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Nonprofit · EIN 55-0808731

ILLINOIS JOURNALISM EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Also known as IJEA

Tax-exempt · EVANSTON, IL 60208

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1845 SHERIDAN RD, EVANSTON, IL 60208-0815
In care of
% JAMES TIDWELL JOURNALISM DEPT
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
1845 Sheridan Rd, Evanston IL 60201
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Katie Fernandez, 1845 Sheridan Rd, Evanston IL 60201

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026990-N on file
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-N on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-N for ILLINOIS JOURNALISM EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Due November 15, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
55-0808731
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2019
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Education (B03)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Katie Fernandez
June 30, 2026≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: Linda Jones
June 30, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Linda Jones
June 30, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Linda Jones
June 30, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Linda Jones
June 30, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2018
Officer: Linda Jones
June 30, 2019≤ $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 55-0808731).

Questions about ILLINOIS JOURNALISM EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of ILLINOIS JOURNALISM EDUCATION ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ILLINOIS JOURNALISM EDUCATION ASSOCIATION is 55-0808731.
Is ILLINOIS JOURNALISM EDUCATION ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to ILLINOIS JOURNALISM EDUCATION ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ILLINOIS JOURNALISM EDUCATION ASSOCIATION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of ILLINOIS JOURNALISM EDUCATION ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ILLINOIS JOURNALISM EDUCATION ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended June 30, 2026.
Who is the principal officer of ILLINOIS JOURNALISM EDUCATION ASSOCIATION?
The 990-N for 2025 names Katie Fernandez.

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