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Est.

2019

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantseeker

Mission Statement

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, RESEARCH AND LITERARY PURPOSES INCLUDING, FOR SUCH PURPOSES, THE MAKING OF DISTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OR THE CORRESPONDING SECTION OF ANY FUTURE FEDERAL TAX CODE, AND, MORE SPECIFICALLY: (I) TO CONDUCT RESEARCH, INCLUDING INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM AND ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES, AND TO PUBLISH THE RESULTS OF SAID RESEARCH, (II) TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WITH CURRENT EVENTS, THE ARTS AND LITERATURE BY GATHERING AND PUBLISHING INFORMATION ON SUCH TOPICS AND RELATED EVENTS, AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, (III) TO ORGANIZE AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY EVENTS AND PROGRAMMING RELATED TO THE FOREGOING PURPOSES AND (IV) ANY PURPOSE PERMITTED TO BE EXEMPT FROM TAXATION UNDER SECTIONS 501(C) OF THE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OR THE CORRESPONDING SECTION OF ANY FUTURE FEDERAL TAX CODE.
Revenues
$4.4M
Expenses
$4.6M
Net Income:
-$222.3K
Assets
$897.9K
Liabilities
$1.2M
Net Assets:
-$277.3K
Operating Budget
$4.6M
Operating Budget by Year

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Total No. of Grants
16
Median grant size
$25K
Largest grant received
$275K
S
Solomon Lieberman
Board Member
T
Tim Martinez
Board Member
E
Eileen Rhodes
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

What is READER INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY JOURNALISM INC’s budget?
In 2024, READER INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY JOURNALISM INC reported an annual operating budget of around $4.6 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does READER INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY JOURNALISM INC support?
READER INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY JOURNALISM INC supports work in Publishing.
Where does READER INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY JOURNALISM INC operate?
READER INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY JOURNALISM INC is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
Who funded READER INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY JOURNALISM INC recently?
In 2025, READER INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY JOURNALISM INC received grants from FIELD FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS, John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation (Consolidated), and THE PRITZKER PUCKER FAMILY FOUNDATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant READER INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY JOURNALISM INC received in 2024?
The largest grant to READER INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY JOURNALISM INC in 2024 exceeds $275 thousand.