Community News Collaborative Inc
Suncoast searchlight is a 501c3 nonprofit news organization whose mission is to produce investigative and explanatory journalism that serves and empowers the residents of florida's suncoast region (sarasota, …
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Suncoast Searchlight is a nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and explanatory journalism for and about Sarasota, Manatee, and DeSoto counties.
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Mission
Suncoast searchlight is a 501c3 nonprofit news organization whose mission is to produce investigative and explanatory journalism that serves and empowers the residents of florida's suncoast region (sarasota, manatee, and desoto counties). We shine a light on critical issues affecting our community. Through independent reporting and collaboration with diverse media partners, we foster transparency, accountability and an informed citizenry, ensuring that all voices are heard and that the public has access to the information they need to drive meaningful change.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Community News Collaborative Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 74% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCommunity News Collaborative Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Sarasota, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2023. Its EIN is 934147531. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Community News Collaborative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 934147531. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Community News Collaborative Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Community News Collaborative Inc is located in Sarasota, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2023 and has been active for 3 years.
Based on official tax filings, Community News Collaborative Inc has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Community News Collaborative Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Community News Collaborative Inc. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Community News Collaborative Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Suncoast Searchlight is a nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and explanatory journalism for and about Sarasota, Manatee, and DeSoto counties. Community News Collaborative Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2023.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Community News Collaborative Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Community News Collaborative Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 934147531, 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.
Filing history
1 year on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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COMMUNITY NEWS COLLABORATIVE INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (1)
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1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 1 officer on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2023
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Community News Collaborative Inc
- What is Community News Collaborative Inc?
- Community News Collaborative Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Sarasota, United States. Suncoast Searchlight is a nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and explanatory journalism for and about Sarasota, Manatee, and DeSoto counties.
- When was Community News Collaborative Inc founded?
- Community News Collaborative Inc was founded in 2023.
- Who leads Community News Collaborative Inc?
- Keith Woods serves as President.
- Where is Community News Collaborative Inc located?
- Headquartered in Sarasota, FL, United States.
- What is Community News Collaborative Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Community News Collaborative Inc trustworthy?
- Community News Collaborative Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Community News Collaborative Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 934147531.
- What is Community News Collaborative Inc's website?
- http://www.suncoastsearchlight.org