"Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc. is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of investigative reporting. IRE was formed in 1975 to create a forum in which journalists throughout the world could help each other by sharing story ideas, newsgathering techniques and news sources.IRE provides members access to thousands of reporting tip sheets and other materials through its resource center and hosts conferences and specialized training throughout the country. Programs of IRE include the National Institute for Computer Assisted Reporting and DocumentCloud." http://www.ire.org/about/ 1/26/16
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Type of Organization
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Alternative Names
Document Cloud
Still in Operation
Yes
Subject Areas
CRL Analysis & Profile
Mission Statement
From http://www.ire.org/about/, 1/26/19:
"The mission of Investigative Reporters and Editors is to foster excellence in investigative journalism, which is essential to a free society. We accomplish this by:
- Providing training, resources and a community of support to investigative journalists.
- Promoting high professional standards.
- Protecting the rights of investigative journalists.
- Ensuring the future of IRE"
History
Founded in 1975 in Reston, Virginia, by a small group of U.S. journalists to share information about reporting and writing. Eventually based at the Missouri School of Journalism, Columbia MO.
Financial Information
The organization's 2013 revenues reported to the IRS were $2,317,377, with expenses of $1,848,395. Its net assets were $4,624,559.
Governance: Board / Owners / Parent organization
Governed by a board of directors consisting mainly of print and broadcast journalists and editors.
Legal Information
Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc. is a highly transparent 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in the State of Indiana in 1975.