Illinois Press Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Illinois Press Foundation Inc is located in Springfield, IL. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (A03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Illinois Press Foundation Inc 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 12/2021, Illinois Press Foundation Inc generated $519.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $451.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.7% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROMOTE JOURNALISM IN ILLINOIS AND THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE FOUNDATION IS INVOLVED IN THE PROMOTION AND WELFARE OF JOURNALISM. TO ACHIEVE THIS, THE FOUNDATION HOLDS MEETINGS AND SEMINARS FOR ITS MEMBERS, SPONSORS EDUCATIONAL TRAINING AND MENTORING FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS AND PROFESSORS, PROVIDES GRANTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM PROGRAMS, AND OFFERS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS.


CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS - THE MISSION OF CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE CREDIBLE AND UNBIASED COVERAGE OF STATE GOVERNMENT. CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND, DAILY COVERAGE OF THE LEGISLATURE, INCLUDING COMMITTEE HEARINGS; STATE AGENCIES AND ISSUES; STATE OFFICE HOLDERS; AND THE ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT AND LEGAL MATTERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sam Fisher
CEO Thru 8/31 Then Director
$0
Jerry Reppert
President
$0
Jim Slonoff
Vice President
$0
Nathan Jones
Treasurer
$0
Charles Wheeler
Secretary
$0
Donald Craven
CEO Begin 9/1
$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$289,528
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$289,528
Total Program Service Revenue$13,200
Investment income $18,513
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $59,490
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $138,387
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $519,118

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Illinois Press Foundation Inc has awarded $20,444 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY JOURNALISM DEPARTMENT

PURPOSE: JOURNALISM PROGRAM

$10,444

CITIZENS ADVOCACY CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Elmhurst, IL

PURPOSE: CAC WEBSITE AUDITS

$10,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Illinois Press Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $166,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Robert R Mccormick Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

$150,000
The Miami Foundation Inc

Miami, FL

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$15,000
Oakley Lindsay Foundation Of Quincy Newspapers Inc & Its Subsidiaries

Quincy, IL

PURPOSE: SUPPORT CAPITAL NEWS ILLINOIS

$1,000
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