STATES NEWSROOM IS THE NATION'S LARGEST STATE-FOCUSED NONPROFIT NEWS ORGANIZATION, WITH REPORTING FROM EVERY CAPITAL. EVERY NEWSROOM IS LED BY A VETERAN LOCAL JOURNALIST WITH DEEP KNOWLEDGE OF THE STATE'S POLITICAL HISTORY AND MEDIA LANDSCAPE WHO OVERSEES A STAFF OF EXPERIENCED CAPITAL REPORTERS. THE WASHINGTON DC BUREAU REPORTS ON CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATES AND KEY SUPREME COURT AND ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS THAT AFFECT THE STATES. STATES NEWSROOM BELIEVES THAT NO MATTER WHO YOU ARE OR WHERE YOU LIVE, YOU NEED ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY, NON-PARTISAN REPORTING ON THE CRUCIAL ISSUES OF OUR TIME. STATES NEWSROOM PROVIDES LEADING REPORTERS AND EDITORS WITH THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO COVER THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.9M
-21.6% YoY
Revenue
$27.5M
+60.7% YoY
Net Investment Income
—
Expenses
$29.4M
+15.8% YoY
About States Newsroom
Based on IRS filings
States Newsroom is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in CHAPEL HILL, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.9M in total assets.
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 | $9,882,443 | $12,605,033 | $20,477,632 |
| Revenue | $27,454,229 | $17,087,945 | $23,399,713 |
| Expenses | $29,387,263 | $25,370,322 | $18,734,586 |
| 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
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER FITZSIMON | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 40 | $238,813 |
| ADAM SEARING | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATHY BEST | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JARVIS DEBERRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID HUDSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CYNTHIA JANOVY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT GREENBERGER | STATELINE EXECUTIVE EDITOR | 40 | $186,809 |
| ANDREA VERYKOUKIS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $136,134 |
| BARBARA BARRETT | STATELINE MANAGING EDITOR | 40 | $143,349 |
| JANE NORMAN | DC BUREAU CHIEF | 40 | $134,131 |
| NOELLE STRAUB | STATELINE DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR | 40 | $139,516 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is States Newsroom?
States Newsroom is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in CHAPEL HILL, NC. It holds $9.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is States Newsroom?
As of 2024, States Newsroom holds $9.9M in total assets with $27.5M in annual revenue.
Where does States Newsroom operate?
States Newsroom has awarded grants in Maryland, Maine, North Carolina.
What is States Newsroom's EIN?
States Newsroom's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2113822. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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