Civic Intelligence

Journalism for Change Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 47-2148160

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 09, 2022

Organization ProfileJOURNALISMFORCHANGE.ORG
901 North Glebe Road 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

84th percentile

0.52x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

45th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

29th percentile

1.4%

Higher net margin than 29% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$151,443

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.9% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

85th percentile

48%

Faster asset growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

60th percentile

23%

Faster revenue growth than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets84th percentile

Assets

Up

$491,394

Up $158,442 (+48%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$237,027

Up $56,192 (+31%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$254,367

Up $102,250 (+67%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue45th percentileNet Margin29th percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,913,277

Up $723,101 (+23%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$3,857,085

Up $684,952 (+22%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$56,192

Up $38,149 (+211%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth85th 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

2021

Assets$491,394
Liabilities$254,367
Net Assets$237,027
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth60th 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

2021

Revenue$3,913,277
Expenses$3,857,085
Net Income$56,192
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 9, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$3,913,277
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.

To promote transparency, accountability, integrity, and open and honest debate and discussion, all with the goal of improving civil society.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$301,900-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$187,168$185,837▼ $1,331
Accounts Receivable$131,475$0▼ $131,475
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$3,657-
Total Assets$332,952$491,394▲ $158,442
Other Assets Total$14,309--
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$152,117$171,440▲ $19,323
Grants Payable$0$82,927▲ $82,927
Total Liabilities$152,117$254,367▲ $102,250
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$59,873$163,633▲ $103,760
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$120,962$73,394▼ $47,568
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$180,835$237,027▲ $56,192
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$332,952$491,394▲ $158,442
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay85th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Mark WhitehouseDirector of Programs & OperationsFT$145,589$5,854$151,443

Board Members and Trustees

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

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,913,277
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$188,114
Change in Net Assets
$56,192

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,913,277
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,913,277
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,913,277
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,959,537
Other Expenses$1,436,599
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$460,949
Total Fundraising Expense$31,530
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$1,959,537--$1,959,537
Fees for Services Other$1,269,512--$1,269,512
Other Salaries and Wages$151,123$10,918$10,664$172,705
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$132,519$9,573$9,351$151,443
Payroll Taxes$80,801$5,837$5,701$92,339
Information Technology$61,864$1,019$995$63,878
Other Employee Benefits$35,187$2,542$2,483$40,212
Fees for Services Accounting-$33,092-$33,092
All Other Expenses-$23,561-$23,561
Insurance$12,861$929$908$14,698
Office Expenses$10,469$757$738$11,964
Advertising$6,171$3,266-$9,437
Occupancy$6,060$438$428$6,926
Pension Plan Contributions$3,719$269$262$4,250
Travel$3,531--$3,531
Total Functional Expenses$3,733,354$92,201$31,530$3,857,085

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,857,085
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,857,085
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,857,085
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$1,959,537

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
Europe (including Iceland & Greenland)GrantsOnline News and Info00$1,959,537
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
-Business Owned by Board President, Maziar BahariJointly Bid for Projects, Manage Projects, and Assist One Another in Carrying Out Specific Grants and Projects.No$1,959,537
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
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 B, 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 2021, 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.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, 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.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes their governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Journalism for Change Inc
EIN
47-2148160
Phone
2026576383
Address
901 NORTH GLEBE ROAD 5TH FLOOR, ARLINGTON, VA 22203

Signing Officer

Name
Mark Whitehouse
Title
Director of Programs & Operations
Phone
2026576383
Signed
2022-11-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Maziar Bahari
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
4
Volunteers
6

Preparer

Firm
Wegner Cpas Llp
Address
419 N LEE ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314-2301
Preparer
Glenn Miller CPA
Phone
7035190990
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consulting: program service expenses 1,269,512. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,269,512.”

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IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt03190176
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
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IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt00
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0958937
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt00
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt018043
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IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt03172133
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt03190176
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt056192
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt00
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IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt03190176
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt02286472
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01716618
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0796719
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IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt01250
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IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.71930
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt03190176
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt02286472
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01716618
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0796719
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt011903262
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt011903262
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
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IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt03857085
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt03913277
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt03857085
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt03913277
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt03913277
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt03857085
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/EmployeeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/OfficesCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTotalExpendituresAmt01959537
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt0EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt0ONLINE NEWS AND INFO
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt0GRANTS
IRS990ScheduleF/BoycottCountriesInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationSpentAmt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationTotalEmployeeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationTotalOfficeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignCorpOwnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignPartnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/CashGrantAmt01959537
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt0WIRE
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/NonCashAssistanceAmt00
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt0SUPPORT ONLINE MEDIA
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt0EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)
IRS990ScheduleF/InterestInForeignTrustInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalEmployeesCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalOfficesCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalSpentAmt01959537
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0PT I LINE 2: JOURNALISM 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.
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1EXPENDITURES ARE ACCOUNTED FOR ON THE ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING.
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART I, LINE 3:
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2PART III ACCOUNTING METHOD:
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IRS990ScheduleF/TotalEmployeeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalOfficeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalOtherOrgCnt01
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalSpentAmt01959537
IRS990ScheduleF/TransferToForeignCorpInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd0X
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/EquityBasedCompArrngmInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/InitialContractExceptionInd00
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd01
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/BonusFilingOrganizationAmount00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt04858
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt0996
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm0MARK WHITEHOUSE
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt0DIR. OF PROGRAMS & OPERATIONS
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt0151443
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/SeverancePaymentInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd00
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0OFF-CENTRE PRODUCTIONS LLC
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipDescriptionTxt0BUSINESS OWNED BY BOARD PRESIDENT, MAZIAR BAHARI
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/SharingOfRevenuesInd00
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionAmt01959537
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc0JOINTLY BID FOR PROJECTS, MANAGE PROJECTS, AND ASSIST ONE ANOTHER IN CARRYING OUT SPECIFIC GRANTS AND PROJECTS.
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
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 2021, 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION MAKES THEIR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,269,512. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,269,512.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd00
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
IRS990/SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd00
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
IRS990/TotalAssetsBOYAmt0332952
IRS990/TotalAssetsEOYAmt0491394
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0332952
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0491394
IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd01
IRS990/TotalContributionsAmt03913277
IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt04
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt031530
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt092201
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt03733354
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/TotalAmt03857085
IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt0152117
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt0254367
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt0152117
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt0254367
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt0180835
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt0237027
IRS990/TotalOtherCompensationAmt05854
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt03733354
IRS990/TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt0145589
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt00
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt00
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt03913277
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt00

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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$491,394
Liabilities
$254,367
Net assets
$237,027
Revenue
$3,913,277
Expenses
$3,857,085
Net income
$56,192
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