Society Of Environmental Journalists is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (A33) the organization is classified as: Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Society Of Environmental Journalists employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Society Of Environmental Journalists 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 Environmental Journalists generated $2.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.7% 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.
Since 2018, Society Of Environmental Journalists has awarded 24 individual grants totaling $3,254,637. 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
THE MISSION OF THE SOCIETY OF ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNALISTS IS TO STRENGTHEN THE QUALITY, REACH, AND VIABILITY OF JOURNALISM ACROSS ALL MEDIA TO ADVANCE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FUND FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNALISM - THE FUND GRANTS SUPPORT PRODUCTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNALISM BY SKILLED FREELANCE JOURNALISTS AND NEWS OUTLETS TO INCREASE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY ISSUES.
CONFERENCE - ORGANIZATION OF ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO INFORM AND EDUCATE JOURNALISTS ENGAGED IN REPORTING ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY.
PUBLICATIONS - PUBLICATION OF WEEKLY NEWSLETTERS, DAILY NEWS FEEDS, SPECIAL REPORTS, AND OTHER RESOURCES ON JOURNALISM SKILLS, FREEDOM OF INFORMATION, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLICY, AND OTHER ISSUES RELEVANT TO JOURNALISTS WHO REPORT ON ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY, DISTRIBUTED ONLINE TO JOURNALISTS, EDUCATORS, STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Luke Runyon President (from 11/5/22) | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Sara Schonhardt First Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Michael Kodas Second Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kathiann Kowalski Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Annie Ropeik Secretary (from 11/5/22) | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Sadie Babits President (thru 11/5/22) | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $1,860,477 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,860,477 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $647,213 |
Investment income | $21,187 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $9,844 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,538,721 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $943,705 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $46,712 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $164,846 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,868 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $164,621 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,590 |
Other employee benefits | $47,250 |
Payroll taxes | $25,720 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $8,215 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $72,448 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $455 |
Fees for services: Other | $309,847 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $69,047 |
Information technology | $1,374 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,703 |
Travel | $86,351 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $180,683 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $300 |
Insurance | $7,480 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,138,347 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $413,444 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $331,398 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $446,600 |
Accounts receivable, net | $6,010 |
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 | $41,396 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $673 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $734,249 |
Investments—other securities | $700,722 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,674,492 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $23,292 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $240,153 |
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 | $263,445 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,536,291 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $874,756 |
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 | $2,674,492 |
Over the last fiscal year, Society Of Environmental Journalists has awarded $926,200 in support to 5 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CAPITAL CITY PRESS LLC DBA THE ADVOCATE PURPOSE: COVERAGE PROJECT | $708,000 |
HIGH COUNTRY NEWS PURPOSE: COVERAGE PROJECT | $50,000 |
GUARDIAN ORG FOUNDATION PURPOSE: COVERAGE PROJECT | $100,000 |
INSTITUTE FOR JOURNALISM & NATURAL RESOURCES PURPOSE: COVERAGE PROJECT | $50,000 |
MURRAY GLOBAL ENTERPRISES PURPOSE: COVERAGE PROJECT | $18,200 |