustainability of the georgia trust for local news in middle georgia, and strengthen the national trust for local news.
$1.7M
New World Symphony · Miami Beach, FL · 2024
To support the use of evolving technologies to reimagine the concert experience, expand the symphony's educational network, and build larger audiences who have a greater understanding of classical music.
$1.6M
Institute for Nonprofit News · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
To support the institute for nonprofit news and its programs to strengthen the high-quality local news ecosystem in the u.s. By focusing on the financial sustainability of nonprofit newsrooms.
$1.6M
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To create the knight local free press legal network fund at the miami foundation with the reporters committee for freedom of the press as the designated endowed fund's initial grantee to protect local press freedom and … read allTo create the knight local free press legal network fund at the miami foundation with the reporters committee for freedom of the press as the designated endowed fund's initial grantee to protect local press freedom and improve access to information. less
$1.6M
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To create the knight local free press legal network fund at the miami foundation with the reporters committee for freedom of the press as the designated endowed fund's initial grantee to protect local press freedom and … read allTo create the knight local free press legal network fund at the miami foundation with the reporters committee for freedom of the press as the designated endowed fund's initial grantee to protect local press freedom and improve access to information. less
$1.6M
Institute for Nonprofit News · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
To support the institute for nonprofit news and its programs to strengthen the high-quality local news ecosystem in the u.s. By focusing on the financial sustainability of nonprofit newsrooms.
$1.5M
Foundation for Detroit'S Future · Detroit, MI · 2024
As part of a group of funders supporting detroit's plan of adjustment to allow detroit to emerge from bankruptcy (a) a financially sustainable community that can better engage and serve its citizens and (b) securing the… read allAs part of a group of funders supporting detroit's plan of adjustment to allow detroit to emerge from bankruptcy (a) a financially sustainable community that can better engage and serve its citizens and (b) securing the assets of the detroit institute of arts as a resource for the city and the region. less
$1.5M
International Center for Journalists · Washington, DC · 2024
To better connect international journalists in order to develop new entrepreneurial opportunities, incorporate new technologies and protect and advocate for journalists abroad.
$1.5M
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2024
To ensure that newsrooms in nine u.s. Swing states can access election-related journalism and services from the associated press so they can better inform their readers with fact-based, nonpartisan political and electio… read allTo ensure that newsrooms in nine u.s. Swing states can access election-related journalism and services from the associated press so they can better inform their readers with fact-based, nonpartisan political and election coverage. less
$1.5M
Foundation for Detroit'S Future · Detroit, MI · 2023
As part of a group of funders supporting detroit's plan of adjustment to allow detroit to emerge from bankruptcy (a) a financially sustainable community that can better engage and serve its citizens and (b) securing the… read allAs part of a group of funders supporting detroit's plan of adjustment to allow detroit to emerge from bankruptcy (a) a financially sustainable community that can better engage and serve its citizens and (b) securing the assets of the detroit institute of arts as a resource for the city and the region. less
$1.5M
Foundation for Detroit'S Future · Detroit, MI · 2023
As part of a group of funders supporting detroit's plan of adjustment to allow detroit to emerge from bankruptcy (a) a financially sustainable community that can better engage and serve its citizens and (b) securing the… read allAs part of a group of funders supporting detroit's plan of adjustment to allow detroit to emerge from bankruptcy (a) a financially sustainable community that can better engage and serve its citizens and (b) securing the assets of the detroit institute of arts as a resource for the city and the region. less
$1.5M
News Revenue Hub · San Diego, CA · 2023
Accelerate the news revenue hubs capacity by scaling its technical staff to enable product, analytics, and data benchmarking capabilities, and to provide free access to those products and capabilities to independent, lo… read allAccelerate the news revenue hubs capacity by scaling its technical staff to enable product, analytics, and data benchmarking capabilities, and to provide free access to those products and capabilities to independent, local newsrooms. less
$1.5M
News Revenue Hub · San Diego, CA · 2023
Accelerate the news revenue hubs capacity by scaling its technical staff to enable product, analytics, and data benchmarking capabilities, and to provide free access to those products and capabilities to independent, lo… read allAccelerate the news revenue hubs capacity by scaling its technical staff to enable product, analytics, and data benchmarking capabilities, and to provide free access to those products and capabilities to independent, local newsrooms. less
$1.5M
Foundation for Detroit'S Future · Detroit, MI · 2022
As part of a group of funders supporting detroit's plan of adjustment to allow detroit to emerge from bankruptcy (a) a financially sustainable community that can better engage and serve its citizens and (b) securing the… read allAs part of a group of funders supporting detroit's plan of adjustment to allow detroit to emerge from bankruptcy (a) a financially sustainable community that can better engage and serve its citizens and (b) securing the assets of the detroit institute of arts as a resource for the city and the region. less
$1.5M
Motown Historical Museum · Detroit, MI · 2022
To digitize key audio, audiovisual and physical artifacts from motown's archive and make them available to the public via a "digital jukebox."
$1.4M
The Lenfest Institute for Journalism Special Assets Fund of Tpf · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
Create an accelerator supporting technology solutions essential for publishers and journalists to achieve their educational mission and help demonstrate the viability of solutions supporting local publishers' missions b… read allCreate an accelerator supporting technology solutions essential for publishers and journalists to achieve their educational mission and help demonstrate the viability of solutions supporting local publishers' missions by accelerating the market. less
$1.4M
The Lenfest Institute for Journalism Special Assets Fund of Tpf · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
Create an accelerator supporting technology solutions essential for publishers and journalists to achieve their educational mission and help demonstrate the viability of solutions supporting local publishers' missions b… read allCreate an accelerator supporting technology solutions essential for publishers and journalists to achieve their educational mission and help demonstrate the viability of solutions supporting local publishers' missions by accelerating the market. less
$1.3M
Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition · Akron, OH · 2024
To redesign and rebuild lock 3 as an excellent special event space and an inviting everyday day park for employees and new residents.
$1.3M
Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University · Stanford, CA · 2024
To equip newsrooms with one-stop shopping at big local news for data that aids local news story production.
$1.3M
Techcongress Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2024
To strengthen technology expertise within the u.s. Congress by supporting the congressional innovation fellowship, which places an even number of technologists in congressional offices of both major political parties an… read allTo strengthen technology expertise within the u.s. Congress by supporting the congressional innovation fellowship, which places an even number of technologists in congressional offices of both major political parties and works to convert fellows into full-time employees. less
$1.3M
Clemson University · Clemson, SC · 2024
To support the growth of the media forensics hub at clemson university.
$1.3M
Develop Detroit · Detroit, MI · 2024
To construct eight single-family homes in the north end neighborhood as a proof of concept for urban modular home construction and establish a revolving fund from sale proceeds to build more homes in detroit.
$1.3M
American Journalism Project · Dc, WA · 2023
To provide the lead investment in the american journalism project, (ajp) a first-of-its-kind venture philanthropy organization focused on growing and sustaining independent, nonpartisan, local civic news organizations.
$1.3M
American Journalism Project · Dc, WA · 2023
To provide the lead investment in the american journalism project, (ajp) a first-of-its-kind venture philanthropy organization focused on growing and sustaining independent, nonpartisan, local civic news organizations.
$1.3M
Committee To Protect Journalists · New York, NY · 2022
To support the long-term future of the committee to protect journalists by investing in a permanent home for the organization as well as its continued sustainability.
$1.2M
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY · 2024
To transform reader revenue tools and methods from a pilot program into a sustainable data and ai-product suite for publishers.
$1.2M
Local Media Foundation · Lake City, MI · 2022
To accelerate digital business transformation for 26 black-owned local news organizations and put them on a path toward long-term financial sustainability and independence.
$1.2M
Various - Matching Gifts To Public Charities · Miami, FL · 2022
Other description
$1.1M
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To make a multiyear investment in newsmatch, a national matching fund that strengthens the fundraising capabilities of nonprofit newsrooms, increases individual donations and activates larger local philanthropic investm… read allTo make a multiyear investment in newsmatch, a national matching fund that strengthens the fundraising capabilities of nonprofit newsrooms, increases individual donations and activates larger local philanthropic investment. less
$1.1M
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To make a multiyear investment in newsmatch, a national matching fund that strengthens the fundraising capabilities of nonprofit newsrooms, increases individual donations and activates larger local philanthropic investm… read allTo make a multiyear investment in newsmatch, a national matching fund that strengthens the fundraising capabilities of nonprofit newsrooms, increases individual donations and activates larger local philanthropic investment. less
$1.1M
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2022
To make a multiyear investment in newsmatch, a national matching fund that strengthens the fundraising capabilities of nonprofit newsrooms, increases individual donations and activates larger local philanthropic investm… read allTo make a multiyear investment in newsmatch, a national matching fund that strengthens the fundraising capabilities of nonprofit newsrooms, increases individual donations and activates larger local philanthropic investment. less
$1.1M
International Center for Journalists · Washington, DC · 2022
To promote the global exchange of best practices in journalism through the knight fellowships program at the international center for journalists (icfj).
$1.1M
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC · 2022
To establish the center for information, technology, and public life at the university of north carolina at chapel hill (unc).
$1.1M
Solutions Journalism Network · New York, NY · 2023
To support collaborative reporting projects and civic engagement that focus on providing reporting about solutions to challenges facing communities, not just the problems.
$1.1M
Solutions Journalism Network · New York, NY · 2023
To support collaborative reporting projects and civic engagement that focus on providing reporting about solutions to challenges facing communities, not just the problems.
$1.1M
Centre for Public Impact North America · Arlington, VA · 2023
To redesign and redevelop president-facing digital products in city halls across four kfcommunities.
$1.1M
Centre for Public Impact North America · Arlington, VA · 2023
To redesign and redevelop president-facing digital products in city halls across four kfcommunities.
$1.1M
Centre for Public Impact North America · Arlington, VA · 2022
To redesign and redevelop president-facing digital products in city halls across four kf communities.
$1.1M
Propublica · New York, NY · 2024
To catalyze the next phase of propublica's local reporting network via support of newsrooms in communities historically underserved by journalism.
$1.1M
Solutions Journalism Network · New York, NY · 2022
To support collaborative reporting projects and civic engagement that focus on providing reporting about solutions to challenges facing communities, not just the problems.
$1.1M
Propublica · New York, NY · 2023
To support high-quality investigative reporting and data journalism in local newsrooms across the country.
$1.1M
Propublica · New York, NY · 2023
To support high-quality investigative reporting and data journalism in local newsrooms across the country.
$1.1M
Propublica · New York, NY · 2022
To support high-quality investigative reporting and data journalism in local newsrooms across the country.
$1.1M
Muckrock Foundation Incorporated · Boston, MA · 2024
To solidify muckrocks role as a provider of tools for journalists and steward of a developer ecosystem.
$1.1M
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2022
To support the continuation of reimagining the civic commons, a collaborative, multicity effort to revitalize neglected public places in order to support greater community engagement.
$1.0M
Various - Matching Gifts To Public Charities · Miami, FL · 2023
Other description
$1.0M
Various - Matching Gifts To Public Charities · Miami, FL · 2023
Other description
$1.0M
Akron Art Museum · Akron, OH · 2024
To support digital integration throughout the museum via implementation of the digital integration plan, the creation of the knight center for digital discovery, and related upgrades to technical infrastructure.
$1.0M
Downtown Akron Partnership · Akron, OH · 2024
To support the establishment of a fund to acquire and develop downtown properties and continue downtown programming.
$1.0M
Foundation for the Carolinas · Charlotte, NC · 2024
To establish the knight tech infusion fund at foundation for the carolinas that will increase the capacity and sustainability of charlotte artists and arts organizations through the wise use of technology.
$1.0M
Institute of Contemporary Art Miami · Miami, FL · 2024
To expand and digitally equip the facilities of the institute of contemporary art, miami by purchasing and renovating a building adjacent to its current site.
$1.0M
Miami Dade College Foundation · Miami, FL · 2024
To provide a 1:1 match of miami-dade countys $5,000,000 contribution and city of miamis $2,000,000 contribution of american rescue plan act funding to miami dade college for the creation of new degree and certificate pr… read allTo provide a 1:1 match of miami-dade countys $5,000,000 contribution and city of miamis $2,000,000 contribution of american rescue plan act funding to miami dade college for the creation of new degree and certificate programs in applied ai and related emerging technologies, and the hiring of key faculty in these programs. less
$1.0M
Miami Waterkeeper · Coral Gables, FL · 2024
To support the growth of miami waterkeeper, a climate resilience nonprofit organization, through the hiring of executive leadership and the development and implementation of a digital communications and product strategy.
$1.0M
Miami-Dade Innovation Authority · Coral Gables, FL · 2024
To support the establishment of the miami-dade innovation authority (mdia), a nonpartisan initiative to accelerate adoption of technologies that improve community outcomes in climate resiliency, health and financial inc… read allTo support the establishment of the miami-dade innovation authority (mdia), a nonpartisan initiative to accelerate adoption of technologies that improve community outcomes in climate resiliency, health and financial inclusion in miami-dade county, especially by local government. less
$1.0M
Motown Historical Museum · Detroit, MI · 2024
To digitize key audio, audiovisual and physical artifacts from motown's archive and make them available to the public via a "digital jukebox."
$1.0M
National Faith Homebuyers · Detroit, MI · 2024
To support the second phase of the down payment assistance program, which will support at least 300 families to purchase homes.
$1.0M
News Revenue Hub · San Diego, CA · 2024
Accelerate the news revenue hubs capacity by scaling its technical staff to enable product, analytics, and data benchmarking capabilities, and to provide free access to those products and capabilities to independent, lo… read allAccelerate the news revenue hubs capacity by scaling its technical staff to enable product, analytics, and data benchmarking capabilities, and to provide free access to those products and capabilities to independent, local newsrooms. less
$1.0M
Ohio Local Information Initiative · Columbus, OH · 2024
To provide the catalytic investment in signal akron, a new nonprofit digital news site managed by the ohio local news initiative. Signal akron will be an independent and nonpartisan civic news operation, and will serve … read allTo provide the catalytic investment in signal akron, a new nonprofit digital news site managed by the ohio local news initiative. Signal akron will be an independent and nonpartisan civic news operation, and will serve a city nearly in dire need of new news organizations. less
$1.0M
The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center · Philadelphia, PA · 2024
To increase access to and engagement with artistic programming both on-site and online for the philadelphia orchestra and kimmel center, inc. (pokc).
$1.0M
The Well Community Development Corporation · Akron, OH · 2024
Provide 1:1 match of the city of akrons $4,000,000 contribution of american rescue plan act funding to support the middlebury housing initiative.
$1.0M
Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA · 2024
To support the media, technology, and democracy initiative at the university of pennsylvania.
$1.0M
University of Miami · Miami, FL · 2024
To support the construction of the knight center for music innovation - a state of the art facility that will engage students and audiences through technologically enhanced concert experiences and support talent develop… read allTo support the construction of the knight center for music innovation - a state of the art facility that will engage students and audiences through technologically enhanced concert experiences and support talent development for the next generation of musicians. less
$1.0M
Akron Art Museum · Akron, OH · 2023
To support digital integration throughout the museum via implementation of the digital integration plan, the creation of the knight center for digital discovery, and related upgrades to technical infrastructure.
$1.0M
Akron Art Museum · Akron, OH · 2023
To support digital integration throughout the museum via implementation of the digital integration plan, the creation of the knight center for digital discovery, and related upgrades to technical infrastructure.
$1.0M
Chicago Public Media · Navy Pier Chicago, IL · 2023
To support the post-acquisition transition of the chicago sun-times into chicago public media, in order to support chicago media and learn from a unique model that could potentially be replicated in other u.s. Cities.
$1.0M
Chicago Public Media · Navy Pier Chicago, IL · 2023
To support the post-acquisition transition of the chicago sun-times into chicago public media, in order to support chicago media and learn from a unique model that could potentially be replicated in other u.s. Cities.
$1.0M
Climate Summit Miami Beach Host Committee · Miami Beach, FL · 2023
To support the development and deployment of digital engagement strategies for the "aspen ideas: climate" conference for three years.
$1.0M
Climate Summit Miami Beach Host Committee · Miami Beach, FL · 2023
To support the development and deployment of digital engagement strategies for the "aspen ideas: climate" conference for three years.
$1.0M
Jacob'S Pillow Dance Festival · Becket, MA · 2023
To enable dance artists to experiment with new and emerging technologies in the creation of in-person and hybrid performances and digitally native works, offering audiences new ways to access and experience dance and th… read allTo enable dance artists to experiment with new and emerging technologies in the creation of in-person and hybrid performances and digitally native works, offering audiences new ways to access and experience dance and the pillow the opportunity to create even greater impact across its on-line and in-person constituencies. less
$1.0M
Jacob'S Pillow Dance Festival · Becket, MA · 2023
To enable dance artists to experiment with new and emerging technologies in the creation of in-person and hybrid performances and digitally native works, offering audiences new ways to access and experience dance and th… read allTo enable dance artists to experiment with new and emerging technologies in the creation of in-person and hybrid performances and digitally native works, offering audiences new ways to access and experience dance and the pillow the opportunity to create even greater impact across its on-line and in-person constituencies. less
$1.0M
Miami Waterkeeper · Coral Gables, FL · 2023
To support the growth of miami waterkeeper, a climate resilience nonprofit organization, through the hiring of executive leadership and the development and implementation of a digital communications and product strategy.

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