We give you the tools to keep government transparent and accountable
MuckRock Foundation is a nonprofit, collaborative organization and newsroom that brings together journalists, researchers and the public to request, analyze and share government information, making politics more transparent and democracy more informed.
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File, track and share public records requests
163,929
filed requests
27,087
agencies
54,176
fulfilled requests
11,322,906
pages released
Analyze, annotate and publish primary source documents
6,488,366
public documents
111,033,460
public pages
534,013
public notes
Multiply your newsroom’s investigative impact with a dedicated research desk, workshops and reporting resources
Our research experts help newsrooms dig deeper to produce stories with impact.
Whether you’re backgrounding a source, tracking campaign money, or connecting the dots in public records — we’re the support system behind the byline.
An initiative to identify, obtain, reformat, clean, document, publish and disseminate government datasets of public interest
1,131
participants
20
total datasets
Award-winning investigations and editorial collaborations
- ‘The Air We Breathe:’ How industry is polluting Cicero’s air
- Police disciplinary files
- The impact of anti-trans federal action
‘The Air We Breathe:’ How industry is polluting Cicero’s air →
"The Air We Breathe" is a yearlong investigative project by two nonprofit newsrooms, the Cicero Independiente and MuckRock, who have been monitoring air pollution in Cicero. What we found: Cicero’s air quality is much worse than surrounding Cook County neighborhoods, and it’s worse than what the Environmental Protection Agency and pilot programs run by the city and Microsoft have routinely reported.
Police disciplinary files →
We want to free up police disciplinary files in more places across the country, make them open for all and highlight the work of others doing the same.
The impact of anti-trans federal action →
The Trans Journalists Association and MuckRock have partnered to help journalists document and report on the Trump administration’s actions targeting trans communities. We’re going beyond the initial headlines to uncover and preserve newsworthy documents and data that reveal the real-world effects of anti-trans policies. This open-source project will track the implementation and practical effects of executive orders, legislation and other federal action.
Expert knowledge and community participation
FOIAFriday
A community podcast about all things FOIA and public records
We gather once a month to share updates on public records laws and rulings, techniques, tricks and insider tips from fellow requesters.
Consulting & research
On-demand access to experts in public record research methods
Our team of FOIA experts is available to help you get the records or data you need, while our tech team is available to help you build custom add-ons to extend DocumentCloud. We've also partnered with Sunlight Research Center to support newsrooms with bespoke research and workshops, reporting recipes and tools, and a vibrant peer-to-peer support network.
Workshops & trainings
Get live instruction in transparency
Learn how to use MuckRock Requests, DocumentCloud, and other tools to investigate government.
Guides & case studies
Learn about our research techniques and technologies
MuckRock users shine a light on important issues every day. Here are some of their stories and resources to help your own work.