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 12/2022, Radio-Television Digital News Association employed 6 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 12/2022, Radio-Television Digital News Association generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.0% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
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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Tim Scheld Rtdnf Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sheryl Worsley Chair-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Vincent Duffy Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Melissa Luck Region 1 Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jennifer Seelig Region 2 Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Misty Montano Region 3 Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $142,686 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $337,344 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $480,030 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,008,427 |
Investment income | $31,961 |
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 | $1,524,558 |
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. | $295,546 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $124,646 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,018 |
Other employee benefits | $45,725 |
Payroll taxes | $31,929 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $19,200 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $36,590 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,125 |
Fees for services: Other | $249,907 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,735 |
Office expenses | $33,575 |
Information technology | $85,338 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $27,101 |
Travel | $109,089 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $333,827 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,956 |
Insurance | $20,102 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,506,425 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $636,901 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $72,406 |
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 | $42,248 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,679 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $721,109 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $368,499 |
Total assets | $1,843,842 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $39,178 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $37,737 |
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 | $76,915 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,766,927 |
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 | $1,843,842 |