2024-05-02T16:44:48-07:00 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 834253287 MILITARY VETERANS IN JOURNALISM INC MILI 2122465530 10824 MARGATE ROAD SILVER SPRING MD 20901 Zachary Baddorf Executive Director 2122465530 2024-03-20 Zachary Baddorf 999009999 1 1 11 0 AAL2 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z ZACHARY BADDORF 10824 MARGATE ROAD SILVER SPRING MD 20901 648734 0 X https://www.mvj.network X 2019 NY MILITARY VETERANS IN JOURNALISM'S MISSION IS SIMPLE: 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. 4 4 1 1 0 0 351056 647404 0 0 52 988 -185 -468 350923 647924 41289 22132 0 0 131600 130015 0 0 0 241132 472623 414021 624770 -63098 23154 366077 389393 141 303 365936 389090 X 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. 1 0 343056 0 0 Counter-Disinformation Program - is a nonpartisan initiative dedicated to combating the spread of disinformation and extremism in veteran and military communities. The program supports a team of journalists, including several military veterans, to report on anti-democratic extremist groups and narratives and engage directly with the community online to counter extremist recruitment efforts. 75000 10000 0 Entrepreneurial Journalism Program - This program empowered members of Military Veterans in Journalism (MVJ) to start their own digital news publications. This program included a fellowship cohort, professional development training, and a reporting grant fund. 18298 5200 0 Disability inclusion program - MVJ launched a speakers bureau of military veterans to advocate for better coverage of military and veteran affairs. As part of this effort, MVJ has partnered with Disabled American Veterans and the Disability Media Alliance Project to provide training to veterans about best practices on disability reporting. These veterans then shared their experiences and knowledge with newsrooms where the veterans are home-based. MVJ also conducted multiple virtual events to share guidance with newsrooms across the nation about how they can improve their reporting on disability issues. 181004 6932 0 Mentorships, Fellowships, Internships, career development events and annual journalism convention. 181004 6932 0 617358 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 21 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 MD NY X Zachary Baddorf 2122465530 10824 MARGATE ROAD SILVER SPRING MD 20901 Russell Midori President 30 0 X X 47082 0 0 Zachary Baddorf Executive Director 20 0 X X 44000 0 0 Priya Sridhar Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Paquette Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 91082 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9638 0 0 0 637766 0 647404 0 0 0 0 0 988 988 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 342 810 -468 -468 0 0 0 647924 520 0 0 0 22132 22132 91082 91082 29958 29958 8975 8975 110317 110317 0 3359 3359 3237 3237 5391 5391 14837 14837 31105 31105 2286 2286 0 211000 211000 791 791 Educational courses 57000 57000 0 0 Other direct program costs 22820 22820 0 Professional development 4053 0 4053 0 Meals and Entertainment 6427 6427 0 0 624770 617358 7412 0 366077 74689 294954 19750 366077 389393 141 303 141 303 X 365936 389090 0 0 365936 389090 366077 389393 23154 0 0 0 0 0 X 1 X 0 0 0 X 18444 140372 568066 351056 647496 1725434 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18444 140372 568066 351056 647496 1725434 825010 900424 0 0 0 52 988 1040 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 84 342 426 1726900 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Merchandise sold (promotional material: shirts, mugs etc) RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 Fellowship stipends 7 22132 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 FUNDS TO DOMESTIC INDIVIDUALS ARE PAID AS STIPENDS FOR FELLOWSHIPS Form 990, Part III, Line 2 MVJ's Counter-Disinformation Program, which is a nonpartisan initiative dedicated to combating the spread of disinformation and extremism in veteran and military communities. The program supports a team of journalists, including several military veterans, to report on anti-democratic extremist groups and narratives and engage directly with the community online to counter extremist recruitment efforts. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A COPY OF THE 990 FOR REVIEW TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Our organization implements a thorough process to ensure adherence to our policies. Upon onboarding, each new hire or board member is provided with our organizational policies for review. Subsequently, they are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest and formally acknowledge their understanding and commitment by signing off on the policy documentation. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST