Informing America Inc is located in Washington, DC. According to its NTEE Classification (W99) the organization is classified as: Public & Societal Benefit N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Informing America Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE GATHERING AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION ABOUT IMPORTANT PUBLIC-POLICY ISSUES FACING THE US THROUGH INVESTIGATIVE, EXPLANATORY, DATA-DRIVEN AND MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM, AND OTHER FORMS OF PUBLIC-INTEREST INFORMATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDE GRANTS TO INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISTIC ENTITIES OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN THE SIMILAR DISSEMINATION OF PUBLIC INTEREST, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND POLICY INFORMATION.
MAINTAIN OFF THE PRESS WEBSITE TO DISSEMINATE IMPORTANT PUBLIC-POLICY ISSUES FACING THE US.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Joseph Curl Chief Editor | 40 | $102,000 | |
Rob Difrancesco COO | Officer | 40 | $66,000 |
Jeff Birnbaum Chair | Trustee | 5 | $21,000 |
Phil Willard CFO | Officer | 40 | $18,000 |
Deborah Myers CEO | Officer | 40 | $11,613 |
Diana Davis Spencer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Proactive Communications Pr Consultant | 12/30/21 | $163,000 |
Joseph Curl Editing | 12/30/21 | $102,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, Informing America Inc has awarded $2,728,333 in support to 6 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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STAR NEWS DIGITAL MEDIA PURPOSE: PRODUCE MEDIA TO FOCUS ON PUBLIC-INTEREST POLICY | $1,000,000 |
BENTLEY MEDIA GROUP PURPOSE: PRODUCE MEDIA TO FOCUS ON PUBLIC-INTEREST POLICY | $785,000 |
Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: DEVELOP AN INFRASTRUCTURE TO CULTIVATE, PROTECT AND WORK WITH WHISTLEBLOWERS TO ADDRESS ALLEGATIONS OF WASTE, FRAUD AND ABUSE | $400,000 |
ULLOO MEDIA PURPOSE: PRODUCE BI-LINGUAL MEDIA TO FOCUS ON PUBLIC-INTEREST POLICY | $333,333 |
Farmington Hills, MI PURPOSE: PRODUCE MEDIA TO FOCUS ON PUBLIC-INTEREST POLICY | $150,000 |
PERFORMANCE ONE MEDIA PURPOSE: PRODUCE MEDIA TO FOCUS ON PUBLIC-INTEREST POLICY | $60,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Issue One Washington, DC | $6,409,189 | $6,980,798 |
Public Affairs Council Inc Washington, DC | $11,621,204 | $5,655,372 |
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Greenbelt, MD | $5,175,740 | $5,464,465 |
Living Classrooms Foundation Baltimore, MD | $10,378,836 | $6,289,035 |
Students For Life Action Fredericksburg, VA | $1,451,921 | $3,948,083 |
Public Access Corporation Of The District Of Columbia Washington, DC | $11,735,762 | $3,589,628 |
The Congressional Institute Inc Alexandria, VA | $6,719,545 | $3,277,666 |
Civil Justice Reform Group Great Falls, VA | $1,472,377 | $2,732,622 |
Earth Intelligence Network Oakton, VA | $0 | $2,617,616 |
Emerald Cities Collaborative Inc Washington, DC | $3,918,361 | $4,577,838 |
Greater Richmond Partnership Inc Richmond, VA | $4,346,448 | $3,713,858 |
Sam Action Alexandria, VA | $8,320,772 | $4,314,284 |