Description: | A nonprofit, online publication dedicated to news that matters for people in our region. Our Beacon shines with quality reporting — frequently updated and featuring depth, context and continuity. We provide thoughtful discussion from many points of view and connect you with good sources of information elsewhere. |
Begun: | 2008 |
Website: | http://www.stlbeacon.org/index.php |
Office Location: | 3655 Olive St. St. Louis, MO |
Structure: | 501 (c)(3) organization |
Founder: | Margaret Wolf Freivogel, Robert W. Duffy, Richard K. Weil |
Executive Director: | Margaret Wolf Freivogel (executive editor) |
Approximate number of full-time staff: | 20 |
Number with prior professional journalism experience: | 15 |
Annual operating budget: | $1 million |
Annual salaries posted, or accessible via 990 form: | No |
Editorial/ethics policy statement: | Yes |
Diversity statement: | No |
IRS 990 form posted on website: | Yes |
Major donors disclosed: | Yes |
INN Member: | Yes |
Awards: | Finalist twice in the General Excellence category (micro division) in the Online Journalism Awards. |
Contact: | 314-535-NEWS |