2026-04-09T10:06:27-07:00 2025-06-30 872635810 Tovella Dowling PC 501 W Broadway Ste 1540 San Diego CA 92101 990 2024-07-01 934121848 Long Beach Journalism Initiative Inc LONG 8052843737 100 W Broadway Ste 310 Long Beach CA 90802 Mary Ellen Mitchell Treasurer 2026-04-09 true true Julie U Nguyen Esq P01881055 6199309332 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Matthew Kinley 100 W Broadway Ste 310 Long Beach CA 90802 708824 false X lbji.org X 2023 CA To inform and educate the public by providing timely, accurate and interesting news that inspires readers to think, act and connect with the world around them. 5 5 8 -11418 556995 572041 209571 29629 5 8 -14502 107146 752069 708824 0 0 420947 491294 0 607 125596 303597 546543 794891 205526 -86067 219025 157227 13499 37768 205526 119459 To inform and educate the public by providing timely, accurate and interesting news that inspires readers to think, act and connect with the world around them. false false 316760 29629 Editorial Production: Journalists created articles, videos, photos, and other content that helps Long Beach residents understand local power structures and access essential news for their safety and wellbeing. The organization published investigations that led to increased transparency, including reporting on environmental impacts of a local construction project and alleged theft by a local food bank. Coverage provided residents vital information during federal immigration enforcement actions. Reporting illuminated city decisions and processes through coverage of local government meetings, public safety, health, and other critical community issues, enabling accountability of leaders to taxpayers and residents. Community outreach and engagement: The organization published a Long Beach 101 Civic guide connecting residents with their elected leaders and a guide highlighting and celebrating tourist attractions in the city. The organization hosted a workshop for the community on records requests. The organization regularly partnered with other nonprofit groups to host trainings and community events. Expenses for this program are included in Part III, Line 4a. 316760 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 8 0 true 8 true true true false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 5 5 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true false true true false CA X X Mary Ellen Mitchell 8052843737 100 W Broadway Ste 310 Long Beach CA 90802 Melissa Evans CEO 40.00 0.00 X 102050 0 0 Matthew Kinley Chairman 0.10 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Mary Ellen Mitchell Treasurer 0.10 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Gwen Shaffer Secretary 0.10 0.00 X X 0 0 0 James Ahumada Director 0.10 0.00 X 0 0 0 Danny Lemos Director 0.10 0.00 X 0 0 0 102050 1 false false false 0 572041 572041 Memberships 513110 24706 24706 Subscriptions 513110 4923 4923 29629 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Licensing & Other Revenue 900099 10675 10675 Misc Revenue 900099 Qualified Sponsorships 541800 107889 107889 -11418 -11418 107146 708824 29629 -11418 118572 0 0 0 0 85510 50300 35210 0 346487 220177 126310 0 25361 15879 9482 33936 21248 12688 0 45637 45637 3865 3865 0 0 0 18146 18146 5330 5330 1830 1830 0 0 70513 70513 0 0 0 2297 2297 0 0 16593 16593 Settlement Payment 48333 48333 Dues & Subscriptions 47602 47602 Bank & Merchant Fees 29798 29798 Fellowship Program 7500 7500 6153 1656 3890 607 794891 316760 477524 607 55351 42117 66345 61352 0 87772 44200 0 0 0 0 0 3241 3241 3241 0 0 0 0 6316 6317 219025 157227 13499 37768 13499 37768 X 205526 119459 205526 119459 219025 157227 -86067 X false false false X 556995 572041 1129036 209571 29629 239200 0 0 0 766566 601670 1368236 370000 240000 610000 0 370000 240000 610000 758236 5 8 13 -75486 -11418 -86904 -75481 -11410 -86891 -75486 -11418 -86904 60984 118564 179548 676583 697406 1373989 X 0.00000 0.00000 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 3241 3241 3241 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A copy of the Form 990 was provided to the officers and directors for review and comment prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Upon engagement, election, or hiring, directors, officers, and key employees agree to comply with the conflict of interest policy and to disclose any conflicts of interest, which are then handled in accordance with the policy. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a It is the organization's policy that compensation of any director, officer, or key employee is reasonable. Determination of reasonableness entails gathering relevant market data followed by review, deliberation, and written approval by a disinterested board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b See response to Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 The organization's Form 1023 and Form 990 returns are accessible to the public through the California Attorney General Charities Registry. The organization can also make such documents available upon written request. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Documents subject to public disclosure or inspection are accessible through the California Attorney General Charities Registry or can be made available upon written request to the organization.