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Nonprofit newsrooms are a response to the news industry's financial difficulties transitioning to the digital economy. Foundations and other civic-minded investors fund investigative and socially important journalism that democracies depend on, but that can no longer be cross-subsidized by control of advertising channels like classified ads.

Suggested reading:

  • Media Impact Funders' report, Community Foundations & Media.
  • A 2023 study "examines the role of philanthropy in American journalism found strong growth in support for nonprofit news over the past five years, an increase in funding to for-profit newsrooms, and a growing focus on communities of color. At the same time, the study reveals the need for more newsrooms to disclose donors and adopt clear conflict-of-interest policies to protect editorial independence and public trust."

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American Journalism Project

American Journalism Project

Washington D.C., DC, USA

We are a venture philanthropy investing in and building digital nonprofit newsrooms that are governed by, are sustained by, and look like the public they serve.

Cityside Journalism

Cityside Journalism

Bay Area, CA, USA

Building community through local journalism

Grist Cities + Solutions

Chronicles surprising and inspiring climate initiatives in communities across the U.S. through stories of cities leading the way

The Texas Tribune

The Texas Tribune is the only member-supported, digital-first, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.

New Haven Independent

The New Haven Independent is produced in conjunction with the Online Journalism Project, a not-for-profit effort to promote professional-quality ​“stand-alone” and ​“hyperlocal” news sites on the Internet.

MinnPost

MinnPost

Minneapolis

MinnPost is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces thoughtful, in-depth journalism about civic and cultural affairs impacting Minnesota.

Voice of San Diego

Voice of San Diego

San Diego, CA

Launched in 2005, Voice of San Diego was the first digital, nonprofit news organization in the country to serve a local community.

Institute for Nonprofit News Index Annual Report

The Index is the most comprehensive study of the state of nonprofit news.

Mixer

Mixer

Eastern Europe

a new organisation dedicated to supporting journalism in Europe

Kloop

Kloop

Kyrgyzstan

Non-profit news site serving Kyrgyzstan, including election monitoring

Armando.info

Armando.info

Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)

Armando.info es una comunidad de periodistas nacida en Venezuela al calor de la crisis y la censura de sus medios. Tiene como objetivo brindar una plataforma independiente, que respalde y acompañe a periodistas venezolanos y latinoamericanos en la reportería de historias trasnacionales, bien narradas y de profundidad, que no tienen cabida en otros sitios.

Disclose

Disclose is a not-for-profit organisation which bridges twin activities as both a media outlet and an NGO to promote investigative journalism.

Outriders

Outride.rs is a website delivering a range of international journalism.

Center for Public Integrity

The award-winning Center for Public Integrity is one of the oldest and largest non-profit news organisations in the United States.

Atlatszo

Atlatszo

Hungary (Magyarország)

Nonprofit transparency-focused media outlet

Arena Housing Project

Open collaborative network for journalists and other researches, experts and engaged people working on housing across Europe

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