National Press Photographers Association Inc
- Assets
- $607.3k
- Revenue
- $735.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Athens, GA
- Founding
- 00/0000
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 84-0504295
Organization Overview
National Press Photographers Association Inc is located in Athens, GA. The organization was established in 0000. According to its NTEE Classification (A40) the organization is classified as: Visual Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, National Press Photographers Association Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Press Photographers Association Inc 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, National Press Photographers Association Inc generated $735.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $738.2k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.1%) per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE EDUCATION & ADVANCEMENT OF THE NEWS PHOTOGRAPHY PROFESSION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION: NPPA OFFERS A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE THE PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS SKILLS OF VISUAL JOURNALISTS. INCLUDED IN THE EVENTS IS THE NORTHERN SHORT COURSE, A 3-DAY CONFERENCE WITH DOZENS OF LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS TAUGHT BY INDUSTRY LEADERS ON TOPICS RELEVANT TO PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS IN THE FIELD, AND PORTFOLIO REVIEWS CONDUCTED BY TOP PHOTO EDITORS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS. IN ADDITION, NPPA HOSTS THREE INTENSE, WEEK-LONG TRAINING WORKSHOPS IN THE AREAS OF VIDEO NEWS STORIES, ADVANCED STORYTELLING AND MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS. THESE HIGHLY-REGARDED PROGRAMS ARE A MIXTURE OF PRESENTATIONS BY AWARD-WINNING VISUAL JOURNALISTS; HANDS-ON COACHING AND CANDID CRITIQUES; AND IN-THE-FIELD ASSIGNMENTS. FINALLY, NPPA ALSO PERIODICALLY CONDUCTS BUSINESS PRACTICES PROGRAMS, ONE-DAY EVENTS THAT HELP PHOTOJOURNALISTS CREATE SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODELS IN A CHANGING MARKETPLACE. LECTURES ADDRESS BASIC BUSINESS PRINCIPLES FACED BY FREELANCE JOURNALISTS.
MAGAZINE PUBLICATION NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER MAGAZINE IS NPPA'S HALLMARK PUBLICATION, PUBLISHED CONTINUOUSLY SINCE NPPA'S FOUNDING IN 1946. AS THE PROFESSIONAL VOICE OF VISUAL JOURNALISM, NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER IDENTIFIES TRENDS, DELINEATES ISSUES, AND PROVIDES INFORMATION TO PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS ALIKE. THE MAGAZINE'S COLUMNS AND NEWS STORIES ARE OFTEN CITED AS "THE AUTHORITY" ON TOPICS RANGING FROM LAW AND ETHICS TO TECHNOLOGY AND THE ART OF PHOTOJOURNALISM. THE PUBLICATION IS DISTRIBUTED WORLDWIDE SIX TIMES EACH YEAR TO APPROXIMATELY 4,500 INDIVIDUALS.
MEMBER SERVICES: NPPA CONSISTENTLY DELIVERS VALUE TO ITS 6,000-PLUS MEMBERS AND TO THE BROADER PROFESSION BY SERVING AS THE LEADING ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS OF VISUAL JOURNALISTS BY ADDRESSING LOCAL AND FEDERAL POLICY ISSUES THAT AFFECT JOURNALISTS' ABILITY TO PROVIDE THE PUBLIC WITH NEWS IMAGES. NPPA ALSO FOSTERS THE HIGHEST STANDARDS IN VISUAL JOURNALISM BY PROMOTING ITS LONG-STANDING CODE OF ETHICS. IN ADDITION, THE ASSOCIATION ASSISTS ITS MEMBERS IN ADVANCING THEIR CAREERS BY MANAGING THE VISUAL JOURNALISM JOB BANK THAT LISTS POSITION OPENINGS AT LEADING MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS. FURTHER, NPPA'S BEST OF PHOTOJOURNALISM COMPETITION - RENOWNED AS "THE CONTESTS DESIGNED FOR PHOTOJOURNALISTS BY PHOTOJOURNALISTS, AND INCORPORATING THE MANY FACETS OF THE VISUAL JOURNALISM INDUSTRY - ANNUALLY ATTRACTS THE MOST TALENTED PROFESSIONALS IN STILL, VIDEO, MULTIMEDIA, AND EDITING. OTHER MONTHLY AND QUARTERLY CONTESTS COMPLEMENT THE BOP COMPETITION AND SHOWCASE OUTSTANDING WORK BY NPPA MEMBERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Akili Ramsess Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $80,913 |
Oliver Janney Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Katie Schoolov President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Marie DE Jesus Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Andrew Stanfill Past President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Katie Diseroad Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $11,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $28,796 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $39,796 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $689,488 |
| Investment income | $50 |
| 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 | $735,008 |
| 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. | $101,914 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $132,506 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $31,702 |
| Payroll taxes | $16,547 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $227,314 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $38,980 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $13,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $16,471 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,485 |
| Office expenses | $35,263 |
| Information technology | $36,465 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $11,786 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $725 |
| Interest | $4,219 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $177 |
| Insurance | $7,816 |
| All other expenses | $131 |
| Total functional expenses | $738,173 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $103,216 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $504,076 |
| 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 | $607,292 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $24,733 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $276,397 |
| 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 | $149,900 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $451,030 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $130,636 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $25,626 |
| 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 | $607,292 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, National Press Photographers Association Inc has awarded $255,791 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Pasadena, CA PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $219,781 |
THE EDDIE ADAMS WORKSHOP PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Reston, VA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT A PROJECT ABOUT THE COMMUNICARE MIGRANT AID PROGRAM IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA | $10,000 |
Mclean, VA PURPOSE: THE ORGANIZATION DONATED MONEY FOR 5 SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUPPORT OF THE KALISH WORKSHOP | $6,010 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that National Press Photographers Association Inc has recieved totaling $10,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
First Look Media Works Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: General & Educational Support | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Arts & Science Council Charlotte Mecklenburg Inc Charlotte, NC | $42,519,495 | $11,600,726 |
Frist Art Museum Nashville, TN | $27,247,403 | $12,277,490 |
Professional Photographers Of America Inc Atlanta, GA | $48,960,545 | $12,325,076 |
Inda Association Of The Non Woven Fabrics Industry Cary, NC | $9,846,018 | $4,859,607 |
Andreas H Bechtler Arts Foundation Charlotte, NC | $39,434,021 | $2,461,495 |
Georgia Association Of Manufacturers Inc Atlanta, GA | $2,700,140 | $2,292,406 |
The Center For Craft Creativity & Design Inc Asheville, NC | $15,329,103 | $2,386,393 |
Two Red Roses Foundation Inc St Petersburg, FL | $81,826,203 | $5,214,247 |
The Armory Art Center Inc West Palm Beach, FL | $4,340,445 | $2,084,067 |
Forward Arts Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | $5,240,641 | $1,648,904 |
Southern Highland Handicraft Guild Inc Asheville, NC | $7,206,278 | $2,199,830 |
Lighthouse Artcenter Inc Tequesta, FL | $3,825,019 | $2,482,262 |