Western Iowa Journalism Foundation
- Assets
- $199.7k
- Revenue
- $280.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Breda, IA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 85-2308671
Organization Overview
Western Iowa Journalism Foundation is located in Breda, IA. According to its NTEE Classification (A12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Iowa Journalism Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SUPPORTING COMMUNITY JOURNALISM THAT ENSURES LONG-TERM ACCESS TO ACCURATE LOCAL NEWS AND INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING THROUGHOUT WESTERN IOWA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CARROLL TIMES HERALD WAS GIVEN THREE 3 GRANTS. ONE GRANT WAS FOR $500 THE SECOND GRANT WAS FOR $10,000. BOTH THESE GRANTS WERE MADE IN JULY 2021. A THIRD GRANT OF $20,000 WAS GIVEN IN DECEMBER 2021 FOR A TOTAL GRANT AMOUNT TO CARROLL TIMES HERALD OF $30,500 IN CALENDAR YEAR 2021. ALL THE GRANTS TOTALING $30,500 WERE GIVEN TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF WESTERN IOWA JOURNALISM FOUNDATION WIJF BY SUPPORTING REPORTING POSITIONS THAT WOULD EDUCATE INFORM AND ENGAGE RESIDENTS TO ENSURE LONG-TERM ACCESS TO ACCURATE LOCAL NEWS AND INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING IN WESTERN IOWA. THERE WERE NO EXPENSES AS THE GRANT PROCESS WAS DRIVEN BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO SERVE WITHOUT ANY COMPENSATION. FURTHER INFORMATION IS PROVIDED ON SCHEDULE O.
STORM LAKE TIMES WAS GIVEN ONE 1 GRANT FOR $15,000 IN JULY 2021. THE GRANT WAS GIVEN TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF WESTERN IOWA JOURNALISM FOUNDATION WIJF BY SUPPORTING REPORTING POSITIONS THAT WOULD EDUCATE INFORM AND ENGAGE RESIDENTS TO ENSURE LONG-TERM ACCESS TO ACCURATE LOCAL NEWS AND INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING IN WESTERN IOWA. THERE WERE NO EXPENSES AS THE GRANT PROCESS WAS DRIVEN BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO SERVE WITHOUT ANY COMPENSATION. FURTHER INFORMATION IS PROVIDED ON SCHEDULE O.
LA PRENSA WAS GIVEN TWO 2 GRANTS. ONE GRANT WAS FOR $500 THE SECOND GRANT WAS FOR $10,000 FOR A TOTAL OF $10,500. BOTH GRANTS WERE MADE IN JULY 2021. BOTH GRANTS TOTALING $10,500 WERE GIVEN TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF WESTERN IOWA JOURNALISM FOUNDATION WIJF BY SUPPORTING REPORTING POSITIONS THAT WOULD EDUCATE INFORM AND ENGAGE RESIDENTS TO ENSURE LONG-TERM ACCESS TO ACCURATE LOCAL NEWS AND INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING IN WESTERN IOWA. THERE WERE NO EXPENSES AS THE GRANT PROCESS WAS DRIVEN BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO SERVE WITHOUT ANY COMPENSATION. FURTHER INFORMATION IS PROVIDED ON SCHEDULE O.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kyle Munson President Of The Board Of Directors | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Dr Joel Lundstrom Vice President Of The Board Of Directors | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Dr Andrea Breemer Frantz Secretary Of The Board Of Directors | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Claudia Schabel Treasurer Of The Board Of Directors | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Todd Partridge Director | Trustee | 5 | $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 | $280,454 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $280,454 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $280,454 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $56,000 |
| 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. | $0 |
| 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 | $9,000 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $9,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,680 |
| Office expenses | $1,115 |
| Information technology | $1,558 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $624 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $384 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,351 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $80,712 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $199,742 |
| 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 | $199,742 |
| 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 | $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 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $199,742 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $199,742 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Western Iowa Journalism Foundation has awarded $56,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
THE STORM LAKE TIMES COMPANY PURPOSE: The grant was given to further the mission of Western Iowa Journalism Foundation by supporting reporting positions that would educate inform and engage residents to ensure long-term access to accurate local news and investigative reporting in western Iowa. | $30,500 |
CARROLL TIMES HERALD PURPOSE: All the grants totaling $30,500 were given to further the mission of Western Iowa Journalism Foundation by supporting reporting positions that would educate inform and engage residents to ensure long-term access to accurate local news and investigative reporting in western Iowa. | $15,000 |
LA PRENSA L L C PURPOSE: Both grants totaling $10,500 were given to further the mission of Western Iowa Journalism Foundation by supporting reporting positions that would educate inform and engage residents to ensure long-term access to accurate local news and investigative reporting in western Iowa. | $10,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Western Iowa Journalism Foundation has recieved totaling $612,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
John And Mary Tu Foundation Fountain Valley, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS - PUBLIC NEWS | $450,000 |
The Schmidt Family Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: WORKING TOWARDS A RESILIENT AND EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEM | $100,000 |
John And Mary Tu Foundation Fountain Valley, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS - PUBLIC NEWS | $60,000 |
Richard And Hinda Rosenthal Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GRANT | $2,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
United Performing Arts Fund Inc Milwaukee, WI | $14,391,026 | $9,375,574 |
Arts Midwest Minneapolis, MN | $13,049,827 | $7,597,060 |
Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc Des Moines, IA | $3,545,703 | $5,885,208 |
Net Foundation For Television Lincoln, NE | $25,243,567 | $5,881,957 |
Richard J Stern Foundation For The Arts Kansas City, MO | $50,258,336 | $4,476,999 |
Arts Partnership Saint Paul, MN | $39,537,439 | $5,290,504 |
Robert Allerton Trust Under Will Dated April 15 1964 Chicago, IL | $38,402,099 | $3,836,329 |
Ros Foundation Greenfield, WI | $30,196,896 | $3,469,836 |
Lithuanian Foundation Lemont, IL | $53,188,345 | $6,129,593 |
David C & Sarajean Ruttenberg Arts Foundation Chicago, IL | $0 | $66,826 |
Richard & Ellen Sandor Art Foundation Chicago, IL | $0 | $3,100 |
Kim Foundation Omaha, NE | $13,392,339 | $1,364,269 |