The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of the Phl Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 04-3731829
- Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia
- Civil Rights, Social Action and Advocacy
- Civil Rights, Social Action and Advocacy in Pennsylvania
- Total giving
- $15MTax year 2024
- Total assets
- $130MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2024Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE LENFEST INSTITUTE FOR JOURNALISM SPECIAL ASSET FUND OF THE PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION (THE INSTITUTE) IS TO RECEIVE, MANAGE, AND DISTRIBUTE ASSETS IN SUPPORT OF THE PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION (TPF) BY ENABLING QUALITY LOCAL JOURNALISM THAT SERVES ITS COMMUNITIES.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| The Philadelphia Inquirer | $7.5M | 2022 |
| National Trust for Local News | $1.8M | 2022 |
| American Press Institute | $1.7M | 2022 |
| Temple University | $1.4M | 2022 |
| Whyy | $690K | 2022 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.