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FREE PRESS IS A NATIONAL, NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO REFORM THE MEDIA. FREE PRESS CONDUCTS RESEARCH ON HOW THE CURRENT MEDIA SYSTEM INFLUENCES THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC POLICY AND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC AND POLICY-MAKERS ON HOW A MORE DIVERSE AND PUBLIC SERVICE-ORIENTED MEDIA SYSTEM CAN STRENGTHEN AMERICAN DEMOCRACY. FREE PRESS PROMOTES DIVERSE AND INDEPENDENT MEDIA OWNERSHIP, STRONG PUBLIC MEDIA AND UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO COMMUNICATIONS.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$5.8M
Program Spending
86%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$5.3M
Total Expenses
▼$7.3M
Total Assets
$11.4M
Total Liabilities
▼$879.8K
Net Assets
$10.5M
Officer Compensation
→$604.2K
Other Salaries
$3.2M
Investment Income
$353.6K
Fundraising
▼N/A
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $900K
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
THE MEDIA FREEDOM FOUNDATION94-3383394 | FAIR OAKS, CA | $600K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT OF MEDIA FREEDOM FOUNDATION'S PROJECT CENSORED ACTIVITIES |
FREE PRESS ACTION FUND04-3771598 | WASHINGTON, DC | $300K | Cash | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT |
| Total | $900K | |||
THE MEDIA FREEDOM FOUNDATION
FAIR OAKS, CA
$600K
WASHINGTON, DC
$300K
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$7.1M
Awards Found
7
Agency for International Development
$2M
CIVIL SOCIETY EMPOWERMENT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRACY
Agency for International Development
$806.7K
BROADENING SECURE ACCESS TO FREE AND INDEPENDENT INFORMATION
Department of State
$246.1K
ADDRESS THE LACK OF ACCESS TO CREDIBLE AND CONTEXTUAL INFORMATION ABOUT ON GOING HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, HUMANITARIAN ISSUES AND SECURITY IN S SUDAN
Department of State
$77.2K
THIS NO-COST AMENDMENT IS MADE TO EXTEND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Department of State
$77.2K
SUPPORT EMERGING MEDIA OUTLETS CREATE SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODELS ENABLING THEM TO PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE IN ENCOURAGING CONSTRUCTIVE DISCOURSE
Department of State
$77.2K
RECIPIENT IS REQUIRED TO SOLICIT AND EVALUATE PROPOSALS FROM QUALIFYING MEDIA INSTITUTIONS FOCUSING ON THEIR CAPACITY FOR FACT-BASED. UNBIASED REPOR
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $5.8M | $5.3M | $7.3M | $11.4M | $10.5M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $8.9M | $8.6M | $6.5M | $13.1M | $12M |
| 2022 | $10.2M | $10.1M | $5.3M | $10.7M | $9.6M |
| 2021 | $3.1M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Crag Aaron | Co-ceo | 36 | $183.8K | $16K | $30.2K | $230K |
| Kimberly Longey | Cfo/coo, Asst Treasurer/secret | 34 | $189.8K | $14.3K | $11.5K | $215.5K |
| Victor Pickard | Director, Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brandi Collins Dexter | Director, Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Crag Aaron
Co-ceo
$230K
Hrs/Wk
36
Compensation
$183.8K
Related Orgs
$16K
Other
$30.2K
Kimberly Longey
Cfo/coo, Asst Treasurer/secret
$215.5K
Hrs/Wk
34
Compensation
$189.8K
Related Orgs
$14.3K
Other
$11.5K
Victor Pickard
Director, Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Brandi Collins Dexter
Director, Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Gonzalez | Co-ceo | 34 | $181.7K | $15.8K | $11.3K | $208.9K |
| Matthew Wood | Vice President | 40 | $147.8K | $26.1K | $29.1K | $202.9K |
| Misty Perez-Truedson | Chief Of Staff | 38 | $173.5K | $0 | $28.9K |
Jessica Gonzalez
Co-ceo
$208.9K
Hrs/Wk
34
Compensation
$181.7K
Related Orgs
$15.8K
Other
$11.3K
Matthew Wood
Vice President
$202.9K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$147.8K
Related Orgs
$26.1K
Other
$29.1K
Misty Perez-Truedson
Chief Of Staff
$202.4K
Hrs/Wk
38
Compensation
$173.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$28.9K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Fernandez | Director (eff 12/24) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joan Donovan | Director (through 12/24) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Martha Fuentes-Bautista | Director, Secretary (eff 12/24) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Olga Davidson | Director, Secretary (through 12/24) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Vanessa Cardenas | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Henry Fernandez
Director (eff 12/24)
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Joan Donovan
Director (through 12/24)
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Martha Fuentes-Bautista
Director, Secretary (eff 12/24)
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $3M |
| $4.6M |
| $5.2M |
| $4.7M |
| 2020 | $6.3M | $6.3M | $4.2M | $6.9M | $6.2M |
| 2019 | $4.7M | $4.6M | $4.6M | $4.5M | $4.1M |
| 2018 | $2M | $2M | $4.2M | $4.5M | $3.9M |
| 2017 | $5.7M | $5.7M | $3.3M | $6.5M | $6.1M |
| 2016 | $4.4M | $4.4M | $2.8M | $4.3M | $3.7M |
| 2015 | $2.5M | $2.4M | $2.3M | $2.3M | $2.1M |
| 2014 | $1.6M | $1.5M | $2.5M | $2.2M | $1.9M |
| 2013 | $3.9M | $3.7M | $3.7M | $3.1M | $2.8M |
| 2012 | $2.3M | $2.1M | $3M | $2.9M | $2.6M |
| 2011 | $3.1M | $2.9M | $4.1M | $3.7M | $3.4M |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| $202.4K |
| Candace Clement | Managing Director | 34 | $120.7K | $21.3K | $27.5K | $169.4K |
| Derek Turner | Research Director | 34 | $141.7K | $0 | $8,299 | $150K |
| Nora Benavidez | Senior Counsel And Director | 40 | $139.6K | $0 | $8,443 | $148K |
Candace Clement
Managing Director
$169.4K
Hrs/Wk
34
Compensation
$120.7K
Related Orgs
$21.3K
Other
$27.5K
Derek Turner
Research Director
$150K
Hrs/Wk
34
Compensation
$141.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$8,299
Nora Benavidez
Senior Counsel And Director
$148K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$139.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$8,443
Olga Davidson
Director, Secretary (through 12/24)
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Vanessa Cardenas
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0