From public IRS filings
NEW BEDFORD LIGHT
NEW BEDFORD, MA · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Mission
WE SEEK TO INFORM AND NOURISH THE CIVIC CULTURE OF NEW BEDFORD AND SURROUNDING TOWNS BY PROVIDING IN-DEPTH, FACT-BASED JOURNALISM AND A BROAD PLATFORM FOR DIVERSE COMMUNITY VOICES. THROUGH OUR INNOVATIVE JOURNALISM INCUBATOR PROJECT WE PROMOTE MEDIA LITERACY AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE VITAL ROLE OF A FREE PRESS IN BOLSTERING OUR DEMOCRACY.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$2M
Total expenses
$1.7M
Total assets
$1.6M
Program expense ratio
69%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds NEW BEDFORD LIGHT
$3.5M in foundation grants on record from 54 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | $660K | 4 |
| Adam R Scripps Foundation | $375K | 4 |
| John S and James L Knight Foundation | $375K | 3 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $330K | 4 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund C/O Bny Mellon Na | $315K | 3 |
| Alvord Family Foundation | $242K | 3 |
| Inasmuch Foundation | $150K | 3 |
| Miramar Charitable Foundation Miramar Fiduciary Corporation Trustee | $133K | 4 |
| Island Foundation | $85K | 3 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $81K | 3 |
Leadership
DANIELA F MELO — CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE (Principal officer)
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