Informing America Inc
- Assets
- $218.7k
- Revenue
- $6.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 86-3753264
Organization Overview
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.
For the year ending 12/2023, Informing America Inc generated $6.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.9m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2021, Informing America Inc has awarded 28 individual grants totaling $12,290,533. 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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:
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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeff Birnbaum Chair | Trustee | 1 | $36,000 |
Steve Hantler Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Diana Davis Spencer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ben Judge Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Deborah Myers CEO | Officer | 40 | $240,000 |
Phil Willard CFO | Officer | 20 | $102,000 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Gingrich 360 Strategic Communications | 12/30/23 | $250,000 |
Performance One Media Digital Media | 12/30/23 | $250,000 |
Look Ahead Strategies Strategic Communications | 12/30/23 | $192,500 |
Deborah Myers Ceo Services | 12/30/23 | $240,000 |
David Blair Coo Services | 12/30/23 | $180,000 |
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 | $6,008,504 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,008,504 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $84,945 |
| Investment income | $827 |
| 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 | $6,094,276 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,372,900 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $19,104 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,052 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,428,625 |
| Advertising and promotion | $45,913 |
| Office expenses | $904 |
| Information technology | $127,186 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $23,277 |
| 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 | $12,860 |
| All other expenses | $8,661 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,868,082 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $173,531 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $31,137 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $13,689 |
| 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 | $358 |
| 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 | $218,715 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $47,926 |
| 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 | $47,926 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $170,789 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $218,715 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Informing America Inc has awarded $4,372,899 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BENTLEY MEDIA GROUP PURPOSE: PRODUCE MEDIA TO FOCUS ON PUBLIC-INTEREST POLICY | $547,900 |
EMPOWER WHISTLEBLOWER CENTER PURPOSE: DEVELOP AN INFRASTRUCTURE TO CULTIVATE, PROTECT AND WORK WITH WHISTLEBLOWERS TO ADDRESS ALLEGATIONS OF WASTE, FRAUD AND ABUSE | $500,000 |
FOUNDATION FOR AMERICAN CONTENT PURPOSE: PRODUCE MEDIA TO FOCUS ON PUBLIC-INTEREST POLICY | $166,666 |
ULLOO MEDIA PURPOSE: PRODUCE BI-LINGUAL MEDIA TO FOCUS ON PUBLIC-INTEREST POLICY | $433,333 |
STAR NEWS DIGITAL MEDIA PURPOSE: PRODUCE MEDIA TO FOCUS ON PUBLIC-INTEREST POLICY | $385,000 |
ACCURACY IN MEDIA PURPOSE: PRODUCE MEDIA TO FOCUS ON PUBLIC-INTEREST POLICY | $333,333 |