Press Freedom Fund
Supporting independent journalism and free expression worldwide
This fund supports organizations defending journalists, fighting censorship, and protecting the infrastructure of free expression. Press freedom is foundational to accountability and democracy — without it, corruption goes unreported and human rights abuses go unnoticed.
Planned allocation
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Defending journalists facing imprisonment, attacks, and threats worldwide
Defending and promoting freedom of information globally
Protecting public interest journalism and whistleblowers
Why we chose these charities
Organizations selected based on nonpartisan track record, operational independence, and documented impact on journalist safety and press freedom policy. We prioritize organizations that defend journalists regardless of their political views or employer.
Committee to Protect Journalists
Defending journalists facing imprisonment, attacks, and threats worldwide
Why we chose this
CPJ documented 320 journalists imprisoned globally in 2023 — the highest number ever recorded. They have directly secured the release of imprisoned journalists through government advocacy. With a ~$10M annual budget, their leverage per dollar is exceptionally high.
CPJ documented 320 journalists imprisoned worldwide in 2023 — the highest ever recorded. They have directly secured the release of imprisoned journalists through government advocacy. With a ~$10M annual budget, their leverage per dollar is exceptionally high.
Source: CPJ Annual Prison Census ↗Impact estimates involve uncertainty. Click the source to read the full methodology.
Reporters Without Borders
Defending and promoting freedom of information globally
Why we chose this
RSF publishes the World Press Freedom Index for 180 countries — the global standard used by governments and media organizations. They assist journalists in distress across dozens of countries annually.
RSF publishes the World Press Freedom Index for 180 countries — the global standard used by governments and media organizations. They assist journalists in distress across dozens of countries annually.
Source: RSF ↗Impact estimates involve uncertainty. Click the source to read the full methodology.
Freedom of the Press Foundation
Protecting public interest journalism and whistleblowers
Why we chose this
Freedom of the Press Foundation operates SecureDrop, installed at 75+ major news organizations including the New York Times, Washington Post, and Guardian — protecting whistleblowers at near-zero marginal cost per additional installation.
Freedom of the Press Foundation operates SecureDrop, installed at 75+ major news organizations including the New York Times, Washington Post, and Guardian — protecting whistleblowers at near-zero marginal cost per additional installation.
Source: Freedom of the Press Foundation ↗Impact estimates involve uncertainty. Click the source to read the full methodology.