Tegna Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Tegna Foundation Inc is a private foundation in McLean, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $212,321 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $106,160 and the largest $211,396. 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$212,321
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$106,160
- Largest grant$211,396
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.9 million the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 | $3.2 million | 147 | $190,395 |
| 2024 | $2.9 million | 81 | $87,298 |
| 2025 | $212,321 | 2 | $0 |
How to apply
Tegna Foundation 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Delaware.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 1 | $211,396 |
| Texas | 1 | $925 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | $211,396 |
| Carole Kneeland PRJT for Responsible Journalism | General support | $925 |
Officers and trustees
- David T Lougee
- Marc Sher
- Clifton A McClelland
- Anne Bentley
- Lauren S Fisher
- Richard K von Seelen
- Michael Steib
Questions people ask
Does Tegna Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tegna Foundation Inc give?
$212,321 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $106,160.
Who runs Tegna Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists David T Lougee (Director & Chairman (End 8/24)), Marc Sher (Assistant Secretary), Clifton A McClelland (Assistant Treasurer) and Anne Bentley (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.