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WHO SHOULD I CONTACT IF I WANT TO MAKE A MAJOR GIFT?
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First Look Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports fearless investigative journalism, innovative and cinematic nonfiction filmmaking, and provides essential legal support to protect the right to a free and open society and press. First Look Institute has been the home of The Intercept since its founding in 2014 with generous financial support from Pierre Omidyar.
Now, backed by a four-year financial commitment from First Look Institute, The Intercept will become an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2023. In the interim, First Look Institute is acting as The Intercept’s fiscal sponsor while we await confirmation of our 501(c)(3) status as a new organization.
DOES A SMALL DONATION MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE?
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IS MY DONATION TO THE INTERCEPT TAX DEDUCTIBLE?
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WHAT HAPPENS IF I HAVE A NON-FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION?
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GIFT POLICY
Updated July 11, 2023
The Intercept is a nonprofit newsroom that relies on public support to sustain our work. We accept funding from individuals, foundations, partnerships, corporations, and other organizations. Our mission depends on our independence. Editorial decisions are never based on or influenced by donors or any revenue source and we do not accept donations with any conditions that create an actual or apparent conflict of interest with our work or otherwise compromise our independence.
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