Liabilities / Assets
62nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 62% of similar nonprofits.
Society for Features Journalism
990EZ • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 94-2941661
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.03x
Liabilities / Revenue
62nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 62% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
84th percentile
Higher net margin than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
71st percentile
Higher top officer pay than 71% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
87th percentile
Faster asset growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
79th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$47,876
Up $13,289 (+38%) from 2018
Net Assets
Up$46,626
Up $13,588 (+41%) from 2018
Liabilities
Down$1,250
Down $300 (-19%) from 2018
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$65,101
Up $10,282 (+19%) from 2018
Expenses
Up$51,512
Up $5,237 (+11%) from 2018
Net Income
Up$13,589
Up $5,045 (+59%) from 2018
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
- Signed
- Nov 2, 2020
- Return Version
- 2019v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $72,998
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. | $46,551 | - |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Myers | President | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Sharon Chapman | 1st VP | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Emily Spicer | 2nd VP | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Laura Coffey | Secretary | PT | $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
- Margaret Myers
- Title
- President
- Signed
- 2020-11-02
- 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 Expenses.1002
“Office Expenses $985”
Other Expenses.1003
“Information Technology $50”
Other Expenses.1005
“Travel $257”
Other Expenses.1
“Contest Expenses $23223”
Other Expenses.2
“Convention Expenses $22044”
Other Expenses.3
“Credit Card Fees $1883”
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 $1550 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $1250”
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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Filings
Displayed year
2019 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $47,876
- Liabilities
- $1,250
- Net assets
- $46,626
- Revenue
- $65,101
- Expenses
- $51,512
- Net income
- $13,589