Witness Change
- Assets
- $364.0k
- Revenue
- $426.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Founding
- 10/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 47-3491964
Organization Overview
Witness Change is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (R26) the organization is classified as: Lesbian & Gay Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Witness Change 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 12/2022, Witness Change generated $426.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 31.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $175.9k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 19.8% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
IDENTIFYING AND DOCUMENTING HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AROUND THE GLOBE THROUGH JOURNALISM, PHOTOGRAPHY AND RESEARCH; EFFECTING CHANGE WITH RESPECT TO SUCH HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERTS; IMPROVING THE LIVES OF AFFECTED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND CAMPAIGNS THAT INVITE SUCH INDIVIDUALS TO SHARE THEIR STORIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
1000 DREAMS: CHANGING TOXIC REFUGEE NARRATIVES THROUGH A STORYTELLING PROJECT THAT SHARES THE EXPERIENCES OF 1000 REFUGEES. IT IS ENTIRELY AUTHORED BY STORYTELLERS WITH A REFUGEE BACKGROUND TRAINED BY WITNESS CHANGE. IT IS A CAMPAIGN THAT ELEVATES THE CAPACITY OF REFUGEES TO TELL THEIR OWN STORIES SO THAT THEY CAN BE SEEN AND HEARD IN A WAY THEY FEEL IS AUTHENTIC AND THAT IS REPRESENTATIVE OF THEIR EXPERIENCE.
WHERE LOVE IS ILLEGAL: AMPLIFYING VOICES OF SURVIVORS OF HOMOPHOBIA AND TRANSPHOBIA FROM AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO, PERSONAL TESTIMONY. ELEVATING THE ABILITY OF LGBTQI+ COMMUNITIES TO TELL THEIR OWN STORIES THROUGH VISUAL STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS. PROVIDING ONLINE PLATFORMS FOR LGBTQI+ PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD TO SHARE THEIR OWN STORIES. RAISING AWARENESS AND INSPIRING ACCEPTANCE OF LGBTQI+ PEOPLE THROUGH EXHIBITIONS AND THE PLACEMENT OF ARTICLES IN MEDIA.
IN MY WORLD: EXPOSING THE CHALLENGES FACED BY PEOPLE LIVING WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO, PERSONAL TESTIMONY, ELEVATING THE ABILITY OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS TO TELL THEIR OWN STORIES THROUGH VISUAL STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS. RAISING AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE OF PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS THROUGH EXHIBITIONS AND THE PLACEMENT OF ARTICLES IN MEDIA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robin Hammond President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Abram Hanekom Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Leigh Ann Webster Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Samantha Chiu Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Aude Barbera Operations Manager | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $426,759 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $426,759 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $74 |
| 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 | $426,833 |
| 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 | $42,061 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,082 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $91,220 |
| Advertising and promotion | $124 |
| Office expenses | $10,871 |
| Information technology | $4,640 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $23,874 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $175,872 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $49,554 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $302,655 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $11,816 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $364,025 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $364,025 |
| 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 | $364,025 |