New Jersey Civic Information Consortium
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $753.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Montclair, NJ
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 85-3522347
Organization Overview
New Jersey Civic Information Consortium is located in Montclair, NJ. According to its NTEE Classification (B12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, 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. New Jersey Civic Information Consortium is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Since 2021, New Jersey Civic Information Consortium has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $486,553. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE NEW JERSEY CIVIC INFORMATION CONSORTIUM REIMAGINES HOW PUBLIC FUNDING CAN BE USED TO ADDRESS THE GROWING PROBLEM OF NEWS DESERTS, MISINFORMATION, AND SUPPORT MORE INFORMED COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CONSORTIUM PROVIDES GRANTS FOR PROJECTS THAT ACHIEVE THE FOLLOWING GOALS. IMPROVE THE QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF CIVIC INFORMATION IN NEW JERSEY COMMUNITIES. GIVE RESIDENTS ENHANCED ACCESS TO USEFUL GOVERNMENT DATA AND PUBLIC INFORMATION THROUGH INNOVATIVE APPLICATIONS, PLATFORMS, AND TECHNOLOGIES. TRAIN STUDENTS, PROFESSIONALS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN THE PRACTICE OF COMMUNITY STORYTELLING, JOURNALISM, AND MEDIA PRODUCTION. NURTURE BETTER CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND DIALOGUE INSIDE AND BETWEEN NEW JERSEY COMMUNITIES. BETTER MEET THE INFORMATION NEEDS OF LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES AND RACIAL AND ETHNIC COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE BEEN UNDERSERVED BY THE MEDIA. INVEST IN RESEARCH AND PRACTICES THAT CAN HELP MEDIA OUTLETS BECOME MORE CLOSELY CONNECTED TO THEIR AUDIENCES AND MORE SUSTAINABLE WITHOUT GOVERNMENT SUPPORT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christopher J Daggett Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Therise Edwards Vice Chair Eff. 6/2021 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Murice Hall Vice Chair Until 6/2021 | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kevin Belfield Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
John Rd Celock Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Molly DE Aguiar Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $503,435 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $250,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $753,435 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $255 |
| 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 | $753,690 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $486,553 |
| 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 | $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 | $17,587 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $3,163 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $515,159 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $241,276 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,000,255 |
| 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 | $1,241,531 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,435 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $996,565 |
| 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 | $1,003,000 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $238,531 |
| 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 | $1,241,531 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, New Jersey Civic Information Consortium has awarded $486,553 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ROWAN UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE HAMMONTON GAZETTE, TRENTON JOURNAL AND STORIES OF ATLANTIC CITY MEDIA PROJECTS | $104,747 |
Blairstown, NJ PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT LAUNCH OF THE RIDGEVIEW ECHO | $35,000 |
Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR THE BLOOMFIELD INFORMATION PROJECT | $35,000 |
Old Bridge, NJ PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY PUBLIC RECORDS DATABASE | $35,000 |
Elizabeth, NJ PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT RADIO POPULAR, A TWICE WEEKLY, SPANISH-LANGUAGE INTERNET RADIO PROGRAM | $35,000 |
Trenton, NJ PURPOSE: LET MY PEOPLE LEARN-HISTORVIC EDUCATION PROJECT | $35,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that New Jersey Civic Information Consortium has recieved totaling $250,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community Foundation Of New Jersey Morristown, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Fund For Public Schools Inc New York, NY | $69,123,846 | $27,701,638 |
Ernst & Young Foundation New York, NY | $39,971,970 | $27,635,064 |
Kipp New York Inc New York, NY | $134,718,837 | $36,118,873 |
Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship Inc Buffalo, NY | $26,879,466 | $14,014,941 |
The Heckscher Foundation For Children New York, NY | $236,760,119 | $11,760,357 |
United Federation Of Teachers Educational Foundation Inc New York, NY | $18,651,586 | $11,866,585 |
Vista Foundation Hershey, PA | $12,658,681 | $12,905,128 |
Caroline & Joseph S Gruss Life Monument Funds Inc New York, NY | $48,124,527 | $2,679,769 |
Storehouse For Teachers Pittsburgh, PA | $4,365,823 | $11,202,988 |
Suny Impact Foundation Inc New York, NY | $1,805,430 | $8,847,404 |
Poughkeepsie Public School Teachers Asso Trust Fund Poughkeepsie, NY | $14,239,734 | $11,580,276 |
Elevate 215 Philadelphia, PA | $9,991,857 | $10,518,985 |