Donation information

The Lenfest Institute for Journalism operates at all times recognizing the independence of editors and reporters of any journalism enterprise. Editorial function and news coverage of any funded project shall at all times remain independent of the donor and of The Lenfest Institute, and no attempt shall be made to influence or interfere with the editorial policies or decisions of any funded project.

Gifts by check should be made out to The Lenfest Institute and mailed to 100 South Independence Mall West, Suite 600, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. For tax purposes, please note that The Lenfest Institute for Journalism (the “Institute”) is a single-member limited liability company whose sole member is The Lenfest Institute for Journalism Special Asset Fund of The Philadelphia Foundation (the “LIJ SAF”). Neither the Institute nor the LIJ SAF has provided any tangible benefits, goods or services in return for this gift. Your charitable contribution is treated for federal income tax purposes as a contribution to the LIJ SAF and should be reported as such.

Donor-Advised Funds

Gifts from donor-advised funds should be directed to The Lenfest Institute for Journalism Special Assets Fund of The Philadelphia Foundation, EIN: 04-3731829.

Making a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QDC) from and Individual Retirement Account (IRA)

To make a QDC gift from an IRA in support of The Lenfest Institute for Journalism, please make your check out to The Philadelphia Foundation and mail it to: 

The Lenfest Institute for Journalism 
100 South Independence Mall West, Suite 600
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Please note that your gift is intended to support The Lenfest Institute on the memo line or in accompanying paperwork. 

Your gift will be processed by The Philadelphia Foundation, and you will receive an acknowledgement from both The Philadelphia Foundation and The Lenfest Institute for Journalism.  

Any questions? Please contact us at [email protected] or 215-854-5600

State registration information

Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information submitted by Vanguard Charitable may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999.

New Jersey: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING 973-504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/charfrm.htm. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT.