Dow Jones Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 27-1756118 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$199K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
83% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones News Fund Dow Jones News Fund | Princeton, NJ | Continue the 2023 pilot program | $350,000 |
| Online News Association Online News Association | Washington, DC | Support onas womens leadership | $125,000 |
| Easter Seals Inc Easter Seals Inc | Chicago, IL | Support community grants | $110,000 |
| The News Literacy Project Inc the News Literacy Project Inc | Washington, DC | Provide essential underwriting | $100,000 |
| Stop the Traffik Stop the Traffik | London, UK | Support data and technology | $100,000 |
| Out in Tech Inc Out in Tech Inc | New York, NY | Support the out in tech u mentorship | $50,000 |
| Reporters Committee for Freedom of Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press | Washington, DC | Support the nelson/dow jones found | $50,000 |
| International Justice Mission International Justice Mission | Washington, DC | Support against human trafficking | $50,000 |
| Committee to Protect Journalists Committee to Protect Journalists | New York, NY | General operating support | $25,000 |
| International Center for Journalist International Center for Journalists | Washington, DC | Continuation of our webinar series | $25,000 |
| Teach for All Teach for All | New York, NY | Developing leadership to leverage | $25,000 |
| Rise Against Hunger Inc Rise Against Hunger Inc | Raleigh, NC | Support support rise against hungers | $25,000 |
| Freedom House Freedom House | Washington, DC | Support journalism and free press | $25,000 |
| International Women's Media Foundat International Women's Media Foundation | Washington, DC | General support for iwmf operations | $20,000 |
| Asian American Journalists Associat Asian American Journalists Association | Washington, DC | Support student leadership program | $15,000 |
| Native American Journalists Associa Native American Journalists Association | Norman, OK | Support the red press initiative | $15,000 |
| National Association of Hispanic Jo National Association of Hispanic Journalists | Washington, DC | Support national hispanic journalist | $15,000 |
| National Lesbian and Gay Journalist National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association | Washington, DC | Support the associations programming | $15,000 |
| National Association of Black Journ National Association of Black Journalists | College Park, MD | Support professional development | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,155,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $1,295,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503099349101700
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1756118
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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