Association Of Opinion Journalists Foundation
- Assets
- $0.0
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- St Petersburg, FL
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2016
- EIN
- 52-1250171
Organization Overview
Association Of Opinion Journalists Foundation is located in St Petersburg, FL. Association Of Opinion Journalists Foundation 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, Association Of Opinion Journalists Foundation generated $59.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (28.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $56.9k during the year ending 12/2016. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2016
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ASSOCIATION OF OPINION JOURNALISTS FOUNDATION, INC. WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1981 AS THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF EDITORIAL WRITERS FOUNDATION, INC. TO CONDUCT, SPONSOR AND SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS IN THE FIELD OF OPINION JOURNALISM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
AOJ SYMPOSIUM: AOJ, WITH SUPPORT FROM THE AOJ FOUNDATION, PUT ON ITS ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM FOR AOJ MEMBERS. THIS TWO-DAY EVENT IN ST. PETERSBURG., FOCUSED ON TRAINING FOR OPINION WRITERS AND AND OFFERED WORKSHOPS AND SESSIONS ON CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL ISSUES. THE FOUNDATION HELPED SUPPORT THE SYMPOSIUM BY UNDERWRITING A PORTION OF THE COSTS IN ADDITION TO PARTICIPANT EVENT REGISTRATION FEES AND SPONSORSHIPS.
MINORITY WRITERS SEMINAR: IN NOVEMBER, THE AOJ FOUNDATION, ORGANIZED A THREE-DAY TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR OPINION WRITING WITH A FOCUS ON MINORITIES WHO ARE INTERESTED IN TRANSITIONING FROM NEWS REPORTING TO OPINION WRITING. THE WORKSHOP WAS HELD AT THE POYNTER INSTITUTE FOR MEDIA STUDIES IN ST. PETERSBURG, FL. AOJ FOUNDATION PAID THE TRAVEL COSTS, LODGING AND MEALS FOR THE 12 PARTICIPANTS WHO WERE SELECTED THROUGH AN APPLICATION PROCESS.
STATE DEPARTMENT BRIEFING: IN LATE APRIL, AOJ, WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE AOJ FOUNDATION, ORGANIZED A ONE-DAY VISIT WITH DIPLOMATS AT THE U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT. AOJS VOLUNTEERS CONTACTED STATE AND SET UP THE EVENTS; THE FOUNDATION COVERED TRAVEL EXPENSES UP TO $200 FOR EACH OF THE 13 PARTICIPANTS. STATE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL PRESENTED A SERIES OF ONE-HOUR WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE DAY ON THE CURRENT STATE OF AFFAIRS IN VARIOUS REGIONS OF THE WORLD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Haynes President | 2 | $0 | |
Dan Morain Treasurer | 2 | $0 | |
Jennifer Hemmingsen Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
Nancy Ancrum Trustee | 1 | $0 | |
Herb Berkowitz Trustee | 1 | $0 | |
Paula Lynn Ellis Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $30,677 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $76 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $28,683 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $59,436 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $36,165 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $57 |
| Other expenses | $20,670 |
| Total expenses | $56,892 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $0 |