Operation Understanding Dc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Operation Understanding DC 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, Operation Understanding DC generated $148.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $21.0k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (32.6%) per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
OUDC STUDENTS BEGIN OUR YEAR-LONG, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAM AS CURIOUS HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND GRADUATE AS COMMITTED LEADERS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THEY MEET IN BOARD ROOMS AND CHURCH BASEMENTS AROUND WASHINGTON FOR EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS AND HONEST DIALOGUE ABOUT SLAVERY, THE HOLOCAUST, THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT, CURRENT NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ISSUES, RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY, AND MUCH MORE. IN JULY, THEY TRAVEL FROM NEW YORK CITY TO THE DEEP SOUTH TO EXPLORE THEIR HISTORIES AND CREATE THEIR BLUEPRINTS FOR FUTURE ACTIVISM. EACH DAY IS FILLED WITH INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKERS, EDUCATIONAL TOURS AND LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCES.UPON RETURNING, OUDC'S STUDENTS BEGIN THE REAL WORK OF CREATING CHANGE. THEY GIVE SPEECHES IN SYNAGOGUES AND CHURCHES, FACILITATE WORKSHOPS ABOUT STEREOTYPING AND DISCRIMINATION FOR INDIVIDUALS FROM ALL AGE GROUPS AND FIND OTHER CREATIVE WAYS OF PROMOTING RESPECT AND UNDERSTANDING.DURING 2022 THE ORGANIZATION WAS NOT PRESENTING ITS PROGRAM BECAUSE OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, BUT WAS WORKING TO RESUME THE PROGRAM IN 2023.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Daniel Nathan President (start 8/8/22) | 20 | $0 | |
Alexandra Caceres VP (start 4/21/22) | 2 | $0 | |
Bruce Aft Board President (end 8/18/22) | 5 | $0 | |
Josh Levin Secretary (start 5/18/22) | 2 | $0 | |
Karim Marshall Treasurer (from 5/2022) | 2 | $0 | |
Brian Sylvester Board Member (start 4/21/22) | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $147,761 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $504 |
Total Revenue | $148,265 |
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 | $10,198 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $642 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $216 |
Other expenses | $9,946 |
Total expenses | $21,002 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $155,555 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $204,845 |
Total liabilities | $219 |
Net assets or fund balances | $204,626 |