Nonprofit · EIN 93-4121848
LONG BEACH JOURNALISM INITIATIVE INC
Tax-exempt · LONG BEACH, CA 90802
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $708,824 | $794,891 | -$86,067 | $157,227 | $37,768 | $119,459 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $752,069 | $546,543 | $205,526 | $219,025 | $13,499 | $205,526 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $572,041
- Program service revenue
- $29,629
- Investment income
- $8
- Other revenue
- $107,146
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $85,510
- Other salaries and wages
- $346,487
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $491,294
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $45,637
- Accounting fees
- $3,865
- Occupancy
- $70,513
- Program services (functional)
- $316,760
- Management and general (functional)
- $477,524
- Fundraising (functional)
- $607
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $219,025
- Total assets, end of year
- $157,227
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $37,768
- Net assets, end of year
- $119,459
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,241
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $119,459
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$11,418
- Gross receipts
- $708,824
- Employees
- 8
- Year formed
- 2023
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Evans | CEO Officer | 40 | $102,050 |
| Matthew Kinley | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
| Mary Ellen Mitchell | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
| Gwen Shaffer | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
| James Ahumada | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Danny Lemos | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Evans | CEO Officer | 40 | $6,550 |
| Matt Kinley | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
| Dora Jacildo | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
| Gwen Shaffer | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 100 W BROADWAY STE 310, LONG BEACH, CA 90802-9404
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Matthew Kinley, 100 W Broadway Ste 310, Long Beach, CA 90802
- Signed the 990
- Mary Ellen Mitchell, Treasurer
- Phone
- (805) 284-3737
- Website
- lbji.org
- Return prepared by
- Tovella Dowling PC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 93-4121848 or by the name LONG BEACH JOURNALISM INITIATIVE INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
To inform and educate the public by providing timely, accurate and interesting news that inspires readers to think, act and connect with the world around them.
Program accomplishments
- Editorial Production: Journalists created articles, videos, photos, and other content that helps Long Beach residents understand local power structures and access essential news for their safety and wellbeing. The organization published investigations that led to increased transparency, including reporting on environmental impacts of a local construction project and alleged theft by a local food bank. Coverage provided residents vital information during federal immigration enforcement actions. Reporting illuminated city decisions and processes through coverage of local government meetings, public safety, health, and other critical community issues, enabling accountability of leaders to taxpayers and residents.Expenses $316,760 · revenue $29,629
- Community outreach and engagement: The organization published a Long Beach 101 Civic guide connecting residents with their elected leaders and a guide highlighting and celebrating tourist attractions in the city. The organization hosted a workshop for the community on records requests. The organization regularly partnered with other nonprofit groups to host trainings and community events. Expenses for this program are included in Part III, Line 4a.
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-4121848
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $157,227
- Income (IRS master file)
- $708,824
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $708,824 | $794,891 | $157,227 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $752,069 | $546,543 | $219,025 | 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 93-4121848).
Questions about LONG BEACH JOURNALISM INITIATIVE INC
- What is the EIN of LONG BEACH JOURNALISM INITIATIVE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LONG BEACH JOURNALISM INITIATIVE INC is 93-4121848.
- Is LONG BEACH JOURNALISM INITIATIVE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to LONG BEACH JOURNALISM INITIATIVE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LONG BEACH JOURNALISM INITIATIVE 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 LONG BEACH JOURNALISM INITIATIVE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LONG BEACH JOURNALISM INITIATIVE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LONG BEACH JOURNALISM INITIATIVE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Matthew Kinley.
- Who are the officers and directors of LONG BEACH JOURNALISM INITIATIVE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $102,050 (Melissa Evans, CEO).
- How much revenue does LONG BEACH JOURNALISM INITIATIVE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $708,824, expenses of $794,891 and total assets of $157,227 at year end.
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