From public IRS filings
THE VENETOULIS INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL JOURNALISM
BALTIMORE, MD · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Mission
TO BE THE MOST ESSENTIAL AND COMPELLING NEWS RESOURCE FOR THE PEOPLE OF MARYLAND. WE INFORM, STREGTHEN, AND INSPIRE THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE BY PROVIDING TRUSTED JOURNALISM THAT TELLS PEOPLE'S STORIES, HOLDS LEADERS ACCOUNTABLE, AND DELIVERS A WIDE RANGE OF LOCAL NEWS THAT READERS AND PARTNERS ARE EAGER TO SUPPORT.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$27.3M
Total expenses
$28.8M
Total assets
$24.5M
Program expense ratio
88%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds THE VENETOULIS INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL JOURNALISM
$31.4M in foundation grants on record from 44 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Fund for the Common Good | $27.8M | 3 |
| Andrew & Julie Klingenstein Family Fund | $505K | 1 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | $460K | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $410K | 3 |
| Sherman Family Foundation | $300K | 3 |
| John S and James L Knight Foundation | $250K | 1 |
| Annie E Casey Foundation | $175K | 5 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation | $156K | 3 |
| Bainum Family Foundation | $150K | 1 |
| Patricia and Mark Joseph Shelter Foundation | $125K | 1 |
Leadership
MICHAEL KATZ — TREASURER (Principal officer)
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