Civic Intelligence

Foundation for Progress in Journalism

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 46-3600776

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on May 15, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.FOUNDATIONFORPROGRESSINJOURNALISM.ORG
115 3rd Avenue WestBirmingham, AL 35203

(201) 240-9423

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

2nd percentile

-492%

Higher net margin than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

34th percentile

-5.5%

Faster asset growth than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

2nd percentile

-98%

Faster revenue growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets56th percentile

Assets

Down

$263,631

Down $15,323 (-5.5%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$263,631

Down $15,323 (-5.5%) from 2016

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue56th percentileNet Margin2nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$3,116

Down $179,687 (-98%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$18,439

Up $9,983 (+118%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$15,323

Down $189,670 (-109%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth34th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2013: $1Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $25,512Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $104,607Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $104,6072015Assets 2016: $278,954Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $278,9542016Assets 2017: $263,631Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $263,6312017Assets 2018: $253,030Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $253,0302018Assets 2019: $245,785Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $245,7852019Assets 2020: $240,835Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $240,8352020Assets 2021: $236,404Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $236,4042021Assets 2022: $235,492Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $235,4922022Assets 2023: $234,589Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $234,5892023Assets 2024: $276,682Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $276,6822024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$263,631
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$263,631
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth2nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2013: $0Expenses 2013: $0Net Income 2013: $02013Revenue 2014: $35,000Expenses 2014: $9,488Net Income 2014: $25,5122014Revenue 2015: $100,592Expenses 2015: $21,497Net Income 2015: $79,0952015Revenue 2016: $182,803Expenses 2016: $8,456Net Income 2016: $174,3472016Revenue 2017: $3,116Expenses 2017: $18,439Net Income 2017: -$15,3232017Revenue 2018: $1,589Expenses 2018: $12,190Net Income 2018: -$10,6012018Revenue 2019: $312Expenses 2019: $7,557Net Income 2019: -$7,2452019Revenue 2020: $15Expenses 2020: $4,965Net Income 2020: -$4,9502020Revenue 2021: $165,000Expenses 2021: $169,431Net Income 2021: -$4,4312021Revenue 2022: $30,420Expenses 2022: $31,332Net Income 2022: -$9122022Revenue 2023: $275,534Expenses 2023: $276,437Net Income 2023: -$9032023Revenue 2024: $699,469Expenses 2024: $657,376Net Income 2024: $42,0932024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$3,116
Expenses$18,439
Net Income-$15,323
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
May 15, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$49,116
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

A corporation that is organized to provide students with a strong journalism foundation through training and internships with media partners. This foundation strives to improve the skills of these students, reinforcing their interest in journalism, and positioning them to be more competitive in acquiring roles as practicing journalists.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$278,954$263,631▼ $15,323
Investments Program Related$75,000$140,040▲ $65,040
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$146,944$113,922▼ $33,022
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$35,000--
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$22,010$9,669▼ $12,341
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$278,954$263,631▼ $15,323
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$278,954$263,631▼ $15,323
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$278,954$263,631▼ $15,323

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Investment Program Related Org$140,040--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John O Hudson IiiDirector, Chair of the Boa
Brian HamiltonDirector, President
George FrenchBoard Member
Lamell McmorrisBoard Member
Samuel MartinExecutive Director
Robert L BlalockSecretary, Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$48,200
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$916
Other Revenue
$-46,000
All Other Contributions
$1,200
Change in Net Assets
$-15,323
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$12,239
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$6,200
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Accounting-$8,863-$8,863
Grants to Domestic Orgs$4,500--$4,500
Grants to Domestic Individuals$1,700--$1,700
Fees for Services Management$1,500$100-$1,600
Office Expenses-$698-$698
Other Expenses-$457-$457
Conferences and Meetings-$423-$423
Occupancy-$198-$198
Total Functional Expenses$7,700$10,739$0$18,439
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$46,000
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
An Evening of Love Concert$47,000---
Total Events$47,000-$46,000$-46,000
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-Owned by FoundationFpj Media Inc Is Paying Off a Loan From the Foundation With InterestNo$13,257
-Owned by a Fpj Media Inc, a Subsidiary of This FoundationInternship Grant Was Awarded to the Birmingham TimesNo$2,100
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Board of directors and prior board of directors are community business leaders that have business dealings outside of the foundation. John o. Hudson, iii and brian hamilton have a business relationship.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 is provided to all members of the board for approval before filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The organization annually reviews the policy with officers, directors, and key employees.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Financial statements, governing documents and conflict of interest standards will be made available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Foundation for Progress in Journalism
EIN
46-3600776
Phone
2012409423
Address
115 3RD AVENUE WEST, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203

Signing Officer

Name
Samuel Martin
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2058071998
Signed
2018-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John Hudson
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Al
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Claude H Estes Company Pc
Address
2117 MAGNOLIA AVE SOUTH SUITE 200, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Preparer
Claude H Estes Iv CPA
Phone
2059309789
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND PRIOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE COMMUNITY BUSINESS LEADERS THAT HAVE BUSINESS DEALINGS OUTSIDE OF THE FOUNDATION. JOHN O. HUDSON, III AND BRIAN HAMILTON HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL BEFORE FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE POLICY WITH OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES.
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$263,631
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$263,631
Revenue
$3,116
Expenses
$18,439
Net income
-$15,323
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.77$0.00$2.77$6.99$6.57$0.42
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.35$0.00$2.35$2.76$2.76$0.01
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.35$0.00$2.35$0.30$0.31$0.01
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.36$0.00$2.36$1.65$1.69$0.04
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.41$0.00$2.41$0.00$0.05$0.05
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.46$0.00$2.46$0.00$0.08$0.07
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.53$0.00$2.53$0.02$0.12$0.11
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.64$0.00$2.64$0.03$0.18$0.15
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.79$0.00$2.79$1.83$0.08$1.74
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.05$0.00$1.05$1.01$0.21$0.79
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.26$0.00$0.35$0.09$0.26
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00