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Citizen Journalism Foundation

EIN 93-4447553 · West Palm Beach, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING TRUTH AND TRANSPARENCY IN PUBLIC LIFE. THEY ARE COMMITTED TO FOSTERING EDUCATION, SHAPING CULTURE THROUGH THE ARTS, CONTRIBUTING TO LEGAL INITIATIVES AND 1ST AMENDMENT DEFENSE, AND SUPPORT INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM. THEIR MISSION IS TO CREATE A MORE INFORMED AND ACCOUNTABLE SOCIETY, EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TO MAKE WELL- INFORMED DECISIONS.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
10.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 43% of income.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. THE FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE FOUNDATION WAS ITS FIRST FUNDED INVESTIGATION WHICH EXPOSED A SECRET MIGRANT CENTER RUN BY THE INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE (IRC)WHO WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR FUNDING THE BUSING OF THOUSANDS OF MIGRANT REFUGEES EVERY HOUR ON THE HOUR TO PHOENIX SKY HARBOR AIRPORT. THE IRC WAS GIVEN 415 MILLION FROM THE FEDS TO GIVE THE PRETENSE OF REFUGEE STATUS AND FLY THEM ON FLIGHTS OUT OF TERMINAL 3 AND 4. AN EDUCATIONAL VIDEO WAS MADE AVAIBLE TO THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION.
  2. $642,000 spent. ELECTION WATCH INC.-HELPED THE ORGANIZATION UNCOVER FEDERAL ELECTION CONTRIBUTION WEBSITES SMURFS COMMITTING MONEY LAUNDERING. OUR JOURNALISTS UNCOVERED THAT THE FEC WEBSITE HAD HUNDREDS OF DONATIONS IN THE NAME OF SPECIFIC PERSONS WHO HAD NEVER MADE THE DONATIONS. 1789 FOUNDATION HELPED US DEFEND ZACH APOTHEKER AFTER COMING FORWARD AS A WHISTLEBLOWER AND BEING RETALIATED AGAINST.
  3. ELECTION WATCH INC.-HELPED THE ORGANIZATION UNCOVER FEDERAL ELECTION CONTRIBUTION WEBSITES SMURFS COMMITTING MONEY LAUNDERING. OUR JOURNALISTS UNCOVERED THAT THE FEC WEBSITE HAD HUNDREDS OF DONATIONS IN THE NAME OF SPECIFIC PERSONS WHO HAD NEVER MADE THE DONATIONS. 1789 FOUNDATION HELPED US DEFEND ZACH APOTHEKER AFTER COMING FORWARD AS A WHISTLEBLOWER AND BEING RETALIATED AGAINST.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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