Tiny News Collective Inc is located in Philadelphia, PA. According to its NTEE Classification (A30) the organization is classified as: Media & Communications, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Tiny News Collective Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tiny News Collective 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 12/2022, Tiny News Collective Inc generated $1.9m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $725.3k during the year ending 12/2022.
Since 2022, Tiny News Collective Inc has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $273,009. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE PROVIDE THE TOOLS, RESOURCES AND COMMONWEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE TO HELP PEOPLE BUILDSUSTAINABLE NEWS ORGANIZATIONS THAT REFLECT AND SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES. WE SUPPORTVOICES HISTORICALLY EXCLUDED FROM MEDIA AND MEDIA OWNERSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TINY NEWS COLLECTIVES FIRST COHORT MEMBERS ARE PUBLISHING THROUGH THEIR SITES, NEWSLETTERS OR BOTH. MEMBERS OF THE SECOND COHORT ARE AT DIFFERENT STAGES OF PRE-LAUNCH AND PUBLISHING. WEVE INCORPORATED MONTHLY WORKSHOPS AND ARE EXPERIMENTING WITH TWICE MONTHLY BLOCKS OF TIME SET ASIDE FOR DROP-IN OFFICE HOURS. WE ARE DESIGNING AND SCOPING CONSULTING OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT FOUNDERS IN AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS. IN JUNE 2022 WE LAUNCHED A FISCAL-SPONSORSHIP-ONLY PROGRAM PILOT. THROUGH WORD-OF-MOUTH, REFERRALS AND AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS, WE CURRENTLY ARE WORKING WITH FIVE FISCAL SPONSORSHIP-ONLY CLIENTS. ADDITIONALLY, TNC IS SERVING AS THE CHARITABLE FISCAL SPONSOR FOR THE ANNUAL SIGMA AWARDS, A COMPETITION TO CELEBRATE THE BEST DATA JOURNALISM FROM AROUND THE WORLD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Heather Bryant Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $72,500 |
Chris Krewson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kara Mayberg Guzman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lillian Ruiz Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gina Chua Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Aron Pihofer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,875,130 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,875,130 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $1,875,144 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $277,599 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $145,578 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $72,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,500 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $179,525 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $20,822 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $10,256 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $9,578 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $855 |
All other expenses | $538 |
Total functional expenses | $725,337 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $646,157 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $666,453 |
Accounts receivable, net | $260 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,312,870 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $888,455 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $424,415 |
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 | $1,312,870 |
Over the last fiscal year, Tiny News Collective Inc has awarded $273,009 in support to 12 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
THE OPTIMIST LLC PURPOSE: ScholarshipAwards | $16,324 |
CULTURA MEDIA LLC PURPOSE: ScholarshipAwards | $8,650 |
AC JOSEPH MEDIA LLC PURPOSE: ScholarshipAwards | $37,679 |
HARVEY WORLD HERALD LLC PURPOSE: ScholarshipAwards | $11,938 |
FOUR POINTS MEDIA INC PURPOSE: ScholarshipAwards | $27,400 |
FIVE WARDS MEDIA LLC PURPOSE: ScholarshipAwards | $32,334 |