Guidance on Philanthropic Funding of Media and News

Supporting media and news requires careful attention to editorial independence and ethical journalism standards. Based on interviews and surveys with leading media funders, these principles provide guidance to help ensure your grants protect the integrity and impact of the journalism you support.

Use This Guide To:

1. Implement best practices on ethical journalism philanthropy
2. Set internal guidelines with program officers in your organization who work on different portfolios, but also support news and media organizations
3. Practice transparency and trust with your grantees

Suggested Content:

1. Journalism Trust Kits
2. Funding the News: Foundations and Nonprofit Media
3. Journalism and Philanthropy: Growth, Diversity and Potential Conflicts of Interest

Featured Members:

1. Rita Allen Foundation
2. Institute for Nonprofit News

Source: American Press Institute