MILITARY VETERANS IN JOURNALISM INC

EIN: 834253287 501(c)(3) Public & Societal Benefit

SILVER SPRING, MD

Total Revenue
$548,341
Total Expenses
$435,937
Total Assets
$700,059
Net Assets
$680,018
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
Zachary Baddorf
Phone
2122465530
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

MILITARY VETERANS IN JOURNALISM INC, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $548K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $112K, a strong 20% operating margin.

Mission

GET MORE MILITARY VETERANS WORKING IN AMERICA S NEWSROOMS. VETERANS BRING PERSPECTIVE, NUANCED UNDERSTANDING AND ON-THE-GROUND EXPERIENCE ABOUT THE MILITARY AND VETERAN AFFAIRS THAT ULTIMATELY BENEFIT NEWSROOMS AND NEWS CONSUMERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $211,398 Revenue: $3,800

MVJ's Information Integrity Project (IIP) is a nonpartisan team of veterans and military family members working to guide the military/veteran community toward reliable information and away from...

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MVJ's Information Integrity Project (IIP) is a nonpartisan team of veterans and military family members working to guide the military/veteran community toward reliable information and away from harmful narratives. We launched the campaign in 2024 and our goal for this project is to partner with content creators to create videos that promote media literacy and highlight reputable organizations that foster a sense of community for Veterans. We are aiming to prevent the spread of bad information within the Veteran/Military community and remain nonpartisan by promoting media literacy and critical thinking.

Program 2
Expenses: $23,606 Revenue: $0

Disability Narrative Initiative: The Disability Narrative Initiative, led by Military Veterans in Journalism (MVJ) in collaboration with the Disabled Journalists Association (DJA) and other partners...

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Disability Narrative Initiative: The Disability Narrative Initiative, led by Military Veterans in Journalism (MVJ) in collaboration with the Disabled Journalists Association (DJA) and other partners, supports stronger disability coverage by giving journalists, editors, and media professionals practical tools for better reporting, editing, and storytelling. At the center of this work is Fix the Frame: A Newsroom Guide to Disability Narratives - a practical resource developed with disabled journalists and disability media experts to support more accurate, respectful, and useful coverage.

Program 3
Expenses: $22,669 Revenue: $47,280

MVJ25 Journalism Convention - MVJ25 was a two-part event, featuring one day of in-person educational conversation and the annual Top Ten Veterans in Journalism Awards ceremony, and a virtual career...

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MVJ25 Journalism Convention - MVJ25 was a two-part event, featuring one day of in-person educational conversation and the annual Top Ten Veterans in Journalism Awards ceremony, and a virtual career fair of top newsrooms and journalism schools one month later. We welcomed veterans, military spouses, newsroom professionals, and supporters of diversity in the industry to join us for networking and shared growth.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $515,478
Program Service Revenue $12,693
Investment Income $20,170
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $548,341

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $5,952
Salaries & Benefits $120,864
Fundraising Expenses $16,339
Program Expenses $369,471
Other Expenses $309,121
TOTAL EXPENSES $435,937

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $548,341 $640,972 -0.1%
Expenses $435,937 $462,448 -0.1%
Net Income $112,404 $178,524 -0.4%
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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
6
Independent Members
4
Employees
1
Volunteers
N/A

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
2
$36,000
Total Directors
6
$36,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Zachary Baddorf Executive Director 15
Officer Director
$36,000 $0 $36,000
Russell Midori President 0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lucy Bustamante Director 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Priya Sridhar Director 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ron Nixon Director 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kyra Davenport Director 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $548,341 $435,937 $700,059 $112,404
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $647,924 $624,770 $389,393 $23,154
2022 $350,923 $414,021 $366,077 $-63,098
2021 $568,167 $286,276 $429,263 $281,891
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