Journalism New England
The organization is non-profit organization working to build and sustain local news and ensure that local news organizations across new england are supported with the kinds of tailored problem-solving, training and partnerships they need to succeed.
Journalism New England at a glance
In short: Journalism New England gave $60K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $60,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $30,000
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $6,653
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Journalism New England funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Maine Ctr for Public Interest Repor ($50K). Together the top 2 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Ctr for Public Interest Repor Hallowell, ME | Support for Operations | $50,000 |
| Harpswell News Harpswell, ME | Support for Operations | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,653 | $327,570 | $320,917 | $60,000 | 2 |
About Journalism New England
Based on IRS filings
Journalism New England is a public charity, based in Harpswell, ME. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $60K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Journalism New England is led by John Branca, Board Chair on the 2025 filing; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Branca
Board Chair
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Omara
Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$114K (2025)
Chris Tomasino
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evan Cooper
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Oberg
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sky Barsch
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Heller
Board Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$15K (2025)
Kara Douglas
Board Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $114K, to Erin Omara (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Journalism New England
How much does Journalism New England give each year?
Journalism New England gave $60K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Journalism New England?
Journalism New England reported $7K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $328K.
Where does Journalism New England operate?
Journalism New England has awarded grants in Maine.
What is Journalism New England's EIN?
Journalism New England's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-4676125. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 3, 2026)
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