PRO publica is an independent, NON-profit, pulitzer prize-winning newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest. Our work focuses exclusively on truly important stories. [see continuation on schedule o] we produce journalism that shines a light on exploitation of the WEAK by the strong and on the failures of those with power to vindicate the trust placed in them. In the BEST traditions of american journalism in the public service, we AIM to stimulate positive change, uncovering unsavory practices and abuses of power in order to PROD reform. We do this in an entirely NON-partisan and NON-ideological manner, adhering to the strictest standards of journalistic impartiality.our stated mission is "to expose abuses of power and betrayals of the public trust by government, business, and other institutions, using the moral force of investigative journalism to SPUR reform through the sustained spotlighting of wrongdoing."
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Other
Employees
230
Volunteers
15
Financial Snapshot
FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$64.3M
Expenses
$45.7M
Assets
$108.1M
Liabilities
$10.0M
Financial history
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RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $64.3M · Avg: $41.5M
501(h) election
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Political & Grant Activity
Campaign Spending
—
Lobbying
$0
Grants Given
$1.2M
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Governance
Voting board members15
Independent members15
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes
Compensation practices
Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
Fundraising activity (Schedule G)
Uses professional fundraisersYes
Gross fundraising receipts$563K
Net to org$312K
Retained by contractors$251K
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