Society of Professional Journalists
Founded at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi; became the Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi in 1972; assumed its present name in 1988. SPJ is dedicated to the perpetuation of a free press as the cornerstone of the nation and liberty. Membership is comprised of men and women in every field of journalism. Maintains over 300 local professional and campus chapters. Membership: $75 (Professional); $37.50 (Retired/Household/Post Grad/College Student); $1,000 (Lifetime); $20 (Associate).
Organization Type:
National Trade or Professional Association
Tax Exempt Status:
501(c)(6)
Industry:
Communications, Newspapers/Magazines/Print Journalism, Media/Mass Communication, Publishing
Address:
PO Box 441748
Suite 200 Indianapolis, IN 46244-1748
Members:
roughly 6,000 members
Financial Snapshot
Total revenues: $810,744
Year - 2023
1st-yr growth
-25.75%
Year by Year
Revenue
PROGRAM FEES
Membership Dues
All other contributions, gifts, grants
Other
Total expenses: $1,096,752
Year - 2023
1st-yr growth
-27.35%
Year by Year
Expenses
Other fees
Compensation of current officers, directors, etc
Conferences, conventions, meetings
Other
Total assets: $1,097,273
Year - 2023
1st-yr growth
-32.09%
Year by Year
Assets
Investments in other securities
Cash -- non-interest bearing
Other assets
Other
Total Liabilities: $341,521
Year - 2023
1st-yr growth
-32.22%
Year by Year
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Deferred revenue
Other liabilities
Regional/State Affiliation