From public IRS filings
SPOTLIGHT PA
HARRISBURG, PA · Education
Mission
THE MISSION OF SPOTLIGHT PA IS TO HOLD POWERFUL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FORCES (CONTINUED ON SCH O) ESPECIALLY GOVERNMENTS, ELECTED OFFICIALS, BUSINESSES, AND SPECIAL INTERESTS TO ACCOUNT THROUGH URGENT AND COMPELLING INVESTIGATIVE AND PUBLIC SERVICE JOURNALISM THAT DRIVES CHANGE AND STRENGTHENS OUR DEMOCRACY, THE STATE, AND ALL WHO LIVE HERE.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$6.3M
Total expenses
$3.5M
Total assets
$7.6M
Program expense ratio
7078%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds SPOTLIGHT PA
$6.3M in foundation grants on record from 31 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Lenfest Institute for Journalism Special Asset Fund of Tpf | $3.4M | 3 |
| American Journalism Project | $702K | 2 |
| Miami Foundation | $365K | 2 |
| Berks County Community Foundation | $325K | 3 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $151K | 2 |
| Pittsburgh Foundation | $150K | 1 |
| Institute for Nonprofit News | $46K | 2 |
| Centre Foundation | $35K | 2 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $26K | 2 |
| United Way of Berks County | $25K | 1 |
Leadership
CHRISTOPHER BAXTER — PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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