named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Investigative Reporting on Sex Work Policy
Long-form journalism examining Belgium’s decriminalization of sex work and its real-world impact on workers’ rights and financial inclusion.
Podcast on Seismic Risk in Romania
Audio documentary series exploring earthquake preparedness, infrastructure vulnerability, and public policy failures in Bucharest.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Nonprofit Investigative & Community Journalism 2 activities
- Disseminates content through republishing and academic useContent is regularly republished in major international outlets including The Guardian, BBC Radio, and Aftenposten, translated into approximately six languages, and incorporated into university curricula at institutions such as Harvard, Georgetown, and Columbia.
- Produces and publishes investigative journalism and nonfiction reportingResearches, produces, and publishes in-depth investigative reports on global issues such as labor abuse in supply chains, far-right movements, and colonial and apartheid-era reparations. These reports have received international recognition, including the One World Media Award, European Press Prize runner-up, Arthur F. Burns Award, and shortlisting for the True Story Award.
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Literary and Cultural Publishing 2 activities
- Publishes themed monthly issues featuring global perspectivesProduces and distributes monthly issues organized around specific themes, combining investigative journalism, essays, and literary content from international contributors.
- Translates and publishes international literature and essaysIdentifies, mentors, and publishes writers from around the world, with a focus on voices outside the Anglosphere. Publishes literary translations of essays and poetry into English, including works from Iraq, Poland, Wales, Bosnia, Latvia, and Hungary, and has published writing from approximately 85 countries.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Publishes books and long-form reportsProduces and publishes book-length works and extended reports, such as 'How We See It: The World Looks at America in the Age of Trump,' compiling global perspectives on U.S. politics and society.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$102K
Contributions & grants$99K97%
Program service revenue$2K2%
Investment income$540%
Other revenue$163
expenses
Total expenses$408K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$146K
Grants paid out$55
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$677K
Cash$205K
Investments$0
Liabilities$10K
Net assets$667K
Liquid reserves6.0 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +101.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MADELEINE SCHWARTZ | SECRETARY | 30 | $35K |
board members · 2
- JESSICA HENDERSON — TREASURER
- MARC DACOSTA — CHAIRMAN
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- 501(c)3 nonprofit newsroom Government — Registered as a 501(c)3 nonprofit, indicating tax-exempt status under U.S. law.
- Beverly Rogers Funder — Recognized as the founding donor of The Dial.
- Grady Health System Partner — Integrated food prescriptions into primary care
- Institute for Nonprofit News Government — Adheres to the editorial independence and donor transparency policies of the Institute for Nonprofit News.
- Local Independent Online News (LION) Publishers Network — Member of the LION Publishers network for independent online news organizations.
- Open Society Foundations Funder — Receives support from the Open Society Foundations.
- Panta Rhea Funder — Receives funding from Panta Rhea.
- The Miami Foundation Funder — Receives support through NewsMatch via The Miami Foundation.
- The de Groot Foundation Funder — Receives funding from The de Groot Foundation.
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.
- Amplification of Marginalized Global Perspectives 29 orgsmethodology: global-perspectivesBy publishing journalism and literature from non-Anglophone and underrepresented regions, The Dial counters geographically narrow narratives in English-language media because diverse voices produce a more accurate and inclusive global discourse.shared approach: Amplification of Marginalized Voices →
- Equitable Contributor Compensation as Structural Inclusion 29 orgsmethodology: equitable contributor compensationBy providing standardized, fair pay to contributors regardless of geographic origin, The Dial ensures sustainable participation from writers in low-income regions because equitable economic terms enable broader global representation.shared approach: Amplification of Marginalized Voices →
- Global Literary Access Through Translation and Mentorship 29 orgsmethodology: global literary translation and mentorshipBy mentoring writers and translating literature from underrepresented languages, The Dial expands access to global perspectives because linguistic inclusion enables broader cultural exchange and counters Anglophone dominance in literary publishing.shared approach: Amplification of Marginalized Voices →
- Reframing Environmental Narratives Through Counter-Expertisemethodology: reframing desert narrativesBy challenging dominant assumptions about ecosystem health and desert landscapes, The Dial shifts public perception because presenting alternative scientific and cultural frameworks enables more nuanced understanding of non-vegetative environments.