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.
Fund for Investigative Journalism Inc at a glance
In short: Fund for Investigative Journalism Inc gave $91K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $91,221
- -30.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -30.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,136
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,353,094
- +35.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Fund for Investigative Journalism Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Uc Berkeley ($15K). Together the top 9 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Fund for Investigative Journalism Inc gives
- Giving fell 58% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $91K (2024) to $245K (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uc Berkeley Berkeley, CA | Investigative Journalism | $14,994 |
| Grist Seattle, WA | Investigative Journalism | $14,750 |
| Investigatewest Seattle, WA | Investigative Journalism | $10,000 |
| Calmatters Sacramento, CA | Investigative Journalism | $10,000 |
| In Their Hands LLC Chicago, IL | Investigative Journalism | $10,000 |
| The Utah Investigative Journalism Project Queens, NY | Investigative Journalism | $8,500 |
| Bangor Daily News Bangor, ME | Investigative Journalism | $8,027 |
| Invisible Institute Chicago, IL | Investigative Journalism | $7,500 |
| The Advocate Baton Rouge, LA | Investigative Journalism | $7,450 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,353,094 | $1,546,143 | $970,336 | $91,221 | 9 | $102,443 |
| 2023 | $1,731,023 | $837,462 | $841,619 | $131,032 | 13 | $46,710 |
| 2022 | $1,866,295 | $1,313,322 | $708,244 | $245,453 | 17 | $8,891 |
| 2021 | $1,352,222 | $1,170,709 | $739,183 | $216,752 | 24 | $157,187 |
| 2020 | $955,083 | $531,669 | $651,660 | $144,614 | 15 | $5,854 |
About Fund for Investigative Journalism Inc
Based on IRS filings
Fund for Investigative Journalism Inc is a public charity, 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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fund for Investigative Journalism Inc is led by Eric Ferrero, Secretary & Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric Ferrero
Secretary & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$76K (2020) → $158K (2024)
Bill Marimow
President
Member → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Berlow
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anu Narayanswamy
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Pyle
Member
On filings since 2021
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daffodil Altan
Member
On filings since 2022
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dianna Hunt
Member
On filings since 2022
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Weiss
Member
On filings since 2022
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Lafleur
Member
On filings since 2022
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Steele
Member
On filings since 2022
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valeria Fernandez
Member
On filings since 2022
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bernice Yeung
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Jordan
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimbriell Kelly
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vernon Loeb
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Joe Stephens (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Lottie Joiner (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Cheryl W Thompson (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Luis Botello (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Diana Schemo (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Mark Greenblatt (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Susanne Reber (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: James B Steele (2021) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $158K, to Eric Ferrero (Secretary/Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Fund for Investigative Journalism Inc
How much does Fund for Investigative Journalism Inc give each year?
Fund for Investigative Journalism Inc gave $91K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $131K across 13 grants.
What is Fund for Investigative Journalism Inc's typical grant size?
Fund for Investigative Journalism Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,136, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Fund for Investigative Journalism Inc give grants?
Fund for Investigative Journalism Inc's top state is California, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Washington (27%) and Illinois (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Fund for Investigative Journalism Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Fund for Investigative Journalism Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Investigative Journalism" (9 grants).
Who are Fund for Investigative Journalism Inc's largest grantees?
Fund for Investigative Journalism Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Uc Berkeley ($14,994), Grist ($14,750) and Investigatewest ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fund for Investigative Journalism Inc?
Fund for Investigative Journalism Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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