Dow Jones News Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Dow Jones News Fund Inc is a private foundation in Princeton, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $108,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $6,250 and the largest $73,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$108,500
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$6,250
- Largest grant$73,500
- Assets$482,731
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $129,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $157,000 | 12 | $479,779 |
| 2024 | $129,000 | 12 | $450,105 |
| 2025 | $108,500 | 6 | $482,731 |
How to apply
Dow Jones News Fund Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Dow Jones News Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $73,500 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $6,250 |
| California | 1 | $6,250 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $6,250 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $6,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarships | $73,500 |
| Columbia University | Hs journalism teacher of the year | $10,000 |
| Northern Arizona University Fdn | Hs journalism workshop | $6,250 |
| Calmatters | Hs journalism workshop | $6,250 |
| University of St Thomas | Hs journalism workshop | $6,250 |
| Howard U Multicultural Media Acad | Hs journalism workshop | $6,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric Mandrackie
- Paul Schmidt
- Diana Mitsu Klos
- Lasharah Bunting
- Thomas Engleman
- Garry D Howard
- Almar Latour
- Susan Leath
- Dr Rusty Todd
- Shirley Carswell
- Denise Jester
- Heather Taylor
Questions people ask
Does Dow Jones News Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dow Jones News Fund Inc give?
$108,500 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $6,250.
Who runs Dow Jones News Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Eric Mandrackie (Acting Presi), Paul Schmidt (Treasurer), Diana Mitsu Klos (Secretary) and Lasharah Bunting (Director) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Dow Jones News Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.