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Nonprofit · EIN 88-3783560

GRANITE STATE NEWS COLLABORATIVE

Tax-exempt · KEENE, NH 03431

Financials

$303K$148K2024$226K$170K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GRANITE STATE NEWS COLLABORATIVE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$225,773$169,991$55,782$210,307$205$210,102
December 31, 2024990$302,569$148,249$154,320$155,473$1,153$154,320
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$225,773
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$35,583
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$38,544
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$4,008
Accounting fees
$1,031
Travel
$3,282
Program services (functional)
$136,591
Management and general (functional)
$20,565
Fundraising (functional)
$12,835

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$155,473
Total assets, end of year
$210,307
Total liabilities, end of year
$205
Net assets, end of year
$210,102
Net assets without donor restrictions
$186,524
Net assets with donor restrictions
$23,578
Gross receipts
$225,773
Employees
1
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
NH

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Melanie PlendaExecutive Director
Officer
40$40,831
Dawn DeAngelisPresident/Director
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Carol RobidouxVice President/Director
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Rosemary FordTreasurer/Director
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Steve LeoneSecretary/Director
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Jim SchacterDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Anna BerryDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Matthew MowryDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Katlyn ProctorDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Adam HirshanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Kristen NeviousDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Melanie PlendaExecutive Director
Officer
40$40,831
Dawn DeAngelisPresident/Director
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Carol RobidouxVice President/Director
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Rosemary FordTreasurer/Director
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Steve LeoneSecretary/Director
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Jim SchacterDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Anna BerryDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Matthew MowryDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Katlyn ProctorDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Adam HirshanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Kristen NeviousDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Terrence WilliamsDirector End 1/2024
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
310 MARLBORO ST, KEENE, NH 03431-4118
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
268 Mast Road, Durham NH 03824
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Melanie Plenda, 310 Marlboro Street, Keene, NH 03431
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Melanie R Plenda, 8 ROOSEVELT ST, Keene NH 03431
Signed the 990
Melanie Plenda, Executive Director
Phone
(603) 762-3302
Return prepared by
Lifeboat Accounting PLLC

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.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
    Expenses $114,590
  • 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.
    Expenses $16,511
  • 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.
    Expenses $5,490

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
88-3783560
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2023
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$210,307
Income (IRS master file)
$225,773

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$225,773$169,991$210,307IRS
990December 2024$302,569$148,249$155,473XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Melanie R Plenda
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 88-3783560).

Questions about GRANITE STATE NEWS COLLABORATIVE

What is the EIN of GRANITE STATE NEWS COLLABORATIVE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GRANITE STATE NEWS COLLABORATIVE is 88-3783560.
Is GRANITE STATE NEWS COLLABORATIVE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to GRANITE STATE NEWS COLLABORATIVE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GRANITE STATE NEWS COLLABORATIVE file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of GRANITE STATE NEWS COLLABORATIVE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GRANITE STATE NEWS COLLABORATIVE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of GRANITE STATE NEWS COLLABORATIVE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Melanie Plenda.
Who are the officers and directors of GRANITE STATE NEWS COLLABORATIVE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $40,831 (Melanie Plenda, Executive Director).
How much revenue does GRANITE STATE NEWS COLLABORATIVE have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $225,773, expenses of $169,991 and total assets of $210,307 at year end.

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