FDRLST Real Journalism Fund
1) to support journalism on policy and cultural issues in the public interest.2) to train and educate aspiring journalists.
FDRLST Real Journalism Fund at a glance
In short: FDRLST Real Journalism Fund gave $70K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $70K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $70,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $70,000
- Median grant
- $70,000
- Total assets
- $226,075
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who FDRLST Real Journalism Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was FDRLST Media LLC ($70K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
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
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FDRLST Media LLC Northbrook, IL | To support journalism on policy and cultural issues and to train and educate aspiring journalists. | $70,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $226,075 | $245,362 | $93,176 | $70,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $175 | $1,619 | $6,624 | — | — |
About FDRLST Real Journalism Fund
Based on IRS filings
FDRLST Real Journalism Fund is a public charity focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $226K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $70K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
FDRLST Real Journalism Fund is led by Mollie Hemingway, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mollie Hemingway
President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Braun
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Nordseth
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Alan P Dye (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Arthur Herold (2022) — President
- Former: Rebecca Johnston (2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 FDRLST Real Journalism Fund
How much does FDRLST Real Journalism Fund give each year?
FDRLST Real Journalism Fund gave $70K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is FDRLST Real Journalism Fund?
FDRLST Real Journalism Fund reported $226K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $245K.
What is FDRLST Real Journalism Fund?
FDRLST Real Journalism Fund is a public charity focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. It holds $226K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does FDRLST Real Journalism Fund operate?
FDRLST Real Journalism Fund has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is FDRLST Real Journalism Fund's EIN?
FDRLST Real Journalism Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1500130. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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