Founded as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the American Press Institute (API) is affiliated with the News Media Alliance. Its core mission is to advance journalism by providing insights, research, education, and tools that foster healthy, responsive, and resilient news organizations. API focuses on supporting local and community-based media, emphasizing civic discourse and democracy. Their services include conducting studies, offering educational programs, and developing products that help news organizations adapt to the evolving media landscape.
Notable affiliates of API include the News Media Alliance, which provides a strong network and support system. Key achievements include pioneering research on public preferences for news coverage and launching initiatives like Trusting News, which aims to enhance public trust in journalism. API's impact is significant in promoting informed communities and strengthening the role of journalism in democracy.

American Journalism Project
theajp.org

The Associated Press
ap.org

National Press Club
press.org

Tow-Knight

Lenfest Institute

Meta Journalism Project

ProPublica
propublica.org

OpenNews
opennews.org

Ad Fontes Media
adfontesmedia.com

Duke University Reporters' Lab
reporterslab.org

NPR
npr.org

Nebraska Journalism Trust

Independence Public Media Foundation
Knight-Lenfest Local News Transformation Fund

Lion Publishers
lionpublishers.com
Organizations similar to American Press Institute include American Journalism Project, The Associated Press, National Press Club and Tow-Knight.
American Press Institute was founded in 1946.
American Press Institute's headquarters is located in Arlington, VA, US.
American Press Institute's most recent funding round was for $3.3M (USD) in September 2019.
As of Sep 26, 2019, American Press Institute has raised a total of $3.3M (USD).
American Press Institute has 35 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.