COMMITTEE TO PROTECT JOURNALISTS INC

EIN: 133081500 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$11,232,703
Total Expenses
$11,850,831
Total Assets
$38,332,938
Net Assets
$33,064,384
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1981
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
JODIE GINSBERG
Phone
2124651004
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

COMMITTEE TO PROTECT JOURNALISTS INC, founded in 1981, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $11.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Net assets of $33.1M represent 35 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE COMMITTEE TO PROTECT JOURNALISTS PROMOTES PRESS FREEDOM WORLDWIDE AND DEFENDS THE RIGHT OF JOURNALISTS TO REPORT THE NEWS SAFELY AND WITHOUT FEAR OF REPRISAL. CPJ ENSURES THE FREE FLOW OF NEWS AND COMMENTARY BY TAKING ACTION WHEREVER JOURNALISTS ARE ATTACKED, IMPRISONED, KILLED, KIDNAPPED, THREATENED, CENSORED, OR HARASSED. HUNDREDS OF JOURNALISTS ARE KILLED, HARASSED, OR IMPRISONED EVERY YEAR. FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS, CPJ HAS ADVOCATED FOR THEIR RELEASE, FOR JUSTICE AND FOR FREEDOM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $8,354,992

SINCE 1981, CPJ HAS DEFENDED THE RIGHT OF JOURNALISTS TO REPORT THE NEWS SAFELY AND FREELY ALL OVER THE WORLD. OUR ORGANIZATION IS MADE UP OF JOURNALISTS AND ADVOCATES WHO USE JOURNALISM TO EXPOSE...

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SINCE 1981, CPJ HAS DEFENDED THE RIGHT OF JOURNALISTS TO REPORT THE NEWS SAFELY AND FREELY ALL OVER THE WORLD. OUR ORGANIZATION IS MADE UP OF JOURNALISTS AND ADVOCATES WHO USE JOURNALISM TO EXPOSE AND ADVOCATE ON A BROAD RANGE OF VIOLATIONS. WE FOCUS ON REDUCING THE NUMBER OF JOURNALISTS IN PRISON, FIGHTING AGAINST INJUSTICE, AND BATTLING CENSORSHIP AND REPRESSIVE LEGISLATION THAT GOVERNS OUR WORLD'S INCREASINGLY COMPLEX INFORMATION LANDSCAPE. WE DOCUMENT VIOLATIONS AND MEET WITH GOVERNMENT LEADERS TO PUSH FOR CHANGE, SECURE CONVICTIONS IN MURDERS, AND FREE JAILED JOURNALISTS. OUR REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION INFORM AND EMPOWER OUR ADVOCACY. IN DOING SO, WE ENSURE ACCESS TO INDEPENDENT INFORMATION THAT ENABLES ALL PEOPLE TO MAKE DECISIONS AND HOLD THE POWERFUL TO ACCOUNT.

Program 2

CPJ'S REGIONAL PROGRAMS COVER AFRICA, THE AMERICAS, ASIA, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, AND THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA. THEY ARE LED BY EXPERTS WORLDWIDE WHO REPORT DAILY ON PRESS FREEDOM ABUSES IN...

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CPJ'S REGIONAL PROGRAMS COVER AFRICA, THE AMERICAS, ASIA, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, AND THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA. THEY ARE LED BY EXPERTS WORLDWIDE WHO REPORT DAILY ON PRESS FREEDOM ABUSES IN CLOSE COLLABORATION WITH OUR NETWORK OF CORRESPONDENTS, WHO HAVE DEEP TIES WITH LOCAL JOURNALISTS AND ADVOCATES. WE ARE UNIQUE IN OUR ABILITY TO ENGAGE GOVERNMENT LEADERS LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY, AS WELL AS MOBILIZE THE MEDIA TO SUPPORT THE PRESS. OUR ADVOCACY TEAM LEADS OR COORDINATES STRATEGIC EFFORTS AND IMPACTFUL CAMPAIGNS THAT WEAVE CASES INTO THE MOST PRESSING ISSUES. THE TEAM ENGAGES WITH POLICYMAKERS AND LEADERS FROM THE UNITED STATES, THE EUROPEAN UNION, AND THE UNITED NATIONS, AMONG OTHER ENTITIES.

Program 3

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TEAMS ACROSS THE ORGANIZATION, THEY INJECT OUR REPORTING INTO MULTILATERAL SYSTEMS AND MECHANISMS THAT CHAMPION PRESS FREEDOM, PROTECT JOURNALISTS, AND HELP DELIVER JUSTICE. OUR...

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TEAMS ACROSS THE ORGANIZATION, THEY INJECT OUR REPORTING INTO MULTILATERAL SYSTEMS AND MECHANISMS THAT CHAMPION PRESS FREEDOM, PROTECT JOURNALISTS, AND HELP DELIVER JUSTICE. OUR EMERGENCIES TEAM PROVIDES PRE-EMPTIVE, TAILORED TOOLS AND RAPID RESPONSE SUPPORT TO JOURNALISTS UNDER THREAT ALL OVER THE WORLD. THE TEAM IS A PILLAR OF ASSISTANCE FOR JOURNALISTS FORCED TO FLEE FOR THEIR SAFETY AND PROVIDES TRAINING, CONSULTATIONS, AND GUIDANCE TO PREVENT DEATHS, DETENTIONS, KIDNAPPINGS, AND OTHER DANGERS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,450,248
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $777,718
Other Revenue $4,737
TOTAL REVENUE $11,232,703

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $716,283
Salaries & Benefits $6,431,612
Fundraising Expenses $1,537,310
Program Expenses $8,354,992
Other Expenses $4,621,236
TOTAL EXPENSES $11,850,831

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $11,232,703 $10,705,013 +0.0%
Expenses $11,850,831 $11,575,471 +0.0%
Net Income $-618,128 $-870,458 -0.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
31
Independent Members
31
Employees
53
Volunteers
31

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$884,035
Total Directors
36
$0
Key Employees
1
$196,602
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KATHLEEN CARROLL CHAIR (THROUGH 6/23) 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JACOB WEISBERG CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LYDIA POLGREEN VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE BRAYTON TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN CHIRA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHEILA CORONEL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LESTER HOLT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN KLEIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ISAAC LEE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATI MARTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL MASSING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GERALDINE FABRIKANT METZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AHMED RASHID DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARREN WALKER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROGER WIDMANN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID REMNICK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIA TERESA RONDEROS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JON WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NIKA SOON-SHIONG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SALLY BUZBEE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALESSANDRA GALLONI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROULA KHALAF DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER LATTMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAN MURRAY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE PACE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIA RESSA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACQUELINE SIMMONS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NORMAN PEARLSTINE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT MURRAY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE KRAMER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAN RUSBRIDGER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA MACKINNON DIRECTOR (THROUGH 12/23) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN J ADLER DIRECTOR (THROUGH 10/23) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW ALEXANDER DIRECTOR (THROUGH 6/23) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW WINKLER DIRECTOR (THROUGH 6/23) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERYL GOULD DIRECTOR (THROUGH 6/23) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JODIE GINSBERG CEO 40.00
Officer
$324,195 $46,097 $370,292
HILDA ROMERO CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$206,575 $45,191 $251,766
JOHN D WEIS DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Officer
$222,182 $39,795 $261,977
ROBERT MAHONEY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Key Emp
$173,343 $23,259 $196,602
ARLENE GETZ EDITORIAL DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$179,120 $26,249 $205,369
THERESA VARGAS HR DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$167,743 $33,190 $200,933
GYPSY GULLEN KAISER ADVO/COMM DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$171,104 $34,013 $205,117
CARLOS MARTINEZ DE LA SERNA PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$160,200 $42,044 $202,244
LUCY WESTCOTT EMERGENCIES DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$171,104 $12,406 $183,510
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $11,232,703 $11,850,831 $38,332,938 $-618,128
2022 $10,705,013 $11,575,471 $37,742,019 $-870,458
2021 $12,187,476 $10,204,475 $41,395,492 $1,983,001
2020 $17,844,244 $10,150,065 $37,004,197 $7,694,179
2019 $11,091,282 $9,319,377 $28,076,995 $1,771,905
2018 $9,297,627 $7,979,024 $21,752,392 $1,318,603
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