# American Journalism Project funding: rounds and investors

> American Journalism Project has raised $25M across 1 round since 2025. Investors include The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation. Every round with its source.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/company/american-journalism-project (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Who invested in *American Journalism Project*

One round we have observed, with the one investor named in it. Every figure came from a named source, and where the company reported a raise to the SEC itself, that is shown beside it.

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Funding summary Updated 27 Oct 2026

**$25M** raised across 1 round since 2025, from 1 source

- **Latest round:** Grant, $25M Feb 2025
- **Investors:** 1

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## The rounds

- **Feb 2025** Grant **$25M** [The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation](https://millionrounds.com/fund/the-draper-richard) Source recorded

## Founders and team

From American Journalism Project's own website: 1 founder, 32 on the team.

**John Thornton** Board member emeritus, Co-founder, American Journalism Project

- **Sarabeth Berman** Chief Executive Officer
- **Dave Burdick** Vice President, Newsroom Strategy & Impact Support
- **David Lopez** Vice President, Growth Investments
- **Jason Alcorn** Vice President, Growth Investments
- **Kate Yoo McCrery** Vice President, Growth Investments
- **Mitchell Bloom** Vice President, Local Partnerships
- **Natalie Choate** Vice President, Growth Investments
- **Tina Dyakon** Senior Vice President, Growth Investments
- **Zainab Shah** Vice President, Audience Strategy
- **Amar Rajwani** Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
- **Michael Ouimette** Chief Investment Officer
- **René Gornall** Chief of Staff
- **Baybars Orsek** Head of Strategic Partnerships
- **Darrin Kerr** Head of Growth Investments
- **Loretta Chao** Head of Startup Studio & Local News Innovation
- **Roshni Neslage** Head of Communications
- **Stephen George** Head of Emerging Markets
- **Upasna Gautam** Head of Product & AI Studio

And 14 more on the team.

Advisers *Richard Tofel*

## Everyone who backed them

[The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation](https://millionrounds.com/fund/the-draper-richard) VC firm **1** round

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## Quick answers about American Journalism Project

### Who invested in American Journalism Project?

American Journalism Project's investors include The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation.

### How much has American Journalism Project raised?

American Journalism Project has raised $25M across 1 round since 2025.

### When did American Journalism Project last raise?

American Journalism Project's most recent round was a Grant of $25M in Feb 2025.

### What was American Journalism Project's biggest round?

Its most recent round, $25M in Feb 2025, is also its largest on record.

### Who backed American Journalism Project first?

American Journalism Project's first round on record, in Feb 2025, was backed by The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation.

### What stage is American Journalism Project at?

American Journalism Project's latest named round is a Grant, in Feb 2025.

### Where is American Journalism Project based?

American Journalism Project is based in the United States.

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