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THE INNER CIRCLE OF NEW YORK POLITICAL JOURNALISTS INC D/B/A INNER CIRCLE
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133360989 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE T50 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M) · innercircleshow.com
revenue
$122K
expenses
$94K
net assets
$152K
employees
0
program ratio
70%
mission · from form 990

(A)TO UNITE JOURNALISTS IN A COMMON CAUSE TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY BY RAISING FUNDS, FROM WHICH THIS ORGANIZATION MAKES GRANTS AND GIFTS TO WORTHY CHARITABLE CAUSES, INCLUDING JOURNALISTIC AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.(B) TO RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS AND PAY THEM OVER TO ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND EXEMPT FROM TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3).

profile · synthesized from sources

The Inner Circle is a nonprofit organization of New York City journalists founded in 1923 that produces an annual satirical musical roast of city politics. The event raises funds to support journalism education and student media in NYC public schools. Proceeds also fund a fellowship program at the City University of New York.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

CUNY Journalism Fellowship
Fellowship program for journalism students at the City University of New York
Education Through Music
NYC-based organization enriching public school education through music programs
Inner Circle Show
Annual satirical musical roast of New York City politics performed by working journalists
Press Pass NYC
Supports student newspapers in NYC public schools
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
    • Funding charitable organizations focused on public school education in NYC
      Provides financial support to NYC-based charitable organizations that improve educational opportunities for public school children, consistent with its broader grantmaking mission.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Organizing holiday performances and toy deliveries for children
      Organizes member-led performances for sick children and delivers toys to homeless children during the holiday season.
  • Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
    • Producing annual satirical musical theater performances about NYC politics
      Produces an annual musical theater performance and commemorative program that satirizes New York City politics, organized by mayoral administration, including a dress rehearsal and public dinner event.
  • Youth-Led Student Publications 1 activity
    • Supporting journalism education through school newspapers and CUNY fellowship
      Supports school newspapers in New York City public schools and operates a fellowship program at the City University of New York to develop emerging journalists.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Creating satirical program covers commenting on NYC political history
      Designs and publishes annual satirical program covers that reflect and critique New York City's political history and current events as part of its theatrical productions.
    • Hosting annual dinner and show event
      Hosts an annual public dinner and theatrical show event, scheduled for April 17, 2027, as part of its programming on New York City politics.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$122K
Contributions & grants$103K85%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$110%
Other revenue$19K
expenses
Total expenses$94K
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising22%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$60K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$152K
Cash$152K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$152K
Liquid reserves19.4 mo
3 years on record · 2021–2023 · YoY revenue +24.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 16
  • ALICE STOCKTON-ROSSINI — CHAIRPERSON
  • ANDREW SIFF — DIRECTOR
  • EILEEN LEHPAMER — TREASURER
  • ELIZABETH KARAS — CFO
  • HENRY GOLDMAN — DIRECTOR
  • JAMES FORD — PRESIDENT
  • JEFF COLTIN — SECRETARY
  • JILLIAN JORGENSEN — DIRECTOR
  • JULIET PAPA — DIRECTOR
  • MELISSA RUSSO — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL SCHOLL — DIRECTOR
  • POLLY KREISMAN — DIRECTOR
  • RICH LAMB — DIRECTOR
  • RICHARD STEIER — DIRECTOR
  • SAMANTHA LEIBMAN ELBAUM — VICE PRESIDENT
  • SONIA RINCON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • City University of New York Partner — Hosts a fellowship program supported by the Inner Circle.
  • Education Through Music Partner — Supported charitable organization that enriches education for NYC public school children through music programs.
  • Mayor of New York City Partner — Featured participant in the annual dinner and show event.
  • Press Pass NYC Partner — Supported charitable organization that helps NYC public schools establish and sustain student newspapers.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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