Influence Foundation Inc is located in South Royalton, VT. The organization was established in 2020. According to its NTEE Classification (F21) the organization is classified as: Substance Abuse Prevention, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Influence Foundation Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Influence Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVOCATE THROUGH JOURNALISM FOR RATIONAL AND COMPASSIONATE APPROACHES TO DRUG USE, DRUG POLICY AND HUMAN RIGHTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE OPERATED A JOURNALISTIC WEBSITE COVERING DRUG USE, DRUG POLICY, HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATED SUBJECTS. THE WEBSITE REGULARLY PUBLISHED WRITTEN MATERIAL SUCH AS INVESTIGATIVE REPORTS, OP-EDS, ESSAYS, INTERVIEWS AND NEWS ITEMS, AS WELL AS ORIGINAL VIDEO AND OTHER MEDIA ASSETS. WE EMPLOYED A STAFF TO RUN THE WEBSITE, ADMINISTER THE ORGANIZATION AND CONDUCT FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES. WE ALSO EMPLOYED CONTRACTORS TO PERFORM TASKS SUCH AS WRITING, PROMOTIONAL WORK AND WEB DEVELOPMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Will Godfrey President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $102,174 |
Phil Hur Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sheila Vakharia Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Diane Goldstein Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Archie Brodsky Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $27,822 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $407,673 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $435,495 |
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 | $435,495 |
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 | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $102,174 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,217 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $131,256 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $20,350 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,400 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $65,749 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $8,106 |
Information technology | $7,918 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $528 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $7,641 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $352,847 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $225,327 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $71,877 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $297,204 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,000 |
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 | $4,000 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $221,327 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $71,877 |
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 | $297,204 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Influence Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $24,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Foundation To Promote Open Society New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY SCREENINGS OF THE METHADONE DOCUMENTARY LIQUID HANDCUFFS IN FOUR CITIES IN ASIA AND AFRICA | $24,500 |
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