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Informing America Foundation

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 863753264  ·  Private foundation

Informing America Foundation is a District of Columbia-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $4.4M in annual giving against $219K in assets. This page documents the 22 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Informing America Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$4.4M
Annual giving (FY2023)
$219K
Total assets
22
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Informing America Foundation funds

Informing America Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on public safety, civil rights & social justice.

Public SafetyCivil Rights & Social Justice

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Informing America Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Bentley Media Group
PRODUCE MEDIA TO FOCUS ON PUBLIC-INTEREST POLICY
Washingon, DC$1.0M2022
Institute for Citizen Focused Service
PRODUCE MEDIA TO FOCUS ON PUBLIC-INTEREST POLICY
Alexandria, VA$1.0M2023
Empower Whistleblower Center
DEVELOP AN INFRASTRUCTURE TO CULTIVATE, PROTECT AND WORK WITH WHISTLEBLOWERS TO ADDRESS ALLEGATIONS OF WASTE, FRAUD AND ABUSE
Alexandria, VA$900K2022
Foundation for American Content
PRODUCE MEDIA TO FOCUS ON PUBLIC-INTEREST POLICY
Famington Hills, MI$833K2022
Concerned Communities of America
PRODUCE MEDIA TO FOCUS ON PUBLIC-INTEREST POLICY
Washington, DC$742K2022
Bentley Media Group
PRODUCE MEDIA TO FOCUS ON PUBLIC-INTEREST POLICY
Washingon, DC$548K2023
Empower Whistleblower Center
DEVELOP AN INFRASTRUCTURE TO CULTIVATE, PROTECT AND WORK WITH WHISTLEBLOWERS TO ADDRESS ALLEGATIONS OF WASTE, FRAUD AND ABUSE
Alexandria, VA$500K2023
Ulloo Media
PRODUCE BI-LINGUAL MEDIA TO FOCUS ON PUBLIC-INTEREST POLICY
Boca Raton, FL$433K2023
Michigan News Source
PRODUCE MEDIA TO FOCUS ON PUBLIC-INTEREST POLICY
Williamston, MI$420K2023
Star News Digital Media
PRODUCE MEDIA TO FOCUS ON PUBLIC-INTEREST POLICY
Nashville, TN$385K2023
Star News Digital Media
PRODUCE MEDIA TO FOCUS ON PUBLIC-INTEREST POLICY
Nashville, TN$375K2022
Ulloo Media
PRODUCE BI-LINGUAL MEDIA TO FOCUS ON PUBLIC-INTEREST POLICY
Boca Raton, FL$333K2022
Concerned Communities of America
PRODUCE MEDIA TO FOCUS ON PUBLIC-INTEREST POLICY
Washington, DC$333K2023
Accuracy in Media
PRODUCE MEDIA TO FOCUS ON PUBLIC-INTEREST POLICY
Washington, DC$333K2023
Franklin News Foundation
PRODUCE MEDIA TO FOCUS ON PUBLIC-INTEREST POLICY
Chicago, IL$250K2023

Informing America Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2022$5.2M
2023$4.4M

How to apply for funding from Informing America Foundation

Informing America Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at informingamerica.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Informing America Foundation

Does Informing America Foundation accept grant applications?
Informing America Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Informing America Foundation fund?
Informing America Foundation's grants focus on public safety. Recent recipients include Bentley Media Group, Institute for Citizen Focused Service, Empower Whistleblower Center. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Informing America Foundation give in grants?
Informing America Foundation reported $4.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2023). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.6M over 22 grants.
Where is Informing America Foundation located?
Informing America Foundation is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 863753264.
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About this profile. This page is built from Informing America Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Informing America Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.