The work of The Institute is vital to the city of Memphis and its citizens.
Your donation supports the investigative journalism team behind The Institute. As a truly independent newsroom working on behalf of Memphis, your donations help sustain our work. Our focus is narrative, documentary journalism covering a broad spectrum of public-interest topics.
The Institute’s impact is tangible and measurable: our journalism raises community understanding and awareness of complex issues, focuses attention on potential solutions, and holds those in power accountable when their actions negatively affect the citizens, businesses and institutions of metropolitan Memphis.
Our Mission: We believe in the Fourth Estate’s vital role in democracy and focus on complex issues that impact metropolitan Memphis and its citizens. We believe quality local journalism leads to an informed electorate and is among the highest forms of public service. We are duty bound to prepare the next generation of journalists in support of this essential mission.
To make a donation and support our mission:
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or make checks payable to:
Institute for Public Service Reporting
University of Memphis Foundation Department
238 P.O. Box 1000 Memphis, TN 38148
