The Consortium for Independent Journalism Inc

EIN: 541937746 501(c)(3) Education

Arlington, VA

Total Revenue
$488,861
Total Expenses
$350,797
Total Assets
$638,945
Net Assets
$638,945
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
Diane Duston
Phone
7035016423
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

The Consortium for Independent Journalism Inc, founded in 1999, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $489K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $138K, a strong 28% operating margin.

Mission

Support the editing and distribution of independent news and analysis primarily through a free website consortiumnews.com and assists in producing/dissemination video news and documentaries

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $256,311 Revenue: $488,470

Supporting the reporting, writing, editing and/or distribution of 968 articles and produced and posted about 123 videos. Articles and webcasts were isseminated primarly through website which drew...

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Supporting the reporting, writing, editing and/or distribution of 968 articles and produced and posted about 123 videos. Articles and webcasts were isseminated primarly through website which drew about 2.8 million users. Articles and webcasts were also republished on other websites. We have approximately 47,000 self-subscribed supports and sent out newsletters to 19,000 recipients 6 days a week. On social media we have 86,000 on X and approximately 20,000 on Facebook. Our You-Tube has 35,000 subscribers

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $488,470
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $391
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $488,861

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $96,890
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $256,311
Other Expenses $253,907
TOTAL EXPENSES $350,797

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $488,861 $417,380 +0.2%
Expenses $350,797 $325,852 +0.1%
Net Income $138,064 $91,528 +0.5%
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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
1
Volunteers
10

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
0
$0
Total Directors
10
$90,004
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Diane Duston President/Treasurer 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Julie Bergman Vice President 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Craig Murray Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris Hedges Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Diana Johnstone Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Margaret Kimberly Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Kiriakou Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Garland Nixon Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jill Stein Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joseph Lauria Editor In Chief 40.00
Director
$90,004 $0 $90,004
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 $488,861 $350,797 $638,945 $138,064
2023 $417,380 $325,852 $494,751 $91,528
2022 $522,593 $280,195 $396,526 $242,398
2021 $273,988 $268,074 $154,128 $5,914
2020 $301,480 $293,660 $148,214 $7,820
2019 $211,889 $278,365 $140,395 $-66,476
2018 $249,828 $196,134 $206,871 $53,694
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