The Center For Investigative Reporting Inc

Organization Overview

The Center For Investigative Reporting Inc is located in Emeryville, CA. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (R63) the organization is classified as: Censorship, Freedom of Speech & Press, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Center For Investigative Reporting Inc employed 92 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Investigative Reporting 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 12/2020, Center For Investigative Reporting Inc generated $8.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.3m during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE CENTER FOR INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING (CIR) ENGAGES AND EMPOWERS THE PUBLIC THROUGH INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM AND GROUNDBREAKING STORYTELLING THAT SPARKS ACTION, IMPROVES LIVES AND PROTECTS OUR DEMOCRACY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE CENTER FOR INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING PRODUCES THE PUBLIC RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST, REVEAL, WHICH AIRS ON OVER 500 PUBLIC RADIO STATIONS. REVEAL IS A CO-PRODUCTION WITH PRX AND FEATURES INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING FROM OUR NEWSROOMS, AS WELL AS STORIES FROM OTHER NEWSROOMS AND FREELANCE REPORTERS. WE PRODUCE LONG-FORM INVESTIGATIVE STORIES IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST. OUR TEXT STORIES ARE PUBLISHED ON OUR WEBSITE AND WITH PARTNERS. WE COVER A RANGE OF URGENT TOPICS: IMMIGRATION; THREATS TO DEMOCRACY; POLICING AND THE LEGAL SYSTEM; GENDER, VIOLENCE, AND THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN; CLIMATE AND THE ENVIRONMENT; AND THE WINNER-TAKE-ALL ECONOMY. WE EQUIP LOCAL NEWS OUTLETS WITH THE RESOURCES TO CARRY OUT DEEP INVESTIGATIVE WORK; INCREASE THE DISTRIBUTION OF OUR REPORTING; AND EMPOWER JOURNALISTS NATIONWIDE TO PRODUCE LOCALIZED VERSIONS OF OUR MAJOR INVESTIGATIONS, ENABLING OUR STORIES TO REACH DIVERSE AUDIENCES THROUGH OUR REVEAL REPORTING NETWORKS AND NATIONAL COVERAGE COLLABORATIONS. WE PRODUCE VIDEO DOCUMENTARIES AND TELEVISION TO MARRY OUR IN-DEPTH REPORTING WITH CINEMATIC STORYTELLING FOR BROAD DISTRIBUTION. OUR VIDEO PROJECTS HAVE AIRED ON NETFLIX, OXYGEN, PBS NEWSHOUR, AL JAZEERA AND OTHER VIDEO PLATFORMS.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Davis Wright Tremaine Llp
Legal Services
$216,379
Clpf - Et Lp
Office Lease
$446,767
Bcore Emerytech Owner Llc
Office Lease
$132,904
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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$7,178,326
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $121,594
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$7,178,326
Total Program Service Revenue$963,263
Investment income $36
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $7,232
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$59
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $8,386,066

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that The Center For Investigative Reporting Inc has recieved totaling $41,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Rogovy Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: UNTITLED GUN INDUSTRY PROJECT

$40,000
Tom & Myrna Frankel Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$1,000
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