Grand Rapids, MI

CENTER FOR COLLABORATIVE INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM

EIN 84-4418797

Justice, Rights & Public Safety Civic Engagement & Democracy

Mission

To strengthen public understanding and accountability by bringing together journalists, data experts, visual storytellers, and local partners to investigate complex issues across borders, increase accountability, and identify solutions to pressing local and global challenges.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About CENTER FOR COLLABORATIVE INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM

The Center for Collaborative Investigative Journalism (CCIJ) is a nonprofit investigative journalism network based in Grand Rapids, Michigan that supports and produces cross-border, collaborative reporting. CCIJ works with journalists, data analysts, and visual storytellers to publish investigations, build reporting capacity, and create shared tools and publishing spaces for partner newsrooms.

CCIJ operates a decentralized model with regional hubs, a leadership team of professional journalists, and public-facing initiatives (including a publishing platform and a podcast) designed to expand access to high-quality investigative reporting and to amplify local accountability journalism.

Notable achievements

Established as a tax-exempt nonprofit and fiscal growth

CCIJ received 501(c)(3) status in 2020 and has grown its operating capacity and balance sheet since then; the organization reported a substantial increase in revenue in 2023 compared with earlier years, supporting its expansion of programs and staff.

Built an international collaborative reporting network

CCIJ developed a network model with regional hubs and partnerships that enable cross-border investigations and shared reporting resources, connecting reporters, data experts, and visual storytellers to pursue coordinated, impact-oriented journalism.

Launched public-facing content and capacity programs

CCIJ launched VEZA as a publishing space and produced the 'Transparency Talks' podcast and other training/knowledge-sharing activities to distribute investigations, host conversations about transparency and accountability, and support journalist development.

At a glance

Total assets: $453K
Annual revenue: $224K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 84-4418797
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Website: ccij.io
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Listed and documented in nonprofit monitoring platforms (organization profile and Form 990 filings available) confirming its status and public financial disclosures.

Leadership and advisory roster that includes award-winning and widely recognized investigative journalists, reflecting sector credibility and editorial oversight.

Active participation in collaborative journalism networks and events, and visible contributions to sector discussions on cross-field and cross-border investigative practice.

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