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The Lenfest Institute for Journalism

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 043731829  ·  Private foundation

Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, The Lenfest Institute for Journalism has awarded $90.1M across 491 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to The Philadelphia Inquirer. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$24.9M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$97.4M
Assets (FY2020)
491
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What The Lenfest Institute for Journalism funds

The Lenfest Institute for Journalism's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation, health care.

Environment & ConservationHealth Care

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Philadelphia Inquirer
THE INSTITUTE IS SUPPORTING THE INQUIRERS TRANSITION FROM A TRADITIONAL PRINTED NEWSPAPER TO AN ECONOMICALLY SUSTAINABLE, PRIMARILY DIGITAL,
Philadelphia, PA$7.8M2024
Philadelphia Inquirer Pbc
THE INSTITUTE IS SUPPORTING THE INQUIRERS TRANSITION FROM A TRADITIONAL PRINTED NEWSPAPER TO AN ECONOMICALLY SUSTAINABLE, PRIMARILY DIGITAL,
Philadelphia, PA$7.5M2023
The Philadelphia Inquirer
THE INSTITUTE IS SUPPORTING THE INQUIRERS TRANSITION FROM A TRADITIONAL PRINTED NEWSPAPER TO AN ECONOMICALLY SUSTAINABLE, PRIMARILY DIGITAL,
Philadelphia, PA$7.5M2022

How to apply for funding from The Lenfest Institute for Journalism

The Lenfest Institute for Journalism's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about The Lenfest Institute for Journalism

Does The Lenfest Institute for Journalism accept grant applications?
The Lenfest Institute for Journalism's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does The Lenfest Institute for Journalism fund?
The Lenfest Institute for Journalism's grants focus on environment & conservation. Example recipients include The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Inquirer Pbc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Lenfest Institute for Journalism give in grants?
The Lenfest Institute for Journalism reported $24.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $90.1M over 491 grants.
Where is The Lenfest Institute for Journalism located?
The Lenfest Institute for Journalism is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 043731829.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Lenfest Institute for Journalism's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Lenfest Institute for Journalism. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.