A-Mark Foundation Receives $10 Million Gift to Expand Support for Investigative Journalism

Santa Monica, California–(Newsfile Corp. – January 15, 2026) – The A-Mark Foundation announced a transformative $10 million gift from its founder and board member, Steven C. Markoff, to further A-Mark’s mission of supporting and promoting investigative journalism by recognizing excellence in reporting and investing in the next generation of investigative journalists.

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Key Takeaways:

• A-Mark’s founder, Steven C. Markoff, announced a new $10M gift to advance the foundation’s work.
• A-Mark grants to support investigative journalism totaled nearly $1M in 2025.
• The new gift positions A-Mark to significantly expand investigative journalism funding in 2026.

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The A-Mark Foundation supports and promotes investigative reporting through grants.

About A-Mark Foundation

The A-Mark Foundation supports and promotes investigative journalism through its three programs: A-Mark Prizes for Investigative Reporting, presented by state press groups; A-Mark Journalism Master’s Scholarships, presented by universities; and A-Mark Student Journalism Awards, presented by community colleges.

Source: The A-Mark Foundation

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