The Center For Investigative Reporting Inc
- Assets
- $6.4m
- Revenue
- $8.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 92
- Location
- Emeryville, CA
- Founding
- 05/1978
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 94-2434026
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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christa Scharfenberg CEO Until - 09/2021 | Officer | 40 | $292,307 |
Annie Chabel Coo/interim CEO | Officer | 40 | $225,583 |
Sumi Aggarwal Editor In Chief | Officer | 40 | $216,667 |
Diana Baranetsky General Counsel | Officer | 40 | $209,153 |
Kevin Sullivan Executive Producer | 40 | $193,569 | |
Andrew Donohue Executive Editor, Projects | 40 | $175,647 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Davis Wright Tremaine Llp Legal Services | 12/30/19 | $216,379 |
Clpf - Et Lp Office Lease | 12/30/19 | $446,767 |
Bcore Emerytech Owner Llc Office Lease | 12/30/19 | $132,904 |
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 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $1,250,783 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $468,165 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,635,053 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $114,295 |
| Other employee benefits | $716,356 |
| Payroll taxes | $509,931 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $22,709 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $37,469 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $50,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,280,334 |
| Advertising and promotion | $46,424 |
| Office expenses | $32,414 |
| Information technology | $157,967 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $860,272 |
| Travel | $116,082 |
| 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 | $63,742 |
| Insurance | $336,789 |
| All other expenses | $111,613 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,342,233 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,045,263 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $13,283 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,006,977 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $242,967 |
| 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 | $214,514 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $64,517 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,851,955 |
| Total assets | $6,439,476 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $739,845 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $500,000 |
| 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 | $1,515,400 |
| Other liabilities | $1,984,758 |
| Total liabilities | $4,740,003 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$289,794 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,989,267 |
| 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 | $6,439,476 |
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 Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Rogovy Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: UNTITLED GUN INDUSTRY PROJECT | $40,000 |
Tom & Myrna Frankel Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc San Francisco, CA | $46,555,416 | $17,692,904 |
The Center For Investigative Reporting Inc Emeryville, CA | $6,439,476 | $8,386,066 |
Brave New Software Project Inc Pasadena, CA | $2,053,378 | $4,441,873 |
Free Speech Coalition Inc Canoga Park, CA | $412,935 | $866,395 |
The Signals Network Inc San Francisco, CA | $293,995 | $604,140 |
Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Inc Lake Oswego, OR | $1,294,334 | $189,165 |
Citizens For Free Speech Charitable Tr Mesa, AZ | $30,969 | $0 |
Bridge Foundation For Free Speech And Civil Discourse Inc El Cerrito, CA | $55,963 | $0 |
Free Speech Union South Pasadena, CA | $91,790 | $0 |
Coalition For California Torrance, CA | $78,161 | $0 |
Founders First Freedom Vista, CA | $295,394 | $210,671 |
Distributed Denial Of Secrets San Francisco, CA | $52,183 | $0 |