We Got Us Now Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (I43) the organization is classified as: Inmate Support, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, We Got Us Now Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. We Got Us Now Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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WE GOT US NOW IS A NATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT SEEKS TO ENGAGE, EDUCATE, ELEVATE AND EMPOWER CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS IMPACTED BY PARENTAL INCARCERATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WE GOT US NOW RELEASED OUR 5-YEAR IMPACT & VISION REPORT, 10MILLION CHILDREN INSPIRED: OUR ANSWER TO 50 YEARS OF MASS INCARCERATION AND BEYOND, AN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE, THAT HIGHLIGHTS OUR "STRENGTHS-BASED APPROACH" TO ADDRESSING THE ISSUE OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS IMPACTED BY PARENTAL INCARCERATION. OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS, WE UTILIZED DIGITAL NARRATIVES, LIVED EXPERIENCE, RESEARCH, DATA, WELLNESS AND MULTIMEDIA CONTENT AND OUR EFFORTS HAVE YIELDED SIGNIFICANT RESULTS THAT INCLUDE, 6 POLICY WINS AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS IN FILM, MUSIC, SPORTS AND TECH, TRAINING AND DEVELOPING 25 DIRECTLY IMPACTED LEADERS INTO SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS IN OUR ACTIONIST LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, WE GOT US NOW PODCAST RANKED TOP 10 PODCAST ON MASS INCARCERATION IN 2023, REUNITING FAMILIES, AND CREDIBILITY FOR PRODUCING QUALITATIVE DATA.ONE SPECIFIC ACCOMPLISHMENT FROM THE RELEASE OF OUR 2023 IMPACT REPORT, WAS OUR ABILITY TO CALL ATTENTION TO ISOLATION AND LONELINESS AND ITS IMPACT ON OUR POPULATION, AND OUR RECOMMENDED SYSTEM ACCOUNTABILITY SOLUTIONS THAT CENTER ON CHILD WELL-BEING AND BUILDING SOCIAL CONNECTIONS THAT CREATE BETTER OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS IMPACTED BY PARENTAL INCARCERATION. THIS FOCUS ON WELL-BEING LED US TO PILOT AN EDUCATIONAL SERIES ACROSS COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES INCLUDING YALE LAW SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI & U MIAMI LAW SCHOOL & UC BERKELEY LAW. THE SERIES WAS LAUNCHED IN FALL 2023 AND WAS AN EXTREMELY SUCCESSFUL WAY FOR US TO CONTINUE TO BUILD FURTHER AWARENESS AND AMPLIFY THE ISSUE OF CHILDREN WITH INCARCERATED PARENTS WITH STUDENTS, PROFESSORS, ADMINISTRATORS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND FUTURE LEADERS. THIS SERIES WAS SPONSORED BY OUR PARTNERS ASCEND AT THE ASPEN INSTITUTE, NBA FOUNDATION & SONY MUSIC GROUP.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Manny Montilla Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Dr Luther Brewster Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kelly Wolf Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Nkechi Taifa Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Chaka Zulu Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ebony Underwood CEO | Officer | 40 | $134,400 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $781,116 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $781,116 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $781,116 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $169,239 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,286 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $70,000 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $14,732 |
Payroll taxes | $15,995 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,458 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $208,623 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $6,117 |
Information technology | $2,906 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $85,650 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $800 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $992 |
Insurance | $1,499 |
All other expenses | $13,076 |
Total functional expenses | $598,087 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $712,885 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,190 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $715,075 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,289 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $6,289 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $708,786 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $715,075 |