Civic Intelligence

International Journalism Defense Inc

EIN 92-1630361 • 501(c)3 • New York, NY

Profile

To educate the public by supporting section 501(c)(3) organizations and public interest news and reporting organizations that educate the public and operate in a noncommercial manner, by subsidizing insurance for them for the costs of defense against libel and slander lawsuits and providing them with training, and legal resources (including prepublication review), to reduce the risk and impact of strategic lawsuits against public participation (slapp) threats and lawsuits and enable them to pursue nonpartisan, public interest journalism freely and independently.

42 W 44th StNew York, NY 10036

www.reporters-shield.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

12th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 12% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

9th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 9% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

93rd percentile

63%

Higher net margin than 93% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

41st percentile

$160,367

Higher top officer pay than 41% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.2% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

96th percentile

89%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

94th percentile

135%

Faster revenue growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets12th percentile

Assets

Up

$10,548,563

Up $4,971,912 (+89%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$49,823

Down $3,642,858 (-99%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$10,498,740

Up $8,614,770 (+457%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue9th percentileNet Margin93rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$13,637,882

Up $7,844,476 (+135%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$5,023,112

Up $1,113,676 (+28%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$8,614,770

Up $6,730,800 (+357%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth96th percentile

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2023: $5,576,651Liabilities 2023: $3,692,681Net Assets 2023: $1,883,9702023Assets 2024: $10,548,563Liabilities 2024: $49,823Net Assets 2024: $10,498,7402024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$10,548,563
Liabilities$49,823
Net Assets$10,498,740
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth94th percentile

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Revenue 2023: $5,793,406Expenses 2023: $3,909,436Net Income 2023: $1,883,9702023Revenue 2024: $13,637,882Expenses 2024: $5,023,112Net Income 2024: $8,614,7702024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$13,637,882
Expenses$5,023,112
Net Income$8,614,770
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
$10,548,563
Liabilities
$49,823
Net assets
$10,498,740
Revenue
$13,637,882
Expenses
$5,023,112
Net income
$8,614,770
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$10.5$0.05$10.5$13.6$5.02$8.61
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.58$3.69$1.88$5.79$3.91$1.88
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 16, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$13,637,882
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To educate the public by supporting section 501(c)(3) organizations and public interest news and reporting organizations that educate the public and operate in a noncommercial manner, by subsidizing insurance for them for the costs of defense against libel and slander lawsuits and providing them with training, and legal resources (including prepublication review), to reduce the risk and impact of strategic lawsuits against public participation (slapp) threats and lawsuits and enable them to pursue nonpartisan, public interest journalism freely and independently.

SEE PART III, LINE 1.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$741,549$9,433,890▲ $8,692,341
Accounts Receivable$178$400,634▲ $400,456
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$60,270▲ $60,270
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$4,690,924$44,348▼ $4,646,576
Total Assets$5,576,651$10,548,563▲ $4,971,912
Other Assets Total$144,000$609,421▲ $465,421
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$9,456$22,404▲ $12,948
Deferred Revenue$27,225$17,962▼ $9,263
Other Liabilities$3,656,000$9,457▼ $3,646,543
Total Liabilities$3,692,681$49,823▼ $3,642,858
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,883,373$10,376,202▲ $8,492,829
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$597$122,538▲ $121,941
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,883,970$10,498,740▲ $8,614,770
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$5,576,651$10,548,563▲ $4,971,912

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$60,270$9,721$69,991
Other Assets Org$609,421--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay41st percentile

Employees

NameTitleOtherTotal
Oliver RiversTreasurer$135,985$135,985

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Andrew SullivanChair
Paul RaduBoard Trustee
Robert CusumanoBoard Trustee
Clothilde RedfernExecutive Director (see Sched O)
Chad MiltonSecretary

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Globalization PartnersManagement Services175 FEDERAL STREET 17TH FL, Boston, MA 02110$302,970
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$13,516,939
Program Service Revenue
$61,112
Investment Income
$58,922
Other Revenue
$909
All Other Contributions
$4,900,000
Change in Net Assets
$8,614,770
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$4,290,893
Other Expenses$732,219
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$4,290,893--$4,290,893
Fees for Services Management$272,673$30,297-$302,970
Fees for Services Other$74,952$92,173-$167,125
Fees for Services Accounting$101,893$33,070-$134,963
Insurance$32,867$3,652-$36,519
Travel$24,491$4,017-$28,508
Information Technology$16,708$9,629-$26,337
Conferences and Meetings$17,445$5-$17,450
Depreciation Depletion-$9,721-$9,721
Office Expenses$4,224$484-$4,708
Advertising$3,236$303-$3,539
Other Expenses$296$83-$379
Total Functional Expenses$4,839,678$183,434$0$5,023,112
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Ijd Vermont I LLCBurlington, VTC CorpProgram Award$4,002,893
The Cyrus R Vance Center for International JusticeNew York, NY501(c)(3)Program Support Related to Reporters Shield$288,000

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
4
Spending
$307,882

International Compliance

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) - Albania, Andorra, Austria, BelgiumProgram ServicesReporters Shield Activities03$262,376
Central America and the CaribbeanProgram ServicesReporters Shield Activities01$45,506
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to Usaid$9,457
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
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
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Paul radu, andrew sullivan and oliver rivers have a business relationship.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3

“The organization engaged globalization partners (gp), to manage all aspects of employment for certain personnel. Globalization partners is responsible for administering payroll, taxes, employee benefits, human-resources functions, and compliance with all applicable local labor and employment laws. The total amount paid for these services during the year was $302,970 of which $112,397 represented compensation paid through the gp for the role of the executive director.”

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

“The form 990 was prepared by the outside accountants and provided to the board before it was filed with the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12

“The organization was recently registered, has not yet began to monitor or enforce compliance.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“International journalism defense does not have any employees. The compensation included on part vii is from a related organization, journalism development network, that uses the following method's to determine its top management official compensation: - independent compensation consultant - compensation survey or study - form 990 of other organizations - approval by the board or compensation committee”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

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

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
International Journalism Defense Inc
EIN
92-1630361
Phone
2081239003
Address
42 W 44TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10036
Doing Business As
Reporters Shield

Signing Officer

Name
Clothilde Redfern
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2081239003
Signed
2025-11-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Clothilde Redfern
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
0
Volunteers
3

Preparer

Firm
Gelman Rosenberg & Freedman
Address
4550 MONTGOMERY AVE SUITE 800N, BETHESDA, MD 20814-2930
Preparer
Richard J Locastro CPA
Phone
3019519090
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt09457
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IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/OfficesCnt10
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IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt0EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) - ALBANIA, ANDORRA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt1CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt0REPORTERS SHIELD ACTIVITIES
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IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignPartnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/InterestInForeignTrustInd00
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IRS990ScheduleF/TransferToForeignCorpInd00
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceAmt10
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0PROGRAM SUPPORT RELATED TO REPORTERS SHIELD
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt1PROGRAM AWARD
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0THE CYRUS R VANCE CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1IJD VERMONT I LLC
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE GRANT IS GOVERNED BY A CONTRACT WHICH SETS PROJECT MILESTONES AND DELIVERABLES AND THE RECIPIENT IS REQUIRED TO DELIVER REGULAR NARRATIVE PROGRESS AND EXPENSE REPORTS.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 2:
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IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/EquityBasedCompArrngmInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/InitialContractExceptionInd00
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd01
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt10
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt00
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt10
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt10
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm0ANDREW SULLIVAN
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm1PAUL RADU
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt0CHAIR
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt1BOARD TRUSTEE
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IRS990ScheduleJ/SeverancePaymentInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM DEFENSE DOES NOT HAVE ANY EMPLOYEES. THE COMPENSATION INCLUDED ON PART VII IS FROM A RELATED ORGANIZATION, JOURNALISM DEVELOPMENT NETWORK, THAT USES THE FOLLOWING METHOD'S TO DETERMINE ITS TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL COMPENSATION: - INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT - COMPENSATION SURVEY OR STUDY - FORM 990 OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS - APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 3
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0PAUL RADU, ANDREW SULLIVAN AND OLIVER RIVERS HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGED GLOBALIZATION PARTNERS (GP), TO MANAGE ALL ASPECTS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR CERTAIN PERSONNEL. GLOBALIZATION PARTNERS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ADMINISTERING PAYROLL, TAXES, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, HUMAN-RESOURCES FUNCTIONS, AND COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAWS. THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR THESE SERVICES DURING THE YEAR WAS $302,970 OF WHICH $112,397 REPRESENTED COMPENSATION PAID THROUGH THE GP FOR THE ROLE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS AND PROVIDED TO THE BOARD BEFORE IT WAS FILED WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION WAS RECENTLY REGISTERED, HAS NOT YET BEGAN TO MONITOR OR ENFORCE COMPLIANCE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM DEFENSE DOES NOT HAVE ANY EMPLOYEES. THE COMPENSATION INCLUDED ON PART VII IS FROM A RELATED ORGANIZATION, JOURNALISM DEVELOPMENT NETWORK, THAT USES THE FOLLOWING METHOD'S TO DETERMINE ITS TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL COMPENSATION: - INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT - COMPENSATION SURVEY OR STUDY - FORM 990 OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS - APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12

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