Does freedom of information act cover private companies?

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) primarily applies to federal government agencies and does not cover private companies. However, if a private company is performing functions on behalf of a government agency or receiving government funds, certain information may be subject to disclosure under FOIA. Additionally, state-level freedom of information laws may have different provisions regarding private entities. Therefore, the applicability of FOIA to private companies largely depends on the context and specific circumstances.