Liabilities / Assets
49th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Society for Features Journalism
EIN 94-2941661 • 501(c)6 • Indianapolis, IN
Profile
To promote the craft of writing and innovation in lifestyle, arts and entertainment journalism.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.00x
Liabilities / Revenue
51st percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
95th percentile
Higher net margin than 95% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
77th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
91st percentile
Faster asset growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
20th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$71,893
Up $24,017 (+50%) from 2019
Liabilities
Down$0
Down $1,250 (-100%) from 2019
Net Assets
Up$71,893
Up $25,267 (+54%) from 2019
Revenue
Down$47,242
Down $17,859 (-27%) from 2019
Expenses
Down$23,225
Down $28,287 (-55%) from 2019
Net Income
Up$24,017
Up $10,428 (+77%) from 2019
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2020 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $71,893
- Liabilities
- $0
- Net assets
- $71,893
- Revenue
- $47,242
- Expenses
- $23,225
- Net income
- $24,017
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
- Signed
- Aug 17, 2021
- Return Version
- 2020v4.0
- Gross Receipts
- $47,242
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
To promote the craft of writing and innovation in lifestyle, arts and entertainment journalism.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| SFJ conducts an annual Excellence-in-Features Awards in which it seeks to identify and recognize examples of the best feature stories and sections (both print and online) in the country. Cash prizes are awarded to winners and the winning entries are compiled on the SFJ website as a resource for journalists.SFJ organizes an annual conference that offers technical and leadership training to journalists. The conference takes place in different parts of the country and is a professional development opportunity for journalists.SFJ offers Diversity Fellowships to journalists of color to encourage them to attend SFJ's annual conference and benefit from the training and networking opportunities that it offers.SFJ provides year-round resources such as a list-serve to members. | - | - |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Chapman | President | - | $0 | - | - |
| Emily Spicer | 1st VP | - | $0 | - | - |
| Laura Coffey | 2nd VP | - | $0 | - | - |
| Mesfin Fekadu | Sec / Treas | - | $0 | - | - |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- In-house lobbying only
- Yes
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Society for Features Journalism
- EIN
- 94-2941661
- Phone
- 3179204787
- Address
- 3909 N Meridian St Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Signing Officer
- Name
- Sharon Chapman
- Title
- President
- Signed
- 2021-08-17
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Preparer
- Firm
- Blazek & Vetterling
- Address
- 2900 Weslayan Suite 200, Houston, TX 77027
- Preparer
- Barbara Murphy
- Phone
- 7134395739
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Other Revenue.1
“Advertising in conf. prog $600”
Other Expenses.1002
“Office Expenses $253”
Other Expenses.1003
“Information Technology $432”
Other Expenses.1
“Contest Expenses $16193”
Other Expenses.2
“Convention Expenses $2527”
Other Expenses.3
“Credit Card Fees $1475”
Other Assets.1011
“Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $3124 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $3124”
Total Liabilities.1001
“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $1250 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $0”
Form 990-EZ, Part V - Regarding Transfers Associated with Personal Ben
“(a) Did the organization, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? .....................No(b) Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly,on a personal benefit contract? ......................................................No”
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