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NAA Foundation

The Newspaper Association of America Foundation was established to advance informed and intelligent media use by all citizens, especially young people; and to encourage them to value the people’s right to know and their right to a free and unfettered press.

Mission Statement

NAA Foundation is dedicated to developing tomorrow’s readers by encouraging them to acquire and value information from newspapers and other media. The Foundation will achieve its mission by:

NAA Foundation’s programs are targeted to students in elementary school through early college. Foundation programs emphasize the use of newspapers by young people, but include the use of and facility with other media, as well. Foundation programs are concentrated in three major areas:

The NAA Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax deductible and may be made in the form of cash, securities and bequests. Contact Margaret Vassilikos (703) 902-1629, vassm@naa.org.