Who's Funding the Wayback Machine? Saving Information Under Threat

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The Internet Archive contains more than 916 billion web pages, 44 million books and texts.

It also provides web archiving services to more than 800 organizations in 24 countries.

The biggest single funder backing the Archive is the Kahle-Austin Foundation, which has given it $13.5 million between 2003 and 2024.

The Internet Archive has been of critical importance since President Donald Trump took office.

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Impact on Education Awards $115K in Grants
Foundation: Broomfield Community Foundation

Impact on Education has awarded $115,140 in grants to 83 educators across the Boulder Valley School District.Funding made possible by community donors, including a recent $100,000 gift from Meritrust...more

Faculty and Staff Grants September 2025
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Spencer Foundation

The goal of this study is to directly compare the glutathione precursor capacity of two products.The University of Denver will support CGS in testing strategies to help students succeed in doctoral...more

Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas Announces Will Norton As ...
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas

Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas is excited to announce the hiring of Will Norton as its new Donor Engagement Officer.Will comes to CFSEK and its affiliates with a passion for networking and...more

November Is Match Month For the Russell County Area Community Foundation

November is Match Month for the Russell County Area Community Foundation.Dane G.Hansen Foundation and Patterson Family Foundation will match every dollar donated.Fund for a Better Russell County area...more

Community Foundation of Elkhart County Supports Local Food Pantries As Snap Benefits Lapse
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

The Community Foundation of Elkhart County is providing backbone support to more than 60 food pantries.The foundation is helping pantries buy food in bulk, sometimes at a fraction of retail cost, and...more

Despite Judicial Rulings, 1.5 Million Angelenos Remain At Risk
Foundation: California Community Foundation

California Community Foundation: SNAP benefits suspension underscores need for immediate relief capacity and sustainable solutions to food insecurity.If benefits lapse, hundreds of thousands of...more

Three Years Later: Shining A Light on Hurricane Ian's Unseen Damage
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Community Foundation of Tampa Bay

WGCU Public Media's Rising: Surviving the Surge tells the story of how Hurricane Ian devastated Southwest Florida in 2022."Relief" refers to efforts to meet people's immediate needs after a...more

Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Taps Longtime Staff Member As Next Executive Director
Foundation: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation

Amy Nahley will assume the role Jan.1.Board leaders said Nahley rose to the top because of her knowledge of the foundation's mission.Nahley: "I'm eager to take on a broader leadership role deepening...more

Marin Philanthropy, County Aim to Mitigate Food Aid Cutoff
Foundation: Marin Community Foundation

Marin Community Foundation and the county are teaming up in an effort to keep residents who normally receive federal food aid from going hungry.Board of Supervisors will consider allocating $800,000...more

$1 Million in Community Foundation Grants in Grey Bruce in 2025

The Community Foundation Grey Bruce has granted over $1 million to community organizations in 2025.This fall, they noted a growing trend in projects related to supporting youth, creating belonging...more