Association of Schools of Journalis M and Mass Communications Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbia, South Carolina, registered in 2003, with $106,384 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2023)
$106K
▲ 32.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$110K
Net assets
$144K
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Association of Schools of Journalis M and Mass Communications Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Association of Schools of Journalis M and Mass Communications Inc: 16 mo reserves · -3% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Association of Schools of Journalis M and Mass Communications Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Association of Schools of Journalis M and Mass Communications Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $109K (FY2014) to $106K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-3.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$149K
Total liabilities
$5,250
Net assets
$144K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $106,384▲32.7% | $109,975▲33.4% | $143,627▼2.4% | $148,877▲1.1% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $80,178▲7.8% | $82,469▼15.1% | $147,217▼1.5% | $147,217▼1.5% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $74,372▼23.9% | $97,120▲19.5% | $149,508▼13.2% | $149,508▼13.2% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $97,723▼18.4% | $81,305▲3.7% | $172,256▲10.5% | $172,256▼4.7% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $119,813▲20.0% | $78,367▼34.4% | $155,838▲36.2% | $180,841▲58.1% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $99,881▼9.6% | $119,491▼0.3% | $114,392▼14.6% | $114,392▼14.6% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $110,480▼4.2% | $119,829▲10.7% | $134,002▼6.5% | $134,002▼6.5% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $115,300▲3.5% | $108,198▼5.8% | $143,351▲5.2% | $143,351▲5.2% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $111,398▲1.9% | $114,837▲1.9% | $136,249▼2.5% | $136,249▼2.5% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $109,314 | $112,689 | $139,688 | $139,688 | 990EZ |
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Data for Association of Schools of Journalis M and Mass Communications Inc (EIN 61-1439329) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.