Civic Intelligence

Journalism for Change Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 47-2148160

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on May 13, 2020

Organization Profilewww.journalismforchange.org
901 North Glebe Rd 5th FloorArlington, VA 22203

(202) 657-6383

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Balance Sheet

Assets

Flat

$389,195

Flat from 2019

Net Assets

Flat

$162,792

Flat from 2019

Liabilities

Flat

$226,403

Flat from 2019

Revenue And Expenses

Revenue

Flat

$2,286,472

Flat from 2019

Expenses

Flat

$2,248,992

Flat from 2019

Net Income

Flat

$37,480

Flat from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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 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

2019

Assets$389,195
Liabilities$226,403
Net Assets$162,792
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

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 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

2019

Revenue$2,286,472
Expenses$2,248,992
Net Income$37,480
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
May 13, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$2,286,472
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
Accounts Receivable$42,979$219,888▲ $176,909
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$251,924$161,050▼ $90,874
Total Assets$296,792$389,195▲ $92,403
Other Assets Total$1,889$8,257▲ $6,368
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$171,479$226,403▲ $54,924
Total Liabilities$171,479$226,403▲ $54,924
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$36,791$116,209▲ $79,418
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$88,522$46,583▼ $41,939
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$125,313$162,792▲ $37,479
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$296,792$389,195▲ $92,403
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Maziar Bahari--$153,284$153,284
Mark WhitehouseDirector of Programs and OperationsPT$139,448$139,448

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Maziar BahariPresident
Anisa Khadem NwachukuBoard Member
Eric NovotnyBoard Member
Mehrengiz KarBoard Member
Michael De VilliersTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,286,472
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$340,096
Change in Net Assets
$37,480

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,286,472
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,286,472
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,286,472
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,290,302
Other Expenses$675,701
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$282,989
Total Fundraising Expense$10,411
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$1,250,497--$1,250,497
Fees for Services Other$597,996$17,484$0$615,480
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$226,265$17,999$8,885$253,149
Grants to Domestic Orgs$39,805--$39,805
Travel$30,479$0$0$30,479
Payroll Taxes$15,662$1,247$616$17,525
All Other Expenses$6,234$4,977$243$11,454
Fees for Services Accounting$0$11,447$0$11,447
Comp Disqual Persons$5,810$462$228$6,500
Pension Plan Contributions$5,198$413$204$5,815
Occupancy$4,441$353$174$4,968
Insurance$1,160$92$46$1,298
Office Expenses$512$48$15$575
Total Functional Expenses$2,184,059$54,522$10,411$2,248,992

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,248,992
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,248,992
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,248,992
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
3
Spending
$1,250,497

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$1,250,497
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$1,250,497
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 35% controlled entity
No
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
901 NORTH GLEBE RD 5TH FLOOR, ARLINGTON, VA 22203

Signing Officer

Name
Mark Whitehouse
Title
Director
Phone
2026576383
Signed
2020-05-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Maziar Bahari
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Va
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
3
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Wendroff & Associates LLC
Address
2900 SOUTH QUINCY STREET STE 360, ARLINGTON, VA 22206
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 2019, 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. The relationship is disclosed to all donors and the board treasurer reviews all transactions between the parties.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Other side - gec 135912. 114936. 139701.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Journalism advocacy and monitoring 101110. 69260. 103929.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Race and unity 2019 93130. 71524. 95000.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Information advocates 91589. 69764. 94143.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Workers & teachers 73458. 40000. 60000.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Mural 41857. 20000. 25000.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Goal shelter 33282. 17305. 37750.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Detroit - einac 30242. 0. 4250.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Sports and rights project 1361. 0. 1399.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Screenings and outreach campaign 1024. 0. 38065.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Nea - ostanwire small grant 811. 0. 5877.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Changing the world 517. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Apartheid film 165. 0. 5126.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consultant 597996. 597996. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Payroll processing fee 1584. 0. 1584. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Audit 15900. 0. 15900. 0.”

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IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0JOURNALISM FOR CHANGE ADHERES TO A MONITORING SYSTEM DERIVED FROM US GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS (2CFR200) THAT DETAIL SELECTION ASSESSMENT, OVERSIGHT, AND MONITORING OF SUBGRANT RECIPIENTS. WE REVIEW AUDITS, REGULAR FINANCIAL REPORTS, REGULAR MEETINGS WITH RECIPIENTS, REVIEW OF PROGRAM REPORTS, AND SITE VISITS AS NECESSARY. ALL RECIPIENTS ARE VETTED THROUGH THE DONOR, SAM AND OTHER AVAILABLE VETTING.
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IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0SCHEDULE 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, MAZIAR BAHARI, 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. THE RELATIONSHIP IS DISCLOSED TO ALL DONORS AND THE BOARD TREASURER REVIEWS ALL TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN THE PARTIES.
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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 2019, 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1JFC 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.

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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$389,195
Liabilities
$226,403
Net assets
$162,792
Revenue
$2,286,472
Expenses
$2,248,992
Net income
$37,480
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
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