Institute For Justice And Journalism
- Assets
- $0.0
- Revenue
- $185.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Berkeley, CA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2016
- EIN
- 26-3672469
Organization Overview
Institute For Justice And Journalism is located in Berkeley, CA. Institute For Justice And Journalism is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2016, Institute For Justice And Journalism generated $185.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 44.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $270.8k during the year ending 12/2016. While expenses have increased by 41.1% per year over the past 2 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2016
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE FELLOWSHIPS, CONFERENCES AND WEB-BASED RESOURCES TO STRENGTHEN NEWS COVERAGE OF IMMIGRATION AND OTHER SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIP 2016: FOCUS ON IMMIGRANT CHILDREN AND EDUCATION. EIGHTEEN JOURNALISTS WERE CHOSEN FROM A COMPETITIVE APPLICATION PROCESS TO ATTEND A TRAINING MARCH 30-APRIL 1 AT GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY IN ATLANTA. AFTER THE TRAINING, THE FELLOWS PRODUCED IN-DEPTH STORIES PUBLISHED AND BROADCAST BY THEIR NEWS ORGANIZATIONS. THE STORIES ILLUMINATED THE CHALLENGES FACED BY IMMIGRANT CHILDREN AS THEY NAVIGATE U.S. PUBLIC SCHOOLS IJJ BELIEVES THAT TRAINING JOURNALISTS HELPS PRODUCE BETTER JOURNALISM, WHICH LEADS TO MORE INFORMED DISCUSSION AND DEBATE ABOUT SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES. CASEY DATA INSTITUTE: IJJ PROVIDED TRAINERS AND ORGANIZED THE CASEY DATA INSTITUTE FOR THE ANNIE E. CASEY FOUNDATION, MAY 3-5 IN ST. LOUIS. ABOUT 70 PEOPLE FROM NONPROFITS WORKING ON CHILDREN AND FAMILY ISSUES PARTICIPATED IN THE DATA VISUALIZATION TRAINING.MIGRAHACK 2016: AN IMMIGRATION DATA HACKATHON WAS HELD IN CHICAGO JUNE 3-5. MORE THAN 90 JOURNALISTS, DEVELOPERS, GRAPHIC DESIGNERS AND IMMIGRATION ADVOCATES CAME TO CHICAGO FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY. OVER THE WEEKEND, THEY PARTICIPATED IN AN INTENSE DAY OF TRAINING AND CAME OUT WITH 12 PROJECTS. THE PROJECTS NOT ONLY TOLD THE STORIES OF INDIVIDUALS BUT ALSO CHALLENGED REFORM EFFORTS THAT WERE ALREADY IN PLACE, OFFERING A DEEPER LOOK AT THE REACH OF IMMIGRATION CRIMINALIZATION. MONEY & POLITICS IN IMMIGRATION DETENTION JOURNALISTS TRAINING: IJJ HELD A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR JOURNALISTS ON MONEY AND POLITICS IN IMMIGRATION DETENTION. THE SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS WERE HELD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DENVERS STURM COLLEGE OF LAW, SEPT. 12-13, AND COVERED ISSUES SUCH AS THE PRIVATIZATION OF IMMIGRATION DETENTION AND THE WORKINGS OF IMMIGRATION COURTS. SEVENTEEN JOURNALISTS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY WERE SELECTED TO ATTEND, FROM A COMPETITIVE POOL OF APPLICANTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
A Stephen Montiel Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Christopher Whitaker Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ellen Widess Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dickson Louie Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Regina Ridley Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dawn Garcia President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $185,785 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $185,785 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $185,785 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $20,186 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $22,200 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $85,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,259 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,478 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,987 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $34,274 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $7,717 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $56,465 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,665 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,844 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $270,816 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $0 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $0 |
| Temporarily restricted net Assets | $0 |
| Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total net assets or fund balances | $0 |