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IRE Supporters Investigative Reporters and Editors is grateful to all of its donors, who support our mission of fostering excellence in investigative journalism, the very foundation of a free society. With their help, we provide cutting-edge training and an ever-growing bank of resources for a thriving community of journalists around the world — including our…

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IRE Staff

IRE & NICAR staff posing for a picture at the NICAR 2026 conference.

IRE Staff Jonathan KealingExecutive Director Jonathan Kealing is the Executive Director of Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE), the grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of investigative journalism worldwide. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he leads IRE’s work to train, support, and connect the journalists holding power accountable in communities across the globe. Kealing brings…

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Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion Diversity & Inclusion Mission Statement Approved June 14, 2023, by the IRE Board of Directors IRE strives to reflect diversity and inclusion in all of its efforts and offerings. It is a foundational value, as a diverse membership strengthens our organization and produces higher-quality journalism that more accurately reflects the communities we…

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Code of Conduct

IRE Code of Conduct (effective April 18, 2025) Investigative Reporters & Editors is committed to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of race, national origin, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, appearance or religion. IRE supports vigorous debate and welcomes disagreement, while maintaining a civil and respectful…

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Legal & Financial Documents

Legal & Financial Documents Investigative Reporters and Editors Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing educational services to journalists and others interested in journalism, as well as setting and promoting high professional and ethical standards. Downloadable documents are provided as PDF files unless otherwise noted. If you are unable to view or download documents,…

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Our Mission & History

Our Mission & History Place introduction text here. Subtitle Partim orba seductaque. Porrexerat mutatas ita campos caelum viseret locoque rudis. Homini tollere aer caeli acervo. Occiduo onus origo zonae iapeto inminet nulli elementaque. Deducite usu montibus igni tegit dixere campoque quem nulli. Porrexerat mutatas ita campos caelum viseret locoque rudis. Homini tollere aer caeli acervo.…

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Board of Directors

Board of Directors Josh HinklePresident Bio Cindy GalliVice President Bio Alejandra CancinoTreasurer Bio Jodie FleischerSecretary Bio Caresse JackmanAt-large Bio Ashley GrahamBoard member Bio Kate HowardBoard member Bio Aaron KesslerBoard Member Bio Andrew LehrenBoard Member Bio Ana LeyBoard member Bio Brian M. RosenthalBoard member Bio Paroma SoniBoard Member Bio Katie WilcoxBoard Member Bio Bios Josh Hinkle,…

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About

About IRE Investigative Reporters and Editors Inc. is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of investigative reporting. IRE was formed to create a forum in which journalists throughout the world could help each other by sharing story ideas, newsgathering techniques, and news sources. IRE provides members access to thousands of reporting tipsheets…

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New survey reveals state of investigative journalism

By Gerry Lanosga, Indiana University, and Brant Houston, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Continued expansion in the nonprofit sector, a diversifying investigative workforce, and growing pessimism about the future of journalism are among the main takeaways from a broad national survey of IRE members conducted in 2023. Our survey of membership — made possible through the…

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Five finalists selected for 2025 Golden Padlock Award

Golden Padlock Award finalists

Investigative Reporters and Editors has named its finalists for the 2025 Golden Padlock Award, recognizing the most secretive public agency or official in the U.S. This year’s competition highlights a competitive field of government agencies and public officials who have distinguished themselves in the art of secrecy.

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