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Real News Project Inc
New York, NY · EIN 204219729 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A33 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$476K
expenses
$475K
net assets
$152K
employees
0
volunteers
169
program ratio
72%
mission · from form 990

To offer unique insight and informative context on international issues to the public at no charge in an impartial environment

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit journalism and education organization based in New York that trains emerging journalists through a mentor-apprentice model. Provides post-graduate level training in news writing, investigative research, and ethical reporting. Also conducts research on innovative media practices to improve public understanding of complex international issues, distributing content at no cost to the public.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    We create and maintain innovative educational programs training a new generation of journalists with our Mentor-Apprentice program. The program pairs dozens of aspiring writers and news reporters with seasoned veteran journalists annually. This collaboration provides cost-free post-graduate level training in news and feature writing deep investigative research and unbiased navigation of special interest agendas.
  2. #2 $0
    We devote considerable effort to the research of innovative policies and procedures to share with news rooms and fellow nonprofit organizations. At a time when public attention is more fragmented than ever we develop ways to render complex issues comprehensible and interesting to ensure that the most consequential matters get a fair public hearing.
named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Mentor-Apprentice Program
Trains aspiring journalists through one-on-one pairings with experienced professionals, offering cost-free post-graduate training in news and feature writing, investigative research, and ethical reporting.
Research on Media Practices
Develops and shares innovative methods for newsrooms and nonprofits to communicate complex issues clearly and engagingly, ensuring important topics receive public attention.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
    • Mentor-Apprentice journalist training program
      Operates a program that pairs dozens of aspiring journalists annually with veteran journalists to provide cost-free post-graduate level training in news and feature writing, deep investigative research, and unbiased navigation of special interest agendas.
  • Nonprofit Investigative & Community Journalism 1 activity
    • Research on public discourse and newsroom practices
      Conducts research on innovative policies and procedures to share with newsrooms and nonprofit organizations, developing methods to make complex issues comprehensible and engaging for the public to ensure fair public discourse on consequential matters.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$476K
Contributions & grants$476K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$475K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$155K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$157K
Cash$157K
Investments$0
Liabilities$6K
Net assets$152K
Liquid reserves4.0 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +2.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Russell Baker President 40 $155K
board members · 7
  • Irena Choi Stern — Board Member
  • Joel Bluestein — Board Member
  • Jonathan Larsen — Board Chairman and Treasurer
  • Kathleen Rivera — Board Member
  • Laurie Michaels — Board Member
  • Lynne White — Board Member
  • Richard Schrader — Board Secretary
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • newsrooms Partner — Shares researched innovative policies and procedures with newsrooms to improve public understanding of complex issues.
  • nonprofit organizations Partner — Shares researched innovative practices with nonprofit organizations to support effective communication and public engagement.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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