Nonprofit · EIN 27-3219479
JOURNALISTIC LEARNING INITIATIVE
Tax-exempt · EUGENE, OR 97405
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $341,243 | $349,249 | -$8,006 | $174,921 | $0 | $174,921 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $520,779 | $1,033,726 | -$512,947 | $182,927 | $0 | $182,927 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,118,379 | $813,024 | $305,355 | $695,874 | $0 | $695,874 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $195,158
- of which government grants
- $194,000
- Program service revenue
- $146,085
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $130,544
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $130,544
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,525
- Travel
- $155
- Program services (functional)
- $349,249
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $182,927
- Total assets, end of year
- $174,921
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $174,921
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,849
- Gross receipts
- $341,243
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- OR
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN CASTILLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HANK STERN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMIRA BARGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUZZETTE MARTINEZ-MALAVET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BERK NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ESTHER WOJCICKI | SECRETARYTREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ED MADISON | EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| RITCH COLBERT | PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN CASTILLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HANK STERN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMIRA BARGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUZZETTE MARTINEZ-MALAVET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BERK NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ESTHER WOJCICKI | SECRETARYTREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ED MADISON | EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| RITCH COLBERT | PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMIRA BARGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SUZZETTE MARTINEZ-MALAVET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BERK NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| HANK STERN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SUSAN CASTILLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RITCH COLBERT | PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ESTHER WOJCICKI | SECRETARY Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| ED MADISON | EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2852 WILLAMETTE ST STE 241, EUGENE, OR 97405-8200
- In care of
- % ED MADISON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
- 2852 Willamette Street 241, Eugene OR 97405
- Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
- Ed Madison, 2852 Willamette Street 241, Eugene OR 97405
- Signed the 990
- ED MADISON, DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (541) 685-9200
- Return prepared by
- EF SERVICE INC
Mission
EMPOWER STUDENTS TO DISCOVER THEIR VOICE, IMPROVE ACADEMIC OUTCOMES, AND ENGAGE IN SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING THROUGH PROJECT-BASED STORYTELLING.
Program accomplishments
- STUDENT VOICE, WHERE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON STUDENTS CREATE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, PODCASTS, NEWSLETTERS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF STORYTELLERS.Expenses $159,165 · revenue $150,000
- BLACK STUDENT MAGAZINE, JLIS AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM, WHICH HELPS STUDENTS IMPROVE THEIR WRITING, SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND TO CELEBRATE CULTURAL PRIDE; THIS PERIODICAL IS NOW REACHING STUDENTS IN 93 CITIES ACROSS THE US THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE.Expenses $72,305 · revenue $82,711
- EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS, WHICH HELPS STUDENTS DEVELOP ACADEMICALLY THROUGH PROJECT-BASED STORY TELLING. THEY LEARN TO COLLABORATE WITH PEERS AND BECOME BETTER RESEARCHERS AND WRITERS; THIS YEAR THE PROGRAM GREW FROM 20 TEACHERS TO 60 TEACHER SERVING MORE THAN 5000 STUDENT IN FOUR WESTERN STATES.Expenses $65,499 · revenue $63,374
- A SERIES OF VIDEOS TO SUPPORT A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS. LOOKING FORWARD TO CAREER JOURNEY AND CONNECTION.Expenses $52,280 · revenue $45,158
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-3219479
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $174,921
- Income (IRS master file)
- $341,243
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $341,243 | $349,249 | $174,921 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $520,779 | $1,033,726 | $182,927 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,118,379 | $813,024 | $695,874 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $868,593 | $598,635 | $390,519 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: Ed Madison | December 31, 2014 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-3219479).
Questions about JOURNALISTIC LEARNING INITIATIVE
- What is the EIN of JOURNALISTIC LEARNING INITIATIVE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JOURNALISTIC LEARNING INITIATIVE is 27-3219479.
- Is JOURNALISTIC LEARNING INITIATIVE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to JOURNALISTIC LEARNING INITIATIVE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JOURNALISTIC LEARNING INITIATIVE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of JOURNALISTIC LEARNING INITIATIVE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did JOURNALISTIC LEARNING INITIATIVE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of JOURNALISTIC LEARNING INITIATIVE?
- The 990-N for 2014 names Ed Madison.
- Who are the officers and directors of JOURNALISTIC LEARNING INITIATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does JOURNALISTIC LEARNING INITIATIVE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $341,243, expenses of $349,249 and total assets of $174,921 at year end.
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