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The work of the Society of Professional Journalists Foundation (formerly Sigma Delta Chi Foundation) depends on time, talent and financial support from journalists and others who support these goals. Our online giving process will only take a few moments. Please visit our donation page to support SPJ and the foundation.

Who we are
Since its founding in 1961, the SPJ Foundation has promoted excellence and ethics in journalism. The SPJ Foundation is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization that supports the educational programs of the Society of Professional Journalists and serves the professional needs of journalists and students pursuing careers in journalism.

Liberty and self-government require a well-informed public. It is the responsibility of journalists to provide fair, balanced and accurate information in a comprehensive, timely and ethical manner.

The SPJ Foundation helps by:
– Advocating for open government
– Promoting integrity
– Encouraging excellence
– Fostering diversity
– Inspiring new generations of talented journalists
– Protecting freedom of speech and press

Through the years, the SPJ Foundation has created a legacy of worthwhile programs to achieve these aims, including:
– Pulliam/Kilgore Freedom of Information Internships
– Eugene C. Pulliam Editorial Fellowship
– Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award
– Diversity Leadership Program
– Robert D.G Lewis First Amendment Award
– Taischoff Memorial Fund
– Harper Memorial Scholarships
– Journalism Ethics Book
– Quill

Contributions to the Foundation help support these and other programs:
– Excellence in Journalism Annual Conference
– SPJ Spring Conferences
– SPJ chapter programs
– Mark of Excellence Awards honoring collegiate journalists
– Programs by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
– Programs by the Student Press Law Center
– Programs by Investigative Reporters & Editors
– SPJ training of journalists through webinars, online platforms, workshops and more

The work of the Foundation depends on time, talent and financial support from journalists and others who support these goals.

Contribute to the SPJ Foundation