New Jersey Civic Information Consortium
- Assets
- $4.7m
- Revenue
- $6.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Montclair, NJ
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- 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.
For the year ending 12/2022, New Jersey Civic Information Consortium generated $6.2m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 102.7% per year over the past 2 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2021, New Jersey Civic Information Consortium has awarded 43 individual grants totaling $2,435,567. 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
2022
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/interim Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $50,000 |
Therise Edwards Vice Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
John Rd Celock Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Molly DE Aguiar Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Kevin Belfield Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Juan D Gonzalez Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $5,891,534 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $350,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,241,534 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,886 |
| 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 | $6,243,420 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,949,014 |
| 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. | $60,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,600 |
| 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 | $35,830 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $59,846 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $3,656 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| 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 | $963 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,265 |
| All other expenses | $5,854 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,116,428 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $383,744 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,258,414 |
| 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 | $15,063 |
| 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 | $4,657,221 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $186,668 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $105,030 |
| 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 | $291,698 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,365,523 |
| 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 | $4,657,221 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, New Jersey Civic Information Consortium has awarded $1,949,014 in support to 31 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NEW JERSEY COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT NJCH AND THE NEW SCHOOL COMMUNITY REPORTER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM | $339,000 |
NEW JERSEY CENTER FOR INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING PURPOSE: TO BUILD THE NEW JERSEY CENTER FOR INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING | $75,000 |
CENTER FOR COOPERATIVE MEDIA PURPOSE: TO TRAIN COMMUNITY RESIDENTS ENGAGED IN ONE OF YOUR THREE ADVOCACY PROGRAMS | $235,014 |
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN NEW JERSEY PURPOSE: FOR A RESEARCH PROJECT ASSESSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT FEEDBACK | $75,000 |
MOVEMENT ALLIANCE PROJECT PURPOSE: FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE BLOOMFIELD INFORMATION PROJECT'S COMMUNITY REPORTER CORPS PILOT PROGRAM | $65,000 |
NEWARK NEWS & STORY COLLABORATIVE PURPOSE: FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE NEWARK NEWS & STORY COLLABORATIVE. | $75,000 |