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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF JOURNALISTS AND AUTHORS INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 132562532 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K)
revenue
$78K
expenses
$54K
net assets
$41K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT NONFICTION WRITERS WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE THE ART AND PROFESSION OF FREELANCE WRITING THROUGH INFORMATION EXCHANGE AND CARRER RESOURCES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Professional association for independent nonfiction writers dedicated to advancing the craft and business of freelance writing. Provides career resources, advocacy, and information exchange for members across the United States. Focuses on supporting writers through professional development and industry representation.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Advocacy and Industry Representation
Represents the interests of freelance writers on issues such as fair contracts, copyright protection, and industry standards
Writer Resources and Career Development
Offers tools, guides, and professional development resources to support freelance nonfiction writers in their careers
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
    • Providing career and information resources for freelance nonfiction writers
      Offers information exchange and career development resources to support the professional needs of freelance nonfiction writers.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$78K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$78K100%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$54K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$52K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$41K
Cash$8K
Investments$120K
Liabilities$131K
Net assets$41K
Liquid reserves28.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +14.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • CARI SHANE — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHRISTOPHER JOHNSTON — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVID STEELE — BOARD MEMBER
  • JENNIFER BILLOCK — BOARD MEMBER
  • KIM KOBERSMITH — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARLISA LAWRENCE CORBETT — BOARD MEMBER
  • RICHARD EISENBERG — BOARD MEMBER
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Professional Association Capacity Building
    methodology: professional-association_capacity_building
    By facilitating information exchange and providing career development resources, we strengthen the collective capacity and sustainability of freelance nonfiction writers, because professional growth and peer learning lead to higher engagement and better outcomes in the field.