irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $111KTHE EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND ORIGINAL CONTENT PRODUCED BY THE FOREIGN PRESS CORRESPONDENTS' PLATFORMS EQUIP INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENTS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, ANALYTICAL TOOLS, AND PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE ESSENTIAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN GLOBAL REPORTING. THESE INITIATIVES DIRECTLY ADVANCE THE ASSOCIATION'S MISSION TO STRENGTHEN PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, UPHOLD JOURNALISTIC INTEGRITY, AND DEFEND PRESS FREEDOM. THROUGH THE CREATION AND DISSEMINATION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, EXPERT INTERVIEWS, AND IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CORRESPONDENTS WITH RELIABLE INFORMATION, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, AND CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. BY AMPLIFYING DIVERSE JOURNALISTIC PERSPECTIVES AND PROMOTING ETHICAL REPORTING PRACTICES, THESE EFFORTS REINFORCE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE INDISPENSABLE ROLE OF INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENTS AND THE PROTECTION OF PRESS FREEDOM AS A FOUNDATION OF DEMOCRACY.
- #2 $50KSCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENTS WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AS JOURNALISTS IN THEIR HOME COUNTRIES AND WHO ARE PURSUING MASTER'S STUDIES AT U.S. ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS IN FIELDS RELATED TO JOURNALISM AND INTERNATIONAL REPORTING. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS HELP THEM EXPAND THEIR KNOWLEDGE, STRENGTHEN THEIR SKILLS, AND GAIN EXPOSURE TO DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES THAT ENRICH THEIR PROFESSIONAL WORK. PRIZES FOR PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE RECOGNIZE INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENTS WHOSE REPORTING EXEMPLIFIES INTEGRITY, IMPACT, AND COMMITMENT TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF JOURNALISM. PRESS FREEDOM GRANTS SUPPORT INITIATIVES AND REPORTING PROJECTS THAT ADVANCE THE DEFENSE OF PRESS FREEDOM, PROMOTE JOURNALIST SAFETY, AND FOSTER GREATER PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE ESSENTIAL ROLE OF INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM IN SUSTAINING DEMOCRATIC SOCIETIES.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Educational Programs
Hosts expert-led sessions and panel discussions on topics including U.S. trade policy, climate change, press freedom, and global economics for international journalists
Press Freedom Initiatives
Organizes events and conversations featuring journalists and human rights advocates to highlight challenges to press freedom, especially during wartime
Professional Development for Journalists
Offers training and resources to foreign correspondents on data literacy, climate reporting, and ethical journalism practices
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Support for Investigative and Independent Journalism 1 activity
- Distribute educational publications and resources to journalistsDevelops and disseminates educational materials—including handbooks, books, magazines, expert interviews, and in-depth analyses—to U.S. journalism schools, students, and credentialed foreign correspondents globally. Free copies of a handbook for foreign correspondents are distributed every academic semester.
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Human Rights Advocacy Funding 1 activity
- Fund press freedom initiatives and reporting projectsAwards grants to support efforts that defend free expression, document violations against journalists, and promote independent media in restrictive environments. Includes funding for journalists facing threats such as imprisonment, harassment, and censorship.
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Free Expression Defense & Advocacy 1 activity
- Host Press Freedom Forum and advocate for journalist safetyConvenes media professionals, civic organizations, and government representatives through the annual Press Freedom Forum to support free expression, defend journalist safety, and promote independent media.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Host annual Foreign Press Awards GalaHonors individuals for lifetime achievements and leadership in advancing press freedom and the role of international correspondents through an annual gala event.
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Community Service Office Operations 1 activity
- Maintain in-person operational availability for servicesOperates with in-person availability for services and support from 10AM to 4PM, Monday through Friday.
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Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
- Offer educational workshops and expert access for foreign correspondentsConducts regular in-person and virtual workshops, seminars, and interview sessions that connect foreign journalists with experts across diverse fields such as international trade, business investment, and sustainable development. Includes partnerships with organizations like the Hinrich Foundation and DHL for specialized programming.
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Multi-Institution Scholarship Funding 1 activity
- Provide scholarships to foreign journalists for graduate studies in the U.S.Funds annual scholarships for professional foreign journalists enrolled in full-time Master's programs at accredited U.S. academic institutions in journalism and related fields. The program has supported multiple recipients annually, including specific awards to institutions like Columbia University and the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Administer professional excellence awards for foreign correspondentsRecognizes U.S.-based foreign journalists publishing in international media across multiple platforms—radio, television, print, and online—with annual awards in eight thematic categories: Global Health, Technology, Environment and Climate Change, Minorities, Inequality and Discrimination, Business and Economics, International/National Politics, Misinformation, and Arts and Entertainment. The program includes public announcement of awardees and an annual gala event.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$864K
Contributions & grants$864K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$761K
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$267K
Grants paid out$50K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$443K
Cash$443K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$440K
Liquid reserves7.0 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +51.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| ATHANASIOS K D KOTSIDIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $217K |
board members · 11
- JULIA HAART — DIRECTOR
- KATHRYN METCALFE — DIRECTOR
- LENA TABORI — SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
- MARILYN HAFT — TREASURER/DIRECTOR
- MITZI PERDUE — EXECUTIVE OFFICER/DIRECTOR
- NANCY PRAGER-KAMEL — CHAIRWOMAN/DIRECTOR
- NICOLLA HEWITT — DIRECTOR
- SEAN BRANAGAN — DIRECTOR
- SHAYLA VONCILE GIBSON — DIRECTOR
- SISSELL MCCARTHY — DIRECTOR
- STORER H ROWLEY — VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- Asharq News Partner — Recognized Hiba Nasr, Senior Correspondent for Asharq News in Washington, DC, as a 2023 awardee.
- BBC World Service Partner — Professional relationship with Alessandra Corrêa, a Contributing Correspondent for the BBC Brazilian Service, part of the BBC World Service, recognized by AFPC-USA.
- Barnes & Noble Partner — Partner platform for public sale of the handbook for non-journalists and non-students.
- Columbia University Partner — Host institution for scholarship awardees pursuing graduate studies in journalism.
- Columbia University Partner — Supports journalism students at Columbia University through scholarships.
- Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism Partner — Scholarship recipients are enrolled in academic programs at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism.
- Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism Partner — Supports master’s candidates in bilingual journalism through annual scholarships.
- DHL Partner — Partners with AFPC-USA to present educational programs on international trade and investment using data from the DHL Global Connectedness Tracker.
- Deutsche Welle Partner — Recognized Ankita M. Kumar, who previously worked for Deutsche Welle (DW), as a 2023 awardee.
- Georgetown University Partner — Host institution for a scholarship awardee pursuing a master's degree in Asian Studies.
- Hinrich Foundation Partner — Co-hosts educational programs on global trade and sustainability with AFPC-USA.
- NTN24 Partner — Professional relationship with Valeria Massarelli, a journalist at NTN24 recognized by AFPC-USA.
- New York University Partner — Host institution for scholarship awardees pursuing graduate studies in journalism and science reporting.
- New York University Partner — Supports graduate students in literary reportage and creative writing through scholarships.
- New York University Stern School of Business Partner — Scholarship recipient Diana Li is pursuing concurrent journalism and finance education at NYU Stern School of Business.
- New York University’s Carter Journalism Institute Partner — Scholarship recipients are enrolled in academic programs at NYU’s Carter Journalism Institute.
- POLITICO Partner — Recognized Ankita M. Kumar, who previously worked for POLITICO, as a 2023 awardee.
- Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute Partner — Hosted the AFC-USA scholarship award ceremony in 2019.
- S&P Global Partner — Partner organization linked through award or sponsorship, as indicated by logo placement on the awards page.
- TRT World Partner — Recognized Frank Ucciardo, United Nations Correspondent for TRT World, as a 2023 awardee.
- The Economist Group Partner — Recognized Ankita M. Kumar, who previously worked for The Economist Group, as a 2023 awardee.
- U.S. Department of State’s Foreign Press Centers Partner — Maintains a close and stable collaboration with the U.S. Department of State’s Foreign Press Centers in New York and Washington, D.C., to support engagement between foreign media and U.S. policy.
- UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism Partner — Provides scholarship support to students at UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism.
- University of Southern California Partner — Provides scholarship support to international journalism students at USC.
- ZDF German TV Partner — Recognized Nicola Wenz, producer for ZDF German TV in Washington, DC, as a 2023 awardee.
- contact@foreignpresscorrespondents.org Partner — Point of contact for journalists seeking a PRESS ID, indicating operational support for media professionals.
- foreignpress.org Partner — Collaborates on educational programs and learning resources for foreign correspondents.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Peer and Professional Network Empowermentmethodology: peer_network_modelBy creating structured opportunities for networking, peer support, and professional recognition, the organization fosters a resilient community of foreign correspondents because shared experiences and visibility enhance collaboration, morale, and career sustainability in challenging reporting environments.
- Professional Development and Capacity Building through Educationmethodology: education_and_capacity_buildingBy providing financial support, educational resources, and training programs for graduate-level journalism education, the organization strengthens the professional capabilities of foreign correspondents, leading to improved reporting quality and career advancement because advanced education enhances journalistic competence and global understanding.
- Strategic Grantmaking for Press Freedommethodology: strategic_grantmakingBy directing targeted grants to support reporting projects and safety initiatives in restrictive environments, the organization strengthens global press freedom and protects journalists because funding enables independent media to operate despite political or institutional barriers.