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An annual five-day journalism program in Washington, D.C., for 51 high school juniors (one from each state and the District of Columbia). The program includes skill-building workshops, newsroom visits, and networking with top journalists and industry leaders to inspire students to pursue careers in media and journalism.
Freedom Forum Inc. is a private corporation based in WASHINGTON, DC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1992. The principal officer is % Freedom Forum Inc.. It holds total assets of $650.2M. Annual income is reported at $99.5M. EXPENDITURES MADE TO ADVANCE AND MAINTAIN THE OPERATIONS AND OPERATIONAL ASSETS OF NEWSEUM, INC. (AN IRC 501 (C)(3)TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION) AND NEWSEUM INSITITUTE, INC. (EDUC. INSTITUTION). According to available records, Freedom Forum Inc. has made 380 grants totaling $8.6M, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has decreased from $4.7M in 2020 to $461K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $430 to $4.3M, with an average award of $23K. The foundation has supported 207 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Tennessee, Maryland, District of Columbia, which account for 11% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 47 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
EXPENDITURES MADE TO ADVANCE AND MAINTAIN THE OPERATIONS AND OPERATIONAL ASSETS OF NEWSEUM, INC. (AN IRC 501 (C)(3)TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION) AND NEWSEUM INSITITUTE, INC. (EDUC. INSTITUTION).
Expenses: $17.4M
EXPENDITURES MADE TO ADVANCE AND MAINTAIN THE OPERATIONS AND OPERATIONAL ASSETS OF NEWSEUM, INC. (AN IRC 501 (C)(3)TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION) AND NEWSEUM INSITITUTE, INC. (EDUC. INSTITUTION). Based on available records, the foundation has funded 380 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN, MD, DC.
Freedom Forum Inc. has distributed a total of $8.6M across 380 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $23K. Individual grants have ranged from $430 to $4.3M.
Freedom Forum Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Freedom Forum Inc. is headquartered in WASHINGTON, DC. While based in DC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 47 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan Neuharth | CHAIR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | $574K | $28K | $652K |
| Sherry Minear | TREASURER,CFO,CHIEF ADMIN. OFFICER | $296K | $20K | $338K |
| Cindy Keith | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER/VP | $157K | $19K | $199K |
| Malcolm R Kirschenbaum | TRUSTEE | $71K | $0 | $71K |
| Peter S Prichard | TRUSTEE | $69K | $0 | $69K |
Total Giving
$24.8M
Total Assets
$606.5M
Fair Market Value
$606.5M
Net Worth
$556.5M
Grants Paid
$472K
Contributions
$1.8M
Net Investment Income
$48.5M
Distribution Amount
$0
Total: $383M
Total Grants
380
Total Giving
$8.6M
Average Grant
$23K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
207
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones News FundTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Princeton, NJ | $20K | 2023 |
| Foolproof FoundationTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Cocoa, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| National Constitution CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| Und Alumni Association And FoundationTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Grand Forks, ND | $20K | 2023 |
| Helen Keller InternationalTRUSTEE INITIATIVES |
NEW YORK, NY
JACKSON, WY
BOULDER, CO
WINDSOR MILL, MD
| Orage Quarles Iii | TRUSTEE | $66K | $0 | $66K |
| John Lee Iv | TRUSTEE | $62K | $0 | $62K |
| Michael Coleman | SECRETARY/TRUSTEE | $56K | $0 | $56K |
| Jack Kirschenbaum | TRUSTEE | $34K | $0 | $34K |
| James Abbott | TRUSTEE | $33K | $0 | $33K |
| Barbara Wall | TRUSTEE | $24K | $0 | $24K |
| R David Edelman | TRUSTEE | $23K | $0 | $23K |
| Judy C Woodruff | TRUSTEE | $15K | $0 | $15K |
| Danielle Neuharth-Keusch | TRUSTEE | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| Lucy Dalglish | TRUSTEE | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| Josh Kirschenbaum | TRUSTEE | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| 2017 | 990PF | View |
| 2016 | 990PF | View |
| 2015 | 990PF | View |
| New York, NY |
| $20K |
| 2023 |
| Casa Children'S Intervention Services IncTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Manassas, VA | $15K | 2023 |
| International Women'S Media FoundationTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Washington, DC | $13K | 2023 |
| Insitute For EducationTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Cal Ripken Sr FoundationTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| Yale UniversityTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | New Haven, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| National Music MuseumTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Vermillion, SD | $10K | 2023 |
| Only OneTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Children'S Home Shelter For Family SafetyTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Sioux Falls, SD | $10K | 2023 |
| Christ The King ChurchTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Old Lyme, CT | $8K | 2023 |
| St Vincent De Paul MiddletownTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Middletown, CT | $8K | 2023 |
| Health First Foundation IncTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Rockledge, FL | $8K | 2023 |
| Rebirth And DevelopmentTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | San Francisco, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| North Carolina OperaTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Raleigh, NC | $8K | 2023 |
| William Peace University AdvancementTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Raleigh, NC | $7K | 2023 |
| North Carolina Museum Of ArtTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Raleigh, NC | $6K | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt University School Of LawTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Space Coast Pride IncTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Melbourne, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Farber Fund Dept Of Poly Science University Of SdTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Vermillion, SD | $5K | 2023 |
| Samaritan'S PurseTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Boone, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Fort Ticonderoga Association IncTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Ticonderoga, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Health First FoundationTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Melbourne, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Buring Coal Theatre CompanyTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Raleigh, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Austin Community FoundationTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Austin, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Association For Traditional StudiesTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Asheville, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| American Journalism ProjectTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Aging MattersTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Cocoa, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| James Foley Legacy FoundationTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Portsmouth, NH | $5K | 2023 |
| Middleburg Community CenterTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Middleburg, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Middleburg Library Advisory Board IncTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Middleburg, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| West Street Recovery ProjectTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Uva Fund Free Expression Fund #50121TRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Charlottesville, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Pride Of TiconderogaTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Ticonderoga, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| University Of FloridaTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Gainesville, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Pulitzer Center On Crisis ReportingTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| East Coast Zoological Association Of FloridaTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Melbourne, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| The Lost ChurchTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| The Gridiron Club & FoundationTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Helping Hands Of Round PondTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Round Pond, ME | $4K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Central FloridaTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Melbourne, FL | $4K | 2023 |
| Spilled Milk Catering2023 ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE | Gaithersburg, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| Florida Surf Film Festival IncTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | New Smyrna Beach, FL | $3K | 2023 |
| United Way Of BrevardTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Rockledge, FL | $3K | 2023 |
| Cornell University Designated For Shoals Marine LabTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Boone, IA | $3K | 2023 |
| Washington Association Of Black JournalistsTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Surfside Players IncTRUSTEE INITIATIVES | Cocoa Beach, FL | $3K | 2023 |
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