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EIN 81-1260156

Inquirefirst

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
City
San Diego
State
California
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A30: Media, Communications Organizations
Description
Investigative journalism presented by means of educational workshops and media outlets; to inform the general public by providing information they need to have a voice in current issues, environmentally, politically, and socially. To give the general public information they need to have a voice in the issues of our time through investigative journalism presented by means of educational workshops and media outlets. Sponsor journalist in investigative reporting on selected subjects.
Total revenues
$576,662
2023
Total expenses
$276,554
2023
Total assets
$315,947
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at Inquirefirst

To sponsor journalists from the united states and latin america with workshops specific to investigative reporting.
To sponsor journalists from the united states and latin america with workshops specific to investigative reporting.

Who funds Inquirefirst

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Hollywood Foreign Press AssociationGeneral Support$20,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$11

Personnel at Inquirefirst

NameTitleCompensation
Denisse A. TiradoDirector
Susan Lynne WalkerPresident and Treasurer$0
Walter BarangerVice - President$0
Lynn WalkerPresident and Treasurer$72,000

Financials for Inquirefirst

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$575,334
Program services$0
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$1,328
Total revenues$576,662

Form 990s for Inquirefirst

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-02-20990View PDF
2022-122023-03-08990View PDF
2021-122022-03-10990View PDF
2020-122021-05-20990View PDF
2019-122020-08-25990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s

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Data update history
June 22, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 15, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 13, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Hollywood Foreign Press Association Charitable Trust
May 10, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Receives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3324 Felton St
San Diego, CA 92104
Metro area
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
County
San Diego County, CA
Website URL
inquirefirst.org/ 
Phone
(619) 450-6760
IRS details
EIN
81-1260156
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2015
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A30: Media, Communications Organizations
NAICS code, primary
5111: Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
Parent/child status
Independent
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