Independent, investigative journalism creates real, long-lasting change.
Independent, ethical journalism helps citizens understand society’s problems and develop meaningful solutions. Investigative reporting is critical to increasing public awareness and engagement, and provides a much-needed platform for voices that are under-represented in traditional media.
There is a desperate need to tell these stories. Traditional models of support for journalism are in decline. As a result, voices are going unheard and issues going under-reported as traditional media struggles to survive. Support for community-based journalism brings important issues to light in a way that creates dialogue and real change.
Our mission is to investigate and report on important issues impacting our local communities, give voice to the under-represented, and increase public awareness and engagement around these issues. These stories come to life in front of thousands, if not millions, of readers; we have a track record of independent, impactful, award-winning journalism.
The Independent Journalism Fund is a non-profit and non-partisan fund that fuels independent, ethical journalism. This fund was set up in partnership with Tides and supports ongoing investigative journalism at News & Review on specific, targeted topics. Projects supported by the Independent Journalism Fund will be targeted towards Northern California and Northern Nevada, though some projects may have statewide or national components.
Tides is a foundation and nonprofit partner with nearly 40 years of experience building a world of shared prosperity and social justice. Tides accelerates the pace of social change, working with innovative partners to solve society’s toughest problems. Tides partners are at the forefront of efforts to expand equality and human rights, cultivate a sustainable environment, support healthy individuals and communities, and advance quality education. Tides manages over $130 million in annual charitable giving and grant-making, serves as fiscal sponsor of over 200 mission-aligned social ventures, and provides collaborative workspaces to over 100 social ventures in San Francisco and New York City.
The focus of the Independent Journalism Fund is on the critical issues of poverty, health and mental health issues, economic disparity, and social justice. Stories may run in Sacramento News & Review, Chico News & Review, Reno News & Review, and other publications to maximize reach.
Your support for community-based journalism helps bring important issues to light in a way that creates powerful community dialogue and a deeper understanding of the challenges we face. Our reporters investigate and report on important issues impacting our communities, give a voice to the under-represented, and increase public awareness and engagement around these issues. You can help us bring these stories to life in front of thousands, if not millions, of readers.
With your help, we can produce independent, investigative journalism that will help create real, long-lasting change.
You may make a tax-deductible donation online, wire or send a check. Please make checks payable to the Tides Foundation, with “Independent Journalism Fund (Fund #2082)” in the memo line. Mail checks to
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