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'''Accuracy In Media''' ('''AIM''') is an American [[Wikipedia:non-profit organization|non-profit]] [[Wikipedia:news media|news media]] [[Wikipedia:Watchdog journalism|watchdog]] founded in 1969 by [[Wikipedia:economist|economist]] [[Wikipedia:Reed Irvine|Reed Irvine]]. AIM describes itself as "a non-profit, grassroots citizens watchdog of the news media that critiques botched and bungled news stories and sets the record straight on important issues that have received slanted coverage." It has been described as having a [[Wikipedia:Conservatism in the United States|politically conservative]] stance.<ref> |
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* "Follow-Up: Interview With Accuracy in Media Editor Cliff Kincaid", ''[[The O'Reilly Factor]]'', [[Fox News]], February 8, 2005. (Transcript available via [http://www.lexisnexis.com LexisNexis]) |
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* Stephen Miller, "Reed Irvine, 82, Founded Accuracy in Media", ''[[New York Sun]]'', November 18, 2004. |
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* Douglas Martin, "Murray Baron, 94, Labor Lawyer And Head of Accuracy in Media", ''The New York Times'', September 26, 2002. |
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* "Defining Bias Downward", ''[[Columbia Journalism Review]]'', January/February 2005. |
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* Steve Rendall. [http://www.fair.org/index.php?page=2053 The Fairness Doctrine] ''[[Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting]]'' January/February 2005</ref><ref>{{cite book|last1=Callahan|first1=David|title=Fortunes of change : the rise of the liberal rich and the remaking of America|date=2010|publisher=J. Wiley & Sons, Inc.|location=Hoboken, N.J.|isbn=978-0470177112}}</ref> |
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==Funding== |
==Funding== |
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A minimum of eight separate oil companies are known to have been contributors in the early 80s. Only three donors are given by name: the Allied Educational Foundation (founded and chaired by [[Wikipedia:George Barasch|George Barasch]]), [[Wikipedia:Shelby Cullom Davis|Shelby Cullom Davis]], and billionaire [[:Category:Scaife Foundations|Richard Mellon Scaife]]. Scaife gave $2 million to Accuracy in Media between 1977 and 1997.<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/special/clinton/stories/scaifeside050299.htm Arkansas Project Led to Turmoil and Rifts] ''Washington Post'' May 2, 1999; Page A24</ref> |
A minimum of eight separate oil companies are known to have been contributors in the early 80s. Only three donors are given by name: the Allied Educational Foundation (founded and chaired by [[Wikipedia:George Barasch|George Barasch]]), [[Wikipedia:Shelby Cullom Davis|Shelby Cullom Davis]], and billionaire [[:Category:Scaife Foundations|Richard Mellon Scaife]]. Scaife gave $2 million to Accuracy in Media between 1977 and 1997.<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/special/clinton/stories/scaifeside050299.htm Arkansas Project Led to Turmoil and Rifts] ''Washington Post'' May 2, 1999; Page A24</ref> |
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Revision as of 11:45, 7 September 2018
| Founded | June 17, 1971 |
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| Jurisdiction | us-dc |
| Type | Not-for-profit |
| 23-7135837 | |
| Registration no. | EXTUID_2735966 |
| Website | www.aim.org |
Accuracy In Media (AIM) is an American non-profit news media watchdog founded in 1969 by economist Reed Irvine. AIM describes itself as "a non-profit, grassroots citizens watchdog of the news media that critiques botched and bungled news stories and sets the record straight on important issues that have received slanted coverage." It has been described as having a politically conservative stance.[1][2]
Funding
A minimum of eight separate oil companies are known to have been contributors in the early 80s. Only three donors are given by name: the Allied Educational Foundation (founded and chaired by George Barasch), Shelby Cullom Davis, and billionaire Richard Mellon Scaife. Scaife gave $2 million to Accuracy in Media between 1977 and 1997.[3]
Tax information
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| Updated | July 8, 2018 |
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| Registration | |
| Name | Accuracy In Media Inc |
| EIN | 23-7135837 |
| Subsection | 03 - Charitable Organizations |
| Deductibility | 1 - Contributions are deductible. |
| Ruling date | 10/1971 |
| Form 990s | |
| 2016 | file 990, $2,224,433.00, 03/27/18 |
| 2015 | file 990, $2,577,238.00, 08/11/17 |
| 2014 | file 990, $2,978,637.00, 02/24/16 |
| 2013 | file 990, $3,185,424.00, 01/13/15 |
| 2012 | file 990, $3,633,269.00, 01/23/14 |
| 2011 | file 990, $2,648,944.00, 12/18/12 |
| 2010 | file 990, $3,337,053.00, 09/30/11 |
| 2009 | file 990, $3,705,498.00, 12/22/10 |
| 2007 | file 990, $4,959,958.00, 12/17/08 |
See also
Accuracy in Media article from Wikipedia
Notes
- ↑
- "Follow-Up: Interview With Accuracy in Media Editor Cliff Kincaid", The O'Reilly Factor, Fox News, February 8, 2005. (Transcript available via LexisNexis)
- Stephen Miller, "Reed Irvine, 82, Founded Accuracy in Media", New York Sun, November 18, 2004.
- Douglas Martin, "Murray Baron, 94, Labor Lawyer And Head of Accuracy in Media", The New York Times, September 26, 2002.
- "Defining Bias Downward", Columbia Journalism Review, January/February 2005.
- Steve Rendall. The Fairness Doctrine Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting January/February 2005
- ↑ Callahan, David (2010). Fortunes of change : the rise of the liberal rich and the remaking of America. Hoboken, N.J.: J. Wiley & Sons, Inc.. ISBN 978-0470177112.
- ↑ Arkansas Project Led to Turmoil and Rifts Washington Post May 2, 1999; Page A24
Pages in category "Accuracy in Media"
The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total.