Advocates For Community Alternatives Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (V26) the organization is classified as: Law & Jurisprudence, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Advocates For Community Alternatives Inc 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 12/2021, Advocates For Community Alternatives Inc generated $611.8k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $575.5k during the year ending 12/2021.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PUT LEGAL AND ORGANIZING TOOLS IN THE HANDS OF THREATENED WEST AFRICAN COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT - SUPPORT COMMUNITIES THAT ARE RESISTING DESTRUCTIVE INVESTMENT PROJECTS THROUGH COMMUNITY-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT VISIONING, LEGAL STRATEGIES, AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT.
PUBLIC INTEREST LAWYERING INITIATIVE - REGIONAL MOVEMENT OF LAWYERS DRIVEN BY SOCIAL JUSTICE TO SERVE THREATENED COMMUNITIES.
CASE-BASED LEGAL SUPPORT - DIRECTLY INTERVENE TO REPRESENT WEST AFRICAN COMMUNITIES FACING SERIOUS THREATS TO THEIR HUMAN RIGHTS, NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, OR LAND AND LIVLIHOODS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jonathan Kaufman Executive Director, Secretary | Officer | 40 | $43,500 |
Nnimmo Bassey President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marco Simons Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michelle Harrison Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ian Gary Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Priscilla Achakpa Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $611,813 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $611,813 |
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 | $611,813 |
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 | $162,366 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $43,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,350 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $870 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,328 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $10,300 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,742 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $34,301 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,777 |
Information technology | $1,758 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,095 |
Travel | $103,797 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,349 |
Insurance | $4,697 |
All other expenses | $2,851 |
Total functional expenses | $575,502 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $505,730 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $28,547 |
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 | $1,401 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $535,678 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,370 |
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 | $14,370 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $359,010 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $162,298 |
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 | $535,678 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Advocates For Community Alternatives Inc has recieved totaling $601,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
The Schmidt Family Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS IN AFRICA | $300,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150,000 |
Nathaniel A Mesnikoff Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL | $1,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Association Of The Bar Of The City Of New York Fund Inc New York, NY | $17,486,251 | $7,750,390 |
Common Justice Brooklyn, NY | $9,672,169 | $3,989,354 |
Harvard Law Review Association Cambridge, MA | $39,557,472 | $5,473,265 |
Advocates For Community Alternatives Inc New York, NY | $535,678 | $611,813 |
Foundation For Constitutional Government Inc New York, NY | $765,838 | $287,000 |
Prosecutors Center For Excellence Inc New York, NY | $278,849 | $211,990 |
Law Works Inc Winsted, CT | $943,167 | $91,503 |
County Attorneys Association Of The State Of New York Inc Mayville, NY | $121,959 | $0 |
New York Intellectual Property Law Education Foundation Inc Fort Lee, NJ | $85,359 | $0 |
Pennsylvania Judicial Society Haverford, PA | $944 | $0 |