Death Penalty Action is located in Ghent, NY. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (R01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, 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. Death Penalty Action 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, Death Penalty Action generated $548.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 56.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $538.6k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 55.2% per year over the past 4 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
DEATH PENALTY ACTION WORKS TO STOP EXECUTIONS AND ABOLISH THE DEATH PENALTY THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND ACTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GENERAL PROGRAMMING: SUPPORT, ORGANIZING AND VISIBILITY TO ADDRESS EXECUTIONS AND DEATH SENTENCES AND OTHER RELATED ISSUES AROUND THE UNITED STATES. WE PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION TO CONTACT PUBLIC OFFICIALS, ATTEND EVENTS ONLINE AND IN-PERSON, AND ACCESS VISIBILITY MATERIALS SUCH AS CLOTHING, BUTTONS, SIGNS AND BANNERS. WE HAD TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE SIGN OUR PETITIONS ONLINE, AND HAD A LARGE AMOUNT OF MEDIA COVERAGE FOR OUR IN-PERSON EVENTS, WHICH WERE LESS THAN TWENTY.
MANAGING THE ABOLITIONIST ACTION COMMITTEE: ORGANIZING AND LOGISTICAL SUPPORT FOR THE ABOLITIONIST ACTION COMMITTEE'S GATHERINGS AND EVENTS IN WASHINGTON, DC. THE PURPOSE OF THE EVENTS ARE TO HIGHLIGHT U.S. SUPREME COURT ACTION/IN-ACTION AROUND DEATH PENALTY AND EXECUTION ISSUES. WE HAD OVER 100 PARTICIPANTS GATHER FOR A FOUR-DAY EVENT, WHICH ALSO HAD AN ONLINE COMPONENT FOR REMOTE VIEWING.
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Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Abraham Bonowitz Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $76,000 |
Scott Langley Administrator | Officer | 25 | $52,000 |
David Senior Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Connie Johnson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Frank Thompson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Anthony Musrev Board Member | 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 | $548,398 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $548,398 |
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 | $548,398 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $7,154 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $128,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $60,600 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $227,706 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $600 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $6,023 |
Information technology | $31,589 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $56,195 |
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 | $28,181 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $538,612 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,673 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $27,004 |
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 | $35,677 |
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 | $31,372 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,305 |
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 | $35,677 |