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Franklin News Foundation

Franklin News Foundation

Chicago, IL
Tax ID26-4066298

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About this organization

Revenue

$1,714,140

Expenses

$1,651,328

Website

franklinnews.org

Mission

The mission of Franklin News Foundation is to promote social welfare and civil betterment by undertaking programs that promote journalism and the education of the public about corruption, incompetence, fraud or taxpayer abuse by election officials at all levels of government.

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Online reporting efforts for watchdog organizations

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “The mission of franklin news foundation is to promote social welfare and civil betterment by undertaking programs that promote journalism and the education of the public about corruption, incompetence, fraud or taxpayer abuse by elected officials at all levels of government.”.

When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “The mission of franklin news foundation is to promote social welfare and civil betterment by undertaking programs that promote journalism and the education of the public about corruption, incompetence, fraud or taxpayer abuse by election officials at all levels of government.”.

  • In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as IL.
  • The filing records the non-profit's address for 2019 as 190 S LASALLE STREET NO 1500, CHICAGO, IL, 60603.
  • As of 2019, the non-profit's form reports a total of 11 employees.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $62,812.
  • The organization has 2 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2009.
  • The organization pays $1,122,031 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $319,849 in fundraising expenses.

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