Trace Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Annapolis, Maryland · EIN 47-5363033
- Maryland
- Annapolis
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Maryland
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $280KTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 3Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $3MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE TRACE PRIZE FOR INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING RECOGNIZES JOURNALISM THAT UNCOVERS BUSINESS BRIBERY WITH THE GOAL OF INCREASING COMMERCIAL TRANSPARENCY.NOMINEES MAY BE PRINT, BROADCAST OR ONLINE REPORTERS FROM ANY COUNTRY WHO HAVE INVESTIGATED COMMERCIAL BRIBERY SCHEMES, BUSINESS ACTIVITIES THAT CREATE SERIOUS CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR SIMILAR MISCONDUCT. ENTRIES MUST HAVE APPEARED IN PRINT OR ONLINE DURING THE YEAR PRECEDING THE AWARD. MULTIPLE ENTRIES PER AUTHOR ARE PERMITTED, AS ARE TEAM ENTRIES PRODUCED BY GROUPS OF JOURNALISTS. A PANEL OF INDEPENDENT JUDGES REVIEW THE SUBMISSIONS AND SELECT UP TO TWO WINNING ENTRIES. EACH WINNING ENTRY RECEIVES A CASH PRIZE OF $10,000 USD AND THE REPORTER WILL BE INVITED TO AN AWARD CEREMONY HOSTED BY TRACE. THE JUDGES MAY ALSO NAME UP TO TWO HONORABLE MENTIONS, WHO EACH RECEIVE $1,000 USD.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deep South Today | $120K | 2025 |
| Salt Spring Institute for Sustainability Education and Action | $100K | 2025 |
| Journalism Development Network | $50K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (3 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
Website: www.traceinternational.org/tracefoundation
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.