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Alternative Newsweekly Foundation

The alternative newsweekly foundation is dedicated to the promotion and support of independent journalism.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Alternative Newsweekly Foundation

The Alternative Newsweekly Foundation supports the core principles of the alternative press; serves as a fiscal sponsor to independent entities building local news and information infrastructure; and collaborates with partners to advance the mission behind the Fund For Equity In Local News.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
R63
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2018

Mission

The alternative newsweekly foundation is dedicated to the promotion and support of independent journalism.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services · NTEE R63

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 94%
Peer average: 0%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.94
Program expenses$0.94 ($3.6 million)
94% to programs beats the peer average (0%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Alternative Newsweekly Foundation is a registered social services nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 300100369. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 39 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Alternative Newsweekly Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 89/100.

Alternative Newsweekly Foundation is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.

Based on official tax filings, Alternative Newsweekly Foundation has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is an excellent program spending ratio, well above the industry benchmark. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Alternative Newsweekly Foundation is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 39 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Alternative Newsweekly Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Alternative Newsweekly Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 94% of expenses go to programs. Visit the Alternative Newsweekly Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Alternative Newsweekly Foundation supports the core principles of the alternative press; serves as a fiscal sponsor to independent entities building local news and information infrastructure; and collaborates with partners to advance the mission behind the Fund For Equity In Local News. Alternative Newsweekly Foundation is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.

Among social services charities registered in United States: Alternative Newsweekly Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $5M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Alternative Newsweekly Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Alternative Newsweekly Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 300100369, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
94% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

EL
Ellen J Meany
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

BL
Blair B••••
Director
EL
Ellen J M••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY
EL
Ellen M••••
President
EV
Evelyn C•••••
Director
GE
George T••••••
Treasurer
GR
Graham J•••••
PRESIDENT
GR
Graham J••••••
Vice President
JA
Jason P•••••
Director
JI
Jimmy B•••••
Director
JU
Julie A•• G••••
Director
KE
Kevin G•••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
RO
Ron B••••
Director
TO
Todd S•••••••
Director
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Latest news

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

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$2.8M revenue
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Sep 2023
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$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
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Apr 2021
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Peer charities

Other social services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Alternative Newsweekly Foundation This page 89 $5.3 million 94%
Association of the Bar of the City of … 89 $9.7 million 1%
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Santa Cruz County 89 $2.4 million -
Arkansas Civil Liberties Union Foundation Incorporated 89 $1.5 million -
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Kansas 89 $3.2 million -
Alianza Norco 89 $1.0 million -
Casa of Jackson County Inc 89 $1.3 million -
Cherokee Child Advocacy Council Inc 89 $1.5 million -
Collective Heritage Institute 89 $5.3 million -

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 39 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Alternative Newsweekly Foundation

What is Alternative Newsweekly Foundation?
Alternative Newsweekly Foundation is a social services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Washington, United States. The Alternative Newsweekly Foundation supports the core principles of the alternative press; serves as a fiscal sponsor to independent entities building local news and information infrastructure; and collaborates with partners to advance the mission behind the Fund For Equity In Local News.
When was Alternative Newsweekly Foundation founded?
Alternative Newsweekly Foundation was founded in 2002.
Who leads Alternative Newsweekly Foundation?
Ellen J Meany serves as Executive Director.
Where is Alternative Newsweekly Foundation located?
Headquartered in Washington, United States.
What is Alternative Newsweekly Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
Is Alternative Newsweekly Foundation trustworthy?
Alternative Newsweekly Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Alternative Newsweekly Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 300100369. Registration: 30-0100369 (United States).
What is Alternative Newsweekly Foundation's website?
http://altnewsfoundation.org