Society of Environmental Journalists Inc
The mission of the Society of Environmental Journalists is to strengthen the quality, reach, and viability of journalism across all media to advance public understanding of environmental issues.
Society of Environmental Journalists Inc at a glance
In short: Society of Environmental Journalists Inc gave $380K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $127K), top state Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $380,000
- -29.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $126,667
- -29.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $3,027,454
- +18.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Society of Environmental Journalists Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Society of Environmental Journalists Inc
Who Society of Environmental Journalists Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources ($180K). Together the top 3 received $380K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 10 grants of 22 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Society of Environmental Journalists Inc gives
- Giving fell 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $380K (2024) to $926K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $380K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources Madison, WI | Coverage Project | $180,000 |
| Guardianorg Foundation New York, NY | Coverage Project | $100,000 |
| High Country News Paonia, CA | Coverage Project | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,027,454 | $2,789,577 | $2,138,330 | $380,000 | 3 | $72,814 |
| 2023 | $2,547,932 | $1,769,257 | $2,136,914 | $536,000 | 3 | $92,371 |
| 2022 | $2,674,492 | $2,538,721 | $2,138,347 | $926,200 | 5 | $31,031 |
| 2021 | $2,984,327 | $1,270,811 | $1,519,465 | $626,720 | 5 | $16,124 |
| 2020 | $2,406,210 | $1,392,162 | $1,577,972 | $531,131 | 6 | $7,787 |
About Society of Environmental Journalists Inc
Based on IRS filings
Society of Environmental Journalists Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $380K. Net investment income was $73K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Society of Environmental Journalists Inc is led by Aparna Mukherjee, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 20 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Aparna Mukherjee
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$141K (2024)
Luke Runyon
President
Board Member → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Halle Parker
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bobby Magill
First Vice President
Board Member → First Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Bogo
Vice President
Board Member → Associate Mbrs Board Representative, 2021
Associate Mbrs Board Representative → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Kodas
Board Member
Second Vice President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Shipley Hiles
Vice President
Board Member → Academic Mbrs Board Representative, 2021
Academic Mbrs Board Representative → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Schapiro
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rico Moore
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Barboza
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annie Ropeik
Secretary
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nadia Lopez
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Leber
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Rowlings
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karla Mendes
Second Vice President
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rocky Kistner
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caleigh Wells
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meg McGuire
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly Peterson
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tik Root
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Donovan Quintero (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kathiann Kowalski (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Meaghan Parker (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Sadie Babits (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Sara Schonhardt (2020–2023) — First Vice President
- Former: Sam Eaton (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Laura Paskus (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Bobby Magill Left April (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Emily Gertz Left Oct (2021) — Board First Vice President
- Former: Judy Fahys Left Oct (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Maya Kapoor Left June (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Meera Subramanian Left Oct (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Breanna Draxler Left Nov (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Emily Gertz (2020) — First Vice President
- Former: Gloria Gonzalez Left Nov (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Judith Fahys (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Katy Daigle Left Nov (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Lyndsey Gilpin Left Nov (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Maya Kapoor (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Meera Subramanian (2020) — President
- Former: Roger Witherspoon Left Nov (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Moran Left Nov (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $141K, to Aparna Mukherjee (Executive Director (Beg February)).
Frequently asked questions about Society of Environmental Journalists Inc
How much does Society of Environmental Journalists Inc give each year?
Society of Environmental Journalists Inc gave $380K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $536K across 3 grants.
What is Society of Environmental Journalists Inc's typical grant size?
Society of Environmental Journalists Inc's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $126,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Society of Environmental Journalists Inc give grants?
Society of Environmental Journalists Inc's top state is Wisconsin, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (26%) and California (26%).
Does Society of Environmental Journalists Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Society of Environmental Journalists Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Coverage Project" (3 grants).
How large is Society of Environmental Journalists Inc?
Society of Environmental Journalists Inc reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What is Society of Environmental Journalists Inc?
Society of Environmental Journalists Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Washington, DC. It holds $3.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Society of Environmental Journalists Inc's EIN?
Society of Environmental Journalists Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0194031. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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