The Center for Integrity in News Reporting
The organization will engage in charitable, educational, and literary activities to carry out and accomplish its purposes to promote objective, impartial, and fair news reporting in the united states; educate the general public and current and future journalists and news reporters
The Center for Integrity in News Reporting at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,258,861
- +231.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $3,181,643
- +167.7% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $35,985
- -1835.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $973,220
- +311.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who The Center for Integrity in News Reporting funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 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 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Health News Inc Chapel Hill, NC | AWARD | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,258,861 | $3,181,643 | $973,220 | — | — | $35,985 |
| 2024 | $981,859 | $1,188,388 | $236,312 | $25,000 | 1 | $-2,073 |
About The Center for Integrity in News Reporting
Based on IRS filings
The Center for Integrity in News Reporting is a public charity, based in Little Rock, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $36K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Center for Integrity in News Reporting is led by Rufus Friday, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 2 of 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rufus Friday
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$168K (2025)
Walter E. Hussman Jr.
Chairman
On filings since 2024
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bret Baier
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Overby
Director
Vice Chairman → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eliza Gaines
Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Kissel
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wesley Clark
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George McCanless
Vice President Partnerships
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$84K (2025)
Rob Delaney
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tori Plunkett
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $168K, to Rufus Friday (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Center for Integrity in News Reporting
How large is The Center for Integrity in News Reporting?
The Center for Integrity in News Reporting reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
Where does The Center for Integrity in News Reporting operate?
The Center for Integrity in News Reporting has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is The Center for Integrity in News Reporting's EIN?
The Center for Integrity in News Reporting's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-2453350. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 14, 2026)
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