# Investigative Newsource

Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO) nonprofit in San Diego, California 92101. EIN 27-0732786. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/270732786-investigative-newsource

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To educate the public, conduct public interest research, improve social conditions, better serve the public interest by providing data-driven investigative journalism in san diego and imperial counties.

Source: Form 990, year ending Jun 2021: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/270732786/202210529349301036/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO) (IRS activity code B94)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2010
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | $1,826,178 | $1,656,385 | $1,915,649 | $1,834,593 | 18 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/270732786/202210529349301036/full) |

Expense split, year ending Jun 2021: programs $1,223,051 (74%), management $191,131 (12%), fundraising $242,203 (15%).

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2021: gifts and grants $1,819,724, program fees $4,066, investment income $2,388.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 40 PTAs and PTOs in San Diego.
- Revenue $2,716,131 is in the top 10% of 674 PTAs and PTOs in California; median $77,557.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- San Diego County, California: about 671,593 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 1,271 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in San Diego: 342 licensed child care centers, 49 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/san-diego
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Investigative Newsource's EIN?**

Investigative Newsource's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0732786. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Investigative Newsource a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Investigative Newsource in San Diego, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2010. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Investigative Newsource tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Investigative Newsource as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Investigative Newsource do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2021: "To educate the public, conduct public interest research, improve social conditions, better serve the public interest by providing data-driven investigative journalism in san diego and imperial counties." The IRS classifies it as: Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO).

**How much money does Investigative Newsource take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2021, Investigative Newsource reported total revenue of $1,826,178 and total expenses of $1,656,385 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.