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TO FOSTER APPRECIATION OF THE VALUE OF QUALITY JOURNALISM FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2025)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$9.5M
Program Spending
65%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$9.3M
Total Expenses
▼$8.9M
Total Assets
$11.2M
Total Liabilities
▼$402.5K
Net Assets
$10.8M
Officer Compensation
→$306.2K
Other Salaries
$5.1M
Investment Income
$148.4K
Fundraising
▼N/A
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$33.4K
Awards Found
4
| Awarding Agency | Description | Amount | Fiscal Year | Period | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of State | TO DESIGN, PLAN, AND IMPLEMENT FIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS FOR EDUCATORS IN SINGAPORE ON NEWS LITERACY TO COUNTER MISINFORMATION. | $20.3K | FY2019 | Sep 2019 – Dec 2021 | Open → |
| Department of State | TO DELIVER LECTURES 1-2 EVENTS PER DAY OVER THE COURSE OF 5-6 DAYS IN AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON, AND CHRISTCHURCH ON MISINFORMATION AND MEDIA LITERACY | $6,300 | FY2019 | Sep 2019 – Mar 2020 | Open → |
| Department of State | TO DELIVER LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS FOR STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND PUBLIC ON MISINFORMATION AND MEDIA LITERACY | $3,514 | FY2020 | Feb 2020 – Mar 2020 | Open → |
| Department of State | TO CONDUCT TRAININGS AND TALKS ON MEDIA LITERACY TO HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS AND OTHER KEY TARGET AUDIEMCES. | $3,325 | FY2019 | May 2019 – May 2019 | Open → |
Department of State
$20.3K
TO DESIGN, PLAN, AND IMPLEMENT FIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS FOR EDUCATORS IN SINGAPORE ON NEWS LITERACY TO COUNTER MISINFORMATION.
Department of State
$6,300
TO DELIVER LECTURES 1-2 EVENTS PER DAY OVER THE COURSE OF 5-6 DAYS IN AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON, AND CHRISTCHURCH ON MISINFORMATION AND MEDIA LITERACY
Department of State
$3,514
TO DELIVER LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS FOR STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND PUBLIC ON MISINFORMATION AND MEDIA LITERACY
Department of State
$3,325
TO CONDUCT TRAININGS AND TALKS ON MEDIA LITERACY TO HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS AND OTHER KEY TARGET AUDIEMCES.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2025 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
990-N (e-Postcard) Filing History
This organization files simplified Form 990-N (annual gross receipts ≤ $50,000).
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $9.5M | $9.3M | $8.9M | $11.2M | $10.8M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $13.3M | $13.1M | $8.2M | $10.6M | $10.2M |
| 2022 | $5.1M | $5M | $5.4M | $7M | $6.6M |
| 2021 | $4.6M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2025)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Charles Salter | President And CEO | 40 | $312K | $0 | $24.6K | $336.6K |
| Karen Wickre | Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Walt Mossberg | Vice Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Liz Ramos | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Kadzik | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Charles Salter
President And CEO
$336.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$312K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$24.6K
Karen Wickre
Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Walt Mossberg
Vice Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Liz Ramos
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Peter Kadzik
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claudia Borgelt | Svp, Strategy And Impact | 40 | $212.5K | $0 | $21.3K | $233.8K |
| Peter Adams | Svp, Research And Design | 40 | $217K | $0 | $7,892 | $224.9K |
| Darragh Worland | Svp, Creative Strategy | 40 | $189.3K | $0 | $32.4K | $221.7K |
| Mary Lynn Hickey | Svp, Administration | 40 | $186.8K | $0 | $19.8K | $206.6K |
| Ebonee Otoo | Svp, Educator Engagement | 40 | $169.1K | $0 | $6,743 | $175.8K |
Claudia Borgelt
Svp, Strategy And Impact
$233.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$212.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$21.3K
Peter Adams
Svp, Research And Design
$224.9K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$217K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$7,892
Darragh Worland
Svp, Creative Strategy
$221.7K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$189.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$32.4K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abby Phillip | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Catherine Woodard | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Eva Haller | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Geraldine Baum | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Melanie Lundquist | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sandy Helton | Board Member |
Abby Phillip
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Catherine Woodard
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Eva Haller
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Individuals who previously served as officers or key employees.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Miller | Founder (retired 6/30/24) | 40 | $125.5K | $0 | $17.1K | $142.6K |
Alan Miller
Founder (retired 6/30/24)
$142.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$125.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$17.1K
| $4.6M |
| $4.4M |
| $7.7M |
| $7.1M |
| 2020 | $2.5M | $2.2M | $3.9M | $7.4M | $6.9M |
| 2019 | $9.4M | $9.4M | $3.5M | $8.6M | $8.3M |
| 2018 | $1.5M | $1.4M | $1.1M | $2.4M | $2.4M |
| 2017 | $2.9M | $2.8M | $1.8M | $2M | $2M |
| 2016 | $1.4M | $1.3M | $1.3M | $943.8K | $883.7K |
| 2015 | $1.2M | $1.1M | $1.2M | $839.1K | $762K |
| 2014 | $1.2M | $1.1M | $1.1M | $824.7K | $781.4K |
| 2013 | $1.2M | $1.2M | $943.7K | $744.9K | $707.6K |
| 2012 | $1.1M | $984.2K | $827.8K | $671.4K | $424.1K |
| 2011 | $548.1K | $526.7K | $377K | $388.1K | $171K |
| 2022 | 990 | Data |
| 2021 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2017 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
Mary Lynn Hickey
Svp, Administration
$206.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$186.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$19.8K
Ebonee Otoo
Svp, Educator Engagement
$175.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$169.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$6,743
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Tucker Escew | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Whit Ayres | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Geraldine Baum
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Melanie Lundquist
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sandy Helton
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tucker Escew
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Whit Ayres
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0