Blck Press Center For Broadcast Journalism is located in Saint Paul, MN. According to its NTEE Classification (A30) the organization is classified as: Media & Communications, 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. Blck Press Center For Broadcast Journalism 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:
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CENTER FOR BROADCAST JOURNALISM IS TRANSFORMING MEDIA TO BETTER REPRESENT THE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. WE DO THIS THROUGH OUR EDUCATION WORK, OUR NEWSROOM, AND OUR COMMUNITY RADIO STATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CBJ RUNS A LOCAL NEWSROOM WHICH PROVIDES ON-THE-JOB TRAINING TO EARLY CAREER REPORTERS WHILE COVERING STORIES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO ETHNICALLY DIVERSE COMMUNITIES. CBJ TRAINED TWO REPORTERS IN THE NEWSROOM, AND OVERSAW THE PUBLICATION OF APPROXIMATELY 175 STORIES.
CBJ ACQUIRED THE FCC LICENSE FOR A LOW POWER FM RADIO STATION IN ST. PAUL'S EAST SIDE (WEQY POWER104.7FM), BUILT OUT A NEW, STATE OF THE ART STUDIO, AND RELAUNCHED THE STATION UNDER A NEW BRAND IN SEPTEMBER 2023. IT CREATED LOCAL PROGRAMMING, BROADCAST RADIO STORIES REPORTED BY THE NEWSROOM, AND PROVIDED FREE/LOW-COST OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES TO ADVERTISE THEIR SERVICES. THE RADIO STATION SERVES AN AREA WITH A POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 30,000.
CBJ LAUNCHED ITS ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM, OFFERING EVENING CLASSES IN SKILLS RELATED TO JOURNALISM (NEWS WRITING, INTERVIEWING SKILLS, AUDIO RECORDING, AND VISUAL STORYTELLING). CBJ OFFERED FOUR CLASSES IN THE FALL OF 2023, SERVING 25 STUDENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Georgia Fort Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $24,000 |
Marianne Combs Board Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $17,920 |
Kimberly Nightingale Board Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Bianca Rhodes Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $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 | $340,066 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $340,066 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $870 |
Investment income | $2 |
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 | $341,423 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $41,920 |
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 | $2,538 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $3,975 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $85,216 |
Advertising and promotion | $509 |
Office expenses | $3,718 |
Information technology | $3,299 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $458 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $392 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,716 |
Insurance | $2,155 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $154,443 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $99,093 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $50,000 |
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 | $1,085 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $38,940 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $189,118 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,138 |
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 | $2,138 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $186,980 |
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 | $189,118 |