Society For Features Journalism is located in Indianapolis, IN. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, 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. Society For Features Journalism 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 12/2020, Society For Features Journalism generated $47.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $23.2k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (20.0%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
SFJ CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL EXCELLENCE-IN-FEATURES AWARDS IN WHICH IT SEEKS TO IDENTIFY AND RECOGNIZE EXAMPLES OF THE BEST FEATURE STORIES AND SECTIONS (BOTH PRINT AND ONLINE) IN THE COUNTRY. CASH PRIZES ARE AWARDED TO WINNERS AND THE WINNING ENTRIES ARE COMPILED ON THE SFJ WEBSITE AS A RESOURCE FOR JOURNALISTS.SFJ ORGANIZES AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE THAT OFFERS TECHNICAL AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING TO JOURNALISTS. THE CONFERENCE TAKES PLACE IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE COUNTRY AND IS A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR JOURNALISTS.SFJ OFFERS DIVERSITY FELLOWSHIPS TO JOURNALISTS OF COLOR TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO ATTEND SFJ'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND BENEFIT FROM THE TRAINING AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES THAT IT OFFERS.SFJ PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND RESOURCES SUCH AS A LIST-SERVE TO MEMBERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sharon Chapman President | 1.5 | $0 | |
Emily Spicer 1st VP | 0.5 | $0 | |
Laura Coffey 2nd VP | 0.5 | $0 | |
Mesfin Fekadu Sec / Treas | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $45,060 |
Membership dues | $1,554 |
Investment income | $28 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $600 |
Total Revenue | $47,242 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $1,875 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $470 |
Other expenses | $20,880 |
Total expenses | $23,225 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $68,769 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $71,893 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $71,893 |