Groundtruth Project Inc
- Assets
- $6.0m
- Revenue
- $7.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 48
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Founding
- 08/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 46-0908502
Organization Overview
Groundtruth Project Inc is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (J22) the organization is classified as: Job Training, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Groundtruth Project Inc employed 48 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Groundtruth Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Groundtruth Project Inc generated $7.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $10.2m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2023, Groundtruth Project Inc has awarded 186 individual grants totaling $3,939,713. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO RECONSTRUCT JOURNALISM FROM THE GROUND UP BY SUPPORTING THE NEXT GENERATION OF JOURNALISTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS BUILD AN ENGAGED COMMUNITY AROUND IMPACTFUL JOURNALISM AND POWERFUL STORYTELLING BY A NEW GENERATION, WHILE SUPPORTING THEIR CAREERS AS FELLOWS, CORPS MEMBERS AND ALUMNI. SINCE INCORPORATION ON AUGUST 8, 2012, THE ORGANIZATION HAS SUPPORTED MORE THAN 475 EMERGING JOURNALISTS THROUGH ITS GLOBAL REPORTING FELLOWSHIPS ACROSS MORE THAN 30 COUNTRIES. IN 2017, GROUNDTRUTH LAUNCHED ITS FLAGSHIP SERVICE PROGRAM REPORT FOR AMERICA WHICH HAS PLACED MORE THAN 650 JOURNALISTS IN 371 NEWSROOMS ACROSS THE US. IN 2021, GROUNDTRUTH LAUNCHED REPORT FOR THE WORLD, WHICH HAS SUPPORTED 66 JOURNALISTS IN 49 NEWSROOMS ACROSS 28 COUNTRIES. . THE ORGANIZATION TRAINS AND PRODUCES CONTENT IN ITS FELLOWSHIPS AND CORPS MEMBERS THROUGH VARIOUS MEDIUMS INCLUDING ESSAYS, PHOTO ESSAYS, PODCASTS, AND FILMS AS WELL AS CORPS MEMBER SERVICE PROJECTS THROUGH REPORT FOR AMERICA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Charles Sennott Co-Founder & Editor In Chief | Officer | 40 | $268,736 |
Robert Zeaske President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $266,415 |
Susan Leath Chief Operating Officer (until 4/2023) | Officer | 40 | $192,287 |
Stephanie Schmidt Vp. Finance And Treasurer | Officer | 40 | $157,205 |
Steven Silvers Controller | Officer | 40 | $95,610 |
Kevin Grant Chief Development & Partnerships Officer | Officer | 40 | $157,407 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Insource Services Human Resource And It Services | 12/30/23 | $237,845 |
Preethi Nallu Editorial Services | 12/30/23 | $131,705 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $235,395 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,290,621 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,526,016 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $11,329 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,537,345 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,545,163 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $288,890 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,112,333 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $649,072 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,437,416 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $16,314 |
| Other employee benefits | $418,994 |
| Payroll taxes | $306,756 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $24,060 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $97,141 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $220,471 |
| Advertising and promotion | $166 |
| Office expenses | $98,894 |
| Information technology | $302,115 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,613 |
| Travel | $98,684 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,460 |
| Interest | $16,011 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $42,293 |
| All other expenses | $20,547 |
| Total functional expenses | $10,186,968 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,030,535 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $27,182 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,581,362 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $86,522 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,254,399 |
| Total assets | $5,980,000 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $445,455 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $450,472 |
| Total liabilities | $895,927 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,005,238 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,078,835 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,980,000 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Groundtruth Project Inc has awarded $3,939,713 in support to 186 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
100 DAYS IN APPALACHIA PURPOSE: TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS | $11,920 |
ALCOM PURPOSE: TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS | $34,423 |
ANCHORAGE DAILY NEWS PURPOSE: TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS | $16,825 |
ALBANY HERALD PURPOSE: TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS | $11,571 |
ASSOCIATED PRESS PURPOSE: TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS | $383,987 |
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE PURPOSE: TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS | $13,371 |