Journalism For Change Inc is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (A30) the organization is classified as: Media & Communications, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Journalism For Change Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Journalism For Change 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, Journalism For Change Inc generated $3.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 28.2% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY, INTEGRITY, AND OPEN AND HONEST DEBATE AND DISCUSSION, ALL WITH THE GOAL OF IMPROVING CIVIL SOCIETY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
JOURNALISM FOR CHANGE SUPPORTS FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION FOR JOURNALISTS, ARTISTS AND AUTHORS. WE PROMOTE CITIZEN AND PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISM THAT ENGAGES, INFORMS AND INSPIRES COMMUNITIES. WE SUPPORT FILMMAKERS, ARTISTS, AND CIVIC ACTIVISTS WHO ENGAGE THEIR COMMUNITIES TO SEEK POSITIVE CHANGE.OUR TOOLS RANGE FROM JOURNALISM TO DOCUMENTARY FILM AND BEYOND INCLUDING EVEN STREET ART AND LIVE MUSICAL EVENTS. WORKING FOR POSITIVE CHANGE IN REPRESSIVE ENVIRONMENTS, AND RAISING WIDESPREAD AWARENESS OF HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES, DEMANDS A FLEXIBLE APPROACH; SOMETIMES A FILM IS THE BEST TOOL, OTHER TIMES IT MAY BE AN ANIMATION OR A MURAL OR A MIX OF THEM ALL.PROFESSIONAL AND CITIZEN JOURNALISM - WE SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS WHO PRODUCE ENGAGING AND INFORMATIVE REPORTING ON KEY ISSUES. AND WE MENTOR CITIZEN JOURNALISTS WHO REPORT ON IMPORTANT ISSUES FOR THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. DOCUMENTARY AND VIDEO JOURNALISM - WE PRODUCE AND SUPPORT DOCUMENTARIES, BOTH LONG-FORM AND SHORT-FORM, THAT TELL STORIES FROM A HUMAN ANGLE. SOCIAL MEDIA - OUR SOCIAL MEDIA EXPERTS REACH HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE THROUGH OUR COMMUNITIES ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER, TELEGRAPH AND OTHER PLATFORMS. WE USE SOCIAL MEDIA TO DISTRIBUTE NEWS, BUILD COMMUNITIES, AND ENGAGE THE AUDIENCE.EDITORIAL CARTOONS - WE PUBLISH AND COMMISSION HIGH-QUALITY EDITORIAL CARTOONS.RESEARCH - WE PERIODICALLY SUPPORT RIGOROUS, ACADEMIC RESEARCH AS PART OF OUR WORK TO ADVANCE THE CAUSE OF FREE AND INDEPENDENT MEDIA. MORE DETAILS OF OUR RESEARCH ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mark Whitehouse Dir. Of Programs & Operations | Officer | 40 | $145,589 |
Maziar Bahari President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael DE Villiers Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mehrangiz Kar Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Anisa Khadem Nwachuku Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ali Arab Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $3,725,163 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $188,114 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,913,277 |
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 | $3,913,277 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $1,959,537 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $151,443 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,573 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $172,705 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,250 |
Other employee benefits | $40,212 |
Payroll taxes | $92,339 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $33,092 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,269,512 |
Advertising and promotion | $9,437 |
Office expenses | $11,964 |
Information technology | $63,878 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,926 |
Travel | $3,531 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $14,698 |
All other expenses | $23,561 |
Total functional expenses | $3,857,085 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $185,837 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $301,900 |
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 | $3,657 |
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 | $491,394 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $171,440 |
Grants payable | $82,927 |
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 | $254,367 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $73,394 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $163,633 |
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 | $491,394 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Journalism For Change Inc has recieved totaling $55,039.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Wayfarer Foundation Highland Park, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Y & S Nazarian Family Foundation Beverly Hills, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $39 |
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