100 Reporters is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (W20) the organization is classified as: Government & Public Administration, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. 100 Reporters 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 12/2023, 100 Reporters generated $351.2k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $443.7k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.7%) per year over the past 9 years. 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
100REPORTERS' MISSION IS TO "INFORM THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO KNOW THROUGH INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM, ADAPTING TRADITIONAL TOOLS AND STANDARDS OF ETHICS AND EXCELLENCE TO THE... (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
"DOUBLE EXPOSURE INVESTIGATIVE FILM FESTIVAL AND SYMPOSIUM: IN LINE WITH ITS MISSION TO INFORM THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO KNOW THROUGH INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM AND TO "[ADAPT] TRADITIONAL TOOLS AND STANDARDS TO THE NEW MEDIA LANDSCAPE," 100REPORTERS PRESENTED THE NINTH ANNUAL EDITION OF DOUBLE EXPOSURE, THE NATION'S ONLY INVESTIGATIVE FILM FESTIVAL AND SYMPOSIUM, FROM NOVEMBER 2-5, 2023. THE FESTIVAL SCREENED 23 NEW FILMS DRIVEN BY THE INVESTIGATIVE INSTINCT. THESE INCLUDED 13 FEATURE-LENGTH FILMS AND 10 SHORT DOCUMENTARIES, DOMINATED BY WORLD, U.S. OR WASHINGTON PREMIERES. THE CONCURRENT DOUBLE EXPOSURE SYMPOSIUM BROUGHT FILMMAKERS, JOURNALISTS AND STUDENTS TOGETHER FOR PANEL DISCUSSIONS, HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS AND MASTER CLASSES, A LEGAL BOOTCAMP, FILM PITCHES AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. THROUGH THIS ONE-OF-A-KIND SYMPOSIUM, 100REPORTERS WORKS TO STRENGTHEN INVESTIGATIVE STORYTELLING IN PRINT AND FILM. INVESTIGATIVE FILMMAKERS OFTEN WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND LACK INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT OR INFRASTRUCTURE. WORKSHOP SESSIONS TRAIN THEM IN CONCRETE SKILLS THEY CAN USE DIRECTLY, SUCH AS, "VISUAL FORENSICS FOR INVESTIGATIVE FILMMAKERS," TAUGHT BY SENIOR MEMBERS OF THE WASHINGTON POST'S VISUAL FORENSIC TEAM; "DECODING POLICE RECORDS," LED BY A JOURNALIST WHO WENT ON TO WIN THE PULITZER PRIZE IN 2024; GUIDANCE FOR INTERVIEWING VICTIMS OF TRAUMA; NAVIGATING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ISSUES IN DOCUMENTARY FILM, AND MORE. THE SYMPOSIUM CONNECTED INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISTS AND FILMMAKERS TO KEY FUNDERS, EDITORS AND PRODUCERS THROUGH 115 PRE-ARRANGED PRIVATE MEETINGS, AND PANELS PROVIDED IN-DEPTH DISCUSSIONS WITH FILMMAKERS ON BIG-PICTURE ISSUES, INCLUDING: "OUT OF STEP, TOP OF MIND: COVERING WAR'S FORGOTTEN CASUALTIES;" "USING AND ABUSING AI FOR INVESTIGATIVE FILMMAKING;" TOOLS FOR SUCCESSFUL COLLABORATIONS BETWEEN FILMMAKERS AND JOURNALISTS; CAPTURING THE VISUAL STORIES OF DEMOCRACIES...(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kathy Davidov Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Theodore Frank Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Margaret Ebrahim Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ron Nixon Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Brett Pulley Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Diana Jean Schemo President | Officer | 50 | $111,292 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $145,108 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $191,926 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $337,034 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $14,173 |
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 | $351,207 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $94,632 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,194 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $17,873 |
Payroll taxes | $10,246 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,204 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $13,240 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $35,993 |
Office expenses | $12,175 |
Information technology | $10,191 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $20,910 |
Travel | $49,984 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,237 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $7,592 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $443,651 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,550 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $265,836 |
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 | $1,113 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,275 |
Total assets | $274,774 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $203,089 |
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 | $203,089 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $62,498 |
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 | $274,774 |