Support the Future of International Journalism
Support the Next Generation of International Journalists
Your support helps the next generation of international journalists report from around the world. Through scholarships, fellowships and reporting grants, the OPC Foundation gives emerging journalists the opportunity to gain experience, pursue ambitious reporting and build careers in international journalism.
The OPC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization, and donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
With Your Support We Can…
🎓 Award scholarships to emerging international journalists
🌎 Fund international reporting through fellowships and grants
🤝 Connect young journalists with experienced correspondents and editors
📣 Support the next generation of journalists covering the world
Every gift helps us give emerging international journalists the opportunity to report, learn and build their careers.
Prefer to donate by check?
Checks payable to the OPC Foundation may be mailed to:
OPC Foundation
40 West 45th Street
New York, NY 10036
You may designate your gift to support a specific Scholar Award or scholarship fund. Please indicate your preference on the PayPal form or with your check.
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Our Shared Impact
18 new journalists each year gain international experience through the OPC Foundation Scholar Awards.
Over 400 alumni have launched their careers through our programs, many now leading reporters and editors at Reuters, The Associated Press, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg,The New York Times and other top media outlets.
40+ international bureaus have hosted OPCF Fellows, providing hands-on experience in global reporting.
From their first Scholar Award to reporting assignments around the world and throughout their careers, our supporters help make these opportunities possible.
Our Supporters Words
“The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York is proud to support the OPC Foundation and its commitment to developing the next generation of international journalists. We value the Foundation’s role in fostering cross-cultural understanding by giving young journalists opportunities to report across borders and bring different perspectives to audiences around the world. We also believe strongly in the importance of a free and independent press and the vital role journalists play in contributing to a more informed and connected world.”
Karen Chu, Former Press Director of TECO-NY
The Impact of Our Supporters
Catherine Cartier ‘24
Catherine reported on finance, energy, and the Gulf region during her OPC Foundation Reuters fellowship in Dubai. The experience strengthened her confidence to pursue ambitious stories. She is working now as a journalist for Reuters in Beirut.
“The OPC Fellowship prepared me to report anywhere in the world. It was a transformative opportunity.”
Youcef Bounab ’23
Youcef reported for the Associated Press in Paris during his OPC Foundation fellowship, covering everything from government officials to the Paris Olympic committee. The experience launched his international reporting career. He is now Agence France-Presse’s Maghreb correspondent, based in Tunisia.“The OPC Foundation opened the door to my career in international journalism. I’ll always be grateful for that opportunity.”
Brett Simpson ‘21
Brett’s OPC Foundation funded reporting in the Norwegian Arctic led to a National Geographic feature and launched her career as a freelance international journalist. She now lives in the Arctic, reporting on climate, energy, and human rights.
“The OPC Foundation changed my life.”
Stephen Kalin ‘13
Stephen’s OPC award funded his first summer at Reuters, opening the door to a decade-long career reporting from Lebanon, Egypt, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia.
“A boost from the OPC Foundation early on set the course of my career.”
We are deeply grateful to the individuals and families whose generosity makes our scholarships, fellowships and reporting grants possible. Their support gives emerging journalists the opportunity to report from around the world and build careers in international journalism.
With their permission, we recognize the following individual supporters. Donors may choose to remain anonymous.
LEADERSHIP SUPPORTERS ($6000 and up)
Leading individual supporters whose generous giving provides significant support for the Foundation's programs and the next generation of international journalists.
The Andrew and Judith Economos Foundation
Estate of Jacqueline Albert-Simon
Nancy Goebner
Edie Lederer
Jeremy Main
Estate of Rosalind Massow
Anne & Larry Martz
Estate of William Rukeyser
The Topping Family
Matt Winkler
CHAMPIONS $3000 and up
Dedicated supporters whose contributions help fund scholarships, fellowships and reporting opportunities for emerging journalists.
Shirley Davis
Nancy Sidewater
Matthew Schweisberg
Mike and Nancy Beebe
SUPPORTERS $500 and up
Generous donors who help sustain the Foundation's work supporting aspiring international journalists.
Allen Alter
Catherine Bender
Ja-ne de Abreu
Timothy W. Ferguson
Allan Dodds Frank
Mary Martin Gant
William Glasgall
Kathleen Hunt
Kristi Huller
Pari Livermore
Ann Lowry
David Minthorn
Jim Pensiero
Sarah Rabil
Shaftel Family Foundation
Stephen Shehard
Stevenson Swanson
Ann Tyson
Nina Zacuto
Individual Supporters 2025-2026
We’re happy to help. If you have questions about making a gift, supporting a specific scholarship fund, or other ways to give, please get in touch.
Katri Reilly
Executive Director
katri@opcofamerica.org
OPC Foundation
40 West 45th Street
New York, NY 10036
Thank you for supporting the OPC Foundation and the future of international journalism!