2023-08-15T17:33:29-05:00 2022-09-30 BDO USA PA 601 Union Street Suite 2300 Seattle WA 98101 990 2021-10-01 061664153 Grist Magazine Inc % BEKAH CARDWELL GRIS 2068762020 1501 E Madison Street Suite 650 Seattle WA 98122 Nikhil Swaminathan CEO 2068762020 2023-08-15 true Nikhil Swaminathan 999009999 Paige Speir P01325691 2063827777 2023-08-15 2021 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Nikhil Swaminathan 1501 E Madison Street650 Seattle WA 98122 11337542 false X WWW.GRIST.ORG X 2002 MA See Schedule O 15 13 83 0 308495 0 8488096 10885236 0 0 -23962 67373 340778 384933 8804912 11337542 0 0 0 0 5635827 6308286 0 6000 1048488 2404608 2144448 8040435 8458734 764477 2878808 8834891 10095645 1673188 662529 7161703 9433116 Grist Magazine, Inc. ("Grist") (www.grist.org) is an influential and irreverent green media platform. Grist makes the story of a better world so irresistible, you want it right now. We are an independent, nonprofit media organization devoted to eye-opening environmental journalism that explores solutions, exposes injustice, and emboldens readers to act. We go beyond the page to foster an unlikely network of leaders to bring about a sustainable world that works for everyone. false false 6653085 Among Grist's program accomplishments in FY2022 were: 1. Publishing climate and sustainability news and commentary. Grist published more than 900 articles on climate and sustainability topics during the fiscal year, ranging from short news items to in-depth interviews and features. The organization reached more than 1,200,000 readers per month, including website visitors, email subscribers, and offsite (primarily social-media) audiences. 2. Fostering civic engagement. Grist's goal is to create a vibrant community of people who support sustainability; make sustainable choices and encourage their communities to do the same; and encourage readers to use social media and other tools to activate their personal networks and to create lasting change. Grist on-site surveys indicate that 65-70 percent of users take action based on Grist content, making more sustainable choices in their homes and communities. 3. Train a new generation of journalists. By providing hands-on journalism experience as well as exposure to leading environmental thinkers, the Grist Fellowship Program trains early-career journalists to become effective environmental communicators. Grist hosts groups of five fellows for six-month terms. Fellows participate in research and story generation, crafting investigative stories and ground breaking multimedia projects. 4. Serving as a resource for other media. Grist informs and influences coverage of climate and energy in major media including The New York Times, Washington Post, Huffington Post, MSNBC, Politico, and Vox, and has served as an expert source for MSNBC, ABC, NBC, CNN, and other networks. Across the country, journalists and other influencers turn to Grist for enlightenment and elaboration. 5. Creating a generation of leaders - of Fixers - who are now the protagonists of the story of a better world. The Fix @grist, connects Fixers to each other and to the public, spur new collaborations, accelerate solutions, and fuel our future storytelling. The Fix, which is complementary to Grist's journalism, has three interrelated areas of work: convenings, community, and content. As an example of impact in FY21, The Fix helped create a $15 million fund to provide pro bono legal support through some of the nation's top law firms to Grist 50 Fixers like Davida Davison, CEO of Aclima, who plans to disseminate the company's air-pollution sensors across developing countries; and Catherine Flowers, founder of the Alabama Center for Rural Enterprise, who is launching a hybrid academic center and nonprofit to focus on solutions to rural-health issues in the South. 6653085 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 116 0 true 83 true true true false false false false false false false false false false false X 15 13 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false MA X X BEKAH CARDWELL 2068762020 1501 E MADISON STREET NO 650 Seattle WA 98122 Brady Walkinshaw Former CEO 50.0 0.0 X X 375075 0 15428 Charles Giller Founder 45.0 0.0 X X 271039 0 34832 Lisa Garcia Director of Fix 45.0 0.0 X 226541 0 9487 Natasha Berman COO 50.0 0.0 X 190638 0 8050 Nikhil Swaminathan CEO 50.0 0.0 X X 173458 0 7363 Jess Stahl Co Director Fix 40.0 0.0 X 136746 0 11615 Rebekah Cardwell Dir. of Finance and Admin 45.0 0.0 X 133167 0 13520 Christian Skotte Dir. of Innovation/Growth 40.0 0.0 X 130720 0 13422 Ayesha Pacholke Sr HR Manager 20.0 0.0 X 106754 0 20259 Lisa Jurras Buchanan Co Director Fix 40.0 0.0 X 102777 0 12239 John Alderman Board Chair 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Bill McKibben Board Member 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 Michelle DePass Board Member 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 Kavita Ramdas Board Member 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 Susan L Kaufman Board Treasurer 1.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 Elise Hu Board Clerk 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 Eugene Mirman Board Member 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 Rachel Morello-Frosch Board Member 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 John Vechey Board Member 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 Gino Borland Board Member 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 Kristen Grimm Board Member 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 Matt Mullenweg Board Member 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 Jeff Resnick Board Member 1.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 1846915 0 146215 21 false true false 0 749310 10135926 1402 10885236 0 67373 67373 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 advertising 308495 308495 REIMBURSEMENTS 16834 16834 Consulting 52154 52154 7450 7450 384933 11337542 308495 143811 0 0 0 0 969492 750988 93130 125374 0 4333532 3359362 422274 551896 119859 91734 8875 19250 465326 356135 34457 74734 420077 327285 43270 49522 0 28582 28582 26915 26915 0 6000 6000 0 1163361 997374 37379 128608 73366 73366 75146 48578 13284 13284 149746 149746 0 206176 154632 25772 25772 169633 147359 10017 12257 0 0 0 0 34930 26198 4366 4366 16727 12544 2091 2092 Dues and Subscriptions 137367 88800 24283 24284 miscellaneous 54930 35509 9710 9711 Board Expenses 7569 4893 1338 1338 8458734 6653085 757161 1048488 3294295 3810824 16099 84029 1850241 2923959 67674 127400 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 47997 146027 245666 202899 55646 42767 3502939 2960639 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8834891 10095645 926918 662529 0 0 1200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 745070 0 0 0 1673188 662529 X 2274812 4945245 4886891 4487871 7161703 9433116 8834891 10095645 2878808 -607395 X false true X true false X 3182206 11677202 3335888 8488096 10885236 37568628 0 0 3182206 11677202 3335888 8488096 10885236 37568628 16659725 20908903 16827 7248 6179 3925 67373 101552 0 1800 9513 10729 41966 76438 140446 37810626 0.55299 0.57010 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 15125 15125 0 230541 187774 42767 42767 10793247 -607395 63100 -544295 11337542 11337542 8521834 63100 63100 8458734 8458734 X X X false false false true false false false false false Charles Giller Founder 271039 10842 23990 305871 Brady Walkinshaw Former CEO 375075 15003 425 390503 Natasha Berman COO 190638 7625 425 198688 Nikhil Swaminathan CEO 173458 6938 425 180821 Lisa Garcia Director of Fix 226541 9062 425 236028 Part I, Line 5a: The CEO and Founder's bonus amount is calculated and awarded by the Board Compensation Committee based on actual performance against budgetary and objective goals for the organization. For other employees, discretionary bonuses are awarded at year-end by the CEO based on progress and achievement of program/organizational objectives. Matt Mullenweg Board Member 69750 Purchased monthly web hosting false Sch L, Part IV, Business Transactions involving interested persons: (D) Description of Transaction: Purchased monthly web hosting and support services (at fair market value) Form 990, Part I, Line 1, Description of Organization Mission: Grist focus is climate, justice, and solutions. We are an independent, nonprofit media organization devoted to eye-opening environmental journalism that explores solutions, exposes injustice, and emboldens readers to act. We go beyond the page to foster an unlikely network of leaders to bring about a sustainable world that works for everyone. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B: Before the tax return is filed, members of Grist's management team, including the CEO, Director of Development, and Director of Finance, will review the detailed information included in the return for accuracy and appropriateness. This group has a strong understanding of Grist's operations and finances as well as the return's format and purpose. Any questions or issues will be discussed and agreed on as a group. The entire board receives a copy of the Form 990 for review and comment prior to the filing date. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C: All officers, directors and employees of the organization must comply with Grist's conflict of interest policy. Officers and directors review and sign the policy on an annual basis; employees do so at their start of employment. Any conflicts or matters that may arise are discussed and considered immediately. If a true conflict exists, the affected individual(s) is restricted from participating in any decision making related to the matter. No conflicts have arisen in our past. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15: For the CEO and Founder: An independent committee of the Board, led by the Board Chair and including the Board Treasurer and two other Board Members, uses market salary studies and committee members' knowledge of and comparison to other nonprofit organizations to determine compensation. This committee conducts two compensation evaluation processes. 1) Salary: The CEO and Founder are eligible for salary increases in line with the rest of the staff based on a performance review. The Committee collects input from the Board and staff about how the CEO and Founder are performing as managers and leaders. When applicable, the committee may also consider a market adjustment to the salary based on compensation studies or other market research and surveys. 2) CEO and Founder's bonuses: A set bonus pool is determined at the beginning of the fiscal year, and the amount awarded is calculated by the committee based on actual performance versus budgetary and objective goals for the organization. For other employees: Other employees' compensation amounts are determined by the CEO. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19: Financial statements are posted on Grist's website, distributed via biennial reports, and available upon request. FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:ARTICLE CONTRIBUTORS TOTAL FEES:352362 FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:CONSULTING TOTAL FEES:778517 FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:SUPPORT SERVICES TOTAL FEES:32482