named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
DCReport.org
Nonprofit news platform producing investigative and explanatory journalism on federal government actions, congressional decisions, and public policy issues.
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Nonprofit Investigative & Community Journalism 3 activities
- Operates news tip line and contributor publishing programsRuns a confidential tip line for news sources and supports democratized journalism by accepting civic media from diverse contributors, including honorarium-supported original content with time-limited publication.
- Produces investigative journalism on government and policy impactsConducts investigative reporting on how government actions and policy decisions affect individuals, families, and marginalized communities, using research and fact-checking. Coverage includes disaster response, language access, and rights of vulnerable populations such as river dwellers and Indigenous communities.
- Provides fact-based news and informational content for civic engagementDelivers news and explanatory articles on politics, policy, and social issues to inform citizens and support civic participation. Content covers topics such as workers’ rights, healthcare billing, and presidential and congressional actions, reaching over 25,000 unique readers monthly.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$37K
Contributions & grants$37K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$128K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$3K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash$76K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$0
Liquid reserves7.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -80.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
board members · 2
- Bruce Bartlett — Board President
- Jonathan Alter — Director
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Chicago Arbor Eye Institute Partner — Collaborates with medical experts to provide accurate information on eye care and insurance billing practices.
- DC Controls Inc Partner — Offers technical expertise and services related to automatic gate installation for smart home integration.
- David Cay Johnston Partner — Co-founder of DCReport and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist.
- David Crook Partner — Co-founder of DCReport and veteran journalist formerly with The Wall Street Journal.
- Freedom Press Partner — Directs tip submitters to Freedom Press for guidance on securely sharing sensitive leaks with journalists.
- Next Echo Foundation Government — Nonprofit publisher of DCReport that retains a portion of revenue from removed sponsored content.
- Next Echo Foundation Network — DCReport is published by the Next Echo Foundation.
- Next Echo Foundation Partner — Host organization and fiscal sponsor for DCREPORT INC
- PayPal Partner — Payment processing partner used to handle donations without DCReport accessing financial information.
- School of Journalism at Northeastern University Partner — Partnered to produce an investigative series on Hurricane Helene recovery.
- Tod Hardin Partner — Editor-in-chief who manages content submissions and writer engagement.
- United Nations Government — Source of policy engagement for Indigenous leaders' 12-point plan reported on by DCREPORT INC.
- Whitley Law Firm Partner — Provides legal expertise and resources on workers' compensation claim time limits in North Carolina.
- WordPress Partner — Open-source platform on which DCReport's website is built and operated.
strategies · 5
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.
- Equity-Centered Disaster Reportingmethodology: equity-focused-disaster-reportingBy focusing investigative reporting on systemic inequities in disaster response—such as language access—we expose gaps in public planning because marginalized communities are disproportionately impacted when these are ignored.
- Investigative Journalism as Policy Accountabilitymethodology: investigative_journalism_plain_languageBy using investigative journalism to focus on actual legislative behavior rather than rhetoric, we produce greater government accountability because it shifts public scrutiny to measurable policy outcomes.
- Participatory Civic Media for Narrative Changemethodology: participatory_civic_mediaBy centering narratives and storytellers from marginalized communities in media production, we reshape national discourse because inclusive storytelling challenges dominant narratives and democratizes public conversation.
- Practical Public Education on Legal and Technical Systemsmethodology: procedural-educationBy delivering plain-language, actionable guidance on legal procedures and technology trends, we empower individuals to make informed decisions because clarity reduces barriers to participation and self-advocacy.
- Secure and Anonymous Sourcing for Investigative Integritymethodology: secure_anonymous_sourcingBy providing secure leak-sharing guidelines and encouraging anonymous submissions, we increase access to sensitive information because sources are more likely to come forward when confidentiality is protected.