irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0Exhibit works by members of the press at various museums and galleries.
- #2 $0Annual year in pictures awards and dinner.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Exhibit Works by Members
Organizes exhibitions of press photographers' work at museums and galleries.
Year in Pictures Contest and Awards
Annual competition recognizing excellence in photojournalism across categories including Spot News, General News, Feature, Sports, and Multimedia.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Photography and Creative Arts Competitions 2 activities
- Hosts annual awards ceremony and dinner eventHosts a formal annual event to recognize winners of its photography and multimedia contests, including the presentation of titles such as Best in Show, Photographer of the Year, and Sports Photographer of the Year, accompanied by cash prizes and raffles for photo equipment.
- Organizes annual photography and multimedia contestsConducts an annual photojournalism contest for press photographers, including the "Year in Pictures" competition, with judging held each year and entries required to be taken within the calendar year. The contest includes categories such as Best in Show, Photographer of the Year, and Sports Photographer of the Year, with winners announced at a formal event.
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Free Expression Defense & Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocates for media rights and journalists' accessEngages in advocacy efforts to protect press freedom, including supporting legislation such as Intro 332 to allow legal parking for newspersons on assignment, maintaining ongoing dialogue with the NYPD, and tracking incidents of denied visual access and First Amendment violations in the New York Tri-State area.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Exhibits press photographers' work in museums and galleriesOrganizes and supports public exhibitions of press photographers' work at museums and galleries, showcasing photojournalism from members and promoting public engagement with visual news reporting.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Manages organizational governance and leadership transitionsConducts organizational votes and swears in newly elected members of the Board of Trustees, ensuring continuity in leadership and governance.
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Disaster and Line-of-Duty Memorialization 1 activity
- Publishes historical and personal accounts of significant news eventsCompiles and publishes personal narratives from members who documented major events, such as the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center, preserving first-hand perspectives and contributing to the historical record.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Provides support for members' health following 9/11 exposureOffers physical and emotional health support to members who were exposed to contaminants at the World Trade Center site following the September 11th attacks, recognizing the long-term health impacts on press photographers who documented the events.
- Upholds professional ethics and standards for press photographersMaintains and enforces a code of ethics that distinguishes professional photojournalism from personal participation, ensuring integrity and accountability in visual news reporting.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$80K
Contributions & grants$34K43%
Program service revenue$31K39%
Investment income$15K19%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$74K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$257K
Cash$66K
Investments$191K
Liabilities$8K
Net assets$249K
Liquid reserves41.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +88.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- Curtis Means — Trustee
- Dennis Clark — Trustee
- Gary Hershon — Trustee
- Jennifer A Altman — Trustee
- Kevin Downs — Trustee
- Lloyd Mitchell — Trustee
- Mark Dye — Trustee
- Richard Lee — Trustee
- Thomas A Ferrara — Trustee
- Todd Maisel — Trustee
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Canon Partner — Sponsored the 2022 Photographer of the Year and Anthony J. Causi Sports Photographer of the Year awards.
- Canon Partner — Sponsored the 2023 Photographer of the Year and “Anthony J. Causi” Sports Photographer of the Year awards
- Canon Partner — Sponsored the 2025 NYPPA Photographer of the Year and Sports Photographer of the Year awards
- Canon Partner — Sponsored the 2026 Photographer of the Year and Anthony J. Causi Sports Photographer of the Year awards.
- Canon Partner — Sponsored the Photographer of the Year and “Anthony J. Causi Sports Photographer of the Year” awards.
- Canon USA Partner — Sponsor of the organization.
- Canon USA Partner — Sponsored the 2021 Photographer of the Year and Anthony J. Causi Sports Photographer of the Year awards.
- Con Ed Partner — Continuing supporter of the organization and sponsor of the annual exhibit.
- FujiFilm Partner — Sponsored the 2021 NYPPA Best in Show award.
- NYPD Partner — Engages in dialogue with NYPPA on media access and journalists' rights.
- New York News Publishers Association Partner — Organization whose president is recognized for legislative advocacy on behalf of media.
- Nikon Inc. Partner — Sponsored the 2022 NYPPA Best in Show award.
- Nikon Inc. Partner — Sponsored the 2023 NYPPA Best in Show award
- Nikon Inc. Partner — Sponsored the 2025 NYPPA Best in Show award
- Nikon Inc. Partner — Sponsored the 2026 NYPPA Best in Show award.
- Nikon Inc. Partner — Sponsored the Best in Show award in the 2024 NYPPA contest.
- Nikon USA Partner — Gold Sponsor of the annual awards event and provider of photo gear for raffle.
- PayPal Government — Used as a payment processor for online membership dues and contest fees.
- SONY USA Partner — Sponsor of the organization.
- Sanders Law Group Partner — Provides legal support to press photographers on copyright matters and is a sponsor of NYPPA.
- Sanders Law Group Partner — Sponsor of the organization.
- WeTransfer Partner — Partners with WeTransfer to facilitate digital submission of contest entries.
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.
- Annual Contest as Catalyst for Excellencemethodology: award-based recognitionBy hosting an annual contest and exhibition, the organization promotes high standards in press photography and advances the craft, because public recognition of excellence motivates professional growth and reinforces journalistic impact.
- Press Freedom Advocacy Through Monitoringmethodology: civil-rights-monitoringBy monitoring and centralizing reports of First Amendment violations, the organization strengthens press freedom, because systematic documentation enables targeted advocacy and legal support to protect journalists' rights.
- Visual Journalism as Democratic Witnessmethodology: bearing_witnessBy documenting major events and political unrest through photojournalism, the organization preserves a historical record and supports democracy, because bearing witness through images holds power accountable and amplifies public understanding.