Online News Association
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $4.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 09/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 51-0389878
Organization Overview
Online News Association is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1999. 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 12/2023, Online News Association employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Online News 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 12/2023, Online News Association generated $4.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.3% 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 2015, Online News Association has awarded 106 individual grants totaling $4,450,038. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INSPIRE AND SUPPORT INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE IN DIGITAL JOURNALISM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
PIVOT PROGRAM - AS A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR THE PIVOT FUND, ONA PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO THE PIVOT PROGRAM, WHICH IS DEDICATED TO HELPING BIPOC-LED COMMUNITY NEWS ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH FUNDING, CAPACITY BUILDING, SKILLS-BASED TRAININGS, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES.
CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS - ONA'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE BRINGS TOGETHER JOURNALISTS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSIONS, NETWORKING ACTIVITIES, AND HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS AIMED AT DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR INCORPORATING TECHNOLOGY IN NEWSGATHERING AND DISTRIBUTION.REGIONAL ORGANIZERS HOST PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS FOR JOURNALISTS AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATORS WITH A FOCUS ON THE ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES UNIQUE TO EACH REGION. LOCAL EVENTS ARE ALSO HELD VIRTUALLY, ALLOWING A WIDER RANGE OF ONA MEMBERS TO TAKE PART IN THE EVENT. WEBINARS AND OTHER VIRTUAL LEARNING EVENTS: THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, ONA OFFERS MULTIPLE VIRTUAL TRAININGS ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS AIMED AT DEVELOPING SPECIFIC SKILLS FOR DIGITAL JOURNALISTS.
FELLOWSHIPS AND OUTREACH - ONA FOCUSES ON CULTIVATING INCLUSIVE NEWSROOM LEADERSHIP, CULTURE, AND DIVERSITY. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION ARE INCORPORATED INTO ALL AREAS OF ONA'S WORK AND PROGRAMMING. THE PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE A SPECIFIC FOCUS ON EQUITY AND INCLUSION INCLUDE THE WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP ACCELERATOR, THE DIGITAL WOMEN LEADERS, AND THE HBCU DIGITAL MEDIA FELLOWSHIP.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jessica Stewart Chief Strat Partshp. Off./acting CEO 1/1-2/28 | 40 | $189,154 | |
Lasharah Bunting CEO And Exe. Dir. As Of 2/28/2023 | Officer | 40 | $183,076 |
Trevor Knoblich Chief Knowledge Off./acting CEO 1/1/-2/28 | 40 | $171,176 | |
Elizabeth Leith Dir. Of Finance And Administration | Officer | 40 | $100,950 |
David Smydra President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Charo Henriquez Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Philadelphia Downtown Marriott Conference Services | 12/30/23 | $441,539 |
Clarity Experiences Audiovisual Services | 12/30/23 | $211,808 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $137,003 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,143,236 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,280,239 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,063,955 |
| Investment income | $27,032 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $96,232 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,470,046 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,573,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $315,551 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $85,299 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,071,738 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $60,914 |
| Other employee benefits | $111,840 |
| Payroll taxes | $102,292 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $26,925 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $70,253 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $7,313 |
| Fees for services: Other | $462,047 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,194 |
| Office expenses | $191,858 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $39,290 |
| Travel | $212,155 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $633,499 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,834 |
| Insurance | $16,733 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,975,890 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $528,660 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $142,389 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $420,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $34,623 |
| 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 | $14,952 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,845 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $727,300 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,873,769 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $306,239 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $372,132 |
| 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 | $678,371 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $597,525 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $597,873 |
| 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 | $1,873,769 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Online News Association has awarded $1,542,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
PIVOT FUND PURPOSE: FOR THE PIVOT PROGRAM. | $1,516,000 |
THE WASHINGTON POST PURPOSE: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA AWARD FOR INVESTIGATIVE DATA JOURNALISM, LARGE NEWSROOM | $12,500 |
PRO PUBLICA INC PURPOSE: 3M TRUTH IN SCIENCE AWARD, SMALL/MEDIUM NEWSROOM; GATHER AWARD IN COMMUNITY-CENTERED JOURNALISM, OVERALL EXCELLENCE, MEDIUM/LARGE NEWSROOM; UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA AWARD FOR INVESTIGATIVE DATA JOURNALISM, SMALL/MEDIUM NEWSROOM | $13,500 |