Form990


Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2024 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024 , and ending 12-31-2024
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
THE GROUNDTRUTH PROJECT INC
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
68 HARRISON AVE STE 605 PMB 46837
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BOSTON, MA02111
D Employer identification number

46-0908502
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 16,111,232
F Name and address of principal officer:
ROBERT ZEASKE
68 HARRISON AVE STE 605 PMB 46837
BOSTON,MA02111
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
WWW.THEGROUNDTRUTHPROJECT.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
Group exemption number  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 2012
M State of legal domicile: MA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO RECONSTRUCT JOURNALISM FROM THE GROUND UP BY SUPPORTING THE NEXT GENERATION OF JOURNALISTS.
2 Check this box
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 20
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 20
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 38
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 20
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 7,526,016 16,105,736
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 11,329 5,496
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 0 0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 7,537,345 16,111,232
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 4,834,053 3,509,931
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 4,291,813 4,272,726
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 557,982    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 1,061,102 1,903,167
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 10,186,968 9,685,824
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -2,649,623 6,425,408
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 5,980,000 12,160,461
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 895,927 650,980
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 5,084,073 11,509,481
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE GROUNDTRUTH PROJECT, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION), A NONPROFIT CORPORATION, WAS FOUNDED TO RESTORE JOURNALISM FROM THE GROUND UP BY SUPPORTING THE NEXT GENERATION OF JOURNALISTS THROUGH FIELD REPORTING THAT SERVES UNDER-COVERED CORNERS OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE WORLD. THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSES ON TRAINING AND DEVELOPING THE CRAFT OF JOURNALISM AND THE POWER OF ACCOUNTABILITY REPORTING. WHILE MEETING THE CHALLENGES OF COMMUNICATING FAIR, TRUSTED NEWS IN AN AGE WHERE IT SOMETIMES FEELS TRUTH ITSELF IS UNDER ATTACK, THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO SUPPORT ON-THE-GROUND JOURNALISM THAT ENLIGHTENS AND INFORMS WITH A SPIRIT OF PUBLIC SERVICE.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 7,995,178 including grants of $ 3,509,931 ) (Revenue $   )
THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS BUILD AN ENGAGED COMMUNITY AROUND IMPACTFUL JOURNALISM AND POWERFUL STORYTELLING BY A NEW GENERATION, WHILE SUPPORTING THEIR CAREERS AS FELLOWS, CORPS MEMBERS AND ALUMNI. SINCE INCORPORATION ON AUGUST 8, 2012, THE ORGANIZATION HAS SUPPORTED MORE THAN 800 EMERGING JOURNALISTS THROUGH ITS FLAGSHIP PROGRAMS REPORT FOR AMERICA AND REPORT FOR THE WORLD.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expenses7,995,178
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment
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4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment
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5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment
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6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment
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7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment
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9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment
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11a
 
No
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment
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11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment
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11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment
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11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment
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12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
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12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
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14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
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15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
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16
Yes
 
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
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21
Yes
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
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22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
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23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............Click to see attachment
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33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
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34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
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35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
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36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
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37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
55
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
38
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
20
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
20
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
 
No
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
MA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
STEPHANIE SCHMIDT68 HARRISON AVE STE 605   BOSTON,MA02111 (347) 553-3884
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) JOANNE HEYMAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR & CHAIR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(2) CHRISTOPHER BAKE......................................................................
DIRECTOR & CHAIR EMERITUS
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(3) DINESH BALLIAH......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(4) DEAN BAQUET......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(5) JIM BILDNER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) MARK CONTRERAS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) ROBIN DALESSANDRO......................................................................
DIRECTOR & CHAIR EMERITUS
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) DAVID FEINBERG......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) AMY GUGGENHEIM SHENKAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) ALAN KHAZEI......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) JORDAN MERANUS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) GARCIELA MOCHKOFSKY......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) MARIBEL PEREZ WADSWORTH......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) ANYA SCHIFFRIN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) CALVIN SIMS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) DAHNI TSUBOI......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) KAREN TOULON......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) ANN DAVIS VAUGHAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) BILL WHITAKER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) STEVEN WALDMAN........................................................................
EX-OFFICIO
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) ROBERT BENJAMIN ZEASKE........................................................................
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
 40.00
.......................   		    X       300,552 0 0
(22) CHARLES M SENNOTT........................................................................
EDITOR IN CHIEF
 40.00
.......................   		    X       266,132 0 45,246
(23) STEPHANIE ANN SCHMIDT........................................................................
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
 40.00
.......................   		    X       173,346 0 23,551
(24) KIMBERLY DAWN KLEMAN........................................................................
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, RFA
 40.00
.......................   		        X   155,605 0 13,420
(25) HOWARD EARL JOHNSON........................................................................
VP OF RECRT, ADM AND ALUMNI ENG
 40.00
.......................   		        X   139,028 0 0
(26) KATHERINE EDMONDSON........................................................................
CONTROLLER
 40.00
.......................   		        X   124,090 0 14,283
(27) MAGGIE WONG........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF DEVE OPERATIONS
 40.00
.......................   		        X   117,857 0 17,121
(28) RACHEL NAVA ROHR........................................................................
VP OF PROGRAM DEV
 40.00
.......................   		        X   113,289 0 35,115




1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 1,389,899 0 148,736
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 11
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
INSOURCE SERVICES

PO BOX 427
NEWTON,MA02464 		HUMAN RESOURCE AND IT SERVICES 256,893
STAGE AND SCREEN

25 WEST 14TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10011 		TRAVEL AGENT 146,988
PREETHI NALLU

1540 PAGE INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD
ST LOUIS,MO63132 		EDITORIAL SERVICES 141,197
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 3
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 16,105,736
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f....... 16,105,736
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....  
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 5,496     5,496
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds        
5 Royalties...........        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a    
b Less: rental expenses 6b    
c Rental income or (loss) 6c    
d Net rental income or (loss).......        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b    
c Gain or (loss) 7c    
d Net gain or (loss).........        
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..        
OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......  
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 16,111,232 0 0 5,496
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 3,128,925 3,128,925
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. ............. 381,006 381,006
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 956,189 222,472 573,683 160,034
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 2,600,626 2,162,515 209,574 228,537
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 23,707 20,453   3,254
9 Other employee benefits ....... 407,709 299,768 69,313 38,628
10 Payroll taxes ........... 284,495 192,970 60,819 30,706
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 52,744   52,744  
c Accounting ........... 23,550   23,550  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 268,500 225,109 19,640 23,751
12 Advertising and promotion .... 26,697 25,835 847 15
13 Office expenses ....... 40,362 27,566 8,401 4,395
14 Information technology ...... 155,332 147,839 6,287 1,206
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 8,113 7,443 440 230
17 Travel ............ 209,583 155,073 34,191 20,319
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 76,495 56,600 12,479 7,416
20 Interest ........... 25,772   25,772  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..        
23 Insurance ... 36,603 24,999 7,618 3,986
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a PROGRAM CONTRACT SERVIC 598,002 598,002    
b MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES 269,842 232,000 12,056 25,786
c EMPLOYEE RECRUITING 105,853 81,356 14,940 9,557
d PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMEN 5,719 5,247 310 162
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 9,685,824 7,995,178 1,132,664 557,982
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 1,030,535 1 2,411,516
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 27,182 2 369
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 3,581,362 3 9,055,344
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   4  
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 86,522 9 84,754
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a  
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b     10c  
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 1,254,399 15 608,478
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 5,980,000 16 12,160,461
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 445,455 17 287,417
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue .........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 450,472 25 363,563
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 895,927 26 650,980
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 1,005,238 27 652,914
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 4,078,835 28 10,856,567
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 5,084,073 32 11,509,481
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 5,980,000 33 12,160,461
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
16,111,232
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
9,685,824
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
6,425,408
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
5,084,073
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
11,509,481
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2024)
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Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE GROUNDTRUTH PROJECT INC
 
Employer identification number

46-0908502
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 7,759,699 12,719,841 9,099,612 7,526,016 16,105,736 53,210,904
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf ....            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 7,759,699 12,719,841 9,099,612 7,526,016 16,105,736 53,210,904
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. 14,926,283
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 38,284,621
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 7,759,699 12,719,841 9,099,612 7,526,016 16,105,736 53,210,904
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 14,198 7,089 4,968 11,329 5,496 43,080
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 53,253,984
12
12
 
13
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
71.890 %
15
15
63.850 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......................right arrow
b
33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2024. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
33 1/3% support tests-2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow
b
33 1/3 % support tests—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow
20
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described on 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by 0.035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 1  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity 		2  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 3  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 4  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) 5  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions 6  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. 7  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions 		8  
9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 9  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount 10  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2024 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019.......  
b From 2020.......  
c From 2021.......  
d From 2022.......  
e From 2023.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2024 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2019 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2024 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2024, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions. 		 
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. 		 
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines
3j and 4c. 		 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2020.....  
b Excess from 2021.....  
c Excess from 2022.....  
d Excess from 2023.....  
e Excess from 2024.....  
Schedule A (Form 990) (2024)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024


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Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

right arrow Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Name of the organization
THE GROUNDTRUTH PROJECT INC
 
Employer identification number

46-0908502
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ
501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization


Form 990-PF
501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note:  Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2
Name of organization
THE GROUNDTRUTH PROJECT INC
  		Employer identification number
46-0908502
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 3
Name of organization
THE GROUNDTRUTH PROJECT INC
  		Employer identification number

46-0908502
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 4
Name of organization
THE GROUNDTRUTH PROJECT INC
  		Employer identification number

46-0908502
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c) (7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

right arrow Complete if the organization is described below. right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
THE GROUNDTRUTH PROJECT INC
 
Employer identification number

46-0908502
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

2
Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions ....................................................................right arrow
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................right arrow
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................right arrow
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... right arrow
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................right arrow

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........right arrow

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check right arrowexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check right arrow
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2021 (b) 2022 (c) 2023 (d) 2024 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount   665,844     665,844
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		998,766
c Total lobbying expenditures   174,253     174,253
d Grassroots nontaxable amount   166,461     166,461
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 249,692
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures   26,987     26,987
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
right arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
right arrow Attach to Form 990.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE GROUNDTRUTH PROJECT INC
 
Employer identification number

46-0908502
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year right arrow  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................right arrow $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................right arrow $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow  
b
Permanent endowment right arrow  
c
Term endowment right arrow  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....      
b Buildings ....        
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ....        
e Other .....        
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)right arrow  
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)right arrow  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)CONTRACTS 30,744
(2)ERC RECEIVABLE 577,734
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........right arrow 608,478
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
CORP SUBSIDY LOCAL PASSTHROUGH 350,082
HOST NEWS ROOM OBLIGATIONS 13,481







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)right arrow 363,563
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 16,141,532
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 30,300
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 30,300
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 16,111,232
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 0
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 16,111,232
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 9,716,124
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 30,300
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 30,300
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 9,685,824
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 9,685,824
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right arrow Attach to Form 990.Right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE GROUNDTRUTH PROJECT INC
 
Employer identification number

46-0908502
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in the region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in the region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in the region
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 0 0 GRANT MAKING   381,006
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .... 0 0 381,006
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 381,006
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
noncash
assistance 		(g) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
PAYMENT TO CORPS MEMBERS AT HOST NEWS ROOMS EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC   88,137 WIRE      
PAYMENT TO CORPS MEMBERS AT HOST NEWS ROOMS EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)   35,386 WIRE      
PAYMENT TO CORPS MEMBERS AT HOST NEWS ROOMS MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA   32,561 WIRE      
PAYMENT TO CORPS MEMBERS AT HOST NEWS ROOMS NORTH AMERICA   24,160 WIRE      
PAYMENT TO CORPS MEMBERS AT HOST NEWS ROOMS SOUTH AMERICA   39,761 WIRE      
PAYMENT TO CORPS MEMBERS AT HOST NEWS ROOMS SOUTH ASIA   55,142 WIRE      
PAYMENT TO CORPS MEMBERS AT HOST NEWS ROOMS SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA   55,250 WIRE      
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schedule F (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. See instructions.
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PART I, LINE 2: THE CORPS MEMBERS AND THE HOST NEWSROOMS WHO PARTICIPATE SIGN CONTRACTS THAT STIPULATE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM TO EDUCATE, TRAIN, AND MENTOR JOURNALISTS IN THEIR LOCALITIES. COORDINATORS WORK WITH BOTH CORPS MEMBERS AND HOST NEWSROOMS DIRECTLY TO MANAGE THE ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT(S). FINANCE WORKS WITH PROGRAM COORDINATORS TO ENSURE FUNDS ARE USED APPROPRIATELY FOR THE PROGRAM.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
Schedule F (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE GROUNDTRUTH PROJECT INC
 
Employer identification number
46-0908502
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) 100 DAYS IN APPALACHIA
364 PATTERSON DRIVE
MORGANTOWN,WV26505 		86-2375296 501C3 8,760 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(2) ADIRONDACK EXPLORERNORTH COUNTRY PUBLIC RADIO
36 CHURCH STREET
SARANAC LAKE,NY12983 		14-1781617 501C3 12,500 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(3) ALCOM
1731 1ST AVENUE NORTH
BIRMINGHAM,AL35203 		13-3479374   13,439 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(4) ALBANY HERALD
306 WEST BROAD AVENUE
ALBANY,GA31701 		93-4710374   12,369 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(5) ARIZONA CENTER FOR INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
PO BOX 3665
PHOENIX,AZ850303665 		46-1209940 501C3 18,829 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(6) ARIZONA LUMINARIA
2252 E BLACKLIDGE DRIVE
TUSCON,AZ85719 		87-2217945   13,750 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(7) ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
121 EAST CAPITAL AVENUE
LITTLE ROCK,AZ72203 		71-0450019   25,543 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(8) ARKANSAS TIMES
201 EAST MARKHAM STREET
LITTLE ROCK,AR72201 		  12,500 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(9) ASAMNEWS
440 NORTH BARRANCA AVENUE 8117
COVINA,CA91723 		  12,500 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(10) BALTIMORE AFRO-AMERICAN
233 E REDWOOD STREET SUITE 600G
BALTIMORE,MD21202 		52-0219436   5,340 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(11) BANGOR DAILY NEWS
BANGOR DAILY NEWS
BANGOR DAILY NEWS,ME04401 		01-0024570   10,449 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(12) BERKELEYSIDE
2120 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
BERKELEY,CA94704 		84-3448887 501C3 24,011 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(13) BLACK VOICE NEWS
1201 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
RIVERSIDE,CA92507 		20-3762226   14,648 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(14) BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
233 NORTH MICHIGAN AVENUE SUITE
1800
CHICAGO,IL60601 		82-3844275 501C3 16,116 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(15) BLUE RIDGE PUBLIC RADIO (BPR)
73 BROADWAY STREET
ASHVILLE,NC28801 		58-1445328   12,500 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(16) BOISE STATE PUBLIC RADIO
1910 WEST UNIVERSITY DRIVE
BOISE,ID83725 		82-0290701 501C3 7,748 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(17) BORDERLESS MAGAZINE
4753 NORTH BROADWAY 2ND FLOOR
CHICAGO,IL60640 		83-1266434   12,500 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(18) BOWLING GREEN DAILY NEWS
PO BOX 90012
BOWLING GREEN,KY42101 		88-2346935   18,085 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(19) BUFFALO'S FIRE
835 BIA ROUTE 20
HALLIDAY,ND58636 		81-2100844 501C3 27,398 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(20) CAP RADIO & SACRAMENTO OBSERVER
7055 FOLSOM BOULEVARD
SACREMENTO,CA95826 		68-0223271 501C3 10,781 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(21) CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC MEDIA
11510 EAST COLONIAL DRIVE
ORLANDO,FL32817 		59-6155012   17,674 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(22) CENTRO DE PERIODISMO INVESTIGATIVO
PO BOX 6834
SAN JUAN,PR00909 		66-0705065 501C3 8,422 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(23) CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
848 E GRAND AVENUE NAVY PIER
CHICAGO,IL60611 		87-4304197 501C3 32,530 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(24) CITYVIEW TODAY
2919 BREEZEWOOD AVENUE SUITE 300
FAYETTEVILLE,NC28303 		  11,500 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(25) CONCORD MONITOR
1 MONITOR DRIVE
CONCORD,NH03301 		02-0393978   7,212 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(26) CONCORD MONITORMONADNOCK LEDGER TRANSCRIPT
PO BOX 877
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION,VT05001 		02-0393978   9,620 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(27) DALLAS FREE PRESS
6301 GASTON AVENUE SUITE 850
DALLAS,TX75214 		20-5245262 501C3 15,304 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(28) DETROIT FREE PRESS
160 WEST FORT STREET
DETRIOT,MI48226 		38-2675631   20,500 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(29) DOCUMENTED
85 BROAD ST 12TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10004 		83-3036502 501C3 19,739 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(30) DOOR COUNTY KNOCK
PO BOX 147
EGG HARBOR,WI54209 		82-3880972 501C3 10,000 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(31) ECORI NEWS
10 DAVOL SQUARE SUITE 100
PROVIDENCE,RI02903 		26-4267233 501C3 8,276 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(32) EL PASO MATTERS
500 W OVERLAND AVENUE SUITE 200
EL PASO,TX79901 		83-4301968 501C3 10,038 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(33) EL TECOLOTE
2958 24TH STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94110 		94-3039956 501C3 18,829 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(34) EL TIMPANO
2712 MAXWELL AVENUE
OAKLAND,CA94619 		94-3355076   20,809 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(35) ENLACE NC
1113 KINGMAN DRIVE
KNIGHTDALE,NC27545 		87-2137153 501C3 26,859 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(36) FORT WORTH REPORT
2003 8TH AVENUE NO 300
FORT WORTH,TX76110 		83-4688357 501C3 22,265 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(37) FRESNOLAND
985 NORTH VAN NESS AVENUE
GFRESNO,CA93728 		  12,500 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(38) GEORGIA PUBLIC BROADCASTING
260 14TH STREET NORTHWEST
ATLANTA,GA30318 		58-1495268 501C3 10,038 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(39) HENRICO CITIZEN
6924 LAKESIDE AVENUE
HENRICO,VA23228 		22-5176105   8,679 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(40) HOUSTON DEFENDER NETWORK
12401 OSUTH POST OAK RAOAD
HOUSTON,TX77045 		76-0238885   19,779 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(41) IDAHO STATESMAN
10400 WEST OVERLAND ROAD
BOISE,ID83709 		  7,953 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(42) INDY WEEKLY
150 FAYETTEVILLE STREET SUITE 2300
RALEIGH,NC27601 		  12,500 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(43) INEWSOURCE
PO BOX 34546
SAN DIEGO,CA92163 		27-0732786 501C3 23,327 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(44) INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC SERVICE REPORTING AT THE UNIVERSITY
635 NORMAL STREET
MEMPHIS,TN38152 		62-0648618 501C3 12,775 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(45) INTERLOCHEN PUBLIC RADIOTRAVERSE CITY RECORD-EAGLE
4000 J MADDY PARKWAY
INTERLOCHEN,MI49643 		82-2664009 501C3 8,265 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(46) INVESTIGATE MIDWEST
701 DEVONSHIRE DRIVE SUITE C33
CHAMPAIGN,IL61820 		27-1652830 501C3 10,950 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(47) INVESTIGATE WEST
720 NORTH 42ND STREET/PO BOX 9574
SEATTLE,WA98103 		27-0170663 501C3 31,925 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(48) IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
1414 RALEIGH ROAD SUITE 127
CHAPEL HILL,NC27517 		84-2113822 501C3 17,302 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(49) KANSAS CITY PBS
125 EAST 31ST STREET
KANSAS CITY,MO64108 		23-7114952 501C3 12,500 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(50) KBIA AND MISSOURI SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM
120 NEFF HALL
COLUMBIA,MO65211 		  12,500 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(51) KENTUCKY CENTER FOR INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING
619 SOUTH 4TH STREET
LOUISVILLE,KY40202 		61-1259787 501C3 6,960 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(52) KGNU
4700 WALNUT STREET
BOULDER,CO80301 		84-0690097 501C3 8,750 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(53) KMOV-TV
77 PROGRESS PARKWAY
MARYLAND HIEGHTS,MO63043 		  12,500 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(54) KOSU RADIO
KOSU RADIO
OAKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102 		73-6097060 501C3 28,058 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(55) KUCB
28 EAST BROADWAY AVENUE
UNALASKA,AK99685 		92-0162579 501C3 20,674 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(56) KUER 901 - NPR UTAH
KUER/NPR UT
SALT LAKE CITY,UT84101 		87-6000525 501C3 12,500 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(57) KVIA-TVABC-7
4140 RIO BRAVO STREET
EL PASO,TX79902 		36-3996505   7,500 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(58) KVPR (VALLEY PUBLIC RADIO)
2559 ALLUVIAL AVENUE
CLOVIS,CA93611 		94-2297746   11,771 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(59) KWQC TV6 NEWS
805 NORTH BRADY STREET
DAVENPORT,IA52803 		04-3314494   10,400 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(60) LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
320 EAST METHVIN STREET
LONGVIEW,TX75601 		45-5068871   20,300 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(61) LOUISANA ILLUMINATOR
1414 RALEIGH ROAD SUITE 127
CHAPEL HILL,NC27517 		84-2113822 501C3 12,500 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(62) METRO PUERTO RICO
AVENIDA CHARDON 171 SUITE 305
SAN JUAN,PR00918 		66-0790017   10,994 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(63) MIAMI FOURTH ESTATE
14 NORTHEAST 1ST AVENUE SUITE 405
MIAMI,FL33132 		85-2357996 501C3 15,000 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(64) MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
330 EAST KILBURN AVENUE
MILWAUKEE,WI53202 		  35,194 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(65) MILWAUKEE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS SERVICE
1131 WEST WISCONSIN AVENUE
MILWAUKEE,WI53233 		39-0806251 501C3 14,046 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(66) MINNESOTA REFORMER
1041 GRAND AVENUE
SAINT PAUL,MN55105 		84-2113822 501C3 17,756 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(67) MISSION LOCAL
2489 MISSION STREET 22
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94110 		88-3177547 501C3 10,038 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(68) MISSISSIPPI FREE PRESS
125 SOUTH CONGRESS STREET UNIT 1324
JACKSON,MS39201 		85-1403937 501C3 29,174 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(69) MLK50 JUSTICE THROUGH JOURNALISM
119 COURT AVENUE
MEMPHIS,TN38103 		81-1485228   11,730 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(70) NEW MEXICO IN DEPTH
ATTN MARJORIE CHILDRESS 808 DOUGLAS
MACARTHUR NW
ALBURQUERQUE,NM87107 		45-4011138 501C3 9,490 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(71) NEW YORK FOCUS INC
361 WARREN STREET
BROOKLYN,NY11201 		  13,879 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(72) NJ SPOTLIGHT NEWS
825 8TH AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10019 		501C3 30,621 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(73) NORTH CAROLINA HEALTH NEWS
PO BOX 2573
CHAPEL HILL,NC27515 		45-3913463 501C3 8,395 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(74) NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO - WNIJ
134 ALTGELD HALL
DEKALB,IL60115 		501C3 18,629 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(75) OURAY COUNTY PLAINDEALER
1075 SHERMAN STREET
RIDGEAY,CO81432 		  6,353 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(76) PLANET DETROIT
140 DRACE STREET
ROCHESTER,MI48307 		61-1995998   12,500 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(77) PUBLICSOURCE
1936 FIFTH AVENUE
PITTSBURGH,PA15219 		47-4309256 501C3 11,321 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(78) RECORD-JOURNAL
500 SOUTH BROAD STREET
MERIDEN,CT06450 		13-3920860   14,172 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(79) RICHLAND SOURCE
40 WEST 4TH STREET
MANSFIELD,OH44902 		90-0924516   13,185 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(80) SAHAN JOURNAL
550 VANDALIA STREET SUITE 170
SAINT PAUL,MN55114 		83-2745995 501C3 18,967 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(81) SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
301 AVENUE E
SAN ANTONIO,TX78205 		76-0556295   10,220 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(82) SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC PRESS
44 PAGE ST SUITE 504
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94102 		  12,500 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(83) SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN
PO BOX 2048
SANTA FE,NM87504 		85-0095953   12,500 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(84) SARASOTA HERALD-TRIBUNE
1777 MAIN STREET
SARASOTA,FL34236 		  8,215 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(85) SEVEN DAYS
255 SOUTH CHAMPLAIN STREET
BURLINGTON,VT05401 		03-0348208   9,308 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(86) STAR TRIBUNE
630 3RD AVENUE SUITE 1300
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55488 		80-0481910   10,017 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(87) TAMPA BAY TIMES
490 1ST AVENUE SOUTH
ST PETERSBURG,FL33701 		59-0482470   6,625 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(88) TECHNICALLY
601 WALNUT STREET
PHILADELPHIA,PA19106 		27-3522063   12,945 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(89) TELEGRAPH HERALD
801 BLUFF STREET
DUBUQUE,IA52001 		42-0559640   8,496 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(90) TENNESSEE LOOKOUT
1414 RALEIGH ROAD SUITE 127
CHAPEL HILL,NC27517 		  12,500 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(91) THE ACADIANA ADVOCATE
203 WEST THIRD STREET
LAFAYETTE,LA70501 		  13,743 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(92) THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC
200 EAST VAN BUREN
PHOENIX,AZ85004 		86-0937358   13,250 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(93) THE ASSEMBLY
PO BOX 9668
DURHAM,NC27701 		85-3704375   12,500 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(94) THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
200 LIBERTY STREET
NEW YORK,NY10281 		  175,078 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(95) THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
PEACHTREE DUNWOODY CIRCLE
ATLANTA,GA30328 		58-1035149   21,674 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(96) THE BALTIMORE BANNER
621 EAST PRATT STREET SUITE 401
BALTIMORE,MD21202 		86-1715499 501C3 18,829 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(97) THE BUCKEYE FLAME
6110 FIR AVENUE
CLEVELAND,OH44102 		85-0805098 501C3 10,500 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(98) THE CEDAR RAPIDS GAZETTE
116 3RD STREET SOUTHEAST
CEDAR RAPIDS,IA52401 		42-1277817   15,295 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(99) THE CITY
243 5TH AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10016 		37-1896785 501C3 5,198 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(100) THE CONNECTICUT MIRROR
1049 ASYLUM AVENUE
HARTFORD,CT06105 		27-0583046 501C3 12,775 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(101) THE CURRENT
PO BOX 8681
SAVANNAH,GA31412 		84-2657297 501C3 21,375 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(102) THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS
1954 COMMERCE STREET
DALLAS,TX75201 		26-0358790   18,004 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(103) THE HASTINGS BANNER
1351 NORTH M 43 HIGHWAY
HASTINGS,MI49058 		  5,168 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(104) THE ITHACA VOICE
121 EAST SENECA STREET SUITE 200
ITHACA,NY14850 		46-5495365   10,000 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(105) THE JOURNAL
15 1ST STREET
NORTHEAST TIOGA,ND58852 		45-0448686   8,558 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(106) THE LENS
2216 NASHVILLE AVENUE
NEW ORLEANS,LA70115 		501C3 9,621 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(107) THE MISSOURI INDEPENDENT
1450 RALEIGH ROAD
CHAPEL HILL,NC27517 		501C3 8,578 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(108) THE NEVADA INDEPENDENT
7455 ARROYO CROSSING PARKWAY SUITE
220
LAS VEGAS,NV89113 		  12,500 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(109) THE NEW BEDFORD LIGHT
127 RODNEY FRENCH BOULEVARD BOX 113
NEW BEDFORD,MA02744 		86-2407296 501C3 16,320 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(110) THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS
2340 FREDERICK DOUGLASS BOULEVARD
NEW YORK,NY10027 		13-2677838   25,037 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(111) THE PEOPLE-SENTINEL
222 MAIN STREET
BARNWELL,SC29812 		86-3501058   10,443 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(112) THE POST & COURIER
148 WILLIMAN STREET
CHARLESTON,SC29403 		57-1047734   15,461 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(113) THE POST-CRESCENT
222 WEST COLLEGE AVENUE
APPLETON,WI54914 		  8,205 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(114) THE PUBLIC'S RADIO
50 PARK LANE
PROVIDENCE,RI02907 		  12,500 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(115) THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE
90 SOUTH 400 WEST
SALT LAKE CITY,UT84101 		84-1878709 501C3 23,601 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(116) THE SANTA ROSA PRESS DEMOCRAT
416 B STREET SUITE C
SANTA ROSA,CA95401 		45-4946776   18,710 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(117) THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW
999 WEST RIVERSIDE AVENUE
SPOKANE,WA99201 		68-0617327   8,210 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(118) THE ST LOUIS AMERICAN
2315 PINE STREET
SAINT LOUIS,MO63103 		43-1223434   11,200 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(119) THE TEXAS NEWSROOMKERA
3000 HARRY HINES BOULEVARD
DALLAS,TX75201 		75-2084961   9,125 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(120) THE TEXAS TRIBUNE
919 CONGRESS AVENUE
AUSTIN,TX78701 		26-4527097   42,992 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(121) THE TIMES-PICAYUNE AND THE ADVOCATE
10705 RIEGER ROAD
BATON ROUGE,LA70809 		72-0146160   9,125 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(122) THE TRIBUTARY
7940 PRAVER DRIVE WEST
JACKSONVILLE,FL32217 		86-3715364 501C3 16,489 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(123) THE TRIIBE
4455 S KING DRIVE SUITE 101 B
CHICAGO,IL60653 		  12,500 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(124) THE WASHINGTON INFORMER
3117 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE
WASHINGTON,DC20032 		52-0816557   12,838 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(125) TRAVERSE CITY RECORD-EAGLE
120 WEST FRONT STREET
TRAVERSE CITY,MI49684 		82-2664009   10,000 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(126) TUCSONSENTINELCOM
1960 N PAINTED HILLS
TUCSON,AZ85745 		47-1106725 501C3 23,749 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(127) TYLER MORNING TELEGRAPH
100 EAST FERGUSON STREET SUITE 501
TYLER,TX75702 		  5,775 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(128) UNDERSCORENEWS
1200 NORTHWEST NAITO PARKWAY SUITE
490
PORTLAND,OR97209 		83-3178910 501C3 11,150 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(129) UVALDE LEADER-NEWS
110 N EAST STREET
UVALDE,TX78801 		74-1561371   13,405 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(130) VALLEY NEWS
24 INTERCHANGE DRIVE
LEBANON,NH03784 		02-0393978   5,428 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(131) VENTURA COUNTY STAR
771 EAST DAILY DRIVE
CAMARILLO,CA93010 		  8,213 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(132) VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO
365 TROY AVENUE
COLCHESTER,VT05446 		85-2913577   19,225 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(133) VICTORIA ADVOCATE
311 EAST CONSTITUTION
VICTORIA,TX77902 		  7,009 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(134) VOICE OF OC
PO BOX 10020
SANTA ANA,CA92711 		27-0550219 501C3 14,600 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(135) VPM NEWSWMRA
23 SESAME STREET
RICHMOND,VA23235 		54-0735782 501C3 8,929 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(136) WABE 901
740 BISMARK ROAD NORTHEAST
ATLANTA,GA30324 		58-2126423 501C3 10,538 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(137) WCMU PUBLIC RADIO
304 WARRINER HALL
MT PLEASANT,MI48859 		38-6004447 501C3 6,497 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(138) WFAE
8801 J M KEYNES DRIVE
CHARLOTTE,NC28262 		56-1803808 501C3 8,578 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(139) WFDD
1834 WAKE FOREST ROAD
WINSTON SALEM,NC27109 		56-0532138 501C3 17,530 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(140) WFIUWTIU NEWS - INDIANA PUBLIC MEDIA
1229 EAST 7TH STREET
BLOOMINGTON,IN47405 		35-6001673 501C3 13,743 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(141) WGLT
CAMPUS BOX 8910 IL 61790
NORMAL,IL61790 		37-6014070 501C3 15,461 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(142) WHQR PUBLIC MEDIA
254 N FRONT STREET SUITE 300
WILMINGTON,NC28401 		58-1399301 501C3 26,024 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(143) WISCONSIN WATCH
821 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
MADISON,WI53706 		26-2143608 501C3 30,477 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(144) WJCT
100 FESTIVAL PARK AVENUE
JACKSONVILLE,FL32202 		59-0711482 501C3 9,584 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(145) WMUK-FM
1903 WEST MICHIGAN AVENUE
KALAMAZOO,MI49008 		38-6007327 501C3 15,117 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(146) WOUB PUBLIC MEDIA
35 SOUTH COLLEGE STREET
ATHENS,OH45701 		31-6402113 501C3 6,935 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(147) WUFT NEWS
4106 USF WILLOW DRIVE
TAMPA,FL33620 		59-6002052 501C3 11,250 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(148) WUSF PUBLIC MEDIA
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA 4202 E
FOWLER WRB 101
TAMPA,FL33620 		59-0879015 501C3 10,950 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(149) WVIA
100 WVIA WAY
PITTSTON,PA18640 		23-1663603   15,461 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(150) WYPR 881 FM
2216 NORTH CHARLES STREET
BALTIMORE,MD21218 		31-1770828   10,893 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
(151) YAKIMA HERALD-REPUBLIC
PO BOX 9668
YAKIMA,WA98909 		91-1539864   7,566 0     TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
70
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
81
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Schedule I (Form 990) Rev. 1-2025
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: GRANTS MADE TO FELLOWS AND CORPS MEMBERS AFTER A RIGOROUS APPLICATION PROCESS BASED ON A MULTITUDE OF EXPERIENCE METRICS. THE GRANTS ARE MONITORED THROUGH PERIODIC EVALUATION PROCESSES WITH THE FELLOW / CORPS MEMBER, THE HOST NEWSROOMS AND A REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE AND DELIVERABLES PRIOR TO COMPLETION.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
medium right arrow graphic Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
medium right arrow graphic Attach to Form 990.
medium right arrow graphic Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE GROUNDTRUTH PROJECT INC
 
Employer identification number

46-0908502
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1CHARLES M SENNOTT
EDITOR IN CHIEF 		(i)

(ii)		 266,132
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		45,246
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0 		311,378
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2ROBERT BENJAMIN ZEASKE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 300,552
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		300,552
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3STEPHANIE ANN SCHMIDT
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 173,346
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		12,400
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0 		11,151
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0 		196,897
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4KIMBERLY DAWN KLEMAN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, RFA 		(i)

(ii)		 155,605
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		6,454
-------------
0 		6,966
-------------
0 		169,025
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 3 CEO SALARY IS APPROVED WITHIN THE BUDGET APPROVAL PROCESS, RESOLVED BY BOARD DECISION.
PART I, LINE 4A MAGGIE WONG RECEIVED A SEVERANCE OF $29,325.
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(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE GROUNDTRUTH PROJECT INC
 
Employer identification number

46-0908502
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B THERE ARE NO COMMITTEES THAT HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B CONTROLLER REVIEWS INITIAL DRAFT WITH OUTSOURCED TAX PREPARER. ONCE READY, SENIOR FINANCIAL OFFICER, EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP, AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW FOR ACCEPTANCE, FOLLOWED BY FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE BOARD MEMBERS SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE EACH YEAR. IF A CONFLICT IS NOTED IT WOULD BE EVALUATED BY THE BOARD CHAIR, CEO AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE. THE BOARD CHAIR OVERSEES THIS PROCESS TO ENSURE THAT IT OCCURS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS/THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. COMPARABILITY DATA (SALARIES OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS CEO PER 990S) IS GIVEN TO THE BOARD WHEN MAKING THIS DECISION. A MAJORITY VOTE MUST TAKE PLACE IN ORDER TO APPROVE SALARY CHANGES. THIS IS DOCUMENTED IN EMPLOYEE FILE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 PUBLIC CHARITIES ANNUAL FILING WEBSITES
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS (BY-LAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, ETC.) AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE PUBLIC CHARITIES ANNUAL FILINGS WEBSITE AS WELL AS THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE GROUNDTRUTH PROJECT INC
 
Employer identification number

46-0908502
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)STICHTING REPORT FOR THE WORLD (EUROPE)
VOORSCHOTERWEG 23 G
VALKENBURG,LIMBURG  
NL
86-5914254 		NEWS AGENCIES NL 501(C)(3)   THE GROUNDTRUTH PROJECT
 
 
No












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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved





Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Return Reference Explanation
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