Civic Intelligence

Center for Broadcast Journalism

EIN 92-0429167 • 501(c)3 • Saint Paul, MN

Profile

Center for broadcast journalism (cbj) is transforming media to better represent the diverse communities we serve. We do this through our education work, our newsroom, and our community radio station.

370 Wabasha St N Suite 117Saint Paul, MN 55102

centerforbroadcastjournalism.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

67th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 67% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

67th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 67% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

36th percentile

-5.4%

Higher net margin than 36% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$76,560

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 21.9% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

40th percentile

-10%

Faster asset growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

56th percentile

2.3%

Faster revenue growth than 56% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets67th percentile

Assets

Down

$170,168

Down $18,950 (-10%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$2,027

Down $111 (-5.2%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$168,141

Down $18,839 (-10%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue67th percentileNet Margin36th percentile

Revenue

Up

$349,441

Up $8,018 (+2.3%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$368,280

Up $213,837 (+138%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$18,839

Down $205,819 (-110%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth40th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2023: $189,118Liabilities 2023: $2,138Net Assets 2023: $186,9802023Assets 2024: $170,168Liabilities 2024: $2,027Net Assets 2024: $168,1412024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$170,168
Liabilities$2,027
Net Assets$168,141
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth56th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2023: $341,423Expenses 2023: $154,443Net Income 2023: $186,9802023Revenue 2024: $349,441Expenses 2024: $368,280Net Income 2024: -$18,8392024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$349,441
Expenses$368,280
Net Income-$18,839
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$170,168
Liabilities
$2,027
Net assets
$168,141
Revenue
$349,441
Expenses
$368,280
Net income
-$18,839
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.70$0.02$1.68$3.49$3.68$0.19
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.89$0.02$1.87$3.41$1.54$1.87
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 3, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$349,441
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Center for broadcast journalism (cbj) is transforming media to better represent the diverse communities we serve. We do this through our education work, our newsroom, and our community radio station.

Mobilize the next generation to advance representation in media.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$99,093$129,535▲ $30,442
Pledges and Grants Receivable$50,000--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$38,940$39,524▲ $584
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,085$1,109▲ $24
Total Assets$189,118$170,168▼ $18,950
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,138$2,027▼ $111
Total Liabilities$2,138$2,027▼ $111
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$186,980$148,141▼ $38,839
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$20,000-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$186,980$168,141▼ $18,839
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$189,118$170,168▼ $18,950

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$20,757$9,649$30,406
Buildings$18,767$1,305$20,072
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Georgia FortPresidentFT$76,560$76,560
Marianne Combs Managing NewsDirector, Co-chair 1/1/24-11/30/24FT$38,080$38,080

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kimberly NightingaleBoard Co-chair
Bianca RhodesBoard Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$342,038
Program Service Revenue
$1,490
Investment Income
$6
Other Revenue
$5,907
All Other Contributions
$342,038
Change in Net Assets
$-18,839
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$193,406
Other Expenses$167,074
Total Fundraising Expense$27,599
Professional Fundraising Fees$7,800
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$85,980$17,196$11,464$114,640
Fees for Services Other$55,375$26,245-$81,620
Other Salaries and Wages$55,448$818$6,550$62,816
Payroll Taxes$10,819$1,378$1,378$13,575
Fees for Services Accounting-$13,475-$13,475
Office Expenses$4,842$3,720-$8,562
Depreciation Depletion$8,237--$8,237
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$7,800$7,800
Advertising$2,615$4,157-$6,772
Conferences and Meetings$2,737$1,965-$4,702
Other Expenses$62$3,331$186$3,579
All Other Expenses$935$2,520-$3,455
Information Technology$1,054$2,173-$3,227
Other Employee Benefits-$2,375-$2,375
Insurance$664$1,344$221$2,229
Travel-$1,273-$1,273
Fees for Services Legal-$584-$584
Total Functional Expenses$251,288$89,393$27,599$368,280
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$7,800
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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 8B

“The organization does not have any committees.”

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

“A draft of the 990 return is provided to management and reviewed. After reveiw, a final version of the 990 return is provided to the board for approval.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The president and managing news director are both officers and co-founders of cbj. The board discussed comparable salaries for similar positions in the area, then created a multi-step plan for compensating each equitably.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The governing documents are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Center for Broadcast Journalism
EIN
92-0429167
Phone
6513353423
Address
370 WABASHA ST N SUITE 117, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102

Signing Officer

Name
Georgia Fort
Title
President
Phone
6513353423
Signed
2025-10-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Georgia Fort
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
4
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Akins Henke and Company
Address
600 INWOOD AVENUE NORTH SUITE 140, OAKDALE, MN 55128
Preparer
Chris J Henke
Phone
6516363806
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contract services: program service expenses 55,375. Management and general expenses 26,245. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 81,620.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A DRAFT OF THE 990 RETURN IS PROVIDED TO MANAGEMENT AND REVIEWED. AFTER REVEIW, A FINAL VERSION OF THE 990 RETURN IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE PRESIDENT AND MANAGING NEWS DIRECTOR ARE BOTH OFFICERS AND CO-FOUNDERS OF CBJ. THE BOARD DISCUSSED COMPARABLE SALARIES FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS IN THE AREA, THEN CREATED A MULTI-STEP PLAN FOR COMPENSATING EACH EQUITABLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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