MDIF funders and impact investors

Strength through diversity

Our work is supported by a broad spectrum of around 70 foundations, impact investors, development agencies and individuals who share our commitment to free media. Drawing on a robust funding mix, we stand proudly as an independent organization driven forward by our own principles and values. We are strong advocates for blended finance and we champion a third way of media financing that bridges the gap between grants and commercial capital.

MDIF is committed to transparency and sustainability. Read our Funding Policy and SFDR Compliance Statement.

A selection of our funders and investors

Allianz Foundation

Deutsche Postcode Lotterie

ERSTE Stiftung

GLS Treuhand e.V.

International Fund for Public Interest Media (IFPIM)

IFU – Investment Fund for Developing Countries

Institusjonen Fritt Ord

JP/Politiken Hus Foundation

King Baudouin Foundation (KBF)

Luminate

Nationale Postcode Loterij

MacArthur Foundation

Mediahuis N.V.

Open Society Foundations

Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida)

Stichting DOEN

Stichting Democratie en Media (SDM)

Svenska Postkodlotteriet

Tinius Trust (Tinius Stiftelsen)

Wyncote Foundation

and others