Religion News Association
- Assets
- $246.9k
- Revenue
- $111.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 07/1992
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 54-1486927
Organization Overview
Religion News Association is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (X03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Religion 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 06/2022, Religion News Association generated $111.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $152.2k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.9%) per year over the past 5 years. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTING WORLDWIDE EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM ABOUT RELIGION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONFERENCE - OUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE IS RNA'S MOST POPULAR TRAINING EVENT. EACH YEAR WE BRING TOGETHER RELIGION REPORTERS AND SCHOLARS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO PARTICIPATE IN PANELS, GROUP DISCUSSIONS, DINNERS, ETC.
MEMBER SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY BUILDING - VARIOUS FORMS OF OUTREACH TO MEMBERS, INCLUDING GIFTS TO RNA MEMBERS, SOCIAL MEDIA AND SPECIAL EVENTS (E.G., "HOW I GOT THE STORY" WEBINARS), AND SMALL THINGS LIKE THE TOP TEN RELIGION STORIES VOTE AND PUBLICATION.
CONTEST - RNA AWARDS FOR RELIGION REPORTING EXCELLENCE HONORS THE WORK OF RELIGION REPORTERS PUBLISHED IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR. FOR A FEE, JOURNALISTS AND REPORTERS MAY SUBMIT THEIR OWN WORK OR NOMINATE A COLLEAGUE FOR CONSIDERATION IN THE YEARLY CONTEST. ALL SUBMISSIONS ARE REVIEWED BY AN APPOINTED JUDGE, AND WINNERS ARE ANNOUNCED AT THE RNA AWARDS CEREMONY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christine Dipasquale Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $5,774 |
Betsy Shirley President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Dawn Araujo Hawkings Vice President, Membership Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Deepa Bharath Vice President, Conference Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ken Chitwood Treasurer, Nominating Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Holly Meyer Secretary, Membership Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $99,166 |
| Investment income | $2,032 |
| 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 | $111,811 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $5,774 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,356 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,739 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,131 |
| Fees for services: Other | $70,419 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $9,410 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $140 |
| Travel | $40,834 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,389 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,308 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $152,152 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $94,616 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $5,157 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $147,164 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $246,937 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,185 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $451 |
| 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 | $1,636 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $245,301 |
| 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 | $246,937 |