Western Center For Journalism
- Assets
- $0.0
- Revenue
- $293.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Phoeniz, AZ
- Founding
- 06/1996
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 68-0260052
Organization Overview
Western Center For Journalism is located in Phoeniz, AZ. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Center For Journalism 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 08/2021, Western Center For Journalism generated $293.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (23.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $915.3k during the year ending 08/2021. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
MISSION:THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS AND THE PUBLIC AT LARGE ABOUT THE VALUE AND NECESSITY OF FREE SPEECH, FREE PRESS AND FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION. THE PURPOSE OF THE FREE PRESS IS TO HOLD THE POWERFUL ACCOUNTABLE BY TRAINING NEW CLASSICAL JOURNALISTS WHO RESPECT THE ROLE OF THE 4TH ESTATE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AT WESTERN CENTER FOR JOURNALISM (WCJ) WE FOCUS ON PROMOTING INTEGRITY AND PROFESSIONALISM IN JOURNALISM. WE ENHANCE JOURNALISMS PUBLIC ESTEEM AND HONOR THROUGH INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING. OUR INVESTIGATIVE WRITERS PRODUCED A CUTTING EDGE REPORTS AND THESE ARTICLES WERE PUBLISHED ON A VARIETY OF WEBSITES AS WELL AS HELPED OUR ON-LINE FUNDRAISING EFFORTS.
AT WESTERN CENTER FOR JOURNALISM (WCJ) WE FOCUS ON PROMOTING INTEGRITY AND PROFESSIONALISM IN JOURNALISM. WE ENHANCE JOURNALISMS PUBLIC ESTEEM AND HONOR THROUGH INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING. OUR INVESTIGATIVE WRITERS PRODUCED A CUTTING EDGE REPORTS AND THESE ARTICLES WERE PUBLISHED ON A VARIETY OF WEBSITES AS WELL AS HELPED OUR ON-LINE FUNDRAISING EFFORTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Floyd Brown Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $30,000 |
Barrett Garcia Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $1,810 |
James V Lacy Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Cambron Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Martin Matthews Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Lori Klein Corbin President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $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 | $50,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $50,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $78 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $241,502 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $293,322 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $853,902 |
| 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. | $50,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,000 |
| 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 | $1,000 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,966 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,526 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $915,301 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $0 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $621,979 |
| 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 | $0 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Western Center For Journalism has awarded $853,902 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
911 INERNATIONAL DBA NAVIGO PURPOSE: Election Integrity Projects | $12,000 |
ALLIED SPECIAL OPERATIONS GRP PURPOSE: Election Integrity Projects | $12,000 |
ARIZONA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: Contribution - General Support | $450,000 |
CONTENT HOLDINGS INC PURPOSE: Election Integrity Projects | $24,000 |
US JUSTICE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: Contribution - General Support | $355,902 |