TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC BY SUPPORTING SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS AND PUBLIC INTEREST NEWS AND REPORTING ORGANIZATIONS THAT EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND OPERATE IN A NONCOMMERCIAL MANNER, BY SUBSIDIZING FOR THE COSTS OF DEFENSE AGAINST LIBEL AND SLANDER LAWSUITS AND PROVIDING THEM WITH LEGAL RESOURCES INCLUDING PRE-PUBLICATION LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENTS, TO REDUCE THE RISK AND IMPACT OF SLAPP THREATS AND LAWSUITS AND ENABLE THEM TO PURSUE NON-PARTISAN, PUBLIC INTEREST JOURNALISM FREELY AND INDEPENDENTLY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.5M
+89.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.3M
+12.9% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2.1M
+12.9% YoY
About International Journalism Defense Inc
Based on IRS filings
International Journalism Defense Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $4.3M. Net investment income was $59K.
Focus Areas
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,548,563 | $5,576,651 |
| Revenue | $13,637,882 | $5,793,406 |
| Expenses | $5,023,112 | $3,909,436 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $58,922 | $500 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ijd Vermont I Llc ($4,002,893), The Cyrus R Vance Center for International Justice ($288,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE CYRUS R VANCE CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE NEW YORK, NY | PROGRAM SUPPORT RELATED TO REPORTERS SHIELD | $288,000 |
| IJD VERMONT I LLC BURLINGTON, VT | PROGRAM AWARD | $4,002,893 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW SULLIVAN | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| OLIVER RIVERS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CHAD MILTON | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| PAUL RADU | BOARD TRUSTEE | 0.3 | — |
| ROBERT CUSUMANO | BOARD TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CLOTHILDE REDFERN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (SEE SCHED O) | 40 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is International Journalism Defense Inc?
International Journalism Defense Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $10.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is International Journalism Defense Inc?
As of 2024, International Journalism Defense Inc holds $10.5M in total assets with $13.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $4.3M in 2024.
Where does International Journalism Defense Inc operate?
International Journalism Defense Inc has awarded grants in New York, Vermont.
What size grants does International Journalism Defense Inc award?
In 2024, International Journalism Defense Inc awarded 2 grants totaling $4.3M — an average of about $2.1M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is International Journalism Defense Inc's EIN?
International Journalism Defense Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1630361. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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