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Christine SchmidtNovember 14, 2019

Wondering how The Salt Lake Tribune got 501(c)(3) status? Here’s their entire application to the IRS — and the IRS’s response

Attention, local newspaper owners: This is now a proven, IRS-approved path to convert your money-losing daily into a community nonprofit. Give it some thought.

Christine SchmidtNovember 4, 2019

Meet The Salt Lake Tribune, 501(c)(3): The IRS has granted nonprofit status to a daily newspaper for the first time

It’s a big step for Salt Lake City — but also a major opening for other newspapers who might find nonprofit status a more appealing alternative than selling or closing down.

Christine SchmidtJune 3, 2019

Here’s The Salt Lake Tribune’s plan for securing 501(c)(3) status

Now it’ll take the IRS judging whether a nonprofit newspaper needs to stick to hard news of civic importance — or whether it can cover Jazz games too.

Liam DillonSeptember 23, 2014

What we know (and don’t know) about the plan to make San Diego’s daily a nonprofit

If it works, it’s a model that could be replicated in cities across the country. But it needs IRS approval first.

Justin EllisJuly 16, 2014

A change in the IRS process for granting tax-exempt status could be a boon to nonprofit news

The new streamlined application process for becoming a 501(c)(3) might help nonprofit news startups — at least small ones — get off the ground more quickly.

Busting some myths about getting nonprofit status for a news organization

A reason for optimism in the IRS’ handling of nonprofit news orgs

The San Francisco Public Press has finally, after 32 months, been granted 501(c)(3) status — a positive sign for its peers still waiting. Jeffrey Hermes

Dan KennedyMay 29, 2012

Dan Kennedy: How news executives can fend off the Wolff at their door

Is Michael Wolff right about Facebook, and is online advertising doomed to fail? If so, here are a few ways news organizations could prepare.

Justin EllisApril 2, 2012

Starting a journalism nonprofit? Read this guide first

The Digital Media Law Project’s new IRS guide provides an SAT-prep style walk through of the 501(c)(3) process for news nonprofits.

Justin EllisMarch 19, 2012

Passing the nonprofit test: A guide for nonprofit news outlets on how to get 501(c)(3) status

How can a nonprofit news organization maximize its chances of securing 501(c)(3) status from the IRS? The Digital Media Law Project is publishing a guide, and we’ve got a sneak peek.

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