Dow Jones News Fund Inc
Invitation OnlyPrinceton, New Jersey · EIN 13-6021439 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,250 and $6,250.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
100% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Hs journalism teacher of the year | $10,000 |
| Northern Arizona University Fdn | Flagstaff, AZ | Hs journalism workshop | $6,250 |
| Calmatters | Sacramento, CA | Hs journalism workshop | $6,250 |
| University of St Thomas | St Paul, MN | Hs journalism workshop | $6,250 |
| Howard U Multicultural Media Acad | Washington, DC | Hs journalism workshop | $6,250 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($73,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $108,500 | 6 |
| 2024 | $129,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $157,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630669349100503
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6021439
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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