Journalism Funding Partners
Increase the depth and diversity of local journalism by building and stewarding connections between funds and reporting, serving as a bridge and a leader in the growing realm of philanthropy - supported journalism.
Key facts about Journalism Funding Partners
- EIN
- 84-2968843
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,955,289
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- Average grant
- $232,664
- Median grant
- $47,500
- Total assets
- $1,861,865
- Primary geography
- New York (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.
Who Journalism Funding Partners funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Journalism Funding Partners's 17 itemized 2024 grants were New York (54%), California (16%) and Virginia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Sacramento, CA (3 grants) and Burlington, VT (2 grants). None of its 17 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Targeted community journalism" (17 grants).
How Journalism Funding Partners gives
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
+16.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.0M
+37.5% YoY
Grant Count
17
+6.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$233K
+29.4% YoY
About Journalism Funding Partners
Based on IRS filings
Journalism Funding Partners is a nonprofit organization focused on Employment, based in Sacramento, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $4.0M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 17 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,861,865 | $1,603,847 | $1,216,328 |
| Revenue | $5,652,063 | $3,240,808 | $2,799,980 |
| Expenses | $4,729,935 | $3,318,441 | $2,248,977 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Journalism Funding Partners
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Associated Press ($1,918,484), SIJ Holdings ($596,782), Gannett Co ($479,990).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Associated Press New York, NY | Targeted community journalism | $1,918,484 |
| SIJ Holdings Sacramento, CA | Targeted community journalism | $596,782 |
| Gannett Co McLean, VA | Targeted community journalism | $479,990 |
| URL Media New York, NY | Targeted community journalism | $209,000 |
| Trusting News Sarasota, FL | Targeted community journalism | $192,649 |
| Capital BroadcastingWRAL Com Raleigh, NC | Targeted community journalism | $180,460 |
| DeCapo Publishing Inc Burlington, VT | Targeted community journalism | $101,835 |
| NJ Urban News Newark, NJ | Targeted community journalism | $55,800 |
| Atlanta Journal Constitution Atlanta, GA | Targeted community journalism | $47,500 |
| Seven Days Vermont Burlington, VT | Targeted community journalism | $39,618 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rusty Coats | Executive Dir. | 40 | $151,538 |
| Orage Quarles | Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Sheila Solomon | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| James Boren | Secretary | 2 | — |
| George McCanless | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Ashley Kissinger | Director | — | — |
| James Goodmon | Director | — | — |
| Teri Arvesu | Director | — | — |
| Sharif Durhams | Director | — | — |
| Anders Gyllenhaal | Director | — | — |
| Christopher Turpin | Director | — | — |
| Mizell Stewart | Director | — | — |
| Misty Avila | Director | — | — |
| Jennifer Conklin | Director | — | — |
| Andy Pergam | Director | — | — |
| Dalton Walker | Director | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Journalism Funding Partners?
Journalism Funding Partners is a nonprofit organization focused on Employment, based in Sacramento, CA. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Journalism Funding Partners?
As of 2024, Journalism Funding Partners holds $1.9M in total assets with $5.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 17 grants totaling $4.0M in 2024.
Where does Journalism Funding Partners operate?
Journalism Funding Partners has awarded grants in California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Washington.
What size grants does Journalism Funding Partners award?
In 2024, Journalism Funding Partners awarded 17 grants totaling $4.0M — an average of about $233K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Journalism Funding Partners's EIN?
Journalism Funding Partners's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2968843. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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