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Education Programs

Education Programs

The newspaper launched The Washington Post Company Educational Foundation in 1987 to recognize excellence in education.

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Company History

Company History

Over the years the company’s leaders have taken great risks to ensure that citizens have unfettered access to the news.

Charitable Giving

Charitable Giving

When you donate to The Washington Post Charities, a McCormick Foundation Fund, every gift is matched by 50%.

A Tour of the Springfield Plant

A Tour of the Springfield Plant

Tours are reserved for organized classrooms based in the Greater D.C. region.

Press Releases

On Giving launches

Special section covers corporate philanthropy and social entrepreneurship

Washington Post Ranked #1 Print, Online Source for Federal Leaders

Results from 2011 Erdos & Morgan Opinion Leaders’ Survey

The Washington Post Launches “On Small Business”

On Small Business will host a panel of experts to address important questions facing small business and a daily blog that will look at the news of the day from a small business owner’s perspective.

D.C. Sports Fans Project Launched by The Washington Post

An in-depth look at the culture of sports fans in the Washington area