Frequently asked questions

There are multiple ways to support APFJ with a tax deductible contribution.

Donate online

Mail a check – donations can be made out to The Associated Press Foundation for Journalism and mailed to 200 Liberty St, 20^th Floor, New York, NY 10281

Matching gifts – many employers will make matching gifts to charities chosen by their employees. Check with your employer about your company’s matching gift program and contact us at [email protected] if we can assist.

Donor advised funds (DAFs) – depending on your DAF, you can make a contribution online or make a recommendation to your fund. Please reference our address above and EIN 99-2494293. If we are not in your fund’s database, have them contact us at [email protected].

IRA donations – APFJ is eligible to receive qualified charitable distributions (QCDs). Checks can be sent to our mailing address. Contact us at [email protected] if you need assistance.

Stock donations – you or your broker should contact us at [email protected] for information on donating appreciated stock.

Legacy gifts – contact us at [email protected] for information on planned gifts or remembering APFJ in your estate plan.

Our EIN, often referred to as taxpayer ID number, is 99-2494293. Our legal name is The Associated Press Foundation for Journalism, Inc. and we hold a certificate to do business under the trade name AP Fund for Journalism.

Donations are tax deductible for U.S. taxpayers. For help and advice on the rules governing charitable donations, please reference the IRS online tax assistant (ITA) tool.

APFJ abides by IRS rules in the transparency of our management of financial resources. Our commitment to using donations to support the reach and effectiveness of local journalism is well documented and publicly available. Regular updates will be provided on this site and through communications to donors.

Your donations help APFJ support public service journalism to ensure that everybody has access to information on issues of everyday importance.

Our work also encompasses helping local outlets to modernize their operations, from production and distribution to revenue diversification. We need to continue developing technology and providing expertise to make local newsrooms stronger and more self-sufficient for years to come.

Local news is a foundational pillar of civic life, but it needs independent support to ensure free and fair reporting as a public service for the long term. Your donations help us to make a real difference in the future of local journalism.

Some companies operate matching gift programs to make charitable donations to organizations chosen by employees. Usually, an employee makes a charitable donation to a specific organization and the employer, if participating in a matching gift program, will match the employee’s donation, typically up to a certain limit or at a set ratio (e.g., 1:1).

Some employers may also match gifts from spouses, retirees, or surviving spouses of retirees. The employee is typically responsible for initiating the matching gift request and following up to ensure the organization receives the matching funds. Contact us at [email protected] if you need information regarding gifts to APFJ.

Bequests and planned gifts are usually designated for future use and play a critical role in the long-term sustainability of the foundation’s mission. Retirement account donations, charitable trusts or bequesting long-term support is of immense value to APFJ’s mission to make a difference to local journalism. If you’d like APFJ to be part of your legacy then speak to your legal or financial advisor and contact us to make arrangements.

The loss of someone we love is hard, but leaving a lasting legacy in their memory can feel a positive step. If you would like to make a donation in memory of someone, please contact us to make arrangements.