John S and James L Knight Foundation

What they fund

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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.

44 grants matching “publishing” · $26.8M

• $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
• $2.2M

  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

  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.

• $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.

• $816,667

  Local Independent Online News Publishers · Havertown, PA · 2024

  To fund 200 sustainability audits for local news outlets and then provide post-audit consulting and dollars to publishers so they can best address their business challenges.

• $650,000

  Tiny News Collective · Philadelphia, PA · 2024

  To expand publisher access to tiny news's suite of shared services and thus reduce the barriers to entry for the wave of small, upstart news organizations launching around the country.

• $628,500

  Curators of the University of Missouri · Columbia, MO · 2024

  To create a digital on-demand services online marketplace for affordable, fractional digital technology and operational resources, curated content and a learning center to help local news publishers.

• $500,000

  O Miami · Miami Shores, FL · 2024

  To encourage the spread of poetry through publishing in digital formats/platforms by increasing the capabilities, programming, staffing and infrastructure to support the organization.

• $475,000

  Local Media Foundation · Lake City, MI · 2024

  Develop a shared customer data platform for word in black publishers and other organizations serving primarily black audiences.

• $250,000

  The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2024

  Assist local news organizations in the 2024 election cycle by dedicating a news industry leader to serve as a "product owner" for publisher operations that ensure election integrity.

• $200,000

  Local Independent Online News Publishers · Havertown, PA · 2024

  To support the 2024 lion independent news sustainability summit, the only local news conference focused completely on business sustainability.

• $26,000

  Association of Alternative Newsmedia · Jackson, MS · 2024

  To support the next 3 years of the aan annual convention for independent local publishers and journalists, with a specific emphasis on programming for younger journalists, as well as startup and bipoc-run publications i… read allTo support the next 3 years of the aan annual convention for independent local publishers and journalists, with a specific emphasis on programming for younger journalists, as well as startup and bipoc-run publications in each conventions host city. less
• $16,100

  Keene Publishing Corporation · Keene, NH · 2024

  Sponsor three years of the radically rural conference for rural journalists.

• $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
• $816,666

  Local Independent Online News Publishers · Havertown, PA · 2023

  To fund 200 sustainability audits for local news outlets and then provide post-audit consulting and dollars to publishers so they can best address their business challenges.

• $816,666

  Local Independent Online News Publishers · Havertown, PA · 2023

  To fund 200 sustainability audits for local news outlets and then provide post-audit consulting and dollars to publishers so they can best address their business challenges.

• $813,300

  Indiegraf Media Corporation · 2023

  The indie capital news startup fund will help 25 community news startups launch in communities experiencing news poverty. Fifty percent of the founding teams will identify as underrepresented. The grant aims to generate… read allThe indie capital news startup fund will help 25 community news startups launch in communities experiencing news poverty. Fifty percent of the founding teams will identify as underrepresented. The grant aims to generate 350,000 new subscribers and $12 million lifetime value for the upcoming startups. These publishers will be chosen out of a slate of applicants based on business execution and/or promise, and publishers will only acquire additional funding from the fund if they meet audience and revenue benchmarks. less
• $813,300

  Indiegraf Media Corporation · 2023

  The indie capital news startup fund will help 25 community news startups launch in communities experiencing news poverty. Fifty percent of the founding teams will identify as underrepresented. The grant aims to generate… read allThe indie capital news startup fund will help 25 community news startups launch in communities experiencing news poverty. Fifty percent of the founding teams will identify as underrepresented. The grant aims to generate 350,000 new subscribers and $12 million lifetime value for the upcoming startups. These publishers will be chosen out of a slate of applicants based on business execution and/or promise, and publishers will only acquire additional funding from the fund if they meet audience and revenue benchmarks. less
• $282,952

  Spur · San Francisco, CA · 2023

  This grant builds on spurs prior work in the guadalupe river park and intersects to parallel grants with the city of san jose and the guadalupe river park conservancy. Spur staff will research, publish, and review non-p… read allThis grant builds on spurs prior work in the guadalupe river park and intersects to parallel grants with the city of san jose and the guadalupe river park conservancy. Spur staff will research, publish, and review non-partisan policy recommendations on land use and economic factors that will create a vibrant area around the guadalupe river park. less
• $282,952

  Spur · San Francisco, CA · 2023

  This grant builds on spurs prior work in the guadalupe river park and intersects to parallel grants with the city of san jose and the guadalupe river park conservancy. Spur staff will research, publish, and review non-p… read allThis grant builds on spurs prior work in the guadalupe river park and intersects to parallel grants with the city of san jose and the guadalupe river park conservancy. Spur staff will research, publish, and review non-partisan policy recommendations on land use and economic factors that will create a vibrant area around the guadalupe river park. less
• $250,000

  Tiny News Collective · Philadelphia, PA · 2023

  To expand publisher access to tiny news's suite of shared services and thus reduce the barriers to entry for the wave of small, upstart news organizations launching around the country.

• $250,000

  Tiny News Collective · Philadelphia, PA · 2023

  To expand publisher access to tiny news's suite of shared services and thus reduce the barriers to entry for the wave of small, upstart news organizations launching around the country.

• $245,100

  University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA · 2023

  To serve local communities with a scalable civic data product presented through a journalistic lens -- and demonstrate the editorial and business value for publishers who produce it.

• $245,100

  University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA · 2023

  To serve local communities with a scalable civic data product presented through a journalistic lens -- and demonstrate the editorial and business value for publishers who produce it.

• $75,000

  Back Pocket Media Llc · Sacramento, CA · 2023

  To propel back pocket to sustainability by testing a model for hosting regional events on important local news stories with local publishers.

• $75,000

  Back Pocket Media Llc · Sacramento, CA · 2023

  To propel back pocket to sustainability by testing a model for hosting regional events on important local news stories with local publishers.

• $58,000

  Local Independent Online News Publishers · Havertown, PA · 2023

  To award $2,000 to each of the 29 independent local news publishers who won 2022 lion publishers journalism awards.

• $58,000

  Local Independent Online News Publishers · Havertown, PA · 2023

  To award $2,000 to each of the 29 independent local news publishers who won 2022 lion publishers journalism awards.

• $50,000

  Wesleyan University · Middletown, CT · 2023

  To support the wesleyan media project, which analyzes and publishes research about tv and online political advertising content.

• $50,000

  Wesleyan University · Middletown, CT · 2023

  To support the wesleyan media project, which analyzes and publishes research about tv and online political advertising content.

• $36,400

  Keene Publishing Corporation · Keene, NH · 2023

  Sponsor three years of the radically rural conference for rural journalists.

• $36,400

  Keene Publishing Corporation · Keene, NH · 2023

  Sponsor three years of the radically rural conference for rural journalists.

• $400,000

  Local Independent Online News Publishers · Havertown, PA · 2022

  To fund 200 sustainability audits for local news outlets and then provide post-audit consulting and dollars to publishers so they can best address their business challenges.

• $300,000

  Indiegraf Media Corporation · 2022

  The indie capital news startup fund will help 25 community news startups launch in communities experiencing news poverty. Fifty percent of the founding teams will identify as underrepresented. The grant aims to generate… read allThe indie capital news startup fund will help 25 community news startups launch in communities experiencing news poverty. Fifty percent of the founding teams will identify as underrepresented. The grant aims to generate 350,000 new subscribers and $12 million lifetime value for the upcoming startups. These publishers will be chosen out of a slate of applicants based on business execution and/or promise, and publishers will only acquire additional funding from the fund if they meet audience and revenue benchmarks. less
• $300,000

  The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2022

  To support the adoption of publishing systems that can meet the business needs of non-profit and local publishers to increase revenue, membership and audience engagement.

• $275,000

  Spur · San Francisco, CA · 2022

  This grantbuilds on spurs prior work in the guadalupe river park and intersects to parallel grants with the city of san jose and the guadalupe river park conservancy. Spur staff will research, publish, and review non-pa… read allThis grantbuilds on spurs prior work in the guadalupe river park and intersects to parallel grants with the city of san jose and the guadalupe river park conservancy. Spur staff will research, publish, and review non-partisan policy recommendations on land use and economic factors that will create a vibrant area around the guadalupe river park. less
• $250,000

  The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism · Baltimore, MD · 2022

  The banner will create best practices and implementation resources for nonprofit newsrooms that help integrate a core suite of commonly used publishing tools, including cms, (arc), paywall, (piano), consumer behavior (b… read allThe banner will create best practices and implementation resources for nonprofit newsrooms that help integrate a core suite of commonly used publishing tools, including cms, (arc), paywall, (piano), consumer behavior (blueconic) and other systems. less
• $240,000

  Local Independent Online News Publishers · Havertown, PA · 2022

  To host a first-of-its-kind event for independent news publishers that will share tools, resources, and best practices for operationalizing sustainability. Lion, news revenue huband the texas tribune will come together … read allTo host a first-of-its-kind event for independent news publishers that will share tools, resources, and best practices for operationalizing sustainability. Lion, news revenue huband the texas tribune will come together to help publishers consider their businesses holistically across editorial, operations, audience, and revenue. less
• $125,000

  Knowledge Futures Group · Cambridge, MA · 2022

  To support the growth of the knowledge futures group's pubpub community publishing platform.

• $96,000

  Middle Tennessee State University Foundation · Murfreesboro, TN · 2022

  Bolster distribution and accessibility of the first amendment encyclopedia and the center's free speech educational materials by making its website mobile-friendly, bringing reference information up to date and publishi… read allBolster distribution and accessibility of the first amendment encyclopedia and the center's free speech educational materials by making its website mobile-friendly, bringing reference information up to date and publishing a new book. less
• $75,000

  Back Pocket Media Llc · Sacramento, CA · 2022

  Propel back pocket to sustainability by testing a model for hosting regional events on important local news stories with local publishers.

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

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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