Civic Intelligence

Journalism for Change Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 47-2148160

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on May 07, 2019

Organization Profilewww.journalismforchange.org
2221 South Clark StreetArlington, VA 22202

(202) 657-6383

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

83rd percentile

0.58x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

51st percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

23rd percentile

-7.8%

Higher net margin than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

80th percentile

$135,347

Higher top officer pay than 80% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.9% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

5th percentile

-25%

Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

94th percentile

115%

Faster revenue growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets83rd percentile

Assets

Down

$296,792

Down $100,841 (-25%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$125,313

Down $257,527 (-67%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$171,479

Up $156,686 (+1059%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue51st percentileNet Margin23rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,716,618

Up $918,649 (+115%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$1,850,974

Up $1,082,039 (+141%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$134,356

Down $163,390 (-563%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth5th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2016: $84,713Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $84,7132016Assets 2017: $397,633Liabilities 2017: $14,793Net Assets 2017: $382,8402017Assets 2018: $296,792Liabilities 2018: $171,479Net Assets 2018: $125,3132018Assets 2019: $389,195Liabilities 2019: $226,403Net Assets 2019: $162,7922019Assets 2020: $332,952Liabilities 2020: $152,117Net Assets 2020: $180,8352020Assets 2021: $491,394Liabilities 2021: $254,367Net Assets 2021: $237,0272021Assets 2022: $674,274Liabilities 2022: $315,328Net Assets 2022: $358,9462022Assets 2023: $732,690Liabilities 2023: $472,258Net Assets 2023: $260,4322023Assets 2024: $643,544Liabilities 2024: $252,723Net Assets 2024: $390,8212024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$296,792
Liabilities$171,479
Net Assets$125,313
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth94th percentile

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

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2016: $945,067Expenses 2016: $868,760Net Income 2016: $76,3072016Revenue 2017: $797,969Expenses 2017: $768,935Net Income 2017: $29,0342017Revenue 2018: $1,716,618Expenses 2018: $1,850,974Net Income 2018: -$134,3562018Revenue 2019: $2,286,472Expenses 2019: $2,248,992Net Income 2019: $37,4802019Revenue 2020: $3,190,176Expenses 2020: $3,172,133Net Income 2020: $18,0432020Revenue 2021: $3,913,277Expenses 2021: $3,857,085Net Income 2021: $56,1922021Revenue 2022: $2,773,261Expenses 2022: $2,651,342Net Income 2022: $121,9192022Revenue 2023: $2,833,384Expenses 2023: $2,982,259Net Income 2023: -$148,8752023Revenue 2024: $3,383,818Expenses 2024: $3,306,013Net Income 2024: $77,8052024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$1,716,618
Expenses$1,850,974
Net Income-$134,356
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
May 7, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$1,716,618
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Journalism for change (jfc) support freedom of expression for artists, authors, musicians and journalists. Jfc supports all forms of journalism by and for citizens, communities, civil society seeking positive change.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$397,633$251,924▼ $145,709
Accounts Receivable-$42,979-
Total Assets$397,633$296,792▼ $100,841
Other Assets Total-$1,889-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$14,793$171,479▲ $156,686
Total Liabilities$14,793$171,479▲ $156,686
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$116,312$88,522▼ $27,790
Unrestricted Net Assets$266,528$36,791▼ $229,737
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$382,840$125,313▼ $257,527
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$397,633$296,792▼ $100,841
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay80th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Mark WhitehouseDirector of Programs and OperationsPT$128,464$6,883$135,347
Maziar Bahari--$46,667-$46,667

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Maziar BahariPresident
Mehrengiz KarBoard Member
Michael De VilliersTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,716,618
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$172,116
Change in Net Assets
$-134,356

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,716,618
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,716,618
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,716,618
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,186,485
Other Expenses$520,526
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$143,963
Total Fundraising Expense$6,616
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$1,181,131--$1,181,131
Fees for Services Other$459,032$17,919$238$477,189
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$110,899$11,044$5,439$127,382
Travel$24,513$0$0$24,513
Fees for Services Accounting$0$13,401$0$13,401
Payroll Taxes$8,443$841$414$9,698
Grants to Domestic Orgs$5,354--$5,354
Occupancy$3,450$344$169$3,963
Pension Plan Contributions$3,311$330$162$3,803
Comp Disqual Persons$2,681$267$132$3,080
Office Expenses$1,271$127$62$1,460
Total Functional Expenses$1,800,085$44,273$6,616$1,850,974

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,850,973
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,850,973
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,850,973
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
3
Spending
$1,103,151

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
EuropeGrants/program ServicesOnline News and Info03$1,103,151
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
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
-SubcontractorSubgrant ExpenseNo$1,103,151
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
Yes
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Journalism for Change Inc
EIN
47-2148160
Phone
2026576383
Address
2221 SOUTH CLARK STREET, ARLINGTON, VA 22202

Signing Officer

Name
Maziar Bahari
Title
President
Phone
2026576383
Signed
2019-05-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Maziar Bahari
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Va
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
1
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Wendroff & Associates LLC
Address
2300 9TH ST S STE 305, ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2345
Preparer
Brian Wendroff
Phone
7035531099
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The 990 is shared with board and reviewed against the organization's financial records for accuracy. All board members have the opportunity for comments or questions prior to the submission of the 990. For 2018, jfc had its cpa and auditor discuss the 990 with the board and it will follow the same process of making comments and questions prior to submission.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Jfc maintains a conflict of interest policy and all board members, staff, and agents must adhere to it and acknowledge receipt and compliance on an annual basis.”

Other

“Schedule l, supplemental information - jfc has an affiliate relationship with off-centre productions, llc(ocp), an entity based in the united kingdom that is owned by the president of jfc's board of directors. Jfc and ocp work together to jointly bid for projects, manage projects, and assist one another in carrying out specific grants and projects. Transactions between jfc and ocp are governed by agreements specific to each project.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“APARTHEID FILM 22. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Detriot-einac 103453. 4410. 0.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Nea-ostanwire small grant 85773. 28703. 94075.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“NOT A CRIME 1211. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Screenings and outreach campaign 63366. 34939. 29977.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Sports and rights projects 1117. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Changing the world 120676. 108948. 57289.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“IRANWIRE 58350. 0. 0.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE 990 IS SHARED WITH BOARD AND REVIEWED AGAINST THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL RECORDS FOR ACCURACY. ALL BOARD MEMBERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS PRIOR TO THE SUBMISSION OF THE 990. FOR 2018, JFC HAD ITS CPA AND AUDITOR DISCUSS THE 990 WITH THE BOARD AND IT WILL FOLLOW THE SAME PROCESS OF MAKING COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION.
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$296,792
Liabilities
$171,479
Net assets
$125,313
Revenue
$1,716,618
Expenses
$1,850,974
Net income
-$134,356
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.64$0.25$0.39$3.38$3.31$0.08
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.73$0.47$0.26$2.83$2.98$0.15
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.67$0.32$0.36$2.77$2.65$0.12
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.25$0.24$3.91$3.86$0.06
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.33$0.15$0.18$3.19$3.17$0.02
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.23$0.16$2.29$2.25$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.30$0.17$0.13$1.72$1.85$0.13
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.40$0.01$0.38$0.80$0.77$0.03
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.08$0.00$0.08$0.95$0.87$0.08