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. As of 12/2023, Advocates For Community Alternatives Inc employed 5 individuals. 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 12/2023, Advocates For Community Alternatives Inc generated $2.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 44.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $894.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 18.4% per year over the past 5 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
2023
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 |
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Nnimmo Bassey President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marco Simons Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ian Gary Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michelle Harrison Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jonathan Kaufman Executive Director, Secretary | Officer | 40 | $63,500 |
Priscilla Achakpa Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $2,426,301 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,426,301 |
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 | $2,426,335 |
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 | $215,757 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $63,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,350 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,270 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,858 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,053 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $37,180 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,883 |
Information technology | $5,019 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $17,407 |
Travel | $152,783 |
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 | $5,123 |
Insurance | $321 |
All other expenses | $5,547 |
Total functional expenses | $894,195 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $742,082 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,553,422 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,533 |
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 | $15,000 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,783 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $18,543 |
Total assets | $2,348,363 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,681 |
Grants payable | $10,297 |
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 | $16,903 |
Total liabilities | $39,881 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $510,572 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,797,910 |
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 | $2,348,363 |
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