Vermont Journalism Trust
Vermont Journalism Trust
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of Vermont Journalism Trust and VTDigger is to produce rigorous journalism that explains complex issues, holds the government accountable to the public, and engages Vermonters in the democratic process.
About
VTDigger is a nonprofit online news daily dedicated to public service journalism. We cover Vermont politics, business, healthcare, education, energy, criminal justice and the environment. Our mission is to produce rigorous journalism that explains complex issues, holds the government accountable to the public, and engages Vermonters in the democratic process. Our news reaches over 700,000 unique readers monthly and is republished and broadcast by 13 media partners across the state. Our award-winning reporting is available free of charge at vtdigger.org.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “The mission of vermont journalism trust and vtdigger is to produce rigorous journalism that explains complex issues, holds the government accountable to the public, and engages vermonters in the democratic process.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “The mission of vermont journalism trust and vtdigger is to produce rigorous journalism that explains complex issues, holds the government accountable to the public, and engages vermonters in the democratic process.”.
- As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is VT.
- The non-profit's address for 2020 is listed as 26 STATE STREET SUITE 8, MONTPELIER, VT, 05602 in the filing.
- As per the non-profit's form, they have 41 employees as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $281,589.
- The CEO compensation package within the organization is determined through a review and endorsement by a neutral party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 16 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2009.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $1,365,795 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $600,880 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.