Solutions Journalism Network Inc
- Assets
- $12.7m
- Revenue
- $8.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 48
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 06/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 46-2265729
Organization Overview
Solutions Journalism Network Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Solutions Journalism Network Inc employed 48 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Solutions Journalism Network 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 12/2022, Solutions Journalism Network Inc generated $8.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $10.3m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 21.2% per year over the past 8 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 2016, Solutions Journalism Network Inc has awarded 195 individual grants totaling $6,564,414. 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DEFINE AND SPREAD SOLUTIONS JOURNALISM-REPORTING ABOUT CREDIBLE RESPONSES TO SOCIAL PROBLEMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRACTICE CHANGE - SEE SCHEDULE OTHE ORGANIZATION LEVERAGES ITS CURRICULUM AND NETWORK TO CATALYZE AND SUSTAIN THE PRACTICE OF SOLUTIONS JOURNALISM IN NEWS ORGANIZATIONS, JOURNALISM SCHOOLS AND WITH INDIVIDUAL JOURNALISTS AROUND THE WORLD. THE ORGANIZATION CULTIVATES RELATIONSHIPS WITH INDIVIDUAL OUTLETS OR WITH GROUPS OF OUTLETS, OFTEN RESULTING IN HIGH-IMPACT SOLUTIONS-FOCUSED REPORTING PROJECTS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES TRAININGS, WEBINARS, AND RESEARCH AND EDITORIAL CONSULTING SUPPORT TO REPORTERS, PRODUCERS, AND EDITORS. IN SOME CASES, THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS MODEST FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR REPORTER TIME AND TRAVEL, AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES OR OTHER HIGH-VALUE ACTIVITIES IN THE FORM OF SUBGRANTS. IN CERTAIN SPECIAL RELATIONSHIPS -- CASES THAT PROMISE TO GENERATE GREAT VISIBILITY, IMPACT, AND LEARNING -- THE ORGANIZATION INVESTS IN LONGER-TERM, HIGHER-IMPACT NEWSROOM PROJECTS. THE ORGANIZATION COMPLEMENTS ITS DIRECT SERVICE WORK WITH NEWS ORGANIZATIONS BY NETWORK MECHANISMS THAT SEEK TO ADVANCE THE ADOPTION OF THE SOLUTIONS APPROACH BY INDIVIDUAL JOURNALISTS, JOURNALISM SCHOOLS, AND NEWSROOMS, INCLUDING THROUGH WEBINARS, ONLINE AND IN-PERSON COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE, TRAIN THE TRAINERS PROGRAMS, AND ONLINE RESOURCES. SINCE ITS FOUNDING, SJN HAS TRAINED OVER 500 NEWSROOMS AND 20,000 JOURNALISTS IN THE PRACTICE OF SOLUTIONS JOURNALISM.
KNOWLEDGE DISSEMINATION - - SEE SCHEDULE OTHE ORGANIZATION GROWS AND MANAGES THE SOLUTIONS STORY TRACKER, A CURATED DATABASE OF SOLUTIONS JOURNALISM STORIES THAT HAVE BEEN REVIEWED, EVALUATED AND TAGGED BY A TEAM OF SOLUTIONS SPECIALISTS. SEARCHABLE BY ISSUE, LOCATION, AUTHOR, NEWSROOM AND STRATEGIC INSIGHTS, THIS DATABASE GREW IN 2021 TO INCLUDE MORE THAN 13,000 STORIES BY 6,000 JOURNALISTS ABOUT RESPONSES TO PROBLEMS IN 187 COUNTRIES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SUPPORTS UNIVERSITY FACULTY IN DEVELOPING AND SHARING TEACHING MATERIALS BASED ON SOLUTIONS JOURNALISM STORIES IN A RANGE OF DISCIPLINES, AS WELL AS CONNECTING JOURNALISTS TO THESE EDUCATORS AND BRINGING THE FORMER TO CLASSROOMS TO SHARE THEIR WORK. SINCE THE FALL OF 2020, THE ORGANIZATION HAS HOSTED 46 SESSIONS FOR OVER 1,300 HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David N Bornstein Ceo/co-Founder | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $223,627 |
Tina Rosenberg Varenik Secretary/co-Founder | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $193,047 |
Courtney Martin Board Member/co-Founder | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Dean Furbush Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
David Boardman Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Barnaby Marsh Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $18,676 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,752,067 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,770,743 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $274,460 |
| Investment income | $58,743 |
| 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 | $8,110,721 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,945,944 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $161,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $320,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,111,182 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $88,668 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,104,801 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $378,309 |
| Payroll taxes | $336,595 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,542 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $58,401 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,690,839 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $141,441 |
| Information technology | $326,027 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $91,725 |
| Travel | $432,100 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $52,041 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $108,695 |
| Insurance | $25,615 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $10,318,567 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,376,653 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,806,415 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $5,002,196 |
| 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 | $125,238 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $352,816 |
| Total assets | $12,663,318 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $399,410 |
| Grants payable | $384,967 |
| 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 | $784,377 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,924,273 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $7,954,668 |
| 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 | $12,663,318 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Solutions Journalism Network Inc has awarded $1,713,845 in support to 41 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY INCORPORATED PURPOSE: SUPPORT TRAINING | $20,000 |
DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (ON BEHALF OF THE DELAWARE LOCAL JOURNALISM I PURPOSE: SUPPORT TRAINING | $85,000 |
LOCAL MEDIA FOUNDATION ON BEHALF OF NEW YORK & MICHIGAN PURPOSE: SUPPORT TRAINING | $358,343 |
LOCAL MEDIA FOUNDATION ON BEHALF OF SOLVING SACRAMENTO PURPOSE: SUPPORT TRAINING | $150,000 |
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: SUPPORT TRAINING | $10,000 |
THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI PURPOSE: SUPPORT TRAINING | $15,000 |