New Bedford Light
NEW BEDFORD, MA · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2023). New Bedford Light has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
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)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds New Bedford Light
$3.5M in foundation grants on record from 55 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 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $330K | 4 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund C/O Bny Mellon Na | $315K | 3 |
| John S and James L Knight Foundation | $250K | 2 |
| 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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