named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
4+1 Program
Accelerated pathway for CUNY undergraduates to complete an M.A. in Journalism in one additional year by taking graduate credits during their senior year.
Bilingual Journalism Program
Trains bilingual students to report on Latino communities in the U.S. in both English and Spanish, including five courses in Spanish and a required summer internship at a Latino-focused news outlet.
M.A. in Engagement Journalism
16-month program teaching product development, data analysis, community engagement, and innovation to prepare journalists for roles at the intersection of news and audience development.
Online M.A. in Bilingual Journalism
One-year, fully online program for English-Spanish speaking journalists that emphasizes media entrepreneurship, audience engagement, and reporting on migration and identity for a global Spanish-speaking audience.
Summer Internship Program
Paid internship program placing students in newsrooms across the U.S. and internationally, with stipend support for non-profit placements.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 2 activities
- Advance journalism innovation and community engagementPrepares students for evolving media needs through training in product thinking, data analysis, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. Offers Engagement Journalism programs and fosters collaborative, community-centered projects.
- Produce student journalism through dedicated news outlets and publishing partnershipsSupports student publishing via the NYCity News Service, El Deadline (a student-run outlet focused on Latino stories), and placements in professional media organizations. Student work reaches local, national, and international audiences.
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Paid Internships in Media & Publishing 2 activities
- Support student professional development through internships and career preparationRequires all students to complete a paid summer internship (minimum 280 hours) between their second and third semesters, with placements at outlets such as Reuters, Univision, and NPR. Prepares students for careers in investigative, business, and engagement journalism through specialized training and alumni networks.
- Train bilingual journalists focused on Latino communitiesOffers a cohort-based bilingual journalism program since 2016, including five Spanish-language courses on reporting for Latino communities, investigative journalism, and identity. Graduates have secured roles at major outlets such as The New York Times, Univision, and NPR.
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Support for Investigative and Independent Journalism 1 activity
- Conduct research and develop tools to improve journalism safety and impactLaunched an AI safety tool to guide U.S. journalists and editors on safe AI use. Supports student reporting on critical issues such as health insurance access in Latino communities.
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Higher Education Degree Programs 1 activity
- Deliver graduate journalism education through structured degree programsOffers a 43-credit M.A. in Journalism (completable in 16 months) and a one-year, fully online Master's in Bilingual Journalism. Includes foundational coursework, subject concentrations, media format specializations, and capstone projects. Also offers a 4+1 accelerated pathway for CUNY undergraduates.
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Fund scholarships and financial support for journalism studentsProvides scholarships and financial awards to graduate journalism students, including the Ida B. Wells Scholarship, the McGraw Scholarship (full tuition), and the Reuters Journalism Scholarship ($20,000 plus internship and mentorship). Also funds a $4,200 stipend for students during required summer internships.
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Admissions and Enrollment Support Services 1 activity
- Provide campus and program outreach to prospective studentsOffers guided in-person and virtual campus tours, interactive VR experiences, and information sessions with faculty and admissions staff to engage prospective students and showcase academic programs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$12.16M
Contributions & grants$9.50M78%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2.66M22%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$7.24M
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.76M
Grants paid out$2.62M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$50.25M
Cash$5.97M
Investments$36.97M
Liabilities$1.72M
Net assets$48.53M
Liquid reserves71.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -16.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRACIELA MOCHKOFSKY | EX-OFFICIO DIRECTOR | 1 | $414K |
| SHAZDEH ZEIGLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1 | $158K |
board members · 16
- ALI VELSHI — DIRECTOR
- ARTHUR SULZBERGER JR — DIRECTOR
- CRAIG NEWMARK — DIRECTOR
- CRISTINA ALESCI — DIRECTOR
- DENNIS BERMAN — DIRECTOR
- JESSE ANGELO — TREASURER
- JOSE ZAMORA — DIRECTOR
- KAREN PENSIERO — DIRECTOR
- LAURIE HAYS — SECRETARY
- MARJORIE PARKER — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD STENGEL — DIRECTOR
- ROBIN SPARKMAN — VICE CHAIR
- SARAH ALVAREZ — DIRECTOR
- SARAH BARTLETT — DIRECTOR
- STEPHEN B SHEPARD — DIRECTOR
- VIVEK SHAH — CHAIR
relationships · 52
Who they work with
- 100Reporters Partner — Hosts Newmark J-School students for summer internships.
- BBC Studios Partner — Hosts Newmark J-School students for summer internships.
- Bloomberg Partner — Employer where program graduates have secured positions.
- Brooklyn College Partner — Participating CUNY campus in the 4+1 program
- CNN Partner — Hosts Newmark J-School students for summer internships.
- CUNYBA program Partner — Participating CUNY campus in the 4+1 program
- Carmen Graciela Díaz Partner — Faculty member and Director of the Bilingual Subject Concentration
- Centro de Periodismo Investigativo de Puerto Rico Partner — Employer where program graduates have secured positions.
- Condé Nast Partner — Hosts Newmark J-School students for summer internships.
- Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism Network — Part of the City University of New York system
- Craig Newmark Philanthropies Partner — Craig Newmark, founder of Craig Newmark Philanthropies, serves as a board member of the Foundation.
- First Draft Partner — Employed graduate as community engagement lead for its US bureau.
- Freedom of the Press Foundation Partner — Hosts Newmark J-School students for summer internships.
- Futuro Media Partner — Hosts Newmark J-School students for summer internships.
- Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting Partner — Partnership to support the Ida B. Wells Scholarship for students in investigative reporting.
- Jeremy Caplan Partner — Faculty member and Director of Teaching and Learning for the program
- John Jay College Partner — Participating CUNY campus in the 4+1 program
- Josefa Velasquez Partner — Faculty member in the bilingual journalism program
- Kalli Anderson Partner — Director of Audio Journalism and advisor on student-produced audio work.
- Lehman College Partner — Participating CUNY campus in the 4+1 program
- Macaulay Honors College Partner — Participating CUNY campus in the 4+1 program
- María Sánchez Díez Partner — Faculty member in the bilingual journalism program
- Mountain Spotlight Partner — Hosted student fellowship involving creation of a texting bot for mail-in ballot information.
- NBCU Partner — Hosts Newmark J-School students for summer internships.
- NPR Partner — Employer where program graduates have secured positions.
- NPR Partner — Hosts Newmark J-School students for summer internships.
- New York Times Company Partner — Arthur Sulzberger Jr., Chairman Emeritus of the New York Times Company, serves as Board Chair Emeritus of the Foundation.
- POLITICO Partner — Hosts Newmark J-School students for summer internships.
- Prison Journalism Project Partner — Hosts Newmark J-School students for summer internships.
- ProPublica Partner — Robin Sparkman, President of ProPublica, serves as Board Vice Chair of the Foundation.
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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.
- Asset-Based Bilingual Journalism Trainingmethodology: cultural_asset_based_bilingual_trainingBy treating bilingualism as a cultural and journalistic asset and training students to report across transnational Latinx contexts in both English and Spanish, the school enhances coverage of underrepresented communities because linguistic duality deepens cultural insight and reporting authenticity.
- Compassionate, Community-Engaged Journalism Frameworkmethodology: compassionate_community_engaged_journalismBy training students in compassionate storytelling and community-engaged practices—using listening, data, and technology—the school produces journalism that better serves public needs because empathetic, responsive reporting increases relevance, trust, and impact.
- Paid Internship as Equity Standardmethodology: paid_internship_equity_modelBy ensuring all students receive paid internships through stipend matching and media partnerships, the school increases equitable access to professional experience because financial compensation removes economic barriers to participation in high-impact learning opportunities.
- Practicum-Based, Impact-Driven Education Modelmethodology: practicum_based_impact_driven_educationBy immersing students in real-world journalism through publication in professional outlets and emphasizing societal impact, the school prepares resilient, purpose-driven journalists because experiential learning combined with mission orientation produces deeper engagement and career readiness.