Nonprofit · EIN 86-3715364
NORTHEAST FLORIDA JOURNALISM COLLECTIVE INC
Also known as THE TRIBUTARY
Tax-exempt · JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $429,231 | $419,272 | $9,959 | $252,024 | $1,075 | $250,949 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $317,553 | $269,398 | $48,155 | $244,802 | -$122 | $244,924 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $422,683
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2,200
- Other revenue
- $4,348
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $267,168
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $318,674
- Professional fundraising fees
- $15,000
- Legal fees
- $1,305
- Accounting fees
- $6,289
- Occupancy
- $12,092
- Program services (functional)
- $370,401
- Management and general (functional)
- $27,844
- Fundraising (functional)
- $21,027
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $244,802
- Total assets, end of year
- $252,024
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,075
- Net assets, end of year
- $250,949
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $250,949
- Gross receipts
- $429,231
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Smith Juarez | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Rhema Bland | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jennifer Mansfield | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Lawrence Luksha | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Al Letson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ronnie King | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Freed | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Pantazi | Editor Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $60,225 | $60,225 |
| Deirdre Conner | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie Garfunkel | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Mansfield | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rhema Bland | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Emmanuel Fortune | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ronnie King | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lawrence Luksha | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashley Smith Juarez | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Al Letson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 40 E ADAMS ST STE 350, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202-3356
- In care of
- % ANDREW PANTAZI
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Deirdre Conner, 40 East Adams St, Suite 340, Jacksonville, FL 32202
- Signed the 990
- Deirdre Conner, Publisher & CEO
- Phone
- (904) 345-0597
- Website
- https://jaxtrib.org/
Mission
The Tributary is a nonprofit newsroom producing high-impact government accountability and investigative journalism in the public interest. Based in Jacksonville, The Tributary's mission is to shine a light on systemic problems and solutions, hold those in power accountable, and focus on undercovered topics through collaboration with other news organizations and the community. We fill gaps in our media ecosystem, reporting on topics and issues that would otherwise go uncovered, with a focus on stories that make an impact. Since its founding in 2021, The Tributary's journalism has has had a positive impact on the community and won awards at the state and national level.
Program accomplishments
- The Tributary spends the majority of its expenses on producing high-quality journalism in the public interest. In 2024, the organization published articles by staff and freelancers covering a range of issues. The organization covered the 2024 elections for school board, legislature, judicial and other local races, in which it was the only local news outlet covered each race individually. It also reported on conditions at the Duval County jail and other issues affecting criminal justice system, as well as reporting on connections between a legislator and private company.
- The Tributary gathers ongoing feedback from readers and the wider community, including attending and holding in person community meetings, and speaking engagements about the journalism it produces. Key accomplishments in 2024 included taking community feedback about issues in the 2024 elections, and appearing at community events and local broadcasts to answer questions, as well as live broadcasting on YouTube, publishing of results and Q&A on social media on election night.
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 | Not 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
- 86-3715364
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $252,024
- Income (IRS master file)
- $429,231
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $429,231 | $419,272 | $252,024 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $317,553 | $269,398 | $244,802 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 86-3715364).
Questions about NORTHEAST FLORIDA JOURNALISM COLLECTIVE INC
- What is the EIN of NORTHEAST FLORIDA JOURNALISM COLLECTIVE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHEAST FLORIDA JOURNALISM COLLECTIVE INC is 86-3715364.
- Is NORTHEAST FLORIDA JOURNALISM COLLECTIVE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to NORTHEAST FLORIDA JOURNALISM COLLECTIVE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHEAST FLORIDA JOURNALISM COLLECTIVE INC 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 NORTHEAST FLORIDA JOURNALISM COLLECTIVE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NORTHEAST FLORIDA JOURNALISM COLLECTIVE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of NORTHEAST FLORIDA JOURNALISM COLLECTIVE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Deirdre Conner.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHEAST FLORIDA JOURNALISM COLLECTIVE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NORTHEAST FLORIDA JOURNALISM COLLECTIVE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $429,231, expenses of $419,272 and total assets of $252,024 at year end.
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