First Draft News Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Revenue
—
-100.0% YoY
Net Investment Income
—
-100.0% YoY
Expenses
$725K
-50.8% YoY
About First Draft News Inc
Based on IRS filings
First Draft News Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $730,795 | $1,848,129 |
| Revenue | — | $500,721 | $1,946,147 |
| Expenses | $724,905 | $1,473,112 | $2,335,134 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | $468 | $865 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2023.
Leadership & Key People
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Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUSTIN ROSS TREAS SECRET OP D | THRU 01/23, CONSULT. AS OF 02/23 | 10 | $96,725 |
| CLAIRE WARDLE | PRESIDENT | 5 | $7,500 |
| ANUSHA ALIKHAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANIEL BRAMATTI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAUL CHEUNG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANGELA MATUSIK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LYNN SCHEID | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Draft News Inc?
First Draft News Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.
Where does First Draft News Inc operate?
First Draft News Inc has awarded grants in Rhode Island.
What is First Draft News Inc's EIN?
First Draft News Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3554102. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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