The mission of the San Francisco Public Press is to enrich civic life by publishing investigative and solutions journalism that engages diverse audiences and promotes public accountability. The San Francisco Public Press (sfpublicpress.org) is a nonprofit, noncommercial news organization that produces independent public-interest journalism about under-covered topics, with a focus on under-served audiences. Online and via community radio station KSFP-LP, broadcasting on 102.5 FM in San Francisco, we offer local investigative and solutions reporting. Coverage areas include environmental protection, housing affordability, public health, transportation safety, homeless services, digital privacy, immigration and elections. For every local election, we produce a comprehensive, multimedia nonpartisan voter guide.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$43K
+173.3% YoY
Revenue
$562K
+30.6% YoY
Net Investment Income
—
Expenses
$535K
+13.8% YoY
About San Francisco Public Press
Based on IRS filings
San Francisco Public Press is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $43K in total assets.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $42,592 | $15,587 | $55,575 |
| Revenue | $562,012 | $430,231 | $791,692 |
| Expenses | $535,007 | $470,221 | $926,579 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Stoll | Director & Secretary | 20 | $27,946 |
| David Cohn | President & Director | 3 | — |
| Patricia Bovan Campbell | Director | 2 | — |
| Lila LaHood | Treasurer & Director | 40 | — |
| Neal Gorenflo | Director | 2 | — |
| Peter Scheer | Director | 2 | — |
| Lawrence Groo | Director | 2 | — |
| Ricardo Sandoval Palos | Director | 2 | — |
| Jaya Padmanabhan | Director | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Francisco Public Press?
San Francisco Public Press is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds $43K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is San Francisco Public Press?
As of 2024, San Francisco Public Press holds $43K in total assets with $562K in annual revenue.
Where does San Francisco Public Press operate?
San Francisco Public Press has awarded grants in California.
What is San Francisco Public Press's EIN?
San Francisco Public Press's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1275141. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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