Society Of Professional Journalists Foundation
- Assets
- $14.6m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN
- Founding
- 09/1965
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 36-6106287
Organization Overview
Society Of Professional Journalists Foundation is located in Indianapolis, IN. The organization was established in 1965. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Society Of Professional Journalists Foundation 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 12/2022, Society Of Professional Journalists Foundation generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $943.0k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.0% 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.
Since 2015, Society Of Professional Journalists Foundation has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $724,007. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO AID, ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN THE FIELD OF JOURNALISM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
TO ACHIEVE THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE, GRANT REQUESTS ARE ACCEPTED, REVIEWED AND AWARDED TO THOSE THAT BEST MEET THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION STATEMENT. MORE SPECIFICALLY, GRANTS ARE AWARDED FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT HELP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ADVOCATING FOR OPEN GOVERNMENT, PROMOTING INTEGRITY, ENCOURAGING EXCELLENCE, FOSTERING DIVERSITY, INSPIRING NEW GENERATIONS OF TALENTED JOURNALISTS AND PROTECTING FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND PRESS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rod Hicks Director Of Ethics And Div | 1 | $0 | |
James Koenig Controller (former) | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Royer Interim Executive Director | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Hagit Limor President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Evelyn Hsu Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sonya Ross Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $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 | $48,994 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $48,994 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $536,775 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $3,074 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $488,822 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,087,478 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $79,702 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $56,250 |
| 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 | $412,866 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $19,333 |
| Other employee benefits | $50,083 |
| Payroll taxes | $34,019 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $33,929 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,200 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $35,534 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $50,812 |
| Information technology | $27,315 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,742 |
| Travel | $20,155 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $45,905 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,957 |
| Insurance | $6,875 |
| All other expenses | $2,666 |
| Total functional expenses | $942,986 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $326,591 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $7,200 |
| 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 | $22,515 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $14,199,454 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $14,555,760 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $47,366 |
| 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 | $340,648 |
| Total liabilities | $388,014 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,715,978 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,451,768 |
| 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 | $14,555,760 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Society Of Professional Journalists Foundation has awarded $70,702 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NATIONAL FREEDOM OF INFORMATION COALITION PURPOSE: NFOIC'S FREEDOM OF INFORMATION BOOTCAMP FOR JOURNALISTS OF COLOR TRAINS PARTICIPANTS TO ACQUIRE AND ANALYZE GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS AND DATA. | $6,100 |
SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS PURPOSE: FLA SUPPORTED THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOCUSING ON BUILDING LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPJ AND NEWSROOM LEADERS. SPJ'S ANNUAL CONVENTION WITH THE COLLEGE MEDIA ASSOCIATION AND ASSOCIATED COLLEGIATE PRESS AS PARTNERS OFFERED TRAINING VIA MORE THAN 50 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS GEARED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND THE NEEDS OF TODAY'S JOURNALISTS. | $64,602 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Tutoring Chicago Chicago, IL | $1,267,052 | $2,032,887 |
Society Of Professional Journalists Foundation Indianapolis, IN | $14,555,760 | $1,087,478 |
Henri Nouwen Society Saint Louis, MO | $372,812 | $319,588 |
Writers Center Of Indiana Indianapolis, IN | $67,452 | $127,263 |
Center For The Study Of Great Ideas Chicago, IL | $76,707 | $0 |