Boulder, CO
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)Local Reporting Lab Initiative Inc, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $518K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 63% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $248K, a strong 48% operating margin.
TO PROVIDE THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE, WORK, LEARN AND PLAY IN AND AROUND BOULDER, COLORADO, WITH HIGHQUALITY, TRUSTWORTHY, LOCALFIRST REPORTING AND ESSENTIAL INFORMATION TO MAKE SENSE OF ISSUES AND EVENTS HAPPENING AROUND THEM, NAVIGATE THEIR LIVES AND BUILD COMMUNITY.
Expanded Boulder Reporting Lab's reach and readership through the BRL Today newsletter and website, which provide free daily local news and information. By the end of 2025, BRL reached more than...
Expanded Boulder Reporting Lab's reach and readership through the BRL Today newsletter and website, which provide free daily local news and information. By the end of 2025, BRL reached more than 22,000 subscribers roughly half of Boulder households strengthening its role as Boulder's leading source of independent local journalism. The newsroom also fostered civic participation through coverage of local elections, community events, and opportunities for readers to share questions and ideas that helped shape reporting priorities.
Produced deeply reported journalism on the most pressing issues facing Boulder County, including wildfire risk and resilience, housing affordability, homelessness, local government accountability...
Produced deeply reported journalism on the most pressing issues facing Boulder County, including wildfire risk and resilience, housing affordability, homelessness, local government accountability, climate and environmental policy, and the future of federally funded science and research. Coverage included Boulder City Council and Boulder County Commission decisions, education policy, nonprofit governance, equity issues, major development debates, and the intersection of higher education, science and public policy. BRL's reporting informed community debate, helped residents better understand local decisions, and earned numerous state and regional journalism awards for excellence and impact.
Focused on strengthening the newsroom's long-term sustainability and expanding its editorial capacity. The organization began implementing recommendations from a newsroom audit to grow revenue...
Focused on strengthening the newsroom's long-term sustainability and expanding its editorial capacity. The organization began implementing recommendations from a newsroom audit to grow revenue, improve performance tracking and strengthen communication with readers and supporters, helping lay the groundwork for more diversified income streams. It also launched a strategic planning process to create a clear roadmap for continued growth, stronger operations and long-term stability.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2025 | 2024 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $518,430 | $318,880 | +0.6% |
| Expenses | $270,197 | $214,713 | +0.3% |
| Net Income | $248,233 | $104,167 | +1.4% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| MATT KANE | President | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE ALLEN | Director | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY FELDMAN | Secretary | 40.00 |
Officer
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL POLLAK | Treasurer | 2.00 |
Officer
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $518,430 | $270,197 | $1,095,695 | $248,233 |
| 2024 | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 2023 | $496,701 | $190,935 | $743,225 | $305,766 |
| 2022 | $397,653 | $163,979 | $437,459 | $233,674 |
| 2021 | $237,053 | $33,268 | $203,785 | $203,785 |
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