Speak Up is located in Sebastopol, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Speak Up employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Speak Up is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Speak Up generated $28.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (44.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $39.3k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (40.1%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENGAGE, EDUCATE, AND ACTIVATE PARENTS TO ADVOCATE FOR EXCELLENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS - WE WENGAGE ON SOCIAL AND TRADITIONAL MEDIA TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION & STORIES IN ORDER TO FOSTER A DEEPER CONNECTION WITH PARENTS & DECISION MAKERS.
ALL OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE PARENT LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT, POLITICSAL ENGANGEMENT, RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY ACTION, CULTIVATING YOUNGE BLACK EXCELLENCE, LIVABLE COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE, ADVOCATING AND ENGAGING SUPPORT CCSA ADVOCATES, AND PROP 15 & 16
PARENT LEADERSHIP TRAININGS - WE ENGAGE PARENTS TO DEVELOP & SUPPORT PARENT LEADERSHIP TEAMS. PARENT LEADERS PARTICIPATE IN LEADERSHIP TRAINING ISSUED BASED WORKSHOP AND REGIONAL ASSEMBLIES
ADVOCACY - WE WENGAGE OUR PARENTS IN ADVOCACY WORK WITH THEIR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Katie Braude Chair | 5 | $1,215 | |
Emily Gold Board Member | 1 | $0 | |
Christian Esperias Board Member | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $27,982 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $27,982 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $35,659 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $793 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $2,852 |
Total expenses | $39,304 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $0 |