National Trust for Local News
The National Trust for Local News is a non-profit dedicated to conserving, transforming, and sustaining community news organizations.
National Trust for Local News at a glance
- Total assets
- $34,073,910
- -16.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $53,039,103
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $44,293
- +41.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $60,966,044
- +149.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who National Trust for Local News funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Trust for Local News Englewood, CO | Telluray reporter, for the additional reporting at the littleton independent. Beyond print grant - support a bilingual newsletter in commerce city, Colorado. | $75,000 |
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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 | $34,073,910 | $53,039,103 | $60,966,044 | — | — | $44,293 |
| 2023 | $40,664,722 | $46,104,002 | $24,433,037 | $75,000 | 1 | $31,301 |
| 2022 | $4,772,238 | $4,292,081 | $1,826,157 | — | — | $93,999 |
| 2021 | $2,796,118 | $1,919,431 | $658,346 | — | — | $64,336 |
About National Trust for Local News
Based on IRS filings
National Trust for Local News is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Trust for Local News is led by Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro, CEO on every filing since 2023; 9 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro
CEO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$371K (2023) → $386K (2024)
Marc Hand
Chairman
Board Chair Beginning Dec → Board Chair, 2022
Board Chair → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$40K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Caroline Porter
Director & Strategic P'ship
Director Strategic P'ship & Impact → Director & Strategic P'ship, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$110K (2023) → $110K (2024)
Danielle Bozarth
Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Mestrich
Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Borders
Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louis Goldstein
Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcus Brauchli
Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mizell Stewart
Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Simone Coxe
Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Ross
Chief Operating Officer
Chief of Staff → Chief Operating Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$188K (2023) → $230K (2024)
Phillip R. McDuffie
Chief Portfolio Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$156K (2023) → $310K (2024)
William Nelligan
Chief Development Officer
Chief Growth Officer → Chief Development Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$162K (2023) → $230K (2024)
Amalie Nash
Head of Transformation
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$184K (2024)
Cheri Masi
Vice President Finance
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$169K (2024)
Orlando E. Comas
Head of Advertising
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$184K (2024)
Rodney Gibbs
Head of Product
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$158K (2024)
Former officers (7)
- Former: John Wotowicz (2021–2023) — Board Director
- Former: Ju-Don Marshall (2021–2023) — Board Director
- Former: Lillian Ruiz (2021–2023) — COO & Co-Founder
- Former: Jenifer F. Nelson (2023) — Strategic Partnership
- Former: Elizabeth A Hansen PhD (2021–2022) — CEO
- Former: Fraser Nelson (2021–2022) — Managing Director
- Former: Steven Waldman (2021) — Board Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $386K, to Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro (CEO). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Trust for Local News
How large is National Trust for Local News?
National Trust for Local News reported $34.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $53.0M.
What is National Trust for Local News?
National Trust for Local News is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Brighton, CO. It holds $34.1M in total assets as of 2024.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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