INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM DEFENSE INC

EIN: 921630361 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$5,793,406
Total Expenses
$3,909,436
Total Assets
$5,576,651
Net Assets
$1,883,970
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2023
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
CLOTHILDE REDFERN
Phone
2081239003
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM DEFENSE INC, founded in 2023, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $5.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. The organization ran a surplus of $1.9M, a strong 33% operating margin.

Mission

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC BY SUPPORTING SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS AND PUBLIC INTEREST NEWS AND REPORTING ORGANIZATIONS THAT EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND OPERATE IN A NONCOMMERCIAL MANNER, BY SUBSIDIZING INSURANCE FOR THEM FOR THE COSTS OF DEFENSE AGAINST LIBEL AND SLANDER LAWSUITS AND PROVIDING THEM WITH TRAINING, AND LEGAL RESOURCES (INCLUDING PREPUBLICATION REVIEW), TO REDUCE THE RISK AND IMPACT OF STRATEGIC LAWSUITS AGAINST PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (SLAPP) THREATS AND LAWSUITS AND ENABLE THEM TO PURSUE NONPARTISAN, PUBLIC INTEREST JOURNALISM FREELY AND INDEPENDENTLY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,897,434

REPORTERS SHIELD, AN INDEPENDENT MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM THAT DEFENDS INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING AROUND THE WORLD FROM LEGAL THREATS MEANT TO SILENCE CRITICAL VOICES.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,792,886
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $500
Other Revenue $20
TOTAL REVENUE $5,793,406

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,800,000
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $3,897,434
Other Expenses $109,436
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,909,436

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $5,793,406 N/A N/A
Expenses $3,909,436 N/A N/A
Net Income $1,883,970 $0 N/A
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
5
Independent Members
2
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
2

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
$307,853
Total Directors
5
$483,968
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ANDREW SULLIVAN CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $17,028 $173,403
OLIVER RIVERS TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $134,450
CHAD MILTON SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL RADU BOARD TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $16,500 $176,115
ROBERT CUSUMANO BOARD TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLOTHILDE REDFERN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (BEG. 05/24) 40.00
Officer
$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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $5,793,406 $3,909,436 $5,576,651 $1,883,970
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