Fund for Investigative Journalism Inc
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CRITICAL SUPPORT TO INDEPENDENT JOURNALISTS TO INVESTIGATE NEWS STORIES REGARDING CORRUPTION, MALFEASANCE, EXPLOITATION, MISAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS IN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.4M
+35.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$91K
-30.4% YoY
Grant Count
9
-30.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+0.6% YoY
About Fund for Investigative Journalism Inc
Based on IRS filings
Fund for Investigative Journalism Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $91K. Net investment income was $102K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,353,094 | $1,731,023 | $1,866,295 |
| Revenue | $1,546,143 | $837,462 | $1,313,322 |
| Expenses | $970,336 | $841,619 | $708,244 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $102,443 | $46,710 | $8,891 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Uc Berkeley ($14,994), Grist ($14,750), Investigatewest ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GRIST SEATTLE, WA | INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM | $14,750 |
| THE ADVOCATE BATON ROUGE, LA | INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM | $7,450 |
| INVISIBLE INSTITUTE CHICAGO, IL | INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM | $7,500 |
| THE UTAH INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM PROJECT QUEENS, NY | INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM | $8,500 |
| INVESTIGATEWEST SEATTLE, WA | INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM | $10,000 |
| CALMATTERS SACRAMENTO, CA | INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM | $10,000 |
| UC BERKELEY BERKELEY, CA | INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM | $14,994 |
| BANGOR DAILY NEWS BANGOR, ME | INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM | $8,027 |
| IN THEIR HANDS LLC CHICAGO, IL | INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC FERRERO | SECRETARY/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $157,500 |
| BILL MARIMOW | PRESIDENT | 1.25 | — |
| ANU NARAYANSWAMY | VICE PRESIDENT | 1.25 | — |
| ALAN BERLOW | TREASURER | 1.25 | — |
| DAFFODIL ALTAN | MEMBER | 1.25 | — |
| VALERIA FERNANDEZ | MEMBER | 1.25 | — |
| DIANNA HUNT | MEMBER | 1.25 | — |
| GERALD JORDAN | MEMBER | 1.25 | — |
| JENNIFER LAFLEUR | MEMBER | 1.25 | — |
| AMY PYLE | MEMBER | 1.25 | — |
| KIMBRIELL KELLY | MEMBER | 1.25 | — |
| JIM STEELE | MEMBER | 1.25 | — |
| ELLEN WEISS | MEMBER | 1.25 | — |
| BERNICE YEUNG | MEMBER | 1.25 | — |
| VERNON LOEB | MEMBER | 1.25 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Fund for Investigative Journalism Inc?
As of 2024, Fund for Investigative Journalism Inc holds $2.4M in total assets with $1.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $91K in 2024.
Where does Fund for Investigative Journalism Inc operate?
Fund for Investigative Journalism Inc has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
What size grants does Fund for Investigative Journalism Inc award?
In 2024, Fund for Investigative Journalism Inc awarded 9 grants totaling $91K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Fund for Investigative Journalism Inc's EIN?
Fund for Investigative Journalism Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0895081. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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