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Nonprofit · EIN 39-3509083

GLOBAL CENTER FOR JOURNALISM AND TRAUMA INC

Tax-exempt · NEW HAVEN, CT 06520

Financials

$244K$78K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GLOBAL CENTER FOR JOURNALISM AND TRAUMA INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$244,484$77,508$166,976$173,918$6,942$166,976
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$155,440
Program service revenue
$89,044
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,500
Travel
$28,626
Program services (functional)
$59,171
Management and general (functional)
$14,407
Fundraising (functional)
$3,930

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$173,918
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,942
Net assets, end of year
$166,976
Net assets without donor restrictions
$32,941
Net assets with donor restrictions
$134,035
Gross receipts
$244,484
Employees
0
Volunteers
4
Year formed
2025
State of legal domicile
DE

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Debra Kaysen PhD ABPPPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Brant HoustonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Bruce ShapiroSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 208894, NEW HAVEN, CT 06520-8894
In care of
% COMMITTEE TO PROTECT JOURNALISTS
Signed the 990
Bruce Shapiro, Secretary
Phone
(203) 843-4390
Return prepared by
Abacus Hive

Mission

An interdisciplinary organization advancing ethical, trauma-informed journalism and supporting the resilience and occupational mental health of journalists worldwide.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Global Center for Journalism and Trauma has delivered training and support to local, regional, national and international news organizations following natural disasters, mass shootings, and other traumatic events. The Ochberg Fellowship is a leadership development program that convenes journalists for a week of seminars and conversations at the intersection of journalism and trauma, and specifically around journalism craft, ethics and practice. The Early Childhood Journalism Initiative (ECJI) offers coaching and training to journalists covering health, education, and social issues through the lens of children 0-6, while the Journalist Trauma Support Network (JTSN) trains mental health professionals in how to effectively treat and support journalists in distress.
    Expenses $59,171

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
39-3509083
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2026
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$173,918
Income (IRS master file)
$244,484

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$244,484$77,508$173,918XML

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 39-3509083).

Questions about GLOBAL CENTER FOR JOURNALISM AND TRAUMA INC

What is the EIN of GLOBAL CENTER FOR JOURNALISM AND TRAUMA INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GLOBAL CENTER FOR JOURNALISM AND TRAUMA INC is 39-3509083.
Is GLOBAL CENTER FOR JOURNALISM AND TRAUMA INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2026.
Are donations to GLOBAL CENTER FOR JOURNALISM AND TRAUMA INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GLOBAL CENTER FOR JOURNALISM AND TRAUMA INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of GLOBAL CENTER FOR JOURNALISM AND TRAUMA INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GLOBAL CENTER FOR JOURNALISM AND TRAUMA INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of GLOBAL CENTER FOR JOURNALISM AND TRAUMA INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GLOBAL CENTER FOR JOURNALISM AND TRAUMA INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $244,484, expenses of $77,508 and total assets of $173,918 at year end.

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