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Who funds Public Knowledge?

Public Knowledge has received $9.1 million across 79 grants from 27 funders over IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Its largest funder is Ford Foundation.

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What is Public Knowledge's largest source of grant funding?

Ford Foundation has given $3.7M across 10 grants to Public Knowledge.

Who is Public Knowledge's second-largest funder?

Democracy Fund INC has given $1.0M across 5 grants to Public Knowledge.

Who else funds Public Knowledge?

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund has given $935K across 7 grants to Public Knowledge.

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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.