From public IRS filings
Poynter Institute for Media Studies
ST PETERSBURG, FL · Education
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Mission
THE POYNTER INSTITUE IS A SCHOOL DEDICATED TO TEACHING AND INSPIRING JOURNALISTS AND MEDIA LEADERS. IT PROMOTES EXCELLENCE AND INTEGRITY IN THE PRACTICE OF CRAFT AND IN THE PRACTICAL LEADERSHIP OF SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES. IT STANDS FOR A JOURNALISM THAT INFORMS CITIZENS AND ENLIGHTENS PUBLIC DISCOURSE. IT CARRIES FORWARD NELSON POYNTER'S BELIEF IN THE VALUE OF INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$17.4M
Total expenses
$19.1M
Total assets
$51.6M
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2025.
Who funds Poynter Institute for Media Studies
$16M in foundation grants on record from 51 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Corporation for Public Broadcasting | $6.4M | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $1.8M | 4 |
| John S and James L Knight Foundation | $1.4M | 7 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (Consolidated) | $810K | 4 |
| Joyce Foundation | $671K | 4 |
| National Endowment for Democracy | $599K | 4 |
| Journalism Funding Partners | $399K | 2 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $327K | 3 |
| Gill Foundation | $310K | 2 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $306K | 4 |