Patrick J. McGovern Foundation

Established in 1990, the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation is a global philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence and data science for social impact. It invests in research, development, and implementation of data-driven technologies across various sectors to improve lives worldwide.

Vilas Dhar JD

President and Trustee

Past deals in Publishing

Tiny News Collective

Grant in 2023
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.

American Journalism Project

Grant in 2023
The American Journalism Project is the first venture philanthropy organization dedicated to local news by investing in and building nonprofit newsrooms that are sustained by and look like the people they serve. We make catalytic investments in nonprofit news organizations, partner with communities to launch new organizations, and coach leaders as they grow and sustain their newsrooms.

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.

Committee to Protect Journalists

Grant in 2023
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting press freedom globally and defending the rights of journalists to report without fear of retaliation. Established in 1981 by U.S. correspondents, CPJ advocates for journalists who face attacks, imprisonment, violence, and censorship. The organization takes action in response to threats against journalists, ensuring the free flow of news and commentary. Its inaugural advocacy campaign in 1982 highlighted the plight of three British journalists arrested in Argentina during the Falklands War, with a notable letter from Honorary Chairman Walter Cronkite aiding in their release. Annually, CPJ hosts the International Press Freedom Awards to honor journalists who demonstrate extraordinary courage under duress. Through its initiatives, CPJ aims to raise awareness of the challenges facing journalists and to foster a safer environment for press professionals worldwide.

Institute for Nonprofit News

Grant in 2023
Institute for Nonprofit News provides a center for investigative journalism. the result of that meeting, the pocantico declaration, established the investigative and laid a foundation of collaboration among a new cohort of nonprofit newsrooms dedicated to serving the public interest. members share content and resources, connect with professional- and business-development services, and lead the evolving practice of journalism in the public interest.
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