Trace Foundation

Organization Overview

Trace Foundation is located in Annapolis, MD. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Trace Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Trace Foundation generated $775.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.6%) each year.

Since 2017, Trace Foundation has awarded 23 individual grants totaling $674,735. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE TRACE PRIZE FOR INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING RECOGNIZES JOURNALISM THAT UNCOVERS BUSINESS BRIBERY WITH THE GOAL OF INCREASING COMMERCIAL TRANSPARENCY.NOMINEES MAY BE PRINT, BROADCAST OR ONLINE REPORTERS FROM ANY COUNTRY WHO HAVE INVESTIGATED COMMERCIAL BRIBERY SCHEMES, BUSINESS ACTIVITIES THAT CREATE SERIOUS CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR SIMILAR MISCONDUCT. ENTRIES MUST HAVE APPEARED IN PRINT OR ONLINE DURING THE YEAR PRECEDING THE AWARD. MULTIPLE ENTRIES PER AUTHOR ARE PERMITTED, AS ARE TEAM ENTRIES PRODUCED BY GROUPS OF JOURNALISTS. A PANEL OF INDEPENDENT JUDGES REVIEW THE SUBMISSIONS AND SELECT UP TO TWO WINNING ENTRIES. EACH WINNING ENTRY RECEIVES A CASH PRIZE OF $10,000 USD AND THE REPORTER WILL BE INVITED TO AN AWARD CEREMONY HOSTED BY TRACE. THE JUDGES MAY ALSO NAME UP TO TWO HONORABLE MENTIONS, WHO EACH RECEIVE $1,000 USD.


THE TRACE FOUNDATION IS THE PRIMARY FUNDER OF A CANADIAN DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE IMPACT OF COLLUSION BETWEEN CORRUPT BUSINESS PARTNERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES WITHIN THE MULTINATIONALS THAT THEY REPRESENT.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar $670,000
Interest on Savings $33,640
Dividends & Interest $0
Net Rental Income$0
Net Gain on Sale of Assets $71,392
Capital Gain Net Income $71,392
Net ST Capital Gain $0
Income Modifications $0
Profit on Inventory Sales $0
Other Income $0
Total Revenue $775,032

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Trace Foundation has awarded $190,000 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR CRIMINAL LAW REFORM AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLIC

PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST IN THE FUNDING OF AN ANTI-CORRUPTION INSTITUTE WITHIN THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR CRIMINAL LAW REFORM AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY

$50,000

AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION FUND FOR JUSTICE AND EDUCATION

PURPOSE: GUATEMALAN ANTI-CORRUPTION INITIATIVE

$50,000

ALFRED FRIENDLY PRESS PARTNERS

PURPOSE: 2021 FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT

$50,000

INTEGRITY SANCTUARY

PURPOSE: GRANT

$30,000

NORWEGIAN SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC

PURPOSE: NHH STUDENT GRANT - STUDENTS INVESTIGATION OF THE NORWEGIAN OIL FUNDS CORRUPTION RISK

$5,000

THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

PURPOSE: JERSEY OFFSHORE INVESTIGATION PROJECT

$5,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Trace Foundation has recieved totaling $500,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Trace International Inc

Annapolis, MD

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$500,000
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