Media Contact: press@craignewmarkphilanthropies.org
NOTE TO JOURNALISTS: Nowadays, most of Craig's time is spent on philanthropic work and he's not involved in craigslist day-to-day management and doesn't serve as a spokesperson for craigslist. If you are seeking information or comment related to craigslist, please contact press@craigslist.org.
About Craig Newmark Philanthropies
Craig Newmark is a Web pioneer and philanthropist, best known for creating the online classified ads service craigslist. Craig’s full-time philanthropic work focuses on organizations on the frontlines of protecting America’s security and democracy. He has given more than $300 million in support of veterans and military families, trustworthy journalism and civic engagement campaigns, cyber security education programs, hunger relief, and pigeon rescue. Craig was influenced by his Sunday School teachers who escaped the Holocaust, set his moral compass, and taught him to treat people like you want to be treated – and how to know when enough is enough. He stepped away from the day-to-running of craigslist almost two decades ago, but he still occasionally volunteers as a customer service representative.
Press Kit
Viewing type "Press Release" | Newsroom
Press Release
Guardian US announces new year-long project on voter suppression in America
November 7th, 2019
The initiative has been made possible due to philanthropic funding from Craig Newmark Philanthropies, Schumann Media Center and Park FoundationNovember 7, 2019 – The Fight to Vote series will investigate systemic voter suppression and how it undermines democracy in the United States.
Press Release
First Draft launches nationwide project to help prepare US newsrooms for online threats ahead of 2020 election
October 24th, 2019
Craig Newmark Philanthropies joins Google News Initiative in supporting organization’s mission to reach every journalist in every stateOctober 24, 2019 – As part of its global CrossCheck initiative, journalism non-profit First Draft announces a year-long, nationwide strategy for supporting the verification and reporting of online information relating to the 2020 US presidential election.
Press Release
Bob Woodruff Foundation and National Veterans Intermediary Announce Groundbreaking Data Tool to Improve Veteran Support Nationwide
October 3rd, 2019
Made possible by a nearly $5M gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies, the Local Partner Self-Assessment Tool is part of an initiative to use community-based solutions to address veteran challengesInnovative assessment model has potential to be adapted for other sectors of philanthropyNEW YORK, Oct.
Press Release
DoSomething.org Announces 'Get Out the Vote' Initiative to Register Young Americans for 2020 U.S. Presidential Election
September 24th, 2019
A $500,000 gift from foundation of craigslist founder will allow organization to scale national voter registration efforts, with a focus on supporting underserved voters and young People of ColorSeptember 24, 2019 – DoSomething.
Press Release
Girls Who Code Announces First-Ever Global March For Sisterhood for Day of the Girl
September 16th, 2019
All-Digital #MarchForSisterhood aims to unite women, girls, and allies worldwide to create the biggest online march in historyLed by “Team Sisterhood” of 100+ young changemakers, March will celebrate, inspire, and activate girls and women building transformative social movementsSeptember 16, 2019 — Today, Girls Who Code announced the launch of the first-ever all-digital global march for...
Press Release
Wikimedia Foundation announces $2.5 million in support from Craig Newmark Philanthropies for security of Wikipedia and organization’s other free knowledge projects
September 10th, 2019
Philanthropic funding from craigslist founder’s foundation will help the organization protect its sites and volunteers globally from cyber threatsSeptember 10, 2019 – The Wikimedia Foundation is excited to announce $2.
Press Release
Reporters Without Borders Announces $1.5M Gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies to Support Transparency and Ethics in News and Media
September 5th, 2019
Gift from craigslist founder’s foundation to facilitate implementation of Journalism Trust InitiativePARIS, September 5, 2019 – Reporters Without Borders, also known internationally as Reporters sans frontières (RSF), is pleased to announce a $1. 5 million gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies. The philanthropic funding will help RSF to implement its Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI).
Press Release
Armed Services Arts Partnership announces Ambassadorship and $100K donation from Craig Newmark Philanthropies
August 28th, 2019
GIFT FROM CRAIGSLIST FOUNDER WILL HELP SUPPORT VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES THROUGH THE ARTSAUGUST 28, 2019 – Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) is proud to announce a $100K contribution from Craig Newmark, founder of craigslist and Craig Newmark Philanthropies, to expand arts opportunities for veterans in the DC Metro Area and Hamptons Roads, VA.
Press Release
NATIONAL ELECTION DEFENSE COALITION ANNOUNCES $250K GIFT FROM CRAIG NEWMARK PHILANTHROPIES
August 26th, 2019
Support from organization of craigslist founder has already resulted in expansion of left-right coalition for election securityAugust 26, 2019 – National Election Defense Coalition (NEDC), a non-partisan organization that works to secure voting technology from cyber manipulation, proudly announces a $250,000 gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies.
Press Release
Cronkite School Initiative Receives $200k Gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies
August 15th, 2019
Support from organization of craigslist founder will help fight misinformation, improve journalistic correctionsAugust 15, 2019 – Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication today announced a $200,000 gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies to support a project that will combat misinformation by improving the reach and effectiveness of journalistic corrections.