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Est.

2019

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantseeker

AI Summary

Cityside Journalism Initiative is a nonpartisan, nonprofit media organization dedicated to fostering community through local journalism in Berkeley and Oakland, California. With an operating budget of $5.1 million and total revenue of $5.3 million for the 2024 filing year, Cityside provides fact-driven, informative reporting that reflects the diversity of the communities it serves. The organization does not rely on any single funder for 50% or more of its revenue. For more information, visit www.citysidejournalism.org.

Mission Statement

Cityside Journalism Initiative is a nonpartisan, nonprofit media organization committed to building community through local journalism. Cityside provides readers with fact-driven, nonpartisan, informative reporting that seeks to reflect the diversity and complexity of the communities we serve. Cityside operates two newsrooms, Berkeleyside and Oaklandside, to provide local journalism in these cities.
Revenues
$5.3M
Expenses
$5.1M
Net Income:
+$161.7K
Assets
$1.5M
Liabilities
$423.6K
Net Assets:
+$1.1M
Operating Budget
$5.1M
Operating Budget by Year

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Total No. of Grants
24
Median grant size
$20K
Largest grant received
$845.7K
L
Lance Knobel
Board Member
M
Michael Olson
Board Member
E
Evelyn Nussenbaum
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CITYSIDE JOURNALISM INITIATIVE’s budget?
In 2024, CITYSIDE JOURNALISM INITIATIVE reported an annual operating budget of around $5.1 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does CITYSIDE JOURNALISM INITIATIVE support?
CITYSIDE JOURNALISM INITIATIVE supports work in Communication media.
Where does CITYSIDE JOURNALISM INITIATIVE operate?
CITYSIDE JOURNALISM INITIATIVE is headquartered in Berkeley, CA.
Who funded CITYSIDE JOURNALISM INITIATIVE recently?
In 2025, CITYSIDE JOURNALISM INITIATIVE received grants from THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT, AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC, and DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant CITYSIDE JOURNALISM INITIATIVE received in 2024?
The largest grant to CITYSIDE JOURNALISM INITIATIVE in 2024 exceeds $846 thousand.