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Who funds Whyy INC?

Whyy INC has received $54 million across 1252 grants from 311 funders over IRS Form 990 filings (2018–2025). Its largest funder is Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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What is Whyy INC's largest source of grant funding?

Corporation for Public Broadcasting has given $24.1M across 26 grants to Whyy INC.

Who is Whyy INC's second-largest funder?

The William Penn Foundation has given $6.5M across 56 grants to Whyy INC.

Who else funds Whyy INC?

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund has given $2.0M across 7 grants to Whyy INC.

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All figures are sourced from grants itemized on nonprofit 990 filings, representing reported charitable giving. These are public records filed with the IRS.