Prison Journalism Project
CHICAGO, IL · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). Prison Journalism Project has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
PRISON JOURNALISM PROJECT (PJP) IS AN INDEPENDENT, NONPROFIT, NATIONAL ORGANIZATION, HEADQUARTERED IN CHICAGO, THAT TRAINS INCARCERATED WRITERS TO BECOME JOURNALISTS AND PUBLISHES THEIR STORIES. IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, PJP IS DEDICATED TO 1) EDUCATING INCARCERATED WRITERS IN JOURNALISM, 2) OPERATING A DIGITAL PUBLICATION TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT INCARCERATION, THE PRISON SYSTEM, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AND 3) CREATING AND PUBLISHING EDUCATIONAL PRINT MATERIALS AND A TEXTBOOK. WE AIM TO DEVELOP THE FIRST NATIONAL NETWORK OF PRISON CORRESPONDENTS AND HELP SHAPE FREEDOM OF THE PRESS BEHIND WALLS.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds Prison Journalism Project
$3.3M in foundation grants on record from 21 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Players Philanthropy Fund | $1.4M | 3 |
| Skyline Foundation | $400K | 2 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (Consolidated) | $230K | 4 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $207K | 2 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $202K | 2 |
| Public Welfare Foundation | $200K | 1 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | $175K | 1 |
| Just Trust for Education | $155K | 1 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $110K | 2 |
| Eugene M Lang Foundation | $70K | 4 |
Leadership
YUKARI KANE — CEO (Principal officer)
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