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
176,335
filed requests
28,198
agencies
58,809
fulfilled requests
11,982,161
pages released
Analyze, annotate and publish primary source documents
6,987,468
public documents
117,364,689
public pages
543,596
public notes
An initiative to identify, obtain, reformat, clean, document, publish and disseminate government datasets of public interest
1,169
participants
24
total datasets
Multiply your newsroom's investigative impact with a Sunlight Research Desk Membership
Our research experts help newsrooms dig deeper to produce stories with impact. Sunlight Research Desk's exclusive membership options give your team the resources they need. Whether you're backgrounding a source, tracking campaign money, or connecting the dots in public records — we're the support system behind the byline.
Explore our plans and become a memberAward-winning investigations and editorial collaborations
- The impact of anti-trans federal action
- Police disciplinary files
- ‘The Air We Breathe:’ How industry is polluting Cicero’s air
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.
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 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.
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.
Investigating with Sunlight
Your go-to resource for investigative work
Hosted by the Sunlight Research Desk, this monthly training series covers a wide range of investigative research and reporting topics. Come to learn, share your work, and connect with a community of investigators at every level.
Building with MuckRock
Get more out of every tool
Hosted by our tech team, this monthly series is your space to dive deep into DocumentCloud, discover the latest platform updates, and ask any questions along the way. Whether you're a first-time user or an experienced developer, come ready to build.
Training to Fit Your Needs
Custom training built around you
Not every organization has the same needs, so why settle for a one-size-fits-all training? Contact us to build a custom session tailored to your team, explore our training menu to find the right fit, or sign up for one of our onboarding sessions for MuckRock Requests or DocumentCloud.