William James Association

Organization Overview

William James Association is located in Santa Cruz, CA. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (I40) the organization is classified as: Rehabilitation Services for Offenders, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2021, William James Association employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. William James Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, William James Association generated $2.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.6% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROMOTE WORK SERVICE IN THE ARTS, ENVIRONMENT, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. PROVIDE TRANSFORMATIVE ARTS EXPERIENCES IN NONTRADITIONAL SETTINGS, WORKING WITH PRISONERS, HIGH-RISK YOUTHS AND PAROLEES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE PRISON ARTS PROJECT CONDUCTS ART WORKSHOPS FOR INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS. TWO STUDIES SHOW BENEFITS TO SOCIETY. A COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS DEMONSTRATES THAT THE BENEFITS OF THE ART PROGRAM EXCEED THE COST THROUGH REDUCED DISCIPLINARIES FOR INMATES. A RECIDIVISM STUDY CONDUCTED BY THE CA DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS SHOWS RECIDIVISM IS HALVED FOR INMATES WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE ARTS PROGRAM FOR 6 MONTHS FOLLOWING INCARCERATION. TWO OTHER WORKSHOP PROGRAMS WITH INCARCERATED OR AT RISK YOUTH SHOW SIMILAR RESULTS ON THE LOCAL LEVEL. ARTISTIC CREATION DEMANDS SELF DISCIPLINE, PROBLEM SOLVING, COOPERATION, EMPATHY, AND GOODWILL TOWARDS OTHERS, ALL OF WHICH ARE OF USE TO MEMBERS OF THESE POPULATIONS BOTH DURING INCARCERATION AND AFTER RELEASE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Laurie Brooks
Executive Direc
$95,708
Henry Robinett
Board Member
$40,715
Jack Bowers
Secretary
$9,728
Wayne D Cook
Board Member
$4,800
Bill Cleveland
Board Chair
$0
Thomas-Witt Ellis
Vice Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,905,353
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$136,848
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,042,201
Total Program Service Revenue$122,968
Investment income $195
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,165,364

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that William James Association has recieved totaling $9,512.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General Support

$9,494
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$18
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