Empowering Journalism Where It's Needed Most

The General Fund is the most flexible way to support the mission of the Inland Northwest Journalism Foundation. As an unrestricted fund, it allows our Board of Directors to allocate resources where they are needed most—whether funding critical investigative reporting, supporting local newsrooms, enhancing community engagement, or responding to urgent challenges facing journalism today. By contributing to this fund, donors provide the foundation with the agility to make the most significant impact in sustaining quality, independent journalism.

Invest in the News That Matters to Your Community

The Community-Specific Fund allows donors to direct their contributions to a particular county, state, or media organization. Whether you want to strengthen reporting in your hometown, bolster coverage of an underserved region, or support a specific local news outlet, this fund ensures your generosity impacts the area that matters most to you. Choose the location or publication that aligns with your values and helps sustain the journalism that informs and connects your community.

Fuel the Stories That Shape Our Future

The Project-Specific Fund enables donors to support journalism initiatives that align with their passions and priorities. Whether it’s investigative journalism uncovering critical truths, state capital coverage keeping government accountable, or other specialized reporting projects, your contribution directly funds in-depth, high-quality journalism that makes a difference. Choose from existing projects or propose a new area of focus to help drive meaningful storytelling and impact.

Investigative Journalism – Support deep-dive reporting that exposes corruption, injustice, and systemic issues.

State Capitol Coverage – Ensure transparency by funding dedicated reporting on legislative and policy developments.

Other Special Projects – Have a particular area of interest? Let’s discuss how your donation can help fund impactful journalism in your chosen field.

Leave a Legacy of Truth and Transparency

Through the Bequest & Estate Fund, donors can make a lasting impact on journalism by including the Inland Northwest Journalism Foundation in their will or estate plan. By pledging future support, you help ensure that quality reporting, investigative journalism, and media integrity continue for generations. Whether you choose a designated amount, a percentage of your estate, or another planned giving structure, your legacy will support the free press and uphold the power of an informed public.

Investing in the Next Generation of Journalists

The Scholarship Fund provides financial support to aspiring journalists, helping them pursue education and training in journalism, media studies, or related fields. By contributing to this fund, donors directly invest in the future of trustworthy and ethical reporting. Scholarships may support students attending accredited journalism programs, mid-career professionals seeking advanced training, or individuals pursuing specialized reporting skills. Your donation helps ensure that the next generation of reporters is equipped with the knowledge, integrity, and skills to uphold the highest standards of journalism.

Named Scholarships – Donors may establish scholarships in their name or in honor of a loved one.

Field-Specific Scholarships – Support students specializing in investigative reporting, political journalism, environmental journalism, or other areas of interest.

Internship & Fellowship Support – Help provide paid opportunities for students and early-career journalists to gain hands-on experience in the newsroom.