We support
a strong and freeinformation ecosystem
in the digital age
What we do
Limelight Foundation supports journalism and civil society organizations committed to a strong and free information ecosystem in the digital age.
We focus on three areas:
1. the production and distribution of independent quality information;
2. the infrastructure that is necessary for journalists to do their work; and
3. the wider enabling environment within which quality information can flourish.
Who we support
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1 December 2022 – 30 November 2025 (36 months)
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15 December 2023 – 14 December 2026 (36 months)
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15 December 2023 – 14 December 2026 (36 months)
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1 September 2023 – 31 Augustus 2025 (36 months)
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1 January 2024 – 31 December 2026 (36 months)
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1 July 2022 - 30 June 2025 (36 months)
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1 Augustus 2023 – 31 July 2026 (36 months)
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1 July 2021 - 30 June 2025 (48 months)
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1 July 2021 - 31 December 2024 (42 months)
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1 April 2023 – 31 May 2024 (14 months)
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1 December 2023 – 31 November 2026 (36 months)
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1 January 2024 - 31 December 2026 (36 months)
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1 October 2023 – 30 September 2025 (24 months)
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1 July 2022 - 30 June 2025 (36 months)
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1 April 2022 - 31 December 2024 (33 months)
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15 December 2023 – 14 December 2026 (36 months)
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1 December 2021 - 31 December 2024 (37 months)
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1 January 2024 - 31 December 2026 (36 months)
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1 Jan 2022 - 31 December 2024 (36 months)
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1 Feb 2022 - 31 December 2024 (35 months)
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1 July 2024 – 31 June 2027 (36 months)
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1 March 2024 – 28 February 2027 (36 months)
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1 April 2023 – 1 October 2024 (18 months)
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1 July 2022 - 31 December 2025 (42 months)
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15 November 2023 – 1 June 2024 (6 months)
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1 September 2024 – 31 August 2027 (36 months)
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1 June 2023 – 31 May 2026 (36 months)
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International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ)
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1 May 2022 - 30 April 2025 (36 months)
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1 June 2023 – 31 May 2026 (36 months)
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1 January 2024 - 31 December 2026 (36 months)
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1 March 2024 – 28 February 2027 (36 months)
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1 June 2023 – 31 May 2026 (36 months)
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1 July 2021 - 30 June 2024 (36 months)
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1 Jan 2022 - 31 December 2024 (36 months)
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15 December 2023 – 14 December 2024 (12 months)
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1 April 2023 – 31 March 2026 (36 months)
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1 April 2022 - 31 December 2024 (33 months)
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1 October 2023 – 31 September 2026 (36 months)
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1 December 2023 – 31 December 2026 (37 months)
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1 September 2024 – 31 August 2027 (36 months)
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1 Augustus 2023 – 31 July 2026 (36 months)
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1 January 2024 – 31 December 2026 (36 months)
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1 December 2021 - 31 December 2023 (25 months)
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1 July 2023 – 31 December 2023 (6 months)
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1 June 2023 – 31 May 2026 (36 months)
“There's a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in.”
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How we work
Limelight Foundation is an independent philanthropic foundation, based in the Netherlands.
We are not issue driven. We support journalism and civil society organizations that are independent of vested interests.
We provide different types and sizes of funding and support, depending on what is needed.
We proactively look for funding opportunities that are in line with our mission. We do not accept unsolicited proposals.
Who we are
Limelight Foundation was founded in 2021 by John Caspers and Merel Borger. John is an internet entrepreneur and co-founder of payment platform Adyen. Limelight Foundation receives its annual donation budget from John Caspers and from the Hartwig Foundation.
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The board consists of John Caspers, Merel Borger, and Hannah de Jong. Board members receive an attendance fee.
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Alinda Vermeer is executive director of Limelight Foundation. Floor Milar and Willem Lenders are program managers. Andrea Simonca is program officer.
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Our advisory board advises on strategy and donations.