Western Center For Journalism
Mission:The organization's mission is to educate individuals, groups and the public at large about the value and necessity of free speech, free press and freedom of association. The purpose of the free press is to hold the powerful accountable by training new classical journalists who respect the role of the 4th Estate.
Western Center For Journalism at a glance
In short: Western Center For Journalism gave $854K across 5 grants in 2021 (avg $171K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $853,902
- Grants made (2021)
- 5
- Average grant
- $170,780
- Median grant
- $24,000
- Primary geography
- Arizona (94% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Western Center For Journalism funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Arizona Christian University ($450K). Together the top 5 received $854K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $160K (2019) to $854K (2021). In 2021 it made 5 grants totaling $854K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ | Contribution - General Support | $450,000 |
| US Justice Foundation Anthem, AZ | Contribution - General Support | $355,902 |
| Content Holdings Inc Austin, TX | Election Integrity Projects | $24,000 |
| 911 Inernational dba Navigo Weatherford, TX | Election Integrity Projects | $12,000 |
| Allied Special Operations Grp Addison, TX | Election Integrity Projects | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $293,322 | $915,301 | $853,902 | 5 | $241,580 |
| 2020 | $621,979 | $4,883 | $81,699 | — | — | $278 |
| 2019 | $679,889 | $83,069 | $355,035 | $160,000 | 1 | $3,505 |
About Western Center For Journalism
Based on IRS filings
Western Center For Journalism is a public charity focused on Education, based in Phoeniz, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 5 grants totaling $854K. Net investment income was $242K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Western Center For Journalism is led by Lori Klein Corbin, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Lori Klein Corbin
President
On filings since 2019
$11K (2019) → $0 (2021)
Floyd Brown
Chairman
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$40K (2019) → $50K (2021)
Martin Matthews
Director
On filings since 2019
$500 (2019) → $0 (2021)
William Saracino
Director
On filings since 2019
$500 (2019) → $0 (2021)
James V Lacy
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Cambron
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Barrett Garcia
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$6K (2019) → $0 (2021)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $50K, to Floyd Brown (Chairman).
Frequently asked questions about Western Center For Journalism
How much does Western Center For Journalism give each year?
Western Center For Journalism gave $854K across 5 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990.
What is Western Center For Journalism's typical grant size?
Western Center For Journalism's median grant in 2021 was $24,000, and its average grant was $170,780, across 5 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Where does Western Center For Journalism give grants?
Western Center For Journalism gives mostly in Arizona: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (6%).
Does Western Center For Journalism give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of Western Center For Journalism's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Election Integrity Projects" (3 grants).
Who are Western Center For Journalism's largest grantees?
Western Center For Journalism's largest 2021 grantees include Arizona Christian University ($450,000), US Justice Foundation ($355,902) and Content Holdings Inc ($24,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What is Western Center For Journalism?
Western Center For Journalism is a public charity focused on Education, based in Phoeniz, AZ.
What is Western Center For Journalism's EIN?
Western Center For Journalism's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0260052. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 16, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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