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Who funds International Women's Media Foundation?

Washington, District of Columbia

13 private foundations reported grants to International Women's Media Foundation in Washington, District of Columbia totaling $2.1 million across 15 grants in tax years 2024 to 2025. The largest funder was The Ford Foundation, with $795,000.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Funders of International Women's Media Foundation that accept applications

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Foundations that fund International Women's Media Foundation

All 13 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
The Ford Foundation
New York · 2024 · accepts applications
General support2$795,000
Luminate Foundation Inc
District of Columbia · 2024
Supports safety of women and non-binary journalists, anti-online violence.1$480,000
Foundation for A Just Society
New York · 2024
To support iwmf's expresate! Lgbtqi+ and womens rights reporting initiative1$250,000
John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation
Illinois · 2024
In support of general operations1$200,000
Democracy Fund Inc
District of Columbia · 2024
General support1$200,000
Elizabeth L Elting Foundation
New York · 2024
General support1$100,000
The Henry Luce Foundation Inc
New York · 2024 · accepts applications
Support for professional training1$50,000
The Katie McGrath & JJ Abrams Family Foundation
California · 2024
Unrestricted support1$25,000
The Freedom Forum Inc
District of Columbia · 2024
2024 courage in journalism awards2$15,000
The McKnight Foundation
Minnesota · 2024 · accepts applications
to support the Kim Wall Memorial Fund1$10,000
Arnhold Foundation Inc
New York · 2024
General fund1$5,000
Allegro Foundation
New York · 2025
To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose1$1,500
The Scripps Howard Foundation
Ohio · 2024 · accepts applications
Donation in honor of SHJA judge1$50

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

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Questions people ask

Who funds International Women's Media Foundation?

The Ford Foundation, Luminate Foundation Inc, Foundation for A Just Society, John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation and Democracy Fund Inc, and 8 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does International Women's Media Foundation get from foundations?

$2.1 million in 15 reported grants from 13 private foundations in tax years 2024 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Which of these funders accept applications?

The Ford Foundation, The Henry Luce Foundation Inc, The McKnight Foundation and The Scripps Howard Foundation say in their filings that they accept applications.

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