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Washington Media Scholars Foundation

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Human Service Organizations - Multipurpose (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$348k (2023)

Expenses
$322k (2023)

Total Assets
$147k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$7.07k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$347,583
Expenses
$322,299
Net Income
$25,284
Net Assets
$139,810
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $340,645
98.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6,938
2.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $60,000
18.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $146,875
Total Liabilities $7,065
Net Assets $139,810
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robin Roberts (President) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Ferrell (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Leo Mac Courtney (Director) $0 $0 $0
Louis Wall (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael O'brien (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$272,827
Expenses
$301,582
Net Income
-$28,755
Net Assets
$114,526
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $272,827
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $72,132
23.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $117,347
Total Liabilities $2,821
Net Assets $114,526
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robin Roberts (President) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Ferrell (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Leo Mac Courtney (Director) $0 $0 $0
Louis Wall (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael O'brien (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$268,625
Expenses
$221,836
Net Income
$46,789
Net Assets
$143,281
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $268,625
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $143,281
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $143,281
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robin Roberts (President) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Ferrell (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Leo Mac Courtney (Director) $0 $0 $0
Louis Wall (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael O'brien (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$254,670
Expenses
$204,112
Net Income
$50,558
Net Assets
$96,492
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $254,670
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,800
1.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $101,909
Total Liabilities $5,417
Net Assets $96,492
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robin Roberts (President) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Ferrell (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Leo Mac Courtney (Director) $0 $0 $0
Louis Wall (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael O'brien (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$284,062
Expenses
$289,600
Net Income
-$5,538
Net Assets
$45,934
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $284,062
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $45,934
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $45,934
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robin Roberts (President) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Ferrell (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Leo Mac Courtney (Director) $0 $0 $0
Louis Wall (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael O'brien (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$204,000
Expenses
$267,976
Net Income
-$63,976
Net Assets
$51,472
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $204,000
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $63,452
Total Liabilities $11,980
Net Assets $51,472
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robin Roberts (President) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Ferrell (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Leo Mac Courtney (Director) $0 $0 $0
Louis Wall (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael O'brien (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$310,949
Expenses
$245,520
Net Income
$65,429
Net Assets
$115,448
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $310,949
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $32,787
13.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $150,264
Total Liabilities $34,816
Net Assets $115,448
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Leo Mac Courtney (Director) $0 $0 $0
Louis Wall (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael O'brien (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robin Roberts (President) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Ferrell (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$172,800
Expenses
$189,381
Net Income
-$16,581
Net Assets
$50,019
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $172,800
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $62,515
Total Liabilities $12,496
Net Assets $50,019
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robin Roberts (President) $0 $0
Jonathan Ferrell (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0
Leo Mac Courtney (Director) $0 $0
Louis Wall (Director) $0 $0
Michael O'brien (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$216,700
Expenses
$185,082
Net Income
$31,618
Net Assets
$66,600
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $216,700
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $18,000
9.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $66,600
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $66,600
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kara Watt () $18,000 $0 $0
Leo Mac Courtney (Director) $0 $0 $0
Louis Wall (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael O'brien (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robin Roberts (President) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Ferrell (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$151,701
Expenses
$154,559
Net Income
-$2,858
Net Assets
$34,982
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $151,701
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $34,982
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $34,982
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robin Roberts (President) $0 $0
Jonathan Ferrell (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0
Leo Mac Courtney (Director) $0 $0
Louis Wall (Director) $0 $0
Michael O'brien (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$159,604
Expenses
$146,163
Net Income
$13,441
Net Assets
$37,840
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $159,604
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $37,840
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $37,840
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robin Roberts (President) $0 $0
Jonathan Ferrell (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0
Leo Mac Courtney (Director) $0 $0
Louis Wall (Director) $0 $0
Michael O'brien (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$120,370
Expenses
$148,668
Net Income
-$28,298
Net Assets
$24,399
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $120,370
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $24,459
Total Liabilities $60
Net Assets $24,399

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$135,337
Expenses
$134,029
Net Income
$1,308
Net Assets
$52,697
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $135,337
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $52,881
Total Liabilities $184
Net Assets $52,697

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