GRANITE STATE NEWS COLLABORATIVE

EIN: 883783560 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Keene, NH

Total Revenue
$302,569
Total Expenses
$148,249
Total Assets
$155,473
Net Assets
$154,320
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
NH
Principal Officer
Melanie Plenda
Phone
6037623302
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

GRANITE STATE NEWS COLLABORATIVE, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $303K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $154K, a strong 51% operating margin.

Mission

The Granite State News Collaborative is a statewide multimedia news collaborative that draws on and amplifies the strengths of its members to expand and add missing dimensions to coverage of issues of concern to the NH public as a whole, as well as to particular communities. Through coordinated reporting and engagement activities, the Collaborative will pursue inclusive and responsive coverage that builds public trust and holds government accountable to its citizens.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $92,719 Revenue: $0

Investigative and Data-Driven Journalism Projects Objective: To produce high-impact investigative stories on urgent issues affecting New Hampshire communities, particularly those underreported by...

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Investigative and Data-Driven Journalism Projects Objective: To produce high-impact investigative stories on urgent issues affecting New Hampshire communities, particularly those underreported by individual outlets. Activities: GSNC contracts a team of investigative freelancers and data reporters who collaborate with local editors to produce in-depth, original stories. Topics covered include housing insecurity, public health disparities, digital equity, education funding, and zoning policies. In 2023-2024, GSNC produced more than 300 deeply reported stories and projects for its partner local news outlets. GSNC also partners with academic institutions, such as Boston University and the University of New Hampshire, to deepen reporting with expert research support.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,062 Revenue: $0

Objective: To expand the reach, efficiency, and diversity of local journalism in New Hampshire by facilitating cross-outlet collaboration and content sharing. Activities: GSNC operates a...

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Objective: To expand the reach, efficiency, and diversity of local journalism in New Hampshire by facilitating cross-outlet collaboration and content sharing. Activities: GSNC operates a content-sharing platform that enables more than 20 partner organizations to freely republish trusted, original stories, resulting in over 3,000 cross-published stories annually - the equivalent of adding six full-time reporters to the NH journalism ecosystem. In addition to the exchange, GSNC coordinates multi-newsroom coverage of statewide issues such as education, housing, healthcare, and elections. This coordination reduces duplication, aligns editorial calendars, and ensures broader geographic and demographic representation in reporting.

Program 3
Expenses: $12,540 Revenue: $0

Objective: To build civic awareness, increase representation in media, and provide training and paid opportunities to emerging and nontraditional journalists. Activities: The Civic Documenters...

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Objective: To build civic awareness, increase representation in media, and provide training and paid opportunities to emerging and nontraditional journalists. Activities: The Civic Documenters Program trains and pays high school students, college students, and community members to cover local government meetings. Two regional cohorts launched in 2024, with more planned. Through NH Informado, GSNC co-produces bilingual civic information content to better serve Spanish-speaking residents. The "Know Your Vote" Youth Voter Guide project engaged 17 early-career and student journalists in civic coverage, produced 50+ stories and 3 public TV episodes, and conducted in-person outreach in schools.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $302,569
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $302,569

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $44,333
Fundraising Expenses $15,440
Program Expenses $106,321
Other Expenses $103,332
TOTAL EXPENSES $148,249

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $302,569 N/A N/A
Expenses $148,249 N/A N/A
Net Income $154,320 $0 N/A
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
1
Volunteers
10

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$40,831
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Melanie Plenda Executive Director 40
Officer
$40,831 $0 $40,831
Dawn DeAngelis President/Director 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Carol Robidoux Vice President/Director 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Rosemary Ford Treasurer/Director 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Leone Secretary/Director 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jim Schacter Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anna Berry Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Matthew Mowry Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Katlyn Proctor Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Adam Hirshan Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kristen Nevious Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Terrence Williams Director End 1/2024 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $302,569 $148,249 $155,473 $154,320
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