Prison Journalism Project Incorporated is located in Chicago, IL. According to its NTEE Classification (A30) the organization is classified as: Media & Communications, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Prison Journalism Project Incorporated employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Prison Journalism Project Incorporated 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PRISON JOURNALISM PROJECT (PJP) IS AN INDEPENDENT, NONPROFIT, NATIONAL ORGANIZATION, HEADQUARTERED IN CHICAGO, THAT TRAINS INCARCERATED WRITERS TO BECOME JOURNALISTS AND PUBLISHES THEIR STORIES. IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, PJP IS DEDICATED TO 1) EDUCATING INCARCERATED WRITERS IN JOURNALISM, 2) OPERATING A DIGITAL PUBLICATION TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT INCARCERATION, THE PRISON SYSTEM, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AND 3) CREATING AND PUBLISHING EDUCATIONAL PRINT MATERIALS AND A TEXTBOOK. WE AIM TO DEVELOP THE FIRST NATIONAL NETWORK OF PRISON CORRESPONDENTS AND HELP SHAPE FREEDOM OF THE PRESS BEHIND WALLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PRISON JOURNALISM PROJECT (PJP) IS DEDICATED TO 1) EDUCATING INCARCERATED WRITERS IN JOURNALISM, 2) OPERATING A DIGITAL PUBLICATION TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT INCARCERATION, THE PRISON SYSTEM, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AND 3) CREATING AND PUBLISHING EDUCATIONAL PRINT MATERIALS AND A TEXTBOOK. WE AIM TO DEVELOP THE FIRST NATIONAL NETWORK OF PRISON CORRESPONDENTS AND HELP SHAPE FREEDOM OF THE PRESS BEHIND WALLS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Wesley Lowery Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Melody Drummond Hansen Sectretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Jennair Rennie Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Lawrence Bartley Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Mei Fong Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Emily Galvin-Almanza Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $914,123 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $914,123 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,006,648 |
Investment income | $76 |
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 | $1,920,847 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $114,583 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,583 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $553,773 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $11,807 |
Other employee benefits | $82,734 |
Payroll taxes | $55,659 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $537 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,551 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $224,940 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $28,160 |
Information technology | $34,310 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,234 |
Travel | $17,039 |
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 | $3,717 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,172,983 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $184,272 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,036 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $550,884 |
Accounts receivable, net | $84,658 |
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 | $33,193 |
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 | $863,043 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $22,398 |
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 | $22,398 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $840,645 |
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 | $863,043 |