LEAST BIASED
These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes). The reporting is factual and usually sourced. These are the most credible media sources. See all Least Biased Sources.
- Overall, we rate the Institute for Nonprofit News as Least Biased based on minimal editorializing of content. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to a lack of news reporting and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Institute for Nonprofit News (INN) is a consortium founded in 2009 to support nonprofit journalism focused on investigative and public service reporting. Its roots lie in the Investigative News Network, created after a 2009 meeting at the Pocantico Center. In 2015, the organization rebranded as INN. Today, INN assists over 450 members through collaboration, training, and resources, including newsroom management services.
Read our profile on the United States media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
INN operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, supported by grants, donations, and partnerships with foundations such as the Knight Foundation.
Analysis / Bias
INN promotes nonprofit journalism, aiming for accountability and public service. It focuses on transparency, civic engagement, and providing resources to a wide range of newsrooms, from national players like ProPublica to regional and local outlets. The network’s member newsrooms follow strict editorial independence guidelines and maintain transparency in funding. INN helps create sustainable, ethical journalism models, especially in communities underserved by traditional news outlets. Examples include projects like the Rural News Network and collaboration with NewsMatch to fundraise for nonprofit outlets.
The website does not publish political news but does publish articles related to its organization, such as this: Educator and bilingual author Graciela Mochkofsky joins INN Board of Directors. The website also provides information about each source in its network, including a description, location, and ownership. In general, INN demonstrates minimal bias and is fact-based.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Institute for Nonprofit News as Least Biased based on minimal editorializing of content. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to a lack of news reporting and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 09/07/2024)
Source: https://inn.org/
Last Updated on September 7, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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