named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Journalist Training Program
Trains more than 100 journalists, focusing on skills development, fact-based reporting, and countering misinformation in conflict zones and high-risk environments.
On-the-Ground Reporting
Deploys reporters to active conflict zones including Gaza, Syria, Israel, Egypt, and Pakistan to provide real-time, verified news coverage.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Geopolitical Media Analysis and Reporting 2 activities
- Daily Mideast news coverageProvides daily news coverage focused on the Middle East, including reporting in English and Spanish, with a focus on factual reporting and identifying misinformation.
- On-the-ground reporting in conflict zonesConducts field reporting in active conflict zones including Gaza, Syria, Israel, Egypt, and Pakistan to deliver verified news content.
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Support for Investigative and Independent Journalism 1 activity
- Journalist training programRuns a capacity-building initiative that has trained more than 100 journalists through its training program.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Podcast production on diplomatic affairsProduces podcast episodes covering key diplomatic figures and events, such as a feature on Richard Grenell’s role in diplomatic affairs under President Trump.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.93M
Contributions & grants$1.93M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.59M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$167K
Grants paid out$2K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$460K
Cash$460K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$460K
Liquid reserves3.5 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +14.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FELICE FRIEDSON | PRESIDENT | 40 | $156K |
board members · 4
- JEFF MIRKIN — DIRECTOR
- LEONARD ASPER — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL FRIEDSON — TREASURER
- MICHAEL RIDDLE — SECRETARY
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Cenk Uygur Partner — Referenced as a commentator whose views align with certain political remarks about US-Israel relations
- David Parsons Partner — Referenced as a contributor to theological discourse on Catholic-Jewish relations
- Fr. Dr. Antoine Lévy Partner — Collaborates on theological commentary related to Israel and antisemitism
- Prince Reza Pahlavi Partner — Collaborates with Prince Reza Pahlavi on democratic transition planning and defection strategies
- Prof. André Villeneuve Partner — Collaborates on theological commentary related to Israel and antisemitism
- Reporters Without Borders Partner — Collaborates with Reporters Without Borders to report on exiled journalists and global press freedom trends
- Richard Grenell Partner — Featured as the central figure in a podcast episode discussing his diplomatic role and preparation for the Holocaust Memorial Council.
- The Hill Partner — Collaborates on coverage of the Middle East
- Tucker Carlson Partner — Referenced as a political commentator whose views on Israel are noted in the context of US political discourse
- UN Women Pakistan Partner — Collaborates in reporting on gender-based violence and women's rights issues
- Zioness Partner — Referenced as a coalition of Jewish activists whose statement was cited in support of the article's perspective
strategies · 3
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.
- Fact-Based Journalism to Counter MisinformationBy identifying false narratives and publishing rigorously verified reporting, we combat misinformation and build public trust, because factual accuracy in high-conflict regions corrects distorted discourse and strengthens informed understanding.
- Fearless Journalism as a Core Integrity Standardmethodology: fearless_journalismBy practicing accurate and fearless journalism despite risks, we maintain editorial independence and credibility, because upholding truth in high-pressure environments ensures reporting remains uncorrupted by political or institutional influence.
- On-the-Ground Reporting for Firsthand Journalismmethodology: on-the-ground_reportingBy conducting journalism from within conflict zones and high-risk regions, we produce firsthand reporting that captures accurate and nuanced realities of the Middle East and South Asia, because proximity to events increases authenticity and depth beyond what distant analysis can provide.