Student Free Press Association is located in Hillsdale, MI. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Student Free Press Association employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Student Free Press Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Student Free Press Association generated $673.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $781.6k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 13.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE GOAL OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO IDENTIFY AND SUPPORT COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO SEEK TO IMPROVE CAMPUS JOURNALISM, EXPLORE CAREERS IN THE MEDIA, AND COMMIT THEMSELVES TO THE PRINCIPLES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IDENTIFIED AND SUPPORTED COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN JOURNALISM
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
John Miller Executive Director | Trustee | 15 | $57,500 |
Justin Wilson Board President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Hood Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Bachelder Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lauren Fink Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nick Schulz Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $671,900 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $671,900 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $673,886 |
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 | $364,362 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $26,820 |
Fees for services: Management | $57,500 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,350 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $55,566 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $140,712 |
Advertising and promotion | $18,417 |
Office expenses | $3,363 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $19,922 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $16,071 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $7,002 |
All other expenses | $5,909 |
Total functional expenses | $781,600 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $919,030 |
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 | $919,030 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,392 |
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 | $1,392 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $917,638 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
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 | $919,030 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Student Free Press Association has recieved totaling $420,197.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Searle Freedom Trust Madison, WI PURPOSE: JOURNALISM | $125,000 |
Donors Trust Inc Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: $100,150 for general operations/ $5,000 for The College Fix | $105,150 |
Sarah Scaife Foundation Inc Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $80,000 |
Thomas W Smith Foundation Boca Raton, FL PURPOSE: PUBLIC POLICY | $50,000 |
Lynde And Harry Bradley Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CAMPUS JOURNALISM PROGRAMS | $35,000 |
Bader Family Foundation Garden City, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Richard U Light Foundation Kalamazoo, MI | $629,730 | $25,417,215 |
Skillman Foundation Detroit, MI | $412,503,854 | $53,699,386 |
Northwestern Mutual Life Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI | $106,326,341 | $38,353,841 |
Cardinal Services Inc Of Indiana Warsaw, IN | $28,675,162 | $26,373,889 |
Kalamazoo Promise Kalamazoo, MI | $7,251,327 | $23,596,440 |
College Now Greater Cleveland Inc Cleveland, OH | $24,271,314 | $18,465,003 |
Knowledgeworks Foundation Cincinnati, OH | $34,010,195 | $7,717,304 |
Ruth Mott Foundation Flint, MI | $290,091,185 | $30,117,543 |
Jewell Educational Fund Owosso, MI | $398,993,901 | $18,985,075 |
Pleasant T Rowland Foundation Brookfield, WI | $94,312,384 | $11,804,849 |
Perkins Malo Hunter Foundation Holland, MI | $51,295,166 | -$331,905 |
Thompson Foundation Plymouth, MI | $5,518,000 | $2,844,461 |