named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Beyond the Farm
Online platform for alumni to share and celebrate published work, fostering continued engagement and visibility within the photojournalism community
Eddie Adams Workshop
Four-day, tuition-free photojournalism seminar for 100 emerging photographers, featuring mentorship from industry leaders, team-based assignments, portfolio reviews, and presentations to the workshop community
Safety for Visual Artists Webinar
Educational webinar series focused on physical and mental well-being for photojournalists working in the field
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Photography and Creative Arts Competitions 1 activity
- Awards recognition for excellence in photojournalismRecognizes outstanding work by participants and affiliated photojournalists through awards that include professional assignments, grants, and equipment; affiliated individuals have received major honors including a Pulitzer Prize (2020) and NPPA Photographer of the Year (2023).
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Youth Photography Education 1 activity
- Hosts an annual tuition-free photojournalism workshop for emerging photographersConvenes 100 emerging photographers annually for a four-day, tuition-free, merit-based workshop that includes hands-on photo assignments, portfolio reviews, and mentorship from top industry professionals. Participants are selected based on the quality of their portfolios, with teams led by professionals completing collaborative projects and receiving recognition through awards, grants, and equipment.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Operates an online shop for merchandise salesRuns an online shop with defined policies for the sale and transaction of goods, contributing to organizational revenue.
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Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
- Provides ongoing professional development and support for alumniSupports alumni of the Eddie Adams Workshop in advancing their careers, including through opportunities to produce long-form documentary work such as a book project on disability and the arts, and continued engagement with the professional network established during the workshop.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Produces and publishes photojournalism on social and human interest themesProduces photographic stories and writing that explore illness, struggle, personal relationships, community, identity, trauma, hearing loss, Jewish identity, and the #MeToo movement, with regular contributions to outlets such as The New York Times and coverage of food production and agriculture via Report for America.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$275K
Contributions & grants$228K83%
Program service revenue$45K16%
Investment income$2K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$523K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$7K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$305K
Cash$305K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$303K
Liquid reserves7.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -71.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIRJAM EVERS | Executive Dir. | 20 | $134K |
board members · 8
- Alyssa Adams — Treasurer
- Evan Parker — Director
- LISA ALLGOOD — Secretary
- MARYANNE GOLON — Chairman
- Mark Brown thru 225 — Director
- May-E Wong — Director
- SANTIAGO LYON thru 425 — Co-CHAIR
- Victoria Smith — Director
relationships · 47
Who they work with
- Al Jazeera Digital Partner — Industry partner of the Eddie Adams Workshop.
- Associated Press Partner — Industry partner of the Eddie Adams Workshop.
- Associated Press Partner — Represented by faculty members who volunteer at the Workshop.
- Bloomberg News Partner — Industry partner of the Eddie Adams Workshop.
- Buzzfeed Partner — Industry partner of the Eddie Adams Workshop.
- CNN Partner — Industry partner of the Eddie Adams Workshop.
- Canon Partner — Lead sponsor of the Eddie Adams Workshop.
- Canon U.S.A. Partner — Lead sponsor providing support to expand resources for students and extend the workshop's collaborative environment.
- EDDIE ADAMS WORKSHOP ORGANIZATION INC Partner — EDDIE ADAMS WORKSHOP ORGANIZATION INC
- ESPN Partner — Industry partner of the Eddie Adams Workshop.
- ESPN Partner — Represented by faculty members who volunteer at the Workshop.
- El País America Partner — Industry partner of the Eddie Adams Workshop.
- Getty Images Partner — Represented by faculty members who volunteer at the Workshop.
- MSNBC Partner — Industry partner of the Eddie Adams Workshop.
- NBC Partner — Industry partner of the Eddie Adams Workshop.
- NPR Partner — Industry partner of the Eddie Adams Workshop.
- National Geographic Partner — Collaborates with National Geographic through affiliated photographers and grantees.
- National Geographic Partner — Industry partner of the Eddie Adams Workshop.
- National Geographic Partner — Represented by faculty members who volunteer at the Workshop.
- National Press Photographers Association Partner — Professional organization that recognized Salwan Georges as Photographer of the Year in 2023.
- People Partner — Industry partner of the Eddie Adams Workshop.
- PhotoVogue Vogue Partner — Industry partner of the Eddie Adams Workshop.
- PhotoWings Partner — Collaborates with the Eddie Adams Workshop to share insights, stories, and lessons from leaders in the photo industry.
- Report for America Partner — Program that supports Emily Kenny's journalism position covering food production and agriculture.
- Reuters Partner — Industry partner of the Eddie Adams Workshop.
- Reuters Partner — Represented by faculty members who volunteer at the Workshop.
- Salt Institute for Documentary Studies Partner — Collaborates with or shares alumni network with the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies.
- Smithsonian Magazine Partner — Industry partner of the Eddie Adams Workshop.
- Spectrum News 1 Partner — Employer and publishing outlet for Emily Kenny's digital journalism work.
- TIME Partner — Industry partner of the Eddie Adams Workshop.
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strategies · 4
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.
- Alumni and Volunteer Faculty Engagement Modelmethodology: alumni_and_volunteer_faculty_modelBy leveraging volunteer faculty and returning alumni as instructors, the organization sustains high-quality program delivery and builds long-term community continuity, because involving past participants reinforces institutional knowledge and fosters a self-renewing professional network.
- Compassionate and Personal Narrative Storytelling Approachmethodology: compassionate_storytellingBy grounding visual storytelling in compassion, humility, trust, and personal experience, the organization deepens engagement with themes of illness, trauma, and social justice, because narratives rooted in authentic identity and empathy generate more impactful and ethical journalism.
- Mentorship-Intensive Training Modelmethodology: mentorship-intensive_training_modelBy bringing together emerging photojournalists and leading industry professionals through direct mentorship and collaboration, the organization accelerates skill development and strengthens storytelling, because immersive peer and expert engagement produces growth more effectively than independent learning.
- Merit-Based Full Access Modelmethodology: merit-based_access_expansionBy selecting participants solely on the merit of their photographic work and providing full access to the program at no cost, the organization expands equitable opportunities in photojournalism, because removing financial barriers while maintaining high standards increases diversity and excellence in the field.