Central Valley Journalism Collaborative
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Central Valley Journalism Collaborative at a glance
In short: Central Valley Journalism Collaborative gave $75K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $75K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,000
- -71.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $75,000
- -43.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $1,969,875
- +28.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Central Valley Journalism Collaborative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Valley Public Radio ($75K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 9 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2025) to $727K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Public Radio Fresno, CA | Partner newsroom grant | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,969,875 | $2,152,435 | $1,681,793 | $75,000 | 1 | $20,930 |
| 2024 | $1,537,155 | $1,708,361 | $1,819,772 | $266,500 | 2 | $33,044 |
| 2023 | $1,482,163 | $1,259,058 | $1,259,058 | $727,300 | 6 | $8,149 |
| 2021 | $289,550 | $350,012 | $60,462 | — | — | $12 |
About Central Valley Journalism Collaborative
Based on IRS filings
Central Valley Journalism Collaborative is a public charity, based in Fresno, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $75K. Net investment income was $21K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Central Valley Journalism Collaborative is led by Joseph Kieta, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph Kieta
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
80 hrs/week
$152K (2025)
Priscilla Enriquez
Board Chair
Interim Executive Director → Chairwoman, 2024
Chairwoman → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Eric Prock
Board Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Board Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Susan McClatchy
Board Member
President → Director, 2024
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nikolas Howard
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Patty Barahona
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Marian Kaanon (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Alma Martinez (2024) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $152K, to Joseph Kieta (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Central Valley Journalism Collaborative
How much does Central Valley Journalism Collaborative give each year?
Central Valley Journalism Collaborative gave $75K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $267K across 2 grants.
How large is Central Valley Journalism Collaborative?
Central Valley Journalism Collaborative reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
Where does Central Valley Journalism Collaborative operate?
Central Valley Journalism Collaborative has awarded grants in California.
What is Central Valley Journalism Collaborative's EIN?
Central Valley Journalism Collaborative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2960735. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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