1) TO SUPPORT JOURNALISM ON POLICY AND CULTURAL ISSUES IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST.2) TO TRAIN AND EDUCATE ASPIRING JOURNALISTS.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$226K
Annual Giving
$70K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$70K
About Fdrlst Real Journalism Fund
Based on IRS filings
Fdrlst Real Journalism Fund is a nonprofit organization 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 grants totaling $70K.
Focus Areas
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $226,075 | $175 |
| Revenue | $245,362 | $1,619 |
| Expenses | $93,176 | $6,624 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Fdrlst Media Llc ($70,000).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOLLIE HEMINGWAY | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| MATTHEW BRAUN | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| NICHOLAS NORDSETH | TREASURER | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fdrlst Real Journalism Fund?
Fdrlst Real Journalism Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $226K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Fdrlst Real Journalism Fund?
As of 2025, Fdrlst Real Journalism Fund holds $226K in total assets with $245K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $70K in 2025.
Where does Fdrlst Real Journalism Fund operate?
Fdrlst Real Journalism Fund has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Fdrlst Real Journalism Fund award?
In 2025, Fdrlst Real Journalism Fund awarded 1 grants totaling $70K — an average of about $70K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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