Oštro – Center for Investigative Journalism in the Adriatic Region – is a non-profit media organisation set up as an institute. It is financed from funds acquired through public tenders and calls, operating activities, contributions, and donations. After paying the expenses incidental to Oštro’s operations, any surplus of acquired funds is channeled back into journalism and the Center's development.

The principles of publication of Oštro’s financing data

Oštro will publish the data about acquired funds on its website in a timely manner as possible. At the end of the financial year, the data on the association’s expenses and income from operating activities will also be published.

The names of individuals whose voluntary contributions help Oštro continue to pursue quality journalism will not be made public. The names of contributors will be published solely at their express request or if their overall annual contribution will exceed Oštro’s estimated monthly expenses (> EUR 6,000).

The names of companies whose donations help Oštro to maintain its operations will be published if their overall donations will exceed one tenth of Oštro’s estimated monthly expenses (> EUR 600).

The overall amount of personal contributions of all Oštro’s founders will always be made publicly available.

Any derogation from the above principles will be explained to the public.

Last updated on 31 January 2023

2022

Sources of funds

• Public tenders and grant calls

  • Project Support (Journalismfund.eu via Oštro, Slovenia): HRK 23,507

  • Project Support (IJ4EU): HRK 14,708

  • Project Support (Fritt Ord via OCCRP): HRK 17,716

  • Project Support (Follow The Money): HRK 11,197

  • Project Support (Investigace): HRK 13,560

• Donations and contributions (as at 31/12/22)

  • Individuals: HRK 3,461

  • Companies: HRK 0

  • Non-governmental and donor organizations:

    • Project Support (National Endowment for Democracy via Oštro, Slovenia): $30,642

    • Project Support (Rockefeller Brothers Fund via Oštro, Slovenia): $36,278

2021*

Sources of funds

• Public tenders and grant calls

  • Project Support (IJ4EU): HRK 34,100

  • Project Support (IJ4EU via Oštro, Slovenia): HRK 13,053

• Donations and contributions

  • Individuals: HRK 1,446

  • Companies: HRK 200

  • Non-governmental and donor organizations:

    • Open Society Foundations (via Oštro, Slovenia): $20,000

    • Project Support (Rockefeller Brothers Fund via Oštro, Slovenia): $5,175

    • Project Support (National Endowment for Democracy via Oštro, Slovenia): $12,050

• Operating activities: HRK 0

Total expenses

HRK 182,999

* Oštro was established on 15 June 2021.