Radio Television News Directors Association, operating under the name Radio-Television Digital News Association, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (A32) the organization is classified as: Television, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Radio-Television Digital News Association employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Radio-Television Digital News Association is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Radio-Television Digital News Association generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.8% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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PROMOTE THE ACHIEVEMENT OF HIGH PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR ELECTRONIC JOURNALISM, FOSTER PRINCIPLES OF JOURNALISTIC FREEDOM, ENSURE ADVANCEMENT OF ITS MEMBERS, AND ENHANCE PUBLIC PERCEPTIONS OF ELECTRONIC JOURNALISM AS A VITAL AND RESPONSIBLE FORCE IN THE NATION'S SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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AWARDS: THE AWARDS PROGRAM IS A COMPETITION THAT HONORS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS IN ELECTRONIC JOURNALISM. IT IS NAMED AFTER EDWARD R. MURROW.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS/PUBLIC RELATIONS: SUPPORTS THE LEGAL AND LEGISLATIVE AGENDA OF THE ASSOCIATION AS DETERMINED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD AND POLICY COMMITTEES IN SERVING THE BUSINESS INTEREST OF ELECTRONIC JOURNALISTS.
CONVENTION: FACILITATES INDUSTRY EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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John Dan Shelley President & CEO | Officer | 28 | $157,923 |
Andrea Stahlman Rtdnf Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Loren Tobia Rtdna Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Allison Mcginley Rtdna Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kathy Walker Rtdnf Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tim Scheld Rtdna Chair Elect | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $146,294 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $81,520 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $369,233 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $597,047 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $932,015 |
Investment income | $25,631 |
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 | $1,557,776 |
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 | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $402,483 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,665 |
Other employee benefits | $32,538 |
Payroll taxes | $29,902 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $20,400 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $36,140 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $253,391 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,900 |
Office expenses | $29,083 |
Information technology | $46,670 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $25,707 |
Travel | $38,280 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $316,002 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,297 |
Insurance | $21,152 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,335,161 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,014,871 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $19,352 |
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 | $26,455 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,635 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $853,263 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $310,214 |
Total assets | $2,229,790 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $276,541 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $44,590 |
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 | $321,131 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,908,659 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $2,229,790 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Radio Television News Directors Association has recieved totaling $7,750.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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American Petroleum Institute Washington, DC PURPOSE: EVENT SPONSORSHIP | $7,750 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Hampton Roads Educational Telecommunications Association Inc Norfolk, VA | $32,040,229 | $13,882,168 |
The Source For Learning Inc Reston, VA | $77,116,189 | $9,603,490 |
Blue Ridge Public Television Roanoke, VA | $5,643,633 | $3,346,283 |
Montgomery Comm Television Inc Rockville, MD | $2,556,236 | $3,851,592 |
Iwt-Trnn Inc Baltimore, MD | $8,183,946 | $3,134,025 |
Fairfax Cable Access Corporation Fairfax, VA | $11,958,722 | $2,504,506 |
Radio Television News Directors Association Washington, DC | $2,229,790 | $1,557,776 |
Prince Georges Community Television Inc Largo, MD | $1,135,351 | $1,436,939 |
United States Advanced Television Systems Committee Washington, DC | $2,023,293 | $1,596,626 |
Community Media Center Of Carroll County Inc Westminster, MD | $4,016,810 | $1,334,844 |
Initiatives Of Change Inc Richmond, VA | $7,057,136 | $401,070 |
Persephone Productions Inc Falls Church, VA | $5,940,838 | $532,483 |