Oklahoma Press Association
- Assets
- $850.8k
- Revenue
- $465.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Founding
- 03/1950
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 73-0383650
Organization Overview
Oklahoma Press Association is located in Oklahoma City, OK. The organization was established in 1950. According to its NTEE Classification (S01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, 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. Oklahoma Press 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 06/2023, Oklahoma Press Association generated $465.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $478.1k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.0% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING AND ADVANCING THE NEWSPAPER PROFESSION IN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OKLAHOMA PRESS ASSOCIATION HOLDS CONVENTIONS AND CLINICS TO ENCOURAGE THE ADVANCEMENT OF JOURNALISM, EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION AND THE COOPERATION OF JOURNALISM PROFESSIONALS. THIS INCLUDES THE LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT WHICH ENCOURAGES ALL OPA MEMBERS TO MEET AT THE STATE CAPITOL TO MEET WITH LEGISLATORS. IT ALSO INCLUDES AN ANNUAL CONVENTION TO CELEBRATE OKLAHOMA NEWSPAPERS AND GIVE MEMBERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK WITH THEIR NEWSPSPER PEERS, ATTEND GREAT INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS, AND GATHER NEW REVENUE IDEAS.
THE LEGAL SERVICES PLAN IS ESTABLISHED TO HELP PROTECT AND ADVANCE THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF THE PARTICIPANTS. THE PLAN PURSUES THIS OBJECTIVE BY MAKING AVAILABLE SKILLED LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND ADVICE AND LEGAL DEFENSE SERVICES AT A REASONABLE COST IN SPECIFIED AREAS OF LAW THAT AFFECT NEWSPAPERS GENERALLY.IN COMBINATION WITH THE ONGOING EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE OKLAHOMA PRESS ASSOCIATION TO ITS MEMBERS, THE PLAN IS A SYSTEM WHEREBY OKLAHOMA NEWSPAPERS MAY SEEK AND SECURE THEIR LEGAL RIGHTS AND INTERESTS AT A REASONABLE COST AND THEREBY CONDUCT THEIR BUSINESS IN A LAWFUL MANNER TO THE BENEFIT OF THEMSELVES AND THE PUBLIC.WHILE THE IDEA IS NOT NEW, THIS OKLAHOMA PRESS ASSOCIATION LEGAL SERVICES PLAN IS THE FIRST SUCH PROGRAM IN THE UNITED STATES FOR NEWSPAPERS TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND GROUP DEFENSE OF LAWSUITS CLAIMING DAMAGES AS A RESULT OF A PUBLICATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Zonelle Rainbold President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sheila Gay Vice President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Don Mecoy Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Stringer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Doug Dodd Legal Counsel | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Denny Immediate Past President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $188,138 |
| 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 | $188,138 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $112,755 |
| Investment income | $9,160 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $124,608 |
| 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 | $465,469 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $800 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $241,794 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $46,237 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,799 |
| Office expenses | $35,468 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,648 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $51,485 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $20,185 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $13,153 |
| Total functional expenses | $478,081 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $271,303 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $14,310 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $18,572 |
| 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 | $139,121 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $407,450 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $850,756 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $32,921 |
| 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 | $32,921 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $817,835 |
| 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 | $850,756 |