Press On South Inc
- Assets
- $618.3k
- Revenue
- $193.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Founding
- 01/2020
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 84-3775642
Organization Overview
Press On South Inc is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 2020. According to its NTEE Classification (R03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Press On South Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Press On South Inc 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 12/2023, Press On South Inc generated $193.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (48.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $765.6k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2021, Press On South Inc has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $164,500. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PRESS ON IS A SOUTHERN MEDIA COLLECTIVE THAT CATALYZES CHANGE AND ADVANCES JUSTICE THROUGH THE PRACTICE OF MOVEMENT JOURNALISM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LEVEL UP IS AN EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT WORKS TO EQUIP JOURNALISTS AND COMMUNITY MEDIA MAKERS WITH THE ANALYSIS, SKILLS, AND TOOLS THEY NEED TO TRANSFORM THE FIELD OF JOURNALISM AND EXPAND THE PRACTICE OF SOUTHERN MOVEMENT JOURNALISM. IN 2023, LEVEL UP HOSTED 17 PUBLIC WORKSHOPS THAT REACHED 477 PARTICIPANTS AND ENCOURAGED THEM TO DEEPEN THEIR MOVEMENT JOURNALISM PRACTICES.
THE MOVEMENT BUILDING PROGRAM WORKS TO CREATE NETWORKS AMONG ORGANIZERS AND JOURNALISTS TO UPLIFT COMMUNITY MEMBERS' WORK AND TO FURTHER SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH NARRATIVE. IN 2023, THIS WORK INCLUDED HOSTING A MOVEMENT JOURNALISM LISTSERV THAT REACHED 300 PARTICIPANTS AND ENCOURAGED THEM TO SHARE RESOURCES, UPLIFT EACH OTHER'S WORK AND BUILD COMMUNITY. THE COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM WORKS TO AMPLIFY THE LONG HISTORY OF SOUTHERN STORYTELLING AND TO SHARE OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN PRESS ON.
THE FREEDOMWAYS REPORTING RESIDENCY IS A PROGRAM FOR JOURNALISTS AND STORYTELLERS IN THE US SOUTH WHOSE WORK SERVES TO ADVANCE JUSTICE. IN AN EFFORT TO STRENGTHEN JOURNALISM DRIVEN BY PEOPLE WHO ARE BUILDING POWER WITHIN MARGINALIZED AND OPPRESSED COMMUNITIES, THE PROGRAM PRIORITIZES WOMEN OF COLOR AND LGBTQ+ PEOPLE OF COLOR AS PARTICIPANTS.
THE SOUTHERN MOVEMENT MEDIA FUND PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE GRANTS TO SOUTHERN MEDIA MAKERS AND JOURNALISTS WHO PRACTICE MOVEMENT JOURNALISM, PROVIDING THEM SUPPORT TO WORK ALONGSIDE THEIR COMMUNITIES, WITH EACH OTHER, AND MOVEMENT PARTNERS TO PRODUCE THE NEWS AND INFORMATION PEOPLE NEED TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR LIVES. IN 2023, THE SOUTHERN MOVEMENT MEDIA FUND FUNDED 30 GRANTEES(18 ORGANIZATIONS AND 12 INDIVIDUALS) TO SUPPORT THEIR WORK IN CREATING COMMUNITY BASED MOVEMENT JOURNALISM PROJECTS ROOTED IN THE SOUTH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lisa Armstrong Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Hannah Hasan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anita Varma Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tina Vasquez Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rumba Yambu Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $186,695 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $186,695 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $6,338 |
| 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 | $193,033 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $117,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $68,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $447,493 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| 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 | $101,813 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $6,835 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $765,597 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $615,106 |
| 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 | $3,164 |
| 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 | $618,270 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,985 |
| 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 | $1,985 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $446,285 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $170,000 |
| 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 | $618,270 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Press On South Inc has awarded $57,500 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
TRANSGRIOT PURPOSE: JOURNALISM | $10,000 |
SOUTHERN MOVEMENT COMMITTEE PURPOSE: JOURNALISM | $10,000 |
ESPICYNIPPLES PURPOSE: JOURNALISM | $10,000 |
BLACK IN APPALACHIA PURPOSE: JOURNALISM | $10,000 |
DESCENDENTS OF ELAINEMASSARCE 1919 PURPOSE: JOURNALISM | $7,500 |
COMMUNITY MOVEMENT BUILDERS PURPOSE: JOURNALISM | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Press On South Inc Atlanta, GA | $618,270 | $193,033 |
Congress Of Bosniaks Of North America Inc Lawrenceville, GA | $3,948 | $0 |
Trans Empowerment Project Jacksonville, NC | $68,326 | $0 |
Asociacion Glocal Inc Plantation, FL | $6,301 | $56,735 |
Atlanta Alliance Of Black Accountants Inc Atlanta, GA | $247,686 | $74,159 |
Pacific Asian And Asian North American Women In Theology And Min Atlanta, GA | $256,289 | $0 |
Foundation For Public Research Tampa, FL | $4,998 | $0 |