America's Newspapers Foundation
The mission of the America's Newspapers Foundation is to support and promote initiatives for local newspapers. The initiatives provide needed training, assets and best practices to newspaper owners, managers, and staffs, helping to ensure that newspapers remain a vital part of their local communities.
America's Newspapers Foundation at a glance
In short: America's Newspapers Foundation gave $250K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $250K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $250,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $250,000
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $194,013
- +53.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to America's Newspapers Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from America's Newspapers Foundation
Who America's Newspapers Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was America's Newspapers ($250K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| America's Newspapers Tallahassee, FL | 1) supporting programming, training, and education at its conferences, events and online forall newspapers, especially independent and family-owned newspapers. 2) supporting webinars that feature industry education and best practices 3) supporting the interests of newspapers in public policy and laws affecting newspapersincluding those relating to freedom of information, and open meetings and open records.4) supporting innovation and development of sustaining newspaper business models andproviding best practices and examples of successful innovation to the member at large | $250,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $194,013 | $672,741 | $674,587 | $250,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $126,301 | $185,750 | $59,449 | — | — |
About America's Newspapers Foundation
Based on IRS filings
America's Newspapers Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Tallahassee, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $194K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $250K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
America's Newspapers Foundation is led by Dean Ridings, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dean Ridings
CEO
CEO & Secretary → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Reen
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce McCullough
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pj Browning
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Prince
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Yunt
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Masterson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Waters
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cameron Nutting-Williams
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Holgate
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcus Wilson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Fisco
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judi Terzotis
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Cameron Nutting Williams (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about America's Newspapers Foundation
How much does America's Newspapers Foundation give each year?
America's Newspapers Foundation gave $250K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is America's Newspapers Foundation?
America's Newspapers Foundation reported $194K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $673K.
What is America's Newspapers Foundation?
America's Newspapers Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Tallahassee, FL. It holds $194K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does America's Newspapers Foundation operate?
America's Newspapers Foundation has awarded grants in Florida.
What is America's Newspapers Foundation's EIN?
America's Newspapers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2020527. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
Live grants for the work America's Newspapers Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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