Dow Jones Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dow Jones Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $350,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$350,000
- Assets$199,496
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
11% of its 2024 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 | $1.3 million | 23 | $59,058 |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 19 | $199,496 |
How to apply
Dow Jones Foundation 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.
What Dow Jones Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $100,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 10 | $440,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $350,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $110,000 |
| New York | 3 | $100,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $15,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones News Fund Dow Jones News Fund | Continue the 2023 pilot program | $350,000 |
| Online News Association Online News Association | Support onas womens leadership | $125,000 |
| Easter Seals Inc Easter Seals Inc | Support community grants | $110,000 |
| The News Literacy Project Inc the News Literacy Project Inc | Provide essential underwriting | $100,000 |
| Stop the Traffik Stop the Traffik | Support data and technology | $100,000 |
| Out in Tech Inc Out in Tech Inc | Support the out in tech u mentorship | $50,000 |
| Reporters Committee for Freedom of Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press | Support the nelson/dow jones found | $50,000 |
| International Justice Mission International Justice Mission | Support against human trafficking | $50,000 |
| Committee to Protect Journalists Committee to Protect Journalists | General operating support | $25,000 |
| International Center for Journalist International Center for Journalists | Continuation of our webinar series | $25,000 |
| Teach for All Teach for All | Developing leadership to leverage | $25,000 |
| Rise Against Hunger Inc Rise Against Hunger Inc | Support support rise against hungers | $25,000 |
| Freedom House Freedom House | Support journalism and free press | $25,000 |
| International Women's Media Foundat International Women's Media Foundation | General support for iwmf operations | $20,000 |
| Asian American Journalists Associat Asian American Journalists Association | Support student leadership program | $15,000 |
| Native American Journalists Associa Native American Journalists Association | Support the red press initiative | $15,000 |
| National Association of Hispanic Jo National Association of Hispanic Journalists | Support national hispanic journalist | $15,000 |
| National Lesbian and Gay Journalist National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association | Support the associations programming | $15,000 |
| National Association of Black Journ National Association of Black Journalists | Support professional development | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bradley Rolston
- Keysha McNeil
- Eric Mandrackie
- Josh Stinchcomb
- Mae Cheng
- Brian Crotty
- Raakhee Mirchandani
- Ashok Sinah
- Joel Lange
Questions people ask
Does Dow Jones Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dow Jones Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Dow Jones Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bradley Rolston (President), Keysha McNeil (VP, Sec, a.), Eric Mandrackie (Treasurer) and Josh Stinchcomb (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Dow Jones Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and education.