Alternative Newsweekly Foundation

Washington, DC | https://altnewsfoundation.org

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GuideStar Charity Check

EIN: 30-0100369

Contributions tax deductible
as of September 2024

IRS BMF 509(a)(2)
as of September 09, 2024

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Mission

ANF is dedicated to the promotion and support of independent journalism. ANF offers fiscal sponsorship to journalism projects of all sizes and media types for the purposes of increasing public access to high quality local and national reporting by independent news outlets; supporting investigative and enterprise reporting projects and initiatives; and advancing education about the field of journalism and the need for popular support for the craft.

Ruling year info

2018

Executive Director

Ellen Meany

Main address

253 Tennessee Ave NE

Washington, DC 20002 USA

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EIN

30-0100369

Subject area info

News and public information

Population served info

Adults

NTEE code info

Educational Services and Schools - Other (B90)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

Show Forms 990

Communication

Blog

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

High quality journalism needs funding and support. ANF offers fiscal sponsorship to journalism projects of all sizes and media types for the purposes of increasing public access to high quality local and national reporting by independent news outlets; supporting investigative and enterprise reporting projects and initiatives; and advancing education about the field of journalism and the need for popular support for the craft.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Fund for Equity in Local News

ANF collaborates with the Black Press (National Newspaper Publishers Association, NNPA), the National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP), and the Association of Alternative Newsmedia (AAN Publishers) to advance the mission behind the Fund For Equity In Local News, a sponsored project of ANF that supports more than 500 Black and Latino-owned news outlets, local alternative publications, and online news sites.

Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of media outlets that are fiscally sponsored

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Related Program

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

ANF has added 13 new projects so far in 2024

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

ANF works with media outlets who are looking for pathways to sustainability through fundraising and infrastructure improvements.

What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

The ANF Approach
-- Full-service fiscal sponsor for media organizations of all shapes and sizes
-- One of the few sponsors in the journalism space
-- No minimum fundraising requirement
-- Partnerships with organizations that support small newsrooms, such as Listening Post Collective, and publisher trade associations

Services for sponsored projects include...
-- Crowdfunding platform access, consultation and support
-- Updates on donor cultivation, increasing online accessibility, storytelling and more
-- Monthly newsletter with fundraising tips, and positive news on the success of sponsored projects
-- Research and support for grant opportunities and applications

What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?

What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

Financials

Alternative Newsweekly Foundation

Fiscal year: Oct 01 - Sep 30

Financial documents

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Digitizing IRS form 990 data

Alternative Newsweekly Foundation

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Oct 01 - Sep 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$43
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$43

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$0
Professional Fees	$0
Occupancy	$0
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$0
Other Expenses	$0
Total Expenses	$0
Net Gain/Loss	$43

Revenue
Contributions	$5,500
Program Services	$0
Investments	$1
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$5,501

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$0
Professional Fees	$425
Occupancy	$0
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$0
Other Expenses	$3,144
Total Expenses	$3,569
Net Gain/Loss	$1,932

Revenue
Contributions	$78,985
Program Services	$0
Investments	$0
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$78,985

Expenses
Grants	$58,923
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$0
Professional Fees	$125
Occupancy	$0
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$0
Other Expenses	$7,895
Total Expenses	$66,943
Net Gain/Loss	$12,042

Revenue
Contributions	$137,095
Program Services	$0
Investments	$0
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$137,095

Expenses
Grants	$87,860
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$0
Professional Fees	$6,438
Occupancy	$0
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$0
Other Expenses	$42,719
Total Expenses	$137,017
Net Gain/Loss	$78

Alternative Newsweekly Foundation

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Oct 01 - Sep 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Assets	Oct 01, 2017	Sep 30, 2018	Change
Contributions	$0
Cash & Equivalents	$6,144	$6,187	$43
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$6,144	$6,187	$43

Liabilities	Oct 01, 2017	Sep 30, 2018	Change
Total Liabilities	$0	$0	$0

Fund balance	Oct 01, 2017	Sep 30, 2018	Change
Net Assets	$6,144	$6,187	$43

Assets	Oct 01, 2019	Sep 30, 2020	Change
Contributions	$5,500
Cash & Equivalents	$4,264	$5,946	$1,682
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$3,000	$3,000
Total Assets	$4,264	$8,946	$4,682

Liabilities	Oct 01, 2019	Sep 30, 2020	Change
Total Liabilities	$0	$2,750	$2,750

Fund balance	Oct 01, 2019	Sep 30, 2020	Change
Net Assets	$4,264	$6,196	$1,932

Assets	Oct 01, 2020	Sep 30, 2021	Change
Contributions	$78,985
Cash & Equivalents	$5,946	$18,201	$12,255
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$3,000	$2,999	($1)
Total Assets	$8,946	$21,200	$12,254

Liabilities	Oct 01, 2020	Sep 30, 2021	Change
Total Liabilities	$2,750	$2,962	$212

Fund balance	Oct 01, 2020	Sep 30, 2021	Change
Net Assets	$6,196	$18,238	$12,042

Assets	Oct 01, 2021	Sep 30, 2022	Change
Contributions	$137,095
Cash & Equivalents	$18,201	$23,210	$5,009
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$3,000	$0	($3,000)
Total Assets	$21,201	$23,210	$2,009

Liabilities	Oct 01, 2021	Sep 30, 2022	Change
Total Liabilities	$2,963	$4,894	$1,931

Fund balance	Oct 01, 2021	Sep 30, 2022	Change
Net Assets	$18,238	$18,316	$78

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents

Letter of Determination is not available for this organization

Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

Executive Director

Ellen Meany

Alternative Newsweekly Foundation

Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

Other

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Compensation data

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There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.

Alternative Newsweekly Foundation

Board of directors
as of 08/09/2024

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Board of directors data

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Board chair

Graham Jarrett

Chava Communications

George Thurlow

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 8/9/2024

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity

White/Caucasian/European

Gender identity

Female, Not transgender

Sexual orientation

Heterosexual or Straight

Disability status

Person without a disability

Alternative Newsweekly Foundation

Mission

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Programs and results

What we aim to solve

Our programs

Fund for Equity in Local News

Where we work

Our results

Evaluation documents

Number of media outlets that are fiscally sponsored

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Related Program

Type of Metric

Direction of Success

Context Notes

Goals & Strategy

Charting impact

What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?

What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

Financials

Financial documents

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

Financial data

Digitizing IRS form 990 data

Alternative Newsweekly Foundation

Alternative Newsweekly Foundation

Operations

Documents

Executive Director

Ellen Meany

Alternative Newsweekly Foundation

Compensation data

Alternative Newsweekly Foundation

Board of directors data

Graham Jarrett

Board leadership practices

Board orientation and education

CEO oversight

Ethics and transparency

Board composition

Board performance

Organizational demographics

Leadership

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability