Grantmaking at a Glance
- More than $67,000 in grants awarded to Pennsylvania news organizations since 2019
- Funding supports new initiatives and enhancements to existing projects
- Projects funded include podcasts, internships, freelance reporting, training, diversity initiatives, climate coverage, technology and audience growth
Additional investments:
- Nearly $100,000 to the Lab for Journalism Funding$5,500 to media literacy initiatives
- $5,000 to the Internship Newsroom Program
The Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Foundation is committed to strengthening local journalism across the commonwealth through philanthropy, strategic partnerships and targeted investments in the future of news.
Through the Center for Journalism Excellence and the PNA Foundation Fellows grant program, the Foundation supports initiatives that help news organizations innovate, grow and better serve their communities. These efforts are made possible through the generosity of donors who believe in the essential role of local journalism in a healthy democracy.
Supporting Journalism Through Grants
The Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Foundation advances its philanthropic mission through strategic investments in local journalism. Through the PNA Foundation Fellows grant program, the Foundation supports news organizations in launching new initiatives, strengthening existing efforts and exploring innovative approaches to reporting, audience engagement and sustainability.
These efforts reflect the Foundation’s commitment to strengthening news organizations, supporting journalists and ensuring communities across Pennsylvania have access to trusted local news.
Supported by our Donors
The work of the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Foundation and the Center for Journalism Excellence is made possible through the generosity of philanthropic partners, foundations and individual donors. Their support fuels programs that strengthen local news organizations, invest in journalists and expand opportunities for the next generation. We are grateful to the organizations and individuals who share our commitment to ensuring communities across Pennsylvania have access to trusted, high-quality local news.
- Brad Bailey
- Cate Barron
- Chris Baxter
- Jennifer Bertetto
- Andrew Bickford
- Lawrance Binda
- Jamie Blaine
- William Bostic
- Bill Cotter
- Joyce Davis
- Tracey DeAngelo
- Helen Fallon
- Richard Ganahl
- Bob Geiger
- Sherri Growden
- Tanya Henderson
- John Kirkpatrick
- Paula Knudsen Burke
- Bill Lynett
- Dave Martens
- Michelle Mertz
- Chip Minemyer
- Jan Murphy
- John Northrop
- Lucy Northrop Corwin
- Gary Owen
- Tammy Schuey
- Bill Southern
- Craig Staudenmeier
- Scranton Foundation
- Ralph Taber
- The Enders Family Fund
- Tribune Review Charities
- Ron Vodenichar
- Stan Wischnowski
Project Donors
- Lenfest Institute for Journalism
- Sandra Hardy
- Calkins Foundation
- Allegheny Foundation
Impact of larger donations
Not sure how much to donate? Below are the type of programs that can be funded at different giving levels:
Sustaining Fellow
Over $10,000
Supports long-term sustainability through newsroom operations such as technology, personnel and internships.
Philanthropic Fellow
$5,000 – $10,000
Supports advanced training and new business models such as the first statewide journalism fundraising lab connecting reporters to their communities.
Education Fellow
$1,000 – $5,000
Supports ongoing journalism training on basic newsgathering techniques and reporting, legal knowledge and navigating the evolving media climate.
Funding Fellow
Up to $1,000
Supports the annual Fellows Fund awarding grants to a variety of projects and technology including podcasts, photojournalism and product development.