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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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Tech Policy Press

A nonprofit media and community venture intended to provoke new ideas, debate and discussion at the intersection of technology and democracy.

New York Focus

New York Focus

New York, USA

New York Focus is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom covering state and local politics in the Empire State. We aim to make government more transparent by publishing in-depth journalism that explains how the state really works.

Investigative Reporting Lab (IRL) Macedonia

Investigative Reporting Lab (IRL) Macedonia

North Macedonia (Severna Makedonija)

The Investigative Reporting Laboratory (IRL) is a non-profit media organization whose reporting focuses on corruption, crime and good governance.

CalMatters

CalMatters

Sacramento, California, USA

Nonprofit newsroom covering the state of California

Bureau Local

A collaborative, investigative network revealing stories that matter to communities across the UK

American Journalism Project

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

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.

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.

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.

Groundviews

Groundviews

Centre for Policy Alternatives, 24/2, 28th Lane, off Flower Road, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka

Groundviews is a citizens journalism website based in Sri Lanka which uses a range of genres and media to highlight alternative perspectives on governance, human rights, the arts and literature, peace-building and other issues.

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

Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

Armando.info es una comunidad de periodistas nacida en Venezuela al calor de la crisis y la censura de sus medios

The Baltimore Banner

Baltimore news coverage, including politics, business, entertainment, food, and events. In-depth investigation and thoughtful opinion on the Baltimore region.

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.

Arena Housing Project

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

International Consortium of Investigative Journalists

International Consortium of Investigative Journalists

1710 Rhode Island Ave NW, 11th floor Washington DC 20036 USA

A U.S.-based nonprofit, we are both a small, resourceful newsroom with our own reporting team, as well as a global network of reporters and media organizations who work together to investigate the most important stories in the world.

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