EIN 85-2308671

Western Iowa Journalism Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Breda
State
Year formed
2021
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Western Iowa Journalism Foundation supports community journalism that ensures long-term access to accurate local news and investigative reporting throughout western Iowa. La Prensa received three grants, including one for $20,000 on 01 18 2022, and two for $10,000 each on 07 06 2022 and 08 30 2022. The total grant amount to La Prensa was $40,000 and all the grants were given to further the mission.
Total revenues
$269,266
2023
Total expenses
$359,916
2023
Total assets
$516,335
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Western Iowa Journalism Foundation

Storm Lake Times Pilot was granted the total amount of $185,000 in 2023. The grant money was given to further the mission of Western Iowa Journalism Foundation by supporting reporting positions that would educate inform and engage residents to ensure long-term access to accurate local news and investigative reporting in western Iowa. There were no expenses as the grant process was driven by volunteer Board of Directors who serve without any compensation.
Denison Free Press was granted the total amount of $25,000 in 2023. The grant money was given to further the mission of Western Iowa Journalism Foundation by supporting reporting positions that would educate inform and engage residents to ensure long-term access to accurate local news and investigative reporting in western Iowa. There were no expenses as the grant process was driven by volunteer Board of Directors who serve without any compensation.
La Prensa Iowa was granted the total amount of $36,000 in 2023. The grant money was given to further the mission of Western Iowa Journalism Foundation by supporting reporting positions that would educate inform and engage residents to ensure long-term access to accurate local news and investigative reporting in western Iowa. There were no expenses as the grant process was driven by volunteer Board of Directors who serve without any compensation.

Grants made by Western Iowa Journalism Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Iowa Public RadioTo Further the Mission of Wijf$12,500

Who funds Western Iowa Journalism Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
John and Mary Tu FoundationSupport for the Arts - Public News$100,000
The Charles and Mary Heider Family FoundationCharitable$75,000
DAFgiving360Arts, Culture & Humanities$25,000
...and 1 more grant received

Financials for Western Iowa Journalism Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$267,092
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$2,174
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$0
Total revenues$269,266
Data update history
June 30, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from The Charles and Mary Heider Family Foundation
January 14, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from John and Mary Tu Foundation
November 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Herbert J Lavigne Family Foundation
August 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 14, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from The Charles and Mary Heider Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Provides grantsState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
15302 140th St
Breda, IA 51436
County
Carroll County, IA
Phone
(712) 210-4974
IRS details
EIN
85-2308671
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2021
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A33: Printing, Publishing
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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