Newseum Inc
The Newseum educates the public about the value of a free press in a free society and tells the stories of the world's important events in unique and engaging ways.
Newseum Inc at a glance
- Revenue (2022)
- $716,803
- -5.5% vs 2021
- Net investment income (2022)
- $60
- -63.6% vs 2021
- Expenses (2022)
- $716,830
- -5.5% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Newseum Inc 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 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Forum Institute Inc Nashville, TN | General Support | $60,674 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $716,803 | $716,830 | — | — | $60 |
| 2021 | $1,407,827 | $758,273 | $758,241 | — | — | $165 |
| 2020 | $4,452,410 | $1,087,027 | $9,644,747 | $60,674 | 1 | $89,575 |
About Newseum Inc
Based on IRS filings
Newseum Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. Net investment income was $60.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Newseum Inc is led by Jan Neuharth, CEO & Trustee since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Jan Neuharth
CEO & Trustee
Trustee → CEO & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter S. Prichard
Chair
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John M. Seigenthaler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelby Coffey III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Keith
Chief Hr Officer & Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Malcolm R. Kirschenbaum
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Minear
Treasurer, CFO & Chief Administrator Officer
Chief Administrator Officer & Controller → Treasurer, CFO & Chief Administrator Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Nicole F. Mandeville (2020–2021) — Senior Vice President, CFO & Treasurer -
- Former: Cory Leckey (2020) — Director & Facilities
- Former: Michael Petrides (2020) — Director & Exhibits Services
- Former: Ronald Plew (2020) — Chief Engineer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Newseum Inc
What is Newseum Inc?
Newseum Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Washington, DC.
Where does Newseum Inc operate?
Newseum Inc has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is Newseum Inc's EIN?
Newseum Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3985447. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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 2020 (received by the IRS October 7, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
Live grants for the work Newseum Inc funds
Arts, Culture & Humanities Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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