The Annenberg Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Annenberg Foundation is a private foundation in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $259 million in 543 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $11.6 million. 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$259 million
- Number of grants543
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$11.6 million
- Assets$1.5 billion
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was up from $201 million the year before.
55% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $201 million | 514 | $1.5 billion |
| 2024 | $259 million | 543 | $1.5 billion |
How to apply
The Annenberg 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Annenberg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 37 states, the most to California. It also paid $731,752 in 10 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 338 | $31.0 million |
| Virginia | 9 | $5.7 million |
| New York | 67 | $5.1 million |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $2.8 million |
| District of Columbia | 22 | $1.2 million |
| Rhode Island | 5 | $978,333 |
| Utah | 2 | $720,000 |
| North Carolina | 9 | $710,000 |
| Alaska | 4 | $697,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $535,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Wallis Annenberg Legacy Foundation | Charitable mission and programs | $11.6 million |
| National Wildlife Federation | Wildlife crossing initiative | $4.0 million |
| Philadelphia Orchestra Association | Artistic endeavors fund, touring fund, ed fund and tech fund | $2.7 million |
| Animal Wellness Foundation | Design and operation of the dog bless you doggy day care | $2.2 million |
| Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts | The wallis arrives: a comprehensive campaign | $1.4 million |
| Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation | Fallen journalists memorial | $1.3 million |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Women's lung cancer initiative | $1.2 million |
| Brown University of Providence | Lindemann performing arts center at brown university | $833,333 |
| Los Angeles Opera Company | General production budget | $750,000 |
| Utah Film Center DBA Salt Lake City Film Center and | To support the 5th episode of social studies | $700,000 |
| Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education Center Inc | General operating support | $425,000 |
| Katmai Conservancy | Otis fund 2024 | $402,000 |
| Casapo | General operating support | $351,000 |
| Dreamyard Project Inc | General operating support | $350,000 |
| Museum Associates | General operating support | $340,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc | Womens cancer research fund | $333,334 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Neurology project | $333,333 |
| Citizens of the World Charter Schools - Los Angeles | Cwc silver lake middle school capital campaign | $333,333 |
| Conservation International Foundation | General operations raja ampat and reshark programs | $300,000 |
| Orangutan Foundation International | General operating support | $300,000 |
| Clooney Foundation for Justice | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Duke University | Joel fleischman professorship fund in the sanford school | $250,000 |
| East Coast Assistance Dogs Inc | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund Inc | General operating support | $250,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | Seabird institute and rowe sanctuary | $250,000 |
| Polar Bears International | General operating support | $250,000 |
| University of Southern California | Socioemotional benefits of opera choir for children study | $250,000 |
| Ensemble Les Talens Lyriques | The 2024- 2025 season of the ensemble les talens lyriques | $221,360 |
| Actors Gang Inc | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Democracy Now Productions Inc | Advocacy work related to programming areas | $200,000 |
| Dia Center for the Arts Inc | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Holocaust Museum la | Grow rooftop garden a feature of building truth | $200,000 |
| Katmai Conservancy | General operating support and the otis fund | $200,000 |
| Los Angeles Urban League | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Media Matters for America | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | Saturday matinee radio broadcasts | $200,000 |
| Mpala Research Centre | Charitable missions and programming of the mrc | $200,000 |
| Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts | Grow @ the wallis education | $200,000 |
| University of Southern California | Inclusion across the lifespan project at usc annenberg | $175,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Center for east-west medicine | $166,666 |
Officers and trustees
- Wallis Annenberg
- Lauren Bon
- Charles Annenberg Weingarten
- Gregory Annenberg Weingarten
- Cynthia Kennard
- Paul J Manganiello
Questions people ask
Does The Annenberg Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Annenberg Foundation give?
$259 million in tax year 2024, across 543 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Annenberg Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Wallis Annenberg (Ceo/Chairperson/President), Lauren Bon (Vice President/Director), Charles Annenberg Weingarten (Vice President/Director) and Gregory Annenberg Weingarten (Vice President/Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Annenberg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and environment and conservation.