THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR LOCAL NEWS IS A NON-PROFIT DEDICATED TO CONSERVING, TRANSFORMING, AND SUSTAINING COMMUNITY NEWS ORGANIZATIONS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$34.1M
-16.2% YoY
Revenue
$53.0M
+15.0% YoY
Net Investment Income
$44K
+41.5% YoY
Expenses
$61.0M
+149.5% YoY
About National Trust for Local News
Based on IRS filings
National Trust for Local News is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in BRIGHTON, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $34.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $44K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $34,073,910 | $40,664,722 | $4,772,238 |
| Revenue | $53,039,103 | $46,104,002 | $4,292,081 |
| Expenses | $60,966,044 | $24,433,037 | $1,826,157 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $44,293 | $31,301 | $93,999 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARC HAND | CHAIRMAN | 10 | — |
| KEITH MESTRICH | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| LISA BORDERS | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| DANIELLE BOZARTH | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| MARCUS BRAUCHLI | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| SIMONE COXE | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| LOUIS GOLDSTEIN | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| MIZELL STEWART | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| ELIZABETH HANSEN SHAPIRO | CEO | 40 | $386,485 |
| CHERI MASI | VP FINANCE | 40 | $168,974 |
| PHILLIP R MCDUFFIE | CHIEF PORTFOLIO OFFICER | 40 | $310,000 |
| WILLIAM NELLIGAN | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $230,000 |
| CAROLINE ROSS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $230,000 |
| ORLANDO E COMAS | HEAD OF ADVERTISING | 40 | $184,028 |
| RODNEY GIBBS | HEAD OF PRODUCT | 40 | $158,333 |
| AMALIE NASH | HEAD OF TRANSFORMATION | 40 | $184,028 |
| CAROLINE PORTER | DIR, STRATEGIC P'SHIP (THRU 10/4/24) | 40 | $110,308 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Trust for Local News?
National Trust for Local News is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in BRIGHTON, CO. It holds $34.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is National Trust for Local News?
As of 2024, National Trust for Local News holds $34.1M in total assets with $53.0M in annual revenue.
Where does National Trust for Local News operate?
National Trust for Local News has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is National Trust for Local News's EIN?
National Trust for Local News's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2022385. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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