named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
FAQ NYC Podcast
Weekly podcast hosted by Harry Siegel, Katie Honan, and Dr. Christina Greer discussing New York City politics, culture, and civic issues
How to New York
Explanatory guide series helping residents navigate life in New York City
Investigative Reporting
Journalism focused on holding city officials and institutions accountable, resulting in policy changes and public impact
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Nonprofit Investigative & Community Journalism 3 activities
- Accepts public tips and donations to support local journalismOperates a nonprofit newsroom that accepts tips and materials from the public on matters of public interest and relies on public donations to fund its journalism.
- Conducts investigative reporting that influences public policy and accountabilityProduces investigative reporting that has led to changes in city policy, new legislation, budget decisions, indictments, and reversals of injustices, including reporting on stolen SNAP benefits that prompted state-level action and calls for victim reimbursement.
- Produces investigative and explanatory journalism on New York City issuesProduces independent, data-driven journalism to inform New York residents, analyze complex local issues, and keep reporting freely accessible. Publishes explanatory guides to help residents navigate city systems and services.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Hosts public engagement events and podcast programmingProduces and publishes a weekly podcast on New York City topics and hosts live podcast tapings, reporter Q&As, and community events across the five boroughs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.49M
Contributions & grants$4.36M97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$129K
expenses
Total expenses$5.43M
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$3.89M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.57M
Cash$972K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.12M
Net assets$2.45M
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +26.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Dawes | Executive Director | 40 | $323K |
| Richard Kim | Editor-in-Chief | 40 | $260K |
| Alyssa Katz | Executive Editor | 32 | $215K |
| Harry Siegel | Senior Editor | 32 | $173K |
| Lyle Hasani Gittens | Deputy Editor | 32 | $157K |
| Martin Gottlieb | Senior Editor | 32 | $120K |
| Greg Smith | Senior Reporter | 32 | $120K |
board members · 14
- Don Baer — Board Member
- Elizabeth McNamara — Secretary
- Fannie Chen — Treasurer
- Gary Ginsberg — Board Member (Thru December 2024)
- Jamie Alter Lynton — Co-Chair
- Luis Miranda Jr — Board Member
- Mark Colodny — Vice Chair
- Mark Winston Griffith — Board Member
- Marsha Cooke — Board Member
- Perri Peltz — Board Member
- Richard Murray — Board Member
- Rob Speyer — Board Member
- Sarah Bartlett — Co-Chair
- Susan Kane — Board Member
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Dr. Christina Greer Partner — Co-host of The New Yorkest podcast
- Feeding America Network — Member of national food bank network
- Giulia Hjort Partner — Editor and engineer for The New Yorkest podcast
- Harry Siegel Partner — Executive producer and co-host of The New Yorkest podcast
- Katie Honan Partner — Co-host of The New Yorkest podcast
- New York Law School Partner — Hosted a joint podcast event with The City Reporter.
- Sen. Chuck Schumer Government — Appeared at the opening of a Deliverista Hub supported or reported on by The City Reporter.
- The Fine Art Group Partner — Partner organization that assists donors in unlocking value from non-cash passion assets to benefit The City Reporter.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Civic Education Through Explanatory Journalismmethodology: civic education through explainersBy providing explanatory journalism, we help New Yorkers understand and navigate complex city systems because informed residents are better equipped to participate in civic life and demand accountability.
- Community-Sourced Story Identificationmethodology: community-sourced journalismBy using reader tips and community input, we identify and shape investigative reporting priorities because local knowledge surfaces underreported issues and increases public trust and relevance.
- Investigative Journalism for Systemic Accountabilitymethodology: investigative-journalism-for-accountabilityBy conducting investigative journalism, we expose systemic failures in powerful institutions, leading to policy change, legal action, and budgetary reforms because deep accountability drives structural change.
- Storytelling to Build Collective Urban Identitymethodology: cultural-narrativeBy using storytelling and cultural narratives, we reflect the diversity of New York City and foster a shared sense of identity because inclusive representation strengthens civic cohesion and public engagement.