News Leaders Association
- Assets
- $67.7k
- Revenue
- $230.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Columbia, MO
- Founding
- 01/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 54-0649704
Organization Overview
News Leaders Association is located in Columbia, MO. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (S40) the organization is classified as: Business & Industry, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. News Leaders Association is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, News Leaders Association generated $230.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 31.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $386.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 21.9% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE NEWS LEADERS ASSOCIATION (NLA) IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION OF NEWS EDITORS. NLA FOCUSES ON OPEN GOVERNMENT AND THE FIRST AMENDMENT. NLA:-REPRESENTS NEW LEADERS' POINTS OF VIEW IN THE NEWS INDUSTRY, THE AMERICAN POLITICAL PROCESS AND SOCIETY.-AT THE FOREFRONT OF EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND STATE SHIELD LAWS AND THE CALL TO ENACT A FEDERAL SHIELD LAW.-CREATED SUNSHINE WEEK, AN EFFORT TO EMPOWER CITIZENS TO HOLD GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBLE AND OPEN.-FOSTERS EXCELLENCE THROUGH ITS NLA AWARDS, WHICH ARE AMONG THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS IN THE PROFESSION.-SPEAKS OUT WHEN JOURNALISTS ARE THREATENED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANNUAL CONVENTION - NLA HOSTS AN ANNUAL CONVENTION WHICH ALLOWS MEMBERS AND GUESTS TO PARTICIPATE IN A CHALLENGING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT CONFRONTS PROBLEMS FACING NEWS JOURNALISTS. TOPICS INCLUDED: WAR AND TERRORISM, FREEDOM OF INFORMATION, DIVERSITY, READERSHIP, ETHICS AND GOOD WRITING AND REPORTING. BECAUSE OF THE COVID PANDEMIC, THE ASSOCIATION DID NOT HOLD ITS ANNUAL IN-PERSON CONVENTION IN 2020. INSTEAD, IT HELD VIRTUAL PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS, HELD FOCUS GROUPS WITH JOURNALISTS AND AFFINITY GROUPS TO REVAMP THE ANNUAL DIVERSITY SURVEY AND CREATE NEW VIRTUAL DEI PROGRAMS AND OVERSAW THE JUDGING AND COORDINATION FOR NLA'S ANNUAL JOURNALISM AWARDS
MEMBERSHIP: NLA'S MEMBERS ARE INDIVIDUALS, AND ITS BOARD IS ELECTED BY MEMBERS. MANY OF NLA'S INITIATIVES ARE CARRIED OUT BY ITS COMMITTEES. IT ALSO OPERATES PROJECTS COORDINATED BY STAFF WITH ADVICE FROM COMMITTEES AND THE BOARD. THE NEWS LEADERS ASSOCIATION ADVANCES THE CAUSE OF QUALITY, INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISM. FOUNDED IN 1922 TO DEFEND THE PROFESSION FROM UNJUST ASSAULT, NLA IS PRIMARILY AN ORGANIZATION OF NEWSROOM LEADERS IN THE UNITED STATES, WITH MEMBERS FROM CANADA AND MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA WELCOME AS WELL.
WEBINARS: NLA HOLDS LIVE WEBINARS TO FOSTER CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN EDITORS AND MEMBERS OF THE JOURNALISM PROFESSION DESIGNED TO HELP EDITORS NAVIGATE CORPORATE MANDATES, STAY FOCUSED ON GOOD JOURNALISM AND BEST PRACTICES LEADERSHIP METHODS IN A TIME OF DIMINISHING RESOURCES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Frances Skennion Past Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $120,258 |
Myriam Marquez Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $73,125 |
George Stanley President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Manny Garcia Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Alison Gerber Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Lucy Dalglish Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $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 | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $230,850 |
| 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 | $230,850 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $29,750 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $113,095 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $96,031 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $28,163 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $22,578 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,211 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $57,806 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,782 |
| Office expenses | $7,221 |
| Information technology | $8,468 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $276 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $386 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $386,263 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $66,459 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,250 |
| 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 | $67,709 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,140 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $12,345 |
| 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 | $453,987 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $327,353 |
| Total liabilities | $794,825 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$727,116 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $67,709 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that News Leaders Association has recieved totaling $55,223.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
News Leaders Association Foundation Inc Columbia, MO PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION OPERATIONS | $55,223 |
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