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    GANNETT FOUNDATION INC

    Private FoundationIRS data 2022–2024
    MCLEAN, VAEIN 541568843

    Annual Giving

    $189K-75% YoY

    Grants

    360

    Median Grant

    $100

    Organizations Funded

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    The Gannett Foundation is aligned with the mission of Gannett Co., Inc., dedicated to enriching and empowering communities, and has distributed more than $23 million to community-building initiatives across the country since 2017. The mission of the Gannett Foundation Media Grants specifically is to support media training, technological advances in the industry, and the study of journalism at the college level, with particular attention to the First Amendment.

    Focus Areas

    domestic violence and family justicematernal health and postpartum carehomelessness and housing servicesfoster care and youth servicesyouth development and mentoringfood security and hunger relieflgbtq+ community servicescommunity development and neighborhood revitalization

    Grant Types

    scholarshipsprogram grants

    Funded Initiatives

    A Community Thrives program providing $2.3 million in grants and helping nonprofits fundraise more than $3 million. National grants up to $100,000 and community operating grants starting at $2,500.

    How to Apply

    Philanthropic programs have been paused for 2025 while actively reviewing giving efforts. Previously offered A Community Thrives program with crowdfunding campaigns followed by grants up to $100,000.

    Does Not Fund

    Geographic limitations to communities served by Gannett Co. Inc. organizations. Must have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status required.

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024-75%

    $189K

    Grants

    360

    Median

    $100

    States

    38

    2023-89%

    $761K

    Grants

    1,465

    Median

    $100

    States

    45

    2022

    $6.8M

    Grants

    4,139

    Median

    $100

    States

    49

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $81K
    $189K(232.7%)
    2023
    $272K
    $761K(279.5%)
    2022
    $806K
    $3.4M(426.1%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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