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EIN 86-2478288

Canary Media

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
15
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Year formed
2021
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A30: Media, Communications Organizations
Description
Canary Media chronicles the transition to a decarbonized economy and society through its mission as a journalism outlet. The platform aims to provide expert analysis on climatetech and clean energy to concerned citizens, policymakers, investors, and industry participants. Located in Boulder, CO, Canary Media strives to offer the most relevant information to its audience.
Related structure
Canary Media is a subordinate organization under Rocky Mountain Institute.
Total revenues
$1,234,416
2023
Total expenses
$2,825,261
2023
Total assets
$704,804
2023
Num. employees
15
2023

Program areas at Canary Media

Canary Media's overarching goal is to provide the most relevant information and expert analysis on climatetech and clean energy for an audience of concerned citizens, as well as the policymakers, investors and industry participants who are under pressure to plan and execute the far-reaching changes required to achieve rapid decarbonization. Broadly, our coverage is divided into: renewable generation, grid modernization and electrification; decarbonization of transportation, buildings and heavy industry; and progress on financial, regulatory and environmental justice issues.

Who funds Canary Media

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Climate Imperative FoundationTo Support Education and Outreach About Us Energy Systems$150,000
The Fat Tire FoundationEnvironmental Preservation$25,000
Schwab Charitable FundEnvironmental and Animals$7,950

Personnel at Canary Media

NameTitleCompensation
Eric WesoffEditorial Director$163,647
Jules KortenhorstRmi Chief Executive Officer$0
Nicholas RinaldiGeneral Manager$150,321
Jeff st. JohnDirector of News and Special Projects$135,215
Martha PickettBoard Member$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Canary Media

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$671,190
Program services$560,726
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$2,500
Total revenues$1,234,416

Form 990s for Canary Media

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-04-18990View PDF
2022-062023-05-01990View PDF

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Data update history
May 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
September 1, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 22, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 19, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Tax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2490 JCT Pl Suite 200
Boulder, CO 80301
Metro area
Boulder, CO
County
Boulder County, CO
Website URL
canarymedia.com/ 
Phone
(303) 245-1003
IRS details
EIN
86-2478288
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2021
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A30: Media, Communications Organizations
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
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