The Ordinary People Society Inc

Organization Overview

The Ordinary People Society Inc, operating under the name Tops, is located in Dothan, AL. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (P28) the organization is classified as: Neighborhood Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Tops employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tops 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, Tops generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $896.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.1% per year over the past 8 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE ORDINARY PEOPLE SOCIETY IS AN INNOVATIVE FAITHBASED NONPROFIT TO CREATE BUILD AND MAINTAIN A BETTER HUMANITY FOR ALL

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO INCARCERATED PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES. PROVIDED LEGAL SUPPORT TO INMATES AND THEIR FAMILIES. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO THE CHILDREN AND CARETAKERS OF THE CHILDREN OF INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR THE RESTORATION OF VOTING RIGHTS. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO HOMELESS INCARCERATED AND FORMALLY INCARCERATED RESTORATION OF WOMEN'S RIGHTS AND ADVOCACY, AND TRAUMA AND HEALING SUPPORT, ALONG WITH CHRISTMAS AND MANY HOLIDAY MEALS AND DRIVES. SUPPORT TO SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN OF INCARCERATED HOMELESS FAMILIES BY PROVIDING SCHOOL SUPPLIES, SHELTER, FOOD, & SANITARY PRODUCTS, ALONG WITH BONDING, LICENSING, RECOVERY, AND NATIONAL BAILOUT MONEY.


SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO INCARCERATED PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES. PROVIDED LEGAL SUPPORT TO INMATES AND THEIR FAMILIES. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO THE CHILDREN AND CARETAKERS OF THE CHILDREN OF INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR THE RESTORATION OF VOTING RIGHTS. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO HOMELESS INCARCERATED AND FORMALLY INCARCERATED RESTORATION OF WOMEN'S RIGHTS AND ADVOCACY, AND TRAUMA AND HEALING SUPPORT, ALONG WITH CHRISTMAS AND MANY HOLIDAY MEALS AND DRIVES. SUPPORT TO SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN OF INCARCERATED HOMELESS FAMILIES BY PROVIDING SCHOOL SUPPLIES, SHELTER, FOOD, & SANITARY PRODUCTS, ALONG WITH BONDING, LICENSING, RECOVERY, AND NATIONAL BAILOUT MONEY.


GET OUT TO VOTE PROGRAM WITH VOTER EDUCATION. PROVIDING RESOURCES, AND NONPARTISON EFFORTS TO RESTORE VOTER RIGHTS AND VOTER OUTREACH.


RAPID AND COMMUNITY RESPONSE IS TO SUPPORT THOSE IN CRISIS TO INCLUDE HOMELESSNESS, HOMEOWNERS WITH UTILITY EXPENSES AND CHURCHES DURING THE PANDEMIC THROUGH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT WHILE PROVIDING THEM WITH MEANS OF COMMUNICATION BY THE PURCHASING OF PHONES AND ACCESS TO INTERNET. COMMUNITY AND RAPID RESPONSE ALSO PROVIDED SUPPORTED FOR THE PURCHASE OF MEDICINE FOR THE NEEDY AND ASSISTED WITH FUNERAL EXPENSES DURING THE PANDEMIC FOR NEEDY FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM FURTHER EXTENDED ASSISTANCE TO ALL FAMILIES THAT NEEDED SUPPORT FOR GENERAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, FOOD AND CLOTHING DURING THE PANDEMIC. SPECIAL SUB-PROGRAMS WERE INCORPORATED FOR THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS FOR INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT.


RAPID AND COMMUNITY RESPONSE IS TO SUPPORT THOSE IN CRISIS TO INCLUDE HOMELESSNESS, HOMEOWNERS WITH UTILITY EXPENSES AND CHURCHES DURING THE PANDEMIC THROUGH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT WHILE PROVIDING THEM WITH MEANS OF COMMUNICATION BY THE PURCHASING OF PHONES AND ACCESS TO INTERNET. COMMUNITY AND RAPID RESPONSE ALSO PROVIDED SUPPORTED FOR THE PURCHASE OF MEDICINE FOR THE NEEDY AND ASSISTED WITH FUNERAL EXPENSES DURING THE PANDEMIC FOR NEEDY FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM FURTHER EXTENDED ASSISTANCE TO ALL FAMILIES THAT NEEDED SUPPORT FOR GENERAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, FOOD AND CLOTHING DURING THE PANDEMIC. SPECIAL SUB-PROGRAMS WERE INCORPORATED FOR THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS FOR INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT.


THE RE-ENTRY AND WOMEN'S AND MEN'S TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM CONSISTED OF VOTING AND REDISTRICTING EDUCATION. ALONG WITH PUBLIC BROADCASTING SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING. THE PROGRAM DID A LOT ORGANIZING TRAINING WITH CLERGY, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND VOTING RIGHTS ADVOCATS TO ASSIST WITH RESTORING RIGHTS OF CONVICTED FELONS WITHIN THE PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM FURTHER ASSISTED INDIVIDUALS IN THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM WITH FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TOWARDS THEIR SUPERVISION FEES, COURT COSTS, AND INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE TO ASSIST WITH GETTING THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AND NECCESSARY DOCUMENTATION NEEDED TO GET JOBS AND ACCLIMATED BACK INTO SOCIETY.


THE RE-ENTRY AND WOMEN'S AND MEN'S TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM CONSISTED OF VOTING AND REDISTRICTING EDUCATION. ALONG WITH PUBLIC BROADCASTING SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING. THE PROGRAM DID A LOT ORGANIZING TRAINING WITH CLERGY, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND VOTING RIGHTS ADVOCATS TO ASSIST WITH RESTORING RIGHTS OF CONVICTED FELONS WITHIN THE PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM FURTHER ASSISTED INDIVIDUALS IN THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM WITH FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TOWARDS THEIR SUPERVISION FEES, COURT COSTS, AND INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE TO ASSIST WITH GETTING THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AND NECCESSARY DOCUMENTATION NEEDED TO GET JOBS AND ACCLIMATED BACK INTO SOCIETY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Rodreshia Russaw
Executive Director
$81,287
Tina Glasgow
CFO
$41,560
Carlicia Kelly
Fellow
$3,156
Randilynn Williams
Soup Kitchen Assistant
$5,802
Charlie Lynn
Mens Director
$7,813
Iris Gray
Executive Assistant
$15,417

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$1,335,744
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,335,744
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 $68
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,335,812

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The Ordinary People Society Inc has awarded $165,000 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

PINK CAT LADY

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH

$40,000

QUEENS OF EMPOWERMENT

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH

$40,000

FRIENDS OF WESTEND

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH

$30,000

HOMETOWN ORGANIZING PROJT

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH

$15,000

CHROME 32 USED

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH

$40,000
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