Nonprofit newsrooms
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."
Foro de periodismo argentino (FOPEA)
Una organización de la sociedad civil dedicada a la reflexión, el diálogo, la promoción del periodismo de calidad y la defensa de la libertad de expresión.
OjoPúblico
Asociación de Periodismo de Investigación Ojo Público
AmaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism
Launched in 2010, amaBhungane (isiZulu for “the dung beetles”) is an independent, non-profit newsroom based in South Africa. We develop investigative journalism to promote free, capable media and open...
+972 Magazine
Independent commentary and news from Israel & Palestine
Transformer
Transformer is a publication about the power and politics of transformative AI.
Te Hiku Media
Te Hiku Media is a charitable media organisation, collectively belonging to the Far North iwi of Ngāti Kuri, Te Aupouri, Ngai Takoto, Te Rārawa and Ngāti Kahu.
The Bristol Cable
Investigative media cooperative producing local journalism focused on Bristol's civic issues and community stories.
How to talk to reporters cards
Printable information cards to help at-risk communities understand guidelines for safely talking to reporters
LA Public Press
News for LA people, by LA people
The Baltimore Banner expands to Montgomery County
As the local media landscape in communities surrounding Washington, D.C., continues to shrink, The Banner has hired a team to bring its brand of trusted, independent journalism to the most populous co...
Nebraska Journalism Trust
The Nebraska Journalism Trust is Nebraska’s first and only statewide, independent, nonprofit news organization.
Resilience
A publication of the nonprofit organization Post Carbon Institute.
Divergente
DIVERGENTE is a non-profit, advert-free digital narrative journalism magazine
Civil Beat
Honolulu Civil Beat is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt news organization dedicated to cultivating an informed body of citizens, all striving to make Hawaiʻi a better place to live.
Слідство.Інфо (Slidstvo.Info)
Award-winning independent investigative news agency in Ukraine
The 74
The 74 is a nonprofit news organization covering America’s education system from early childhood through college and career.
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 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 ho...
Investigative Reporting Lab (IRL) Macedonia
The Investigative Reporting Laboratory (IRL) is a non-profit media organization whose reporting focuses on corruption, crime and good governance.
CalMatters
Nonprofit newsroom covering California with an AI/data tool to explore state government
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
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
Launched in 2005, Voice of San Diego was the first digital, nonprofit news organization in the country to serve a local community.
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 issu...
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 Inte...
MinnPost
MinnPost is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces thoughtful, in-depth journalism about civic and cultural affairs impacting Minnesota.
Institute for Nonprofit News Index Annual Report
The Index is the most comprehensive study of the state of nonprofit news.
Publica
Publica is Brazil’s first investigative reporting non-profit dedicated to exposing human rights violations and promoting open democracy.
Institute for Nonprofit News
Supporting Mission-Driven Journalism
Groundviews
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...
Mixer
a new organisation dedicated to supporting journalism in Europe
Armando.info
Armando.info es una comunidad de periodistas nacida en Venezuela al calor de la crisis y la censura de sus medios
Kloop
Non-profit news site serving Kyrgyzstan, including election monitoring
The Baltimore Banner
Baltimore news coverage, including politics, business, entertainment, food, and events. In-depth investigation and thoughtful opinion on the Baltimore region.
Lighthouse Reports
Pioneering Collaborative Journalism
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.
Nonprofit Journalism Issues Around Impact
A 2012 white paper from Pro Publica by Richard J. Tofel
Arena Housing Project
Open collaborative network for journalists and other researches, experts and engaged people working on housing across Europe
Átlátszónet Foundation (Atlatszo)
Nonprofit transparency-focused media outlet
International Consortium of Investigative Journalists
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 mos...