Civic Intelligence

Journalism for Change Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 47-2148160

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Aug 22, 2021

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

(202) 657-6383

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

79th percentile

0.46x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

33rd percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

39th percentile

0.6%

Higher net margin than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$166,057

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.2% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-14%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

84th percentile

40%

Faster revenue growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets79th percentile

Assets

Down

$332,952

Down $56,243 (-14%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$180,835

Up $18,043 (+11%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$152,117

Down $74,286 (-33%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue33rd percentileNet Margin39th percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,190,176

Up $903,704 (+40%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$3,172,133

Up $923,141 (+41%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

$18,043

Down $19,437 (-52%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth6th 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

2020

Assets$332,952
Liabilities$152,117
Net Assets$180,835
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth84th 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

2020

Revenue$3,190,176
Expenses$3,172,133
Net Income$18,043
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Aug 22, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$3,190,176
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$161,050$187,168▲ $26,118
Accounts Receivable$219,888$131,475▼ $88,413
Total Assets$389,195$332,952▼ $56,243
Other Assets Total$8,257$14,309▲ $6,052
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$226,403$152,117▼ $74,286
Total Liabilities$226,403$152,117▼ $74,286
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$116,209$120,962▲ $4,753
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$46,583$59,873▲ $13,290
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$162,792$180,835▲ $18,043
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$389,195$332,952▼ $56,243
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay86th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Mark WhitehouseDirector of Programs and OperationsFT$157,208$8,849$166,057
Mark Whitehouse--$157,208$8,849$166,057
Maziar Bahari--$157,080-$157,080

Board Members and Trustees

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

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,190,176
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$7,863
Change in Net Assets
$18,043

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,190,176
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,190,176
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,190,176
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,779,095
Other Expenses$958,937
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$434,101
Total Fundraising Expense$15,156
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$1,762,095--$1,762,095
Fees for Services Other$880,250$2,226$0$882,476
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$356,314$16,776$12,573$385,663
Payroll Taxes$25,507$1,201$900$27,608
All Other Expenses$14,739$10,422$520$25,681
Fees for Services Accounting$0$25,495$0$25,495
Grants to Domestic Orgs$17,000--$17,000
Comp Disqual Persons$11,087$522$391$12,000
Pension Plan Contributions$8,158$384$288$8,830
Advertising$6,171$2,631$0$8,802
Occupancy$7,384$348$261$7,993
Insurance$5,372$253$190$5,815
Travel$1,640$0$0$1,640
Office Expenses$957$45$33$1,035
Total Functional Expenses$3,096,674$60,303$15,156$3,172,133

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,172,133
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,172,133
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,172,133
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
3
Spending
$1,762,095

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$1,762,095
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$1,762,095
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
2021-08-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Maziar Bahari
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Va
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
4
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 2020, 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

“Engaging news 301511. 195774. 359532.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“38asl 224277. 101148. 238308.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Corona 211612. 138793. 0.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Stop human trafficking 202900. 87806. 203262.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Religious minorities 126572. 87487. 129133.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Love of their country 42099. 42099. 50000.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Workers & teachers 29326. 26558. 44905.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Goal shelter 8185. 5000. 0.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“MURAL 1993. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Race and unity 2019 1047. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Journalism advocacy and monitoring 395. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Screenings and outreach campaign 44. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Changing the world 14. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consultant 880250. 880250. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Payroll processing fee 2226. 0. 2226. 0.”

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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$332,952
Liabilities
$152,117
Net assets
$180,835
Revenue
$3,190,176
Expenses
$3,172,133
Net income
$18,043
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