Patrick J. McGovern Foundation

The Marshall Project is a not-for-profit, non-partisan newsroom focused on reporting and analyzing issues related to America's criminal justice system. It aims to inform the public and foster dialogue about the complexities and challenges within the justice system through in-depth journalism and investigative reporting. By providing high-quality, fact-based content, The Marshall Project seeks to shed light on the impacts of criminal justice policies and practices, promote accountability, and ultimately contribute to reform efforts. Its commitment to non-partisan reporting ensures that its coverage remains unbiased and focused on facts rather than political agendas.

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The American Journalism Project is the first venture philanthropy organization dedicated to local news by investing in and building nonprofit newsrooms that are sustained by and look like the people they serve. We make catalytic investments in nonprofit news organizations, partner with communities to launch new organizations, and coach leaders as they grow and sustain their newsrooms.

Meedan is a hybrid social technology enterprise that focuses on enhancing cross-language interaction on the web, particularly in the realms of social media verification and translation. The company offers a suite of tools designed to support journalism and improve digital literacy. One of its key products, Checkdesk, facilitates collaboration between newsrooms and citizen journalists, enabling them to fact-check and verify information surrounding breaking news events. Additionally, Meedan's Bridge platform provides social media translation services, helping to make information more accessible across language barriers. By developing open-source tools for content creation, annotation, verification, and archival, Meedan aims to promote equitable access to information both online and offline.

Help news organizations build financial sustainability—because the public deserves access to quality journalism.The Hub takes care of the heavy lifting so their clients can focus on what they do best: producing high quality journalism.From the beginning, their goal has been to help news organizations achieve greater sustainability.The Hub is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization funded by client fees and foundation grants and is supported by the Democracy Fund, Ethics & Excellence in Journalism Foundation, the John & Florence Newman Foundation, the Knight Foundation, the Lenfest Institute, and the Rita Allen Foundation.

The Thomson Reuters Foundation is a non‑profit organization that delivers information, media development services, and free legal assistance to an international audience. Its core focus areas include independent journalism, human rights, women’s empowerment, corruption, climate, food, and the rule of law. The Foundation offers free journalism and media training programs. Founded in 1983 as a training initiative for journalists in developing countries, it evolved under CEO Monique Villa, who took the helm in 2008, into an entrepreneurial corporate charity. In 2010 it launched TrustLaw, an award‑winning pro‑bono service that promotes legal aid worldwide, and expanded its editorial program to highlight under‑reported stories. The organization also established the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism and, in 2012, Trust Women, a yearly conference addressing human trafficking, slavery, and women’s economic and social empowerment.

Voices of Venezuela produces refugee media in Latin America and works to provide economic opportunities for Venezuelan refugees.

Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project is a global network of investigative journalists exposing crime and corruption.

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting press freedom globally and defending the rights of journalists to report without fear of retaliation. Established in 1981 by U.S. correspondents, CPJ advocates for journalists who face attacks, imprisonment, violence, and censorship. The organization takes action in response to threats against journalists, ensuring the free flow of news and commentary. Its inaugural advocacy campaign in 1982 highlighted the plight of three British journalists arrested in Argentina during the Falklands War, with a notable letter from Honorary Chairman Walter Cronkite aiding in their release. Annually, CPJ hosts the International Press Freedom Awards to honor journalists who demonstrate extraordinary courage under duress. Through its initiatives, CPJ aims to raise awareness of the challenges facing journalists and to foster a safer environment for press professionals worldwide.

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