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Who funds The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of the Phl Foundation
EIN 04-3731829 · Philadelphia, PA · NTEE T12
The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of the Phl Foundation of Philadelphia, PA (EIN 04-3731829) was named as a grant recipient by 34 funders in 77 grants paid totaling $15,528,385 in tax years 2018–2025, as reported on the funders' Forms 990-PF and 990 Schedule I. Each edge was resolved to this EIN at the match tier shown. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants received
$15,528,385
77 grants paid
Funders
34
distinct grantmakers
Tax years
2018–2025
as reported by funders
Approved for future payment
$300,000
not included in grants received
Funders
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Grants
The 78 most recent grants naming this organization.
| Tax year | Funder | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of Philadelphia, PA | A | $556,500 | paid | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202621329349306657 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of the Phl Foundation Philadelphia, PA | A | $270,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202601289349302480 |
| 2025 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of Philadelphia, PA | A | $75,006 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202601389349301700 |
| 2025 | Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of the Phl Foundation Philadelphia, PA | A | $28,200 | paid | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | 202611199349300601 |
| 2025 | Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of the Phl Foundation Philadelphia, PA | A | $12,500 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202601679349301260 |
| 2025 | Maud and Burton Goldfield Family Foundation | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of Philadelphia, PA | D | $2,500 | paid | General & Unrestricted | 202641009349100534 |
| 2025 | The Judith and Marshall Meyer Foundation Inc | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of Philadelphia, PA | D | $2,500 | paid | General & Unrestricted | 202610419349100216 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of the Phl Foundation Philadelphia, PA | A | $250,250 | paid | HUMAN SERVICES | 202511339349301311 |
| 2024 | The Philadelphia Foundation | The Lenfest Institute for Journalism Philadelphia, PA | A | $169,500 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202533079349301708 |
| 2024 | The Oregon Community Foundation | Lenfest Inst for Journalism Special Asset Fund of the Philadelphia Foundati On Philadelphia, PA | A | $161,000 | paid | Literary Arts | 202503189349314430 |
| 2024 | American Journalism Project Inc | The Lenfest Institute of Journalism LLC Philadelphia, PA | A | $150,000 | paid | TO GROW AND DIVERSIFY REVENUE AND TO ADVANCE TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE MODEL FOR LOCAL NEWS. | 202503169349304355 |
| 2024 | The Miami Foundation Inc | The Lenfest Institute for Journalism Philadelphia, PA | A | $105,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202502379349301125 |
| 2024 | Henry L Kimelman Family Foundation | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of Philadelphia, PA | D | $75,000 | paid | Philadelphia Inquirer's enhanced coverage of issues crucial to Philadelphia | 202523119349100207 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of Philadelphia, PA | A | $47,000 | paid | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202511349349313096 |
| 2024 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of the Phl Foundation Philadelphia, PA | A | $30,000 | paid | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | 202500849349300230 |
| 2024 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of Philadelphia, PA | A | $27,950 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202521349349310887 |
| 2024 | The Ford Family Foundation | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of the Phl Foundation Philadelphia, PA | C | $20,000 | paid | General Support (Lookout Local Eugene) | 202523219349107887 |
| 2024 | Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of the Phl Foundation Philadelphia, PA | A | $12,975 | paid | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | 202541069349300729 |
| 2024 | Endaoment Inc | The Lenfest Institute for Journalism LLC Philadelphia, PA | A | $10,214 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202542899349300104 |
| 2024 | American Endowment Foundation | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of the Phl Foundation Philadelphia, PA | A | $10,000 | paid | PHILANTHROPY | 202513219349310376 |
| 2024 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of the Phl Philadelphia, PA | A | $7,000 | paid | General Nonprofit Support | 202543149349305759 |
| 2024 | Lindback Cr & Mf Foundation Tw Main | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asse Fund of the Phl Foundation Philadelphia, PA | C | $3,500 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING | 202521269349104297 |
| 2024 | Colman Family Foundation | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of Philadelphia, PA | D | $2,500 | paid | The Lenfest Institute for Journalism | 202543039349101124 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of the Phl Foundation Philadelphia, PA | A | $269,964 | paid | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | 202431429349301368 |
| 2023 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of Philadelphia, PA | A | $209,580 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202441369349301334 |
| 2023 | American Journalism Project Inc | The Lenfest Institute of Journalism LLC Philadelphia, PA | A | $150,000 | paid | TO GROW AND DIVERSIFY REVENUE AND TO ADVANCE TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE MODEL FOR LOCAL NEWS. | 202443189349300539 |
| 2023 | The Philadelphia Foundation | The Lenfest Institute for Journalism Philadelphia, PA | A | $111,250 | paid | EVERY VOICE, EVERY VOTE (EVEV) INITIATIVE | 202423189349306177 |
| 2023 | Henry L Kimelman Family Foundation | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of Philadelphia, PA | C | $75,000 | paid | Philadelphia's Inquirer's enhanced coverage of news of civic importance | 202432429349100613 |
| 2023 | The Oregon Community Foundation | Lenfest Inst for Journalism Special Asset Fund of the Philadelphia Foundati On Philadelphia, PA | A | $50,000 | paid | Literary Arts | 202403129349303815 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of Philadelphia, PA | A | $19,900 | paid | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202441359349309439 |
| 2023 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Tpf Special Assets Fund Philadelphia, PA | A | $16,152 | paid | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | 202411039349301716 |
| 2023 | American Endowment Foundation | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of the Phl Foundation Philadelphia, PA | A | $10,000 | paid | PHILANTHROPY | 202442479349301654 |
| 2023 | The Patricia Kind Family Foundation | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of the Phl Foundation Philadelphia, PA | B | $10,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT NEW WEBSITE FOR | 202443209349100449 |
| 2023 | The Tow Foundation Inc | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of the Phl Foundation Philadelphia, PA | C | $2,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED FUNDING | 202413119349101931 |
| 2023 | Amazonsmile Foundation | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of the Phl Foundation Philadelphia, PA | B | $22 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202540919349100629 |
| 2022 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of Philadelphia, PA | A | $1,838,665 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202430459349302913 |
| 2022 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of Philadelphia, PA | A | $1,838,665 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202321309349304807 |
| 2022 | Skyline Foundation | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of the Phl Foundation Philadelphia, PA | C | $300,000 | approved, future | FOR THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF REBUILD LOCAL NEWS COALITION | 202323199349102782 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | Tpf Special Assets Fund Philadelphia, PA | A | $300,000 | paid | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | 202311359349313966 |
| 2022 | American Journalism Project Inc | The Lenfest Institute of Journalism LLC Philadelphia, PA | A | $233,500 | paid | TO GROW AND DIVERSIFY REVENUE AND TO ADVANCE TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE MODEL FOR LOCAL NEWS. | 202302939349300835 |
| 2022 | The Heinz Endowments | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of the Phl Foundation Philadelphia, PA | C | $200,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT SPOTLIGHT PA TO PRODUCE VITAL NON-PARTISAN INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM AND BUILD NEW MEDIA PARTNERSHIPS THROUGHOUT PENNSYLVANIA | 202343199349102629 |
| 2022 | Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | Tpf Special Assets Fund Philadelphia, PA | A | $150,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202301309349302830 |
| 2022 | Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | The Lenfest Institute for Journalism Philadelphia, PA | A | $125,000 | paid | PROJECT SUPPORT | 202302999349302215 |
| 2022 | The Heinz Endowments | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of the Phl Foundation Philadelphia, PA | C | $100,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT SPOTLIGHT PA FOR ONE YEAR | 202343199349102629 |
| 2022 | Henry L Kimelman Family Foundation | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of Philadelphia, PA | C | $75,000 | paid | TO CREATE A MORE ROBUST OPINION SECTION OF THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER AND INQUIRER.COM WITH A GREATER DIVERSITY OF VIEWS AND TO SUPPORT INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING AT THE INQUIRER | 202303129349102120 |
| 2022 | Greater Washington Community Foundation | Tpf Special Assets Fund Phila, PA | A | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202310469349302316 |
| 2022 | The Miami Foundation Inc | Tpf Special Assets Fund Philadelphia, PA | A | $31,215 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202332659349301603 |
| 2022 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Tpf Special Assets Fund Philadelphia, PA | A | $25,150 | paid | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | 202330939349300403 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation for Southern Arizona | Tpf Special Assets Fund Philadelphia, PA | A | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202341329349301789 |
| 2022 | American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Tpf Special Assets Fund Philadelphia, PA | A | $19,993 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202340469349301209 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Tpf Special Assets Fund Philadelphia, PA | A | $13,500 | paid | For recipient's exempt purpose | 202331359349303108 |
| 2022 | The Philadelphia Foundation | The Lenfest Institute for Journalism Philadelphia, PA | A | $11,500 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202303039349302030 |
| 2022 | American Endowment Foundation | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of the Phl Foundation Philadelphia, PA | A | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202332499349300338 |
| 2022 | The Judith and Marshall Meyer Foundation Inc | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of Philadelphia, PA | C | $2,500 | paid | General & Unrestricted | 202300329349101000 |
| 2022 | The Tow Foundation Inc | The Lenfest Inst for Journalism Spe Asset Fund of the Phl Foundation Philadelphia, PA | C | $1,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED FUNDING | 202321999349100207 |
| 2021 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Tpf Special Assets Fund Philadelphia, PA | A | $855,630 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202221339349302787 |
| 2021 | American Journalism Project Inc | The Lenfest Institute of Journalism LLC Philadelphia, PA | A | $463,500 | paid | TO GROW AND DIVERSIFY REVENUE AND TO ADVANCE TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE MODEL FOR LOCAL NEWS. | 202242729349301069 |
| 2021 | American Journalism Project Inc | The Lenfest Institute of Journalism LLC Philadelphia, PA | A | $463,500 | paid | TO GROW AND DIVERSIFY REVENUE AND TO ADVANCE TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE MODEL FOR LOCAL NEWS. | 202310339349300836 |
| 2021 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Tpf Special Assets Fund Philadelphia, PA | A | $310,900 | paid | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | 202230499349301028 |
| 2021 | The Miami Foundation Inc | Tpf Special Assets Fund Philadelphia, PA | A | $43,419 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202211579349300011 |
| 2021 | National Philanthropic Trust | Tpf Special Assets Fund Philadelphia, PA | A | $30,000 | paid | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | 202231339349309863 |
| 2021 | Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | Tpf Special Assets Fund Philadelphia, PA | A | $22,370 | paid | GENERAL AND/OR PROGRAM SUPPORT - DONOR ADVISED FUNDS | 202231869349300738 |
| 2021 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Tpf Special Assets Fund Philadelphia, PA | A | $13,000 | paid | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202211339349310116 |
| 2021 | American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Tpf Special Assets Fund Philadelphia, PA | A | $5,462 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202240469349301419 |
| 2020 | The Philadelphia Foundation | The Lenfest Institute for Journalism Wynnewood, PA | A | $1,598,250 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT, JOURNALISM REPORTING PROJECT | 202143189349301314 |
| 2020 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Tpf Special Assets Fund Philadelphia, PA | A | $632,310 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202121359349300427 |
| 2020 | American Endowment Foundation | Tpf Special Assets Fund Philadelphia, PA | A | $50,250 | paid | PROGRAMS | 202133159349308163 |
| 2020 | The Miami Foundation Inc | Tpf Special Assets Fund Philadelphia, PA | A | $18,143 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202112589349301946 |
| 2020 | National Philanthropic Trust | Tpf Special Assets Fund Philadelphia, PA | A | $10,500 | paid | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | 202121459349300307 |
| 2020 | The Foundation for Enhancing Communities | The Lenfest Institute for Journalism Philadelphia, PA | A | $10,000 | paid | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 202130859349301208 |
| 2020 | Scranton Area Foundation Inc | The Lenfest Institute for Journalism (tpf Special Assets Fund) Philadelphia, PA | A | $5,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT SPOTLIGHT PA AND PA POST: JOURNALISM FOR PENNSYLVANIA | 202102919349301755 |
| 2020 | York County Community Foundation | The Lenfest Institute for Journalism LLC Philadelphia, PA | A | $5,000 | paid | SPOTLIGHT PA | 202143199349308639 |
| 2019 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Tpf Special Assets Fund Philadelphia, PA | A | $2,886,000 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202041789349301474 |
| 2018 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Tpf Special Assets Fund Philadelphia, PA | A | $51,500 | paid | FOR GRANT RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSES | 201931359349301478 |
| 2018 | Solutions Journalism Network Inc | Lenfest Institute for Journalism Philadelphia, PA | A | $25,000 | paid | SUPPORT TRAINING | 201921699349300402 |
| 2018 | Lancaster County Community Foundation | Lenfest Institute for Journalism Philadelphia, PA | A | $15,000 | paid | DESIGNATED GRANTS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND PA POST AND SPOTLIGHT INITIATIVES. | 201912769349300146 |
| 2018 | York County Community Foundation | The Lenfest Institute for Journalism LLC Philadelphia, PA | A | $10,000 | paid | PA POST/SPOTLIGHT PA PROJECT | 201933169349301613 |
| 2018 | The Foundation for Enhancing Communities | The Lenfest Institute for Journalism Philadelphia, PA | A | $10,000 | paid | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 201930869349300503 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
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