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: $78.75 (Professional); $39.50 (Retired/Household/Post Grad/College Student); $1,000 (Lifetime); $21 (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
STE 200 Indianapolis, IN 46244-1748
Members:
roughly 6,000 members
Financial Snapshot
Total revenues: $1,054,222
Year - 2024
1st-yr growth
30.03%
Year by Year
Revenue
Related Organizations
PROGRAM FEES
Membership Dues
Other
Total expenses: $982,219
Year - 2024
1st-yr growth
-11.66%
Year by Year
Expenses
Compensation for non-officers/directors
Other fees
Other expenses
Other
Total assets: $1,015,819
Year - 2024
1st-yr growth
-8.02%
Year by Year
Assets
Investments in other securities
Other assets
Cash -- non-interest bearing
Other
Total Liabilities: $188,428
Year - 2024
1st-yr growth
-81.25%
Year by Year
Liabilities
Deferred revenue
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Other liabilities
Regional/State Affiliation