Youth Journalism International Inc
- Assets
- $326.5k
- Revenue
- $237.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Auburn, ME
- Founding
- 03/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 26-1522174
Organization Overview
Youth Journalism International Inc, operating under the name Youth Journalism International, is located in Auburn, ME. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (B80) the organization is classified as: Student Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Youth Journalism International is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
YOUTH JOURNALISM INTERNATIONAL CONNECTS STUDENT WRITERS, ARTISTS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS WITH PEERS AROUND THE GLOBE, TEACHES JOURNALISM, FOSTERS CROSS-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING, AND PROMOTES AND DEFENDS A FREE YOUTH PRESS. SINCE 1994, IT HAS OFFERED A FREE EDUCATION TO STUDENTS IN TWO-THIRDS OF THE WORLD'S COUNTRIES, INCLUDING THE UNITED STATES. IN PUBLISHING THEIR WORK, YJI OFFERS YOUNG PEOPLE A PLATFORM TO EXPRESS THEIR VIEWS AND TELL THE NEWS FROM THEIR LAND, AN OPPORTUNITY THAT EMPOWERS YOUNG PEOPLE AS IT EDUCATES THEM. IT ALSO ALLOWS PEOPLE WORLDWIDE TO HAVE A KEENER UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT YOUNG PEOPLE ARE DOING, THINKING AND DREAMING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GLOBAL CLASSROOM FOR JOURNALISM EDUCATION - YJI PROVIDES, FOR FREE, DAILY ONE-ON-ONE AND GROUP INSTRUCTION IN JOURNALISM, PROFESSIONAL ETHICS, MEDIA LITERACY AND THE NATURE OF NEWS. IT HOLDS REGULAR MEETINGS ONLINE, WHERE A DIVERSE GROUP OF STUDENTS, HAILING FROM SCORES OF COUNTRIES, DISCUSS STORIES AND PROJECTS WHILE LEARNING FROM INSTRUCTORS AND EACH OTHER ABOUT JOURNALISM. IN THE PROCESS, STUDENTS ALSO DEVELOP CROSS-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING. THEIR WORK IS PUBLISHED ON YJI'S WEBSITE, EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE PROCESS.
SHOWCASING STUDENT WORK - A NEW PROGRAM, NOT YET INSTITUTED.
YJI CONTEST - YJI HOLDS AN ANNUAL JOURNALISM CONTEST FOR YOUNG PEOPLE THAT RECOGNIZES SOME OF THE BEST WORK BY STUDENTS 19 AND UNDER. AMONG THE MAJOR PRIZES ARE ONES FOR YOUTH JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR AND EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR, ALONG WITH AWARDS FOR BOTH THE BEST COMMENTARY AND NEWS STORY. WITH MORE THAN THREE DOZEN CATEGORIES, THE CONTEST AIMS TO FOSTER A STRONG YOUTH JOURNALISM COMMUNITY WORLDWIDE, BEYOND YJI'S OWN PROGRAM.
YJI TOGETHER - YJI HOLDS ANNUAL GLOBAL CONFERENCES AND AS MANY REGIONAL EVENTS AS POSSIBLE SO THAT STUDENTS GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER IN PERSON AND LEARN DIRECTLY FROM INSTRUCTORS. TO THE DEGREE POSSIBLE, YJI HELPS LOW-INCOME STUDENTS ATTEND. YJI ALSO ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO SEEK MORE EDUCATION AND USE THEIR SKILLS TO HELP BUILD A BETTER WORLD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jackie Majerus Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 65 | $0 |
Steve Collins Board President | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $0 |
Arooj Khalid Board Member | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Mike Soltys Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Shaina Zurlin Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Cassie Lloyd Perrin Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $216,612 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $216,612 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $16,390 |
| Investment income | $4,395 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $237,397 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,503 |
| Office expenses | $2,184 |
| Information technology | $10,396 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $7,341 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $31,099 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,225 |
| All other expenses | $1,712 |
| Total functional expenses | $55,460 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $47,293 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $279,205 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $326,498 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $326,498 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $326,498 |