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EIN 92-1630361

Reporters Shield

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
New York
State
New York
Year formed
2023
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
R60: Civil Liberties Advocacy
Description
Reporters Shield supports public interest news and reporting organizations by subsidizing insurance for defense against libel and slander lawsuits. It educates the public through financial assistance and provides training and legal resources, including prepublication review, to mitigate the risks of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP). This independent membership program defends investigative reporting globally from legal threats aimed at silencing critical voices.
Related structure
Reporters Shield is a subordinate organization under Journalism Development Network.
Also known as...
International Journalism Defense
Total revenues
$5,793,406
2023
Total expenses
$3,909,436
2023
Total assets
$5,576,651
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Reporters Shield

Reporters Shield, an independent membership program that defends investigative reporting around the world from legal threats meant to silence critical voices.

Grants made by Reporters Shield

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
The City Bar FundProgram Support Related To Reporters Shield$144,000

Personnel at Reporters Shield

NameTitleCompensation
Clothilde RedfernExecutive Director$0
Oliver RiversTreasurer$0
Andrew SullivanChair$0
Chad MiltonSecretary$0

Financials for Reporters Shield

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,792,886
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$500
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$20
Total revenues$5,793,406

Form 990s for Reporters Shield

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-12990View PDF
Data update history
January 12, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
December 30, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
December 30, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsHuman rights organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesHuman rightsCrime and lawLegal services
Characteristics
Operates internationallyReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
42 W 44th St
New York, NY 10036
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
New York County, NY
Website URL
reporters-shield.org/ 
IRS details
EIN
92-1630361
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2023
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
R60: Civil Liberties Advocacy
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
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