National Trust For Local News

Organization Overview

National Trust For Local News is located in Lexington, MA. 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 12/2021, National Trust For Local News employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Trust For Local News is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR LOCAL NEWS IS DEDICATED TO REVITALIZING COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS AND ENSURING THAT LOCAL NEWS STAYS IN LOCAL HANDS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE: (A) TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF LOCAL MEDIA TO PROVIDE ENHANCED SERVICES TO THEIR COMMUNITIES AND INCREASE THE REVENUES IN SERVICE OF THEIR PUBLIC SERVICE MISSION; (B) TO DEVELOP SHARED SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGIES THAT SUPPORT LOCAL MEDIA; (C) TO STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND LOCAL MEDIA SERVICES SO THAT LOCAL COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE ARE PROVIDED WITH IN-DEPTH INFORMATION, UNBIASED NEWS, AND DIVERSE CULTURAL PROGRAMMING AND CONTENT; (D) TO CREATE OR FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT OF LOCAL MEDIA SERVICES THAT IMPROVE AND ENHANCE EDUCATION AND INFORMATION IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY; (E) TO ENABLE AND PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE LOCAL MEDIA FOR COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE; (F) TO DEVELOP AND FACILITATE SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM FINANCINGS IN SUPPORT OF LOCAL MEDIA (G) TO EDUCATE, PROVIDE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT LOCAL NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS AND OTHER COMMUNITY MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS WITH A SET OF CRITICAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT DESIGNED TO ENSURE THE LONG TERM EDUCATIONAL, ECONOMIC AND CIVIC SERVICES TO THEIR COMMUNITIES, AND TO PROVIDE INTENSIVE, LONG TERM AND ONSITE ADVISORY SERVICES TO LOCAL COMMUNITY-ORIENTED NEWSPAPERS SEEKING TO CREATE NEW, SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODELS. THESE SERVICES ARE FOCUSED ON DRIVING TRANSFORMATION AND SUSTAINABILITY THAT ENSURE COMMUNITY SERVICE OVER THE LONG TERM.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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$1,406,595
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,406,595
Total Program Service Revenue$448,500
Investment income $64,336
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 $1,919,431

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that National Trust For Local News has recieved totaling $535,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Lenfest Inst For Journalism Spe Asset Fund Of The Phl Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: (N) = $100,000.00 (O) = $435,500

$535,500
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