Tennessee Press Association is located in Knoxville, TN. The organization was established in 1949. According to its NTEE Classification (H01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Medical Research and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tennessee Press 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 11/2020, Tennessee Press Association generated $318.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $320.8k during the year ending 11/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.2%) per year over the past 6 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE TENNESSEE PRESS ASSOCIATION INC (TPA) IS A TENNESSEE STATE-WIDE ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES JOURNALISM FOR ITS MEMBER NEWSPAPERS AND ASSISTS COLLEGES AND HIGH SCHOOLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE TENNESSEE PRESS ASSOCIATION, INC. IS A STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION OF NEWSPAPERS THAT PROMOTES JOURNALISM FOR ITS MEMBER NEWSPAPERS AND PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO COLLEGES AND HIGH SCHOOLS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jack Mcelroy President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Finney Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Joe Hurd President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Richardson Vice-President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Darrell Richardson Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Joel Washburn Past President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $279,456 |
Investment income | $101 |
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 | $318,602 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $13,750 |
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 | $147,444 |
Fees for services: Legal | $500 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $36,150 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $19,389 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,384 |
Office expenses | $9,456 |
Information technology | $655 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $10,268 |
Travel | $753 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $23,802 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $231 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $320,772 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $147,896 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $23,850 |
Accounts receivable, net | $12,940 |
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 | $11,839 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,000 |
Total assets | $198,990 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,012 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $16,012 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $182,978 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Tennessee Press Association has recieved totaling $10,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Tennessee Press Association Foundation Inc Knoxville, TN PURPOSE: General Support | $10,000 |
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Mississippi Sids And Infant Safety Alliance Madison, MS | $138,906 | $92,286 |
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Liu Family Health Care Foundation Inc Stone Mountain, GA | $0 | $0 |