Liabilities / Assets
60th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
EIN 26-3550262 • 501(c)3 • Washington, DC
Profile
The organization is dedicated to furthering innovative journalism, in particular the pursuit of news and human interest stories promoting positive social change.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
60th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Liabilities / Revenue
62nd percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
5th percentile
Higher net margin than 5% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
81st percentile
Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
24th percentile
Faster asset growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
92nd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$69,283
Down $38,769 (-36%) from 2023
Liabilities
Flat$0
Flat from 2023
Net Assets
Down$69,283
Down $38,769 (-36%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$12,245
Up $6,420 (+110%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$51,014
Up $49,313 (+2899%) from 2023
Net Income
Down-$38,769
Down $42,893 (-1040%) from 2023
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
The organization is dedicated to furthering innovative journalism, in particular the pursuit of news and human interest stories promoting positive social change.
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES GRANTS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO DESERVING JOURNALISTS, STUDENTS, AND OTHER PERSONS PURSUING STORIES INTENDED TO BRING ABOUT POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE. | $0 | $49,995 |
| THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FUNDING, EDITORIAL ASSISTANCE, AND OVERSIGHT FOR THE PRODUCTION AND DISSEMINATION OF NEWS AND HUMAN INTEREST STORIES REGARDING SOCIAL CHANGE AND OTHER SIMILAR SUBJECT MATTER NOT TYPICALLY ADDRESSED IN THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA. | $0 | $1,019 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALISSA SHAPIRO | Director, President | - | $0 | - | - |
| ANNE MARLER | Director, Treasurer | - | $0 | - | - |
| PATRICK ALEXANDER | Director, Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
“Description: interest income. Amount: 63.”
“Activity classification: fellowship. Grantee name: valerie kipnis. Grantee relationship: none. Property description: cash. Date of gift: 03/30/24. Amount given: 5,000.”
“Activity classification: fellowship. Grantee name: valerie kipnis. Grantee relationship: none. Property description: cash. Date of gift: 03/31/24. Amount given: 24,998.”
“Activity classification: fellowship. Grantee name: valerie kipnis. Grantee relationship: none. Property description: cash. Date of gift: 06/30/24. Amount given: 19,998. Total included on form 990-ez, line 10: 49,996.”
“Description: service charges. Amount: 67. Description: office supplies and expenses. Amount: 210. Description: website hosting. Amount: 741. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 1,018.”
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| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 69283 |
| IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt | 0 | 12182 |
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| IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt | 0 | -38769 |
| IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd | 0 | 1 |
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| IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990EZ/GrantsAndSimilarAmountsPaidAmt | 0 | 49996 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 12245 |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartVInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 69283 |
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| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 69283 |
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| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 1 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 2 | 1.00 |
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| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 2 | 0 |
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| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 0 | ALISSA SHAPIRO |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 1 | ANNE MARLER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 2 | PATRICK ALEXANDER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | DIRECTOR, TREASURER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY |
| IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt | 0 | 1018 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherRevenueTotalAmt | 0 | 63 |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO FURTHERING INNOVATIVE JOURNALISM, IN PARTICULAR THE PURSUIT OF NEWS AND HUMAN INTEREST STORIES PROMOTING POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES GRANTS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO DESERVING JOURNALISTS, STUDENTS, AND OTHER PERSONS PURSUING STORIES INTENDED TO BRING ABOUT POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 1 | THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FUNDING, EDITORIAL ASSISTANCE, AND OVERSIGHT FOR THE PRODUCTION AND DISSEMINATION OF NEWS AND HUMAN INTEREST STORIES REGARDING SOCIAL CHANGE AND OTHER SIMILAR SUBJECT MATTER NOT TYPICALLY ADDRESSED IN THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 49995 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 1 | 1019 |
| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd | 0 | IL |
| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 51014 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 51014 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 12245 |
| IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt | 0 | WWW.THEJOHNALEXANDERPROJECT.ORG |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 12182 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 5735 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 38507 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 8010 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 34503 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 98937 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 63 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 90 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 99 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 125 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 295 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 672 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 161 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 161 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct | 0 | 0.75100 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct | 0 | 0.85030 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt | 0 | 74932 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt | 0 | 24005 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 12182 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 5735 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 38507 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 8010 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 34503 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 98937 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt | 0 | 99770 |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine2 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | DESCRIPTION: INTEREST INCOME. AMOUNT: 63. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | ACTIVITY CLASSIFICATION: FELLOWSHIP. GRANTEE NAME: VALERIE KIPNIS. GRANTEE RELATIONSHIP: NONE. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: CASH. DATE OF GIFT: 03/30/24. AMOUNT GIVEN: 5,000. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | ACTIVITY CLASSIFICATION: FELLOWSHIP. GRANTEE NAME: VALERIE KIPNIS. GRANTEE RELATIONSHIP: NONE. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: CASH. DATE OF GIFT: 03/31/24. AMOUNT GIVEN: 24,998. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | ACTIVITY CLASSIFICATION: FELLOWSHIP. GRANTEE NAME: VALERIE KIPNIS. GRANTEE RELATIONSHIP: NONE. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: CASH. DATE OF GIFT: 06/30/24. AMOUNT GIVEN: 19,998. TOTAL INCLUDED ON FORM 990-EZ, LINE 10: 49,996. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | DESCRIPTION: SERVICE CHARGES. AMOUNT: 67. DESCRIPTION: OFFICE SUPPLIES AND EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 210. DESCRIPTION: WEBSITE HOSTING. AMOUNT: 741. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 1,018. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 8 - OTHER REVENUE |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10 - GRANTS AND SIMILAR AMOUNTS PAID |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10 - GRANTS AND SIMILAR AMOUNTS PAID |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10 - GRANTS AND SIMILAR AMOUNTS PAID |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 - OTHER EXPENSES |
| TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl/DeclarationDesc | 0 | THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT. |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z |
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| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | TREASURER |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 3124053302 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2025-11-06 |
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| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | JOHN |
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| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 1439 Q STREET NW |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | WASHINGTON |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | DC |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 20007 |
| ReturnHeader/IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd | 0 | 1 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN | 0 | 931964909 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | EAG GREAT LAKES LLC |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 222 S RIVERSIDE PLAZA SUITE 2730 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm | 0 | CHICAGO |
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| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 60606 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 3123462141 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparationDt | 0 | 2025-11-06 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm | 0 | MATTHEW TOMASZEWSKI |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2025-11-07T08:09:26-06:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990EZ |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2024-01-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2024-12-31 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2024 |
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