The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, based in Boston, Massachusetts, is a philanthropic organization founded in 1990 that focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence, data science, and social impact. Established as a legacy of IDG founder Patrick J. McGovern, the Foundation aims to harness the potential of technology to democratize access to knowledge and improve the human condition. It invests in initiatives that explore and develop AI and data science to create positive societal change. By fostering innovation in these fields, the Foundation seeks to fulfill McGovern's vision of leveraging technology for the greater good, ultimately enhancing lives and addressing pressing global challenges.
Tiny News Collective is a world where everyone can create relevant, accurate, and culturally conscious local news and information. Everyone can more fully engage in civic life, make more informed decisions, and better understand the world around them. They support the historically excluded voices from media and media ownership by providing tools, resources, and a learning community to help people build sustainable news organizations that reflect and serve their communities.
Meedan
Grant in 2023
Meedan is a hybrid social technology enterprise focused on enhancing cross-language interaction on the web, particularly through social media verification and translation tools. The company offers Checkdesk, a product designed for newsrooms to facilitate collaboration with citizen journalists for fact-checking and verifying media during breaking events. Additionally, Meedan provides Bridge, a platform that specializes in social media translation. By developing open-source tools for content creation and sharing, Meedan aims to improve journalism, digital literacy, and the accessibility of information both online and offline, ultimately making information access more equitable.
News Revenue Hub
Grant in 2023
Help news organizations build financial sustainability—because the public deserves access to quality journalism.The Hub takes care of the heavy lifting so their clients can focus on what they do best: producing high quality journalism.From the beginning, their goal has been to help news organizations achieve greater sustainability.The Hub is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization funded by client fees and foundation grants and is supported by the Democracy Fund, Ethics & Excellence in Journalism Foundation, the John & Florence Newman Foundation, the Knight Foundation, the Lenfest Institute, and the Rita Allen Foundation.
Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
Grant in 2023
Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project is a global network of investigative journalists exposing crime and corruption.
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