Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism & Mass Communications

EIN: 350960658 501(c)(3) Education

Meridian, ID

Total Revenue
$407,103
Total Expenses
$451,376
Total Assets
$281,941
Net Assets
$279,139
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1945
Legal Domicile
ID
Principal Officer
Susan Walton
Phone
2087603811
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism & Mass Communications, founded in 1945, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $407K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $451K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

The Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication is dedicated to excellence and high standards in professional education in journalism and mass communication.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $32,000
Program Service Revenue $363,944
Investment Income $4,528
Other Revenue $6,631
TOTAL REVENUE $407,103

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $227,709
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $289,407
Other Expenses $223,667
TOTAL EXPENSES $451,376

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $407,103 $307,826 +0.3%
Expenses $451,376 $368,725 +0.2%
Net Income $-44,273 $-60,899 -0.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
23
Independent Members
23
Employees
2
Volunteers
23

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
4
$135,000
Total Directors
23
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Del Galloway President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Greg Pitts Vice President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sonny Albarado Council Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dorothy Bland Council Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jenny Buschhorn Council Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Cherenson Council Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Heidi de Laubenfels Council Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rosanna Fiske Council Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Geimann Council Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michel Haigh Council Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Denise Hill Council Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Suzanne Horsley Council Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bill Imada Council Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Kurpius Council Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Lodato Council Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Herb Lowe Council Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris McCollough Council Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Felicia McGhee Council Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrea Miller Council Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jessica Pucci Council Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dan Shelley Council Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jason Shepard Council Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Woods Council Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Walton Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Patricia Thompson Executive Director, Ended 5/31/2025 40.00
Officer
$135,000 $0 $135,000
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
2025 $407,103 $451,376 $281,941 $-44,273
2024 $307,826 $368,725 $324,605 $-60,899
2023 $307,475 $408,029 $385,359 $-100,554
2022 $303,000 $291,578 $552,202 $11,422
2021 $294,058 $249,960 $540,780 $44,098
2020 $302,640 $261,109 $496,682 $41,531
2019 $313,031 $303,353 $455,151 $9,678
2018 $310,940 $339,271 $445,473 $-28,331
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